The Weekend Looks Warm & Stormy
It’s warm and windy and very “un-January” like. We are on track to set a new high-temperature record for today and most likely tomorrow as well. Highs today hang out in the upper 60s, overthrowing the previous record of 65 degrees. We will stay mostly cloudy with strong wind gusts throughout the day. Tonight, we […]
A January Heatwave? Temps Continue to Rise Throughout the Weekend
There’s a little more cloud cover out there today, but the temps continue to rise. We have highs today that are much warmer than we would usually see for the ninth of January. The average for today would be in the low 40s. We will make it up to around 60 degrees today, albeit with […]
Suspect Sought in Laurel County Theft Case
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying a person of interest in a case involving multiple storage unit thefts. A male subject was caught on security cameras on the night the thefts took place. According to police, this male subject is a suspect in the thefts which happened at storage units […]
Our Mostly Sunny Streak Continues!
We are looking good today with slightly above-average temps with lots of sun. We are going to keep the warmer temps, but lose the sunshine as we move toward the weekend. Today, we will see highs in the mid 40s with those mostly sunny skies. Tonight, we will drop down to just below freezing, with […]
Eagles Fly Away from Model Patriots in Second Half
Madison Southern hosted the Model Patriots last night in the Eagles’ first game back from the Rock Holiday Classic Tournament in Florida. Catch all the highlights from the game last night in the video above.
Morning snow flurries have given way to sunshine and warmer temperatures
There’s lots of sun and warmer temps out there for your Tuesday. We had a few snow flurries that moved through the area this morning with some accumulation to our Eastern counties, but the sun is out now and the snow is gone. Highs for today will be just a little bit above normal, topping […]
Estill Co. Students Arrive at School Safe and Sound Despite Bus Crash Rumors
There was some confusion and panic among parents this morning as a social media post circulated, claiming that there had been a school bus crash in the area of Drip Rock. According to Estill County Schools Superintendent Jeff Saylor, the bus was not involved in a wreck. The driver of the bus had instead pulled […]
The sun will not be in town for very long
More sun and more seasonable temps are here to start out the new week. Enjoy the sun today, because it’s not going to stay around very long. Highs today will top out in the mid to upper 40s with mostly sunny skies. Tonight, though, we will drop down below freezing with the chance for some […]
Emotional Wellness Organization to Provide Presentations for Emergency Officials at Richmond Library
The Madison County Health Department and Detention Center have teamed up to bring an official from the non-profit group, Serve & Protect, to Richmond for a series of special presentations. Serve & Protect is an agency which helps provide emotional support for public safety officials. Although they’re based in Brentwood, Tennessee, they reach internationally and […]
Traffic Update on Big Hill Road Collapse
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of a lane closure that remains in effect on Big Hill Road/KY 21 in Madison County. A collapse of the roadway occurred in a portion of the eastbound lane. As a result of this collapse, one lane is currently closed at milepoint 12.5. The other lane will […]
Weekend Looks Mostly Rainy, Sun Shows Up Again on Sunday
The rain continues to fall across the Bluegrass, and it’s going to hang on for several more hours. It will be soggy with highs in the mid to upper 50s for the remainder of the first Friday of the new year. Tonight, we will drop down to around the low 40s with the possibility for […]
Swearing In of State Executive Officers to be Held Next Week
Almost two months have passed since the excitement of the general election swept over the Commonwealth. However, the day that Kentucky constitutional officers new and already established will be sworn into office is quickly approaching. The inaugural ceremony has been scheduled for next Monday morning at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. It will be the […]
The New Year is Starting off Wet and Windy
If it hasn’t started raining where you are, it’s coming soon. The rain will become more widespread as we move through the evening, and it’s going to stick around. Highs today will top out in the low 50s, which is several degrees above normal. Even the lows tonight will not drop down to what we […]
Bring in the New Year (With a Heavy Jacket)!
You can feel the chill in the air as the more seasonable temps are definitely back. It is cold and windy today with highs sticking around the 30s for daytime highs. We could make it to 40, but it’s looking more like the upper 30s. Tonight, if you are going to be out celebrating, bundle […]
Game Over: Richmond Restaurant & Cafe Closes its Doors
This past month saw the closure of one of Richmond’s most well-known local restaurants. According to a social media post on their page, Meeples Restaurant & Cafe ceased operation as a dine-in location on December 13th. This comes after six years of operation at their West Main Street location. The casual eatery not only offered […]
We Will See Almost Freezing Temps with an Overnight Cooling
Beautiful blue skies with lots of wind and a return to more seasonable temps for the Bluegrass. This weekend was a mixed bag of weather. Saturday was gorgeous, and followed by a rain-filled Sunday. Today is dry, but the temps are getting ready to take a big dive. Our high for the day happened earlier, […]
Saturday Looks to Deliver Some Sunshine Before Showers Start on Sunday
The warm weather continues, and it’s even staying warm overnight. About 6:30 p.m. this morning, the temps were in the upper 50s. That is about five degrees above our average high for late December. It was so mild last night that we set a new record, the highest low temp. In other words, the warmest […]
Laurel County Authorities Locate Missing Man
A Corbin man who was last seen on Christmas Day was actively being searched for by police since 3 p.m. yesterday. 25 year-old Aydrein M. Jordan was last seen at a Corbin business near the West Cumberland Gap Parkway. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Jordan was found last night at 8:23 p.m.
Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team Discover Deceased Man at Mullins Point
Last night at approximately 6 p.m., the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team was requested to conduct a recovery operation for a local citizen who had been reported missing. As the search was conducted, the male subject was found dead below a cliff line in the area of Mullins Point. The WCSART expressed their condolences […]
We’re Still Unseasonably Warm After Near-Record Christmas High
We are coming off of a very warm Christmas Day with near-record highs. We had the 2nd warmest Christmas ever recorded yesterday, and we have another warm day today. Highs today will top out in the mid 60s with more cloud cover as we move through the afternoon. Tonight will be warm as well, only […]
Update: Suspect Questioned, Victim at UK Hospital Following Berea Shooting
Berea Police have reported to WBONtv an update in regards to this morning’s shooting that occured in the Boone Mini Mall in Berea near Ace Harware. According to police, one male was shot in a vehicle and is now receiving treatment at UK hospital. Police reiterate that there is no threat to the community at […]
Richmond Officials Investigating Reported Shooting on Darleen Court
Richmond Police are currently investigating the scene of an alleged shooting which happened last night on Darleen Court, near Tates Creek Avenue. According to police, there was one male and one female subject who sustained non-life threatening injuries. The female subject was reportedly shot in the hip. Both subjects are currently being treated at an […]
Madison County Home Declared Total Loss Following Christmas Day Fire
Madison County emergency crews were on the scene of an intense structure fire on Christmas night. A 911 call came in at 8:45 pm reporting the fire at a College Hill Road residence. Upon arrival, fire units advised they had a working structure fire with heavy smoke and flames visible through the roof. The homeowner […]
No One Horse Open Sleigh Needed for this Christmas!
Sunny, dry and above average for your Christmas Eve. There’s really not a lot going on anywhere, most of the country is clear today and tomorrow. Highs today will top out in the low 60s. Santa will have clear skies tonight for his rounds, Rudolph and his nose could probably take the night off. Temps […]
It’s Staying Warm For Last Minute Christmas Shopping Trips
If you have some last minute shopping to get to, at least you have some nice warm temperatures to greet you. If we can’t have a white Christmas, maybe above-average temps are the next best thing. Highs today will top out in the upper 50s. Tonight, lows drop into the mid to upper 30s with […]
