Basketball Highlights: MCHS Lady Indians vs. Menifee Co. Lady Cats
The Madison Central Lady Indians defended on their home court last Friday against the Menifee County Lady Cats. Check out the video to catch some of the highlights from this game of the Jack Burford Chevrolet Christmas Classic.
Despite freezing lows, temps are on upward trend through next week
A little warmer, and a continuing warm-up through the middle next week is hitting just in time for the official start of the winter season. Winter will officially kick off tomorrow night and with that, we will start to see the days lengthen. Tomorrow will be the shortest day of 2019 with sunrise at 7:49 […]
Tonight will be a little bit warmer than last night
Look at that sunshine out there! There’s enough sun to break out the sunglasses for the first time in several days. Today has highs several degrees warmer than we saw yesterday, topping out around 40. This is the first day of what will be a gradual warming trend that takes us into the holiday. Lows […]
Escaped Powell County Inmate Sought by Kentucky State Police
Kentucky State Police officials are looking for an inmate who escaped work release in Powell County on Wednesday afternoon. Bixby is 27 years old, has a height of 5’11”, a weight of 160 pounds, and was last seen wearing an orange jumpsuit which belongs to the Powell County Detention Center. Police say John Bixby of […]
An Area Warm-up is on the Horizon
There are more clouds out there and the cold continues, but there is a warm-up on the horizon. If you had your heart set on a white Christmas, I have some bad news. Today, we are going to struggle to get above freezing and tonight is going to be frigid as temperatures drop into the […]
Dealing with the Aftermath of Yesterday’s Rainfall
The rain is finally wrapping up, but what we have some very cold temps and flood conditions throughout the state left hanging around. Over the past 48 hours, we have seen rainfall totals right around 3 inches. That is a lot of rain in a short period of time. Generally, we would see just under […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Details on Missing Richmond Woman
Richmond woman Crystal Richardson has been reported missing by her family, as they have not heard from her in over two weeks. We spoke to Richardson’s daughter, who says that she had not seen her mother, aside from in passing, in several years. The family of Richardson has filed a missing persons report with the […]
Body Discovered Deceased in Homeless Encampment in Richmond
The body of a 48 year-old male subject was found dead in a tent earlier today. The small encampment that officials believe the deceased subject had set up was located near Spangler Drive off of the Eastern Bypass. According to Richmond Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, food items were also located near the body. No foul play […]
Musical Musings: Going Back Home with Sarah Beth Terry
Estill County’s own Sarah Beth Terry dropped by our studios at WBON for this edition of Musical Musings. As Terry’s new album, Estill County Rain, recently debuted, we spent time discussing themes that are prevalent on the album. Now that Sarah is back home, a large part of her album revolves around what life is […]
A Look at the Weather From Water Street
WBON-TV’s Grendalyn Morton took a trip to downtown Richmond to bring you the weather forecast from Water Street. The constant rainfall has played havoc on local traffic conditions, so exercise caution on the roadways tonight. Today will see more rain and lightning throughout the evening, before overnight freezing lows turn all the rain into snowfall. […]
Basketball Highlights: Madison Central Goes into Overtime with Somerset
The Briar Jumpers traveled to Richmond over the weekend to take on Madison Central in a game which ended in an exciting overtime finish. Catch some of the Indians’ best plays from the game in the video above!
Keep the Umbrella Close this Weekend
Tonight will be wet and cold with periods of rain throughout the evening and into the overnight hours with nearly a quarter-inch of rain expected. Temperature will drop with a low of 39 degrees and the chance for rain at 90 percent. While you’re out doing some more Christmas shopping this week, it may not […]
Expect a Cold, Soggy Weekend
The temps are up, but rain is on the way. We will spend most of our Thursday with partly sunny skies, but the cloud cover will increase as we move through the afternoon. Highs today will reach up around 50 degrees. Tonight, the rain will start to move in and it is going to stick […]
We Get a Short (Sunny) Break from Rainfall
The sun is back, but the cooler temperature remains. Highs today will top out around 40 degrees with partly sunny skies. Tonight, we will see temps fall into the low 20s for another very cold night. Tomorrow, we will see more seasonable temps with highs making it close to the 50 degree mark. Friday will […]
Berea Mayor Talks New Pavilion Project
The Berea Farmer’s Market has never had a permanent home, but that could be set to change according to Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley. He says that the city of Berea is in the final stages of receiving funding in order to dedicate a space for a new pavilion in town. Fraley says that the pavilion […]
Though Snowfall May Be Less Likely, Wintry Mix is Still Possible
Today is much colder and the temps are continuing to drop, but the snow looks like it is going to hold off. Highs today are in the mid 30s with mostly cloudy skies and a possibility of some wintry mix. Lows for tonight drop into the very low 20s. Tomorrow’s highs, much like today’s, top […]
KSP Announce Traffic Safety Checkpoints
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, which provides coverage for Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard and Jessamine counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce the traffic laws […]
We’ll Be Seeing Rain, Snow, and Sun Over the Next Couple Days
From a weather standpoint, we have it all! Do you like the rain? We got it. Do you like mild temps. We got that. Do you like snow? Well, got that, too. We are going to be all over the place in the next 48 hours. Today definitely feels like a Monday, dreary with rain […]
Basketball Highlights: Madison Central vs. Lafayette
The Madison Central Indians scored an exciting overtime victory over the Lafayette Generals last Friday! Catch some of the highlights from the game in the video above.
A Champion is Crowned: Rockcastle County Mullet Competition Raises Money for FCCLA
Whether you know it as the Tennessee Top Hat, the Kentucky Waterfall, or the Hockey Haircut, the mullet is a prominent staple of pop culture that is still seen today. Rockcastle County High School held a special competition to celebrate this hairstyle, for a good cause for the FCCLA group at the school. Proceeds from […]
The Skies Should be All Clear Just in Time for the Christmas Parade
Rain wrapping up across the state and as that front continues to move across the state, the skies will clear making way for a nice weekend and an upturn in the temps. Highs today right around 50 degrees with overnight lows dropping into the upper 20s with clearing skies. Tomorrow will have more sun, but […]
Kentucky State Police Investigate Human Remains in Lincoln County
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted just after 4:30 pm on Thursday, December 5th in reference to possible human remains discovered in Lincoln County. The initial investigation indicates human skeletal remains were located in a shallow creek along Goshen Road. The remains were removed by the Lincoln County Coroner and will be transported […]
Boyle County Schools Issue Apology Following Insult Directed at Johnson Central
Boyle County Schools officials have issued an apology following a video that allegedly depicted a school official insulting students from the high school they will be playing this weekend for a state football championship. The video in question was displayed on social media and reportedly appeared to show an associate of the school claiming that […]
Berea College to See off 80 Grads at Commencement this Weekend
Berea College’s Recognition Ceremony for Mid-Year Graduates will be Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel, and will see off eighty graduates from the Southern Madison County College. Jim Branscome, retired managing director for investment analysis of Standard & Poor’s (S&P), will address the seniors who will complete their degree requirements at the […]
Jerry Seinfeld to Make Fourth Appearance at EKU’s Center for the Arts
The EKU Center for the Arts has announced that one of America’s most famous comedians, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the EKU Center stage on April 16, 2020. Seinfeld has previously performed three stand-up routines at the campus venue. The New York comic is known for his work on his hugely popular self-titled 90s television […]
