Tonight’s Cold Front Leads into a Rainy Friday Morning
What a beautiful day we have in the Bluegrass, with plenty of sun and warmer temps! The daytime highs are peaking at the mid 50s today, so get out and enjoy. We have a cold front moving through overnight, and next week, we are watching an arctic blast that will move into the state. For […]
Afternoon News Brief 12-5-19: UK Student’s Attorney Requests Evidence Suppression, Woodford County Man Indicted on Assault Charge, Last Day to Complete Health & Safety Survey
Last Chance to Complete Madison County Health & Safety Survey
Today is the last day to complete the survey which helps the Madison County Health Department in setting up their goals over the next few years. Every five years, the Madison County Health Department conducts a community health survey to assess the needs and concerns of Madison County residents regarding the level of health across […]
Temps Are on the Rise Again Today
The sun has finally found its way back into the bluegrass, which means the temps are on the rise as well. Highs today are a little more seasonable, topping out in the upper 40s with clearing skies and increasing wind. Tonight, however, we will drop back down to around freezing. Thursday, the wind subsides but […]
Prepare for More Cloudy Days and Windy Nights
Tonight, we’ll see cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain at 10 percent. Temperatures will remain around the same throughout the daytime and overnight hours, dropping down to a low of 29 degrees. On Tuesday, we will have another gloomy day as cloudy skies and cold temps remain the norm. We’ll see a high […]
We’re Looking at Cool but Sunny Thanksgiving Day
What a beautiful day we have to start the holiday weekend. We have some very strong wind gusts, but the sun and the warm temps are making the day a little nicer. Highs today top out again around 60 degrees with mostly sunny skies. As we move through the afternoon, temps will start to fall […]
Richmond Farm Not Selling Christmas Trees This Holiday Season
In Madison County, going to Baldwin Farms and picking that perfect tree has been a tradition for many families in the area. But, now for the first time in 30 years, Baldwin Farm will not be open this holiday season. Owner Margery Baldwin says the unusually dry weather is to blame. She says the long, […]
Rainfall Arrives Tonight Along with Strong Winds
We have got a lot different weather conditions throughout the country. There’s significant snowfall occurring in the East, and here, we are going to get wet and windy. Highs today topped out in the upper 50s, but tonight, the rain will move in along with those strong winds. Thunder is not out of the possibility […]
Cloud Coverage Returns Tomorrow Evening, Chances for Rain Ramp Up on Wednesday
What a beautiful day we have in the Bluegrass, much nicer than we had this weekend. Get out and enjoy some of this sunshine, as it will be gone soon. Highs today are around 60 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Tonight, lows will sink to the upper 30s. The cloud cover moves in tomorrow, and […]
10th Annual “Cram the Cruiser” Food Drive Kicks Off Today
The Kentucky State Police kicked off their 10th annual “Cram The Cruiser” holiday food drive today. The campaign is designed to provide non-perishable food items for families in need throughout the Commonwealth, and will continue through December 9th. Citizens who want to contribute food items are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items at their […]
Scattered Showers Yielding Difficult Driving Conditions
We are seeing large amounts of rain today and that has really played havoc with the traffic conditions throughout the area. This afternoon should dry up, which will be good news for your afternoon commute. Highs today peak at about 50 degrees. Tonight, the temps drop into the mid 30s with a few more showers […]
It’s Time to Break Out the Umbrella: Rainfall will Occupy Majority of Weekend
It’s a little warmer today as average temps have arrived along with a few sprinkles throughout the bluegrass. As we move through the end of the week and into the weekend, the rainfall will become more widespread. Today, the temperatures are going to make it to right around 60 degrees. Tonight, the rain starts to […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Tractor Theft
Deputies in Laurel County are currently investigating a reported theft involving a tractor and a mower. The investigating deputy reports that apparently an individual entered a barn, and stole a green-colored John Deere cab farm tractor. The tractor was equipped with a front end loader and a 10 foot Bush hog on the back. During […]
Battle of Richmond Association Looks to Spread Holiday Cheer!
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy and and goodwill and the Battle of Richmond Association is aiming to give both to those who might not be able to go home for the holidays. WBON-TV’s Samantha Burford stopped by the Battle of Richmond Visitor’s Center to talk with curator Phillip Seyfrit about […]
Temps will Rise Despite Continued Cloud Coverage
It didn’t get as warm or sunny today as we expected, and now the rain is set to move in and stay with us for a few days. Highs today are still hanging out below average in the mid to upper 40s. Temps will fall just a little into the low 40s tonight. Tomorrow should […]
State Police Release Identity of Man Killed in Estill County Crash
Kentucky State Police are currently investigating the early morning crash which claimed the life of one person and injured another. The initial investigation indicates a full-size pickup truck was traveling south on Spout Springs Rd, when the driver lost control of the vehicle in a curve. The truck crossed the center line and collided with […]
We’ll Get a Little Sunshine Before More Rain Rolls In
It’s cloudy and still below average, but by tomorrow, that should all go away. Highs today are in the mid 40s with lots of cloud cover. Tonight, the temps drop back down into the upper 30s. Tomorrow, we will see the sun for the first time in several days, but it will be short-lived. We […]
106.7 The Pinnacle is Berea’s New Home for Music and Community Info
You may have heard some new sounds on a local radio station recently. WBON visited the studio of 106.7 The Pinnacle to talk with station manager Jamie Boggs and found out what this station will mean for Berea. Boggs tells us that it has been a long time since Berea has had its own radio […]
We’ll Be Avoiding Freezing Temps for Most of this Week
Little by little, we are warming up and will continue to do so throughout the week. We will finally be back around normal for this time of year by mid-week. Highs today remain in the 40s with mostly cloudy skies. The sun is peeking out occasionally from behind the clouds. Tonight, temps drop back down […]
Football Highlights: Madison Southern vs. East Jessamine
Eagles and Jaguars fans alike gathered last Friday at East Jessamine High School to witness a highly competitive grudge match between the home team and Madison Southern. Both teams gave it their all on the field, and if you couldn’t make it out, watch the video to see all the game highlights.
Cool Temps Hang On Despite More Sunshine
We have some nice sunny skies today, but the temps remain cool. Highs today hang out in the mid 40s with partly sunny skies. Tonight will be another very cold night with lows dropping to around 25 degrees. For the weekend, we hang on to the below-average temps with highs for Saturday and Sunday topping […]
Berea Funeral Home Holds Grand Opening for Cremation Facility
Citizens of Madison County wanting to adhere to their loved one’s final wishes now have a new option to assist during the delicate process. Today, Lakes Funeral Home in Berea held the grand opening of their own onsite cremation facility, the first of its kind in the county. Prior to the opening of this facility, […]
Below Average Temps Are Sticking Around This Week
Below average temps continue to plague the area. We’re looking at a complete turnaround from the above-average highs we saw in October. Highs today are in the mid 40s, and that is where we will stay for the rest of the week. Tonight, lows drop into the mid 20s. Tomorrow will see highs back in […]
Slowly Rebounding From Last Night’s Freeze
We saw record-breaking cold temps last night, but it is going to warm up a little today. Highs today are topping out right around 40 degrees, which is still really cold for this time of year. Average highs for mid-November are closer to 60 degrees. Tonight, the temps drop down into the mid 20s. Tomorrow, […]
Proposed Madison County Tax Increase Facing Possible Repeal
The fate of the highly contested tax increase could be in dire straits, following a movement to petition the proposed county ordinance. Initially slated to be on the 2020 General Election ballot next November, the Madison County fiscal court conducted their first reading of a new ordinance (19-21) on Tuesday morning. This ordinance would revoke […]
