Haunted History: Investigating Things that Go Bump in the Night at the Irvinton House
The WBON-TV crew recently traveled to Richmond’s only local museum to learn more about the history of the storied structure. The Irvinton House located next to Irvine McDowell Park has seen many residents throughout the course of its life. The most notable occupants of the home, were members of the Irvine family who lived there […]
Get Ready for a Rainy Start to the Weekend
It’s looking like a gloomy day out there in the Bluegrass. As we move into the afternoon and evening, the rain is going to start coming down. Depending on where you are across the state, you are looking at rainfall totals from 1-2 inches. With the amount of rainfall that we are expecting over the […]
Richmond Police Search for Missing Woman
The Richmond Police Department is conducting a search for 48 year-old Ella Diebolt Jackson. Ella was last seen at her Richmond, KY residence on Sunday, October 20. Her physical description includes a height of 5’8”, a weight of 150lbs, and shoulder-length black hair. Ella was last seen wearing khaki-colored cut shorts, black and white shoes, […]
We’re Getting One Last Beautiful Day Before Rain Kicks off the Weekend
We have another beautiful Fall day, so get out and enjoy it before the rain starts tomorrow. Today, the highs are in the upper 60s with sun, which makes for a fantastic day. Tonight will see lows drop into the mid 40s. Tomorrow, a cold front will begin to move across the state bringing lots […]
It’s Feeling Like Fall Out There!
What a beautiful Fall day we have here in the bluegrass! There’s lots of clear, blue skies and season-appropriate temperatures. Highs today hang out in the mid 60s, with lows dropping tonight into the low 40s. We are dry and staying that way until the weekend. Tomorrow should be very similar to today with highs […]
The Remainder of the Work Week is Looking Cool and Sunny
It’s much sunnier today, and it’s going to be more seasonable for the rest of the week. We ended up really missing out on the more severe weather, but we are making up for some of the rainfall we missed in August and September. As for today, we are done with the rain and we’re […]
Heavy Rainfall Expected to Move Through the Area Tonight, Tomorrow Morning
We had some nice sunshine this morning, but as we move through the afternoon, prepare for some storms later this evening. Highs for today are really warm, topping out near 80. Tomorrow, we will see a decrease in the daytime highs as a cold front moves into the area. Storms will start moving into the […]
We’re Rolling into a Sunny Weekend with Comfortable Temps
What a gorgeous day, and it looks like it doesn’t end anytime soon! Highs today near 70 degrees with lots of sun. Tonight, temps are going to fall into the mid 40s. Saturday is looking fantastic with highs in the low 70s and more sun. It looks like the rain is going to hold off […]
Tonight Will Be Mostly Clear with Overnight Frost Warning
It’s still a little cool today, but as we move closer to the weekend, the temperatures will be on the rise to make way for a beautiful weekend. Highs today are hanging out in the upper 50s. Tonight, we have a frost warning for the area as temps drop into the mid 30s for overnight […]
Morning Rainfall Leaves Behind Significant Cloud Coverage, Cooler Temps
We had quite a bit of rain last night and into the early morning, rain that we needed to help out in the drought conditions we have been dealing with this Fall. Today, all the rain is gone and we are seeing some much cooler weather. Highs today are a good 20 degrees cooler than […]
Rain Moves into the Area this Evening, Temps Will Fall
Get out and enjoy the last warm day before the temps take a nose dive later on tonight. Today, highs are in the mid to upper 70s. That is about 10 degrees above average, with mostly cloudy skies. Tonight, temperatures drop into the mid 40s and rain moves into the area. The rain showers will […]
This Week Looks to Have a Little Bit of Everything
What a gorgeous fall day we have to start our work week! This week we are going to see a little bit everything: warm days, cool days, sun, and rain. We are going to be a little all over the place. Today, we have lots of sun with highs right around 70 degrees. Tonight will […]
Prepare for a Sharp Downturn in Temperatures Starting Tonight
We have warmer temps today, but within 24 hours those temps are going to take a nose dive. This front that is moving across the country has played havoc on temperatures in the Midwest. Today, highs will be topping out in the low 80s. It is really nice out there right now. Tonight, go ahead […]
Pleasant Weather Continues For Now
We have lucked out on some really nice weather this week. The East coast of the country is experiencing very heavy rain, while the Dakotas and Colorado are bracing for a blizzard. That makes our 80 degrees with mostly cloudy skies sound pretty good. We are going to have a couple of more nice days […]
Corbin Man Accidentally Shoots Himself During Burglary
Laurel County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested Austin Traynor of Corbin on Wednesday afternoon in connection to a burglary which had occurred earlier that day. An investigation conducted by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office determined that this subject had allegedly entered a store in southern Laurel County without permission to do so and stole several handguns and […]
The Week Will Stay Fairly Mild, Weekend Looks to be Much Cooler
There is more cloud cover today, but it’s a little warmer with highs in the mid 70s. As we move through the afternoon we should see a little more sunshine peaking through the clouds. Tonight, we will drop down into the mid 50s, which is just a little above normal for this time of year. […]
Tonight Will See Lows Around 50 and a Meteor Shower!
What a great day here in the Bluegrass! Beautiful weather with cooler temps and sunny skies are out there to help you make it through your Tuesday! Highs today are hanging right around 70 with a good amount of sun. Tonight, lows will be dropping to right around 50 degrees for overnight lows. If you […]
Rainfall Makes it Feel More Like Autumn with Lower Temps
Happy rainy Monday to the Bluegrass. It took a while, but we have finally cooled down and received the first significant rain since the end of August. Across the state, we are seeing rainfall totals from two to four inches in some areas. That rain is much needed, and some of the burn bans have […]
Pro Rodeo to Showcase Bull Riding, Kids Activities at Madison County Fairgrounds!
Madison County will see numerous cowboys and cowgirls this weekend as Pro Rodeo is bringing their special event to the Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday (Oct. 11 & 12). WBON-TV spoke with event organizer J.R. Drake, and he told us all about what everyone can expect to see at this family-friendly event. Among the many attractions […]
Storms Make for Busy Sunday for Waco Volunteer Fire Department
For most people, Sunday is a day of relaxation before the busy work week picks back up again. For the Waco Volunteer Fire Department, however, this past Sunday was a day filled with action. According to a social media post on the Waco Fire/Rescue Station #14 Facebook page, the team had to brave 9 different […]
An Overall Cooler Weekend Will Deliver Much Needed Rain
Highs for today are noticeably cooler in the mid 70s with the chance of some rain moving into the area by the end of the weekend. Tonight is going to be nice and cool with lows dropping to around 50 degrees, which is great football weather. And if you liked today, Saturday and Sunday are […]
Last Night’s Highlights: Estill County vs. Jackson County
Estill County defended against district rivals Jackson County last night, with the Engineers picking up a dominant victory.
Tonight Starts our Temporary Break from the Dry Heat
Another day and another record bites the dust. The previous record high for October 3rd was set in 1953 at 89 degrees; we are currently in the 90’s so that record is toast just like some many other records lately. However, there is finally a change in store for us. Highs today are in the […]
The End of Intense October Heat is in Sight
It’s still hot, but the end of the unseasonable weather is near. Highs for today are breaking records again! The old record was 91 degrees set back in 1953, and we are currently sitting above that mark with daytime highs busting that record by about 7 degrees. Tonight will still be warm, with lows dropping […]
2019 School State Assessment Scores Released
The Kentucky Department of Education has released the state’s Spring assessment data this week. The assessment data is now being reported differently from years prior, as Kentucky is transitioning to a five-star rating system for school districts. The five-star system is based on strengths of performance on school-level measures and indicators of proficiency (includes reading […]
