NWS issues excessive heat warning
The heat has increased so much that we are now under a heat advisory in the eastern part of the state and excessive heat warning here in central Kentucky. The heat index will most likely reach into the triple digits for the weekend, around 105 for central Kentucky and as high as 110 for western […]
Euthanization Date Set for Cats, Kittens at Estill County Animal Shelter
The Estill County Animal Shelter has had no choice but to set a euthanization date for kittens and cats for tomorrow, Friday the 19th. The animal shelter posted on their Facebook page that they are overloaded with cats and kittens and that they need to be adopted or else they will have no choice but […]
51K Retweets on Twitter, Bud Light will make Area 51 beer cans
Bud Light announced on their Twitter page Wednesday that they will make Area 51 beer cans if they get 51,000 retweets. “We’d like to be the first brand to formally announce that we will not be sponsoring the Area 51 raid,” says the company earlier this week. But yesterday, this is what they said: Screw […]
Berea’s Many Trails Bringing in More Money Every Year
During the Tuesday night City Council meeting, representatives from Berea College who been performing studies on the many trails in and around the city reported that the amount of money the trails bring every year has been increasing. They reported that hikers spent a total of $639,018 in the city last year. The majority of […]
A Meeting with the Principal: Looking forward into the School Year
Wbontv went down to Kit Carson Elementary to talk to Principal Jane Anderson, who gave us a lot of details about her plans heading into the school year. Anderson states that she will be hosting an event called Pizza with the Principal on July 30th. She invites parents and students alike to help break the […]
FORE! Annual EKU Golf Scramble Underway!
The 34th annual Colonel Club golf scramble is underway. This year had 38 teams and 40 sponsors. The golf scramble allows head coaches to meet and play golf with fans and donors. Watch the video below to find out more!
Kentucky Farmers Provide Healthy Meals to Kids in Need
The hot weather wasn’t stopping Kentucky Kids Eat from providing healthy meals to food-insecure children. Buses across the state make stops to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to children. Much of the food is supplied by Kentucky farmers. Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles said the program to connect Kentucky Kids Eat and Kentucky farmers was […]
Northpoint Training Center Launches New Program to Allow Inmates to S.O.A.R
Supporting Others in Active Recovery or S.O.A.R is a program at Northpoint Training Center in Boyle County where inmates who have completed recovery from addiction can mentor and help those who still suffer from addiction. Inmates who have committed to sober living are housed together in a communal dorm. The goal is to provide a […]
Bottle It Up! Local Berea Group Educates on Creative Ways to Recycle
Berea has recently halted curbside recycling for certain items due to lack of space at recycling facilities. Bag It Berea is a local group that aims to raise awareness and provide education on recycling. One method of recycling that has recently caught on is making eco bricks: bricks made by stuffing single use plastic bottles […]
Man Found Dead In Semi-Truck Cabin and Fatal Accident in Irvine
Police found a dead body in the cab of a semi parked on Exit 95, it has been reported that police were originally called because the amount of time the truck remained parked. The identity of the deceased has not been released and KSP detectives are currently investigating further. The coroner was also on the […]
Update from Berea City Council Meeting
During the Berea City Council meeting, superintendent of Berea Community Schools Dr. Diane Hachett gave an update on the performance of the schools. She revealed that the community schools are among the highest performing in the state with the community schools being one of the top ten districts for ACT scores in the state. There […]
Habitat for Humanity Blesses Foundation of the Kiefer & Baisden Family Home
The Kiefer & Baisden family is one of the latest families for which the Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark County has helped to build a home. Before the home is built, the foundation is blessed with a prayer and volunteers write letters to be placed in the foundation of the home. The letters […]
Richmond Passes Annual Budget with Increased Funding for Soccer Field Renovations, Employees Receive Raise
Richmond has passed its annual budget and has doubled the funding for renovating soccer fields in the city from twenty thousand to forty thousand. In addition, there is funding for Millstone Park, the new park that is located between Water St. and Main St. There will also be an all inclusive playground which is expected […]
8th Annual Taste of Richmond is the Biggest and Tastiest One Yet!
The Taste of Richmond is an annual event where local food vendors provide all you can eat samples of everything from steak, sushi, pizza, ice cream and more. The event is put on by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce to promote local businesses and show off all the tasty food to be found in the […]
Keep an Eye Out for the Madison County Book Mobile This Summer
The Madison County Book Mobile travels many miles around Madison County with a special person driving the bus, Marcia Noe. You can find the Book Mobile all over the county during the weekday, it makes so many stops that it takes two weeks to complete its rotation. In our story you can find out how […]
Timber! Berea College Has The Horses In The Back
Berea College has always maintained an interest in forest preservation and isn’t horsing around with 9,000 acres of forest here in Madison County. The college has begun the early stages of using horses for logging. The logging operation is focused on removing older and unhealthy trees to allow the young and healthy trees to flourish. […]
Berea College Campus to go Entirely Tobacco Free
Berea College’s campus currently only allows smoking at a few locations, but in July the campus will be entirely tobacco free. Berea College president Dr. Lyle Roelofs told us that the decision was made primarily because of the amount of non-smokers who pick up the habit while attending college. He went on to say that […]
Berea City Council Approves 2019-2020 Budget, Cuts Tourism Advertising and Human Rights Commission Budget
The Berea City Council has passed a budget for 2019-2020. One of the changes on the budget was the total amount that tourism receives for advertising. The change cuts tourism advertising spending from $379,000 to $300,000 annually. The cut was proposed by councilor Jerry Little who stated if the cut hurts tourism in the city […]
Applause for Accreditation: Richmond Police Department Finishes Accreditation Process
The Richmond Police Department has been accredited after three years. The accreditation process involves a third party examining the department to ensure that they follow the highest possible standards for police in the state. The standards involve everything from record keeping to how officers respond to calls. Chief of Police James Ebert said that he […]
Update from Bluegrass Army Depot Chemical Weapon Destruction
A public forum was held Wednesday discussing the progress made on the destruction of the chemical weapons at the Bluegrass Army Depot. Safety is the number one priority during the process. Project Manager of Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass Ron Hink reported that workers have to keep their guard up to ensure maximum safety. There was […]
Big Plans Discussed at Richmond City Commission Meeting
During the Tuesday night City Commission meeting many big plans were discussed. The city had the first reading on a plan to allow a second cable franchise to run cable in the city. The added competition is expected to allow citizens to receive better service and lower prices on their cable bills. The city will […]
Richmond Area Arts Council Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
The Richmond Area Arts Council celebrated its 30th anniversary Thursday with an invite only party for donors. The party had food and live music provided by guitarist Ben Lacy and singer Corey Cross, two musicians from Lexington. Awards were also given out to donors to recognize their support.
Chemical weapon destruction plans commence at the depot, program director gives us all the details!
Wbontv’s Samantha Burford went down to EKU to attend the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast, where the plans of the destruction of the weapons were being discussed by key members on the council. We interviewed Program Director Craig Williams who give us all the details about how the meeting went.
Bear sighting in Bath County (actual footage)!
Tourism Budget Becomes Point of Debate at Berea City Council Meeting
Berea’s budget for 2019 has had its first reading. One of the topics of debate was the tourism department’s budget for advertising. Currently, tourism spends one thousand dollars a day on advertising. Councilor Jerry Little suggested cutting this part of the budget and relying on advertising through social media. He suggested that the extra money […]
