Berea City Administrator Randy Stone Announces Retirement
Berea City Administrator Randy Stone has announced his retirement set for October of this year. During the announcement, he spoke highly of what Berea has accomplished during his time in service to the city. He went on to say there is always work to be done and there was never a good time for him […]
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Berea Local to Compete in Boston Marathon
Ray McKinney has been running competitively since high school and has now qualified to run in the Boston Marathon. When he began running he never thought he would get to compete in such a large-scale event. McKinney qualified when he finished the Louisville Marathon in two hours and fifty-six minutes and nineteen seconds. He hopes […]
Courthouse Front Yard Packed for Annual Prevent Child Abuse Event
The Chick-fil-a cow, a bounce house, free food, and more were all at the Madison County Courthouse Thursday afternoon for CASA’s annual Prevent Child Abuse Event. Which is held every year in April which is national Prevent Child Abuse Month. The event sees between one hundred and fifty to two hundred people attend every year […]
Two arrested during Richmond traffic stop for alleged possession of drugs and excessive window tinting on vehicle
Two people were arrested recently for allegedly possessing drugs and having excessive window tinting on their vehicle. Officials conducted a traffic stop on Merrick Dr at Robert R Martin Bypass on a vehicle operated by 28-year-old Lena Smith. Sitting in her passenger seat was Vincent Pickens, who had several confirmed outstanding warrants, according to police. […]
Proposed Richmond Christian High School Approved by State
The Richmond Academy High School would be an all religion inclusive Christian school in Richmond. The project has been in the making for three years and has been approved by the state. The school’s board chairman Wayne Robinson explained that because it is a Christian School that they are unable to seek federal funding but […]
Gov. Bevin Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for 58 Kentucky Counties Impacted by Flooding
Gov. Matt Bevin last week sent a letter to President Donald Trump, requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 58 Kentucky counties that were impacted during a severe weather event in February and March. The system produced extended episodes of strong winds and torrential rain which caused flooding, flash flooding, landslides, and mudslides. The weather system […]
Jail Birds Need Bail for a Good Cause
Richmond government officials and citizens were put behind bars today for the Hope’s Wings Domestic Violence annual Jail N’ Bail fundraiser. Mayor Robert Blythe and City Commissioner Jason Morgan were just two of the more than thirty people who volunteered to be put behind bars. People come and donate money to pay for the jail […]
Cinco De Mayo Richmond-Style Part 1-Fabulous Cooking with Julie Tussey
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Richmond-Style with Julie and Curtis! This fun duo starts with Tortilla Chips and “Julie’s Famous Guacamole”, followed by super, fast & easy, “Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas” seasoned with Julie’s own “Fabulous Fajita Seasoning” (you are welcome! 😉 topped with red cabbage and cilantro slaw and her very own, addictive and craving-inducing, […]
Afternoon News Brief 4-3-19: drug arrest on the interstate, update in Savannah Spurlock case, Disturbance at Glass work store in Berea, Garrard County animal shelter at full capacity
Citizens on the run! Hope’s Wings annual Jail and Bail
The Hope’s Wings Domestic Violence Program is hosting it’s annual Jail and Bail to raise funds for the domestic abuse shelter. Wbontv’s Samantha Burford spoke with Executive Director Jennifer Lainhart to learn all about the specific details of the event and the goals she set for the fundraiser. If you wish to pay the bail […]
Berea May Soon Allow Alcoholic Beverages to be Sold at Historic Sites
Ordinance 06-2019 would allow sites on the national historic register to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink. Although the ordinance doesn’t add other restrictions, city administrator Randy Stone explained that liquor licenses are a complex legal issue and that other restrictions would also take effect. The city has also had its first reading on an […]
How Local Potters Can Help Fight Hunger
The Empty Bowls Project has been an annual event in Richmond for twenty two years. Local potters and students at EKU team up to make handcrafted bowls. The bowls are gathered for a homemade soup dinner. Bowls are still needed, so local potters can call the First Baptist Church at 859-623-4028 to donate. A minimum […]
Madison County School system reveals new bus garage
The Madison County School System held their Open House for the new Berea bus garage. The new garage will be cost saving to the school system by allowing major repairs to be done on the buses in Berea as well as fuel the buses. The new bus garage will open this week.
Afternoon News Brief 3-27-19: Deputy Jailer fired and arrested for reported relations with inmate, New Richmond Fire Chief, 21 year old jailed after alleged assault of father, EKU’s annual health fair
Annual EKU Health Fair Reaches Record Numbers
EKU’s annual health fair was held at the Keen-Johnson building and this year had a record number of booths. This year is the fifth year that EKU has held the health fair and there were more than eighty booths and about twenty different health screenings. It was estimated that more than five hundred students came […]
Laurel County man detained for alleged assault against woman
The arrest occurred off Old Way, Road approximately 4 miles east of London after deputies were dispatched to a disturbance complaint. According to reports 20 year old Blake Canada was not found at the scene of the assault but instead was apprehended during a traffic stop where officials report determining that Blake Canada allegedly had […]
Richmond City Commission Appoints New Fire Chief
The Richmond City Commission has appointed Assistant Fire Chief Sam Kirby to replace Chief Carmichael who resigned earlier this year. Kirby has been with the Richmond Fire Department since 2001. He said he is very excited to be chief and that hard work pays off. The city has taken the first steps to begin construction […]
Afternoon News Brief 3-20-19: Bonds denied for two child abusers, Garrard county police force to be disbanded, Missing Teen from Laurel county, Identity of man lost to fire released
17 year old juvenile reported missing
Missing 17 year old Nevaeh Pickett was reportedly last seen off Clearview road 3 miles west of London. Pickett was reportedly last seen on 3-18-19 at 4:48 pm and has not been seen since then. If anyone knows the whereabouts of this juvenile they are asked to contact the Laurel county Sheriff’s Office at 606-864-6600 […]
Scam report from Laurel co. Sheriff’s office
The Laurel county Sheriff’s office reports unknown person(s) to be soliciting donations for Bald Rock Fire Department without their permission. Bald Rock Fire Department states they are not seeking donations at this time. Police believe that the individuals are attempting to scam money from unsuspecting victims.
Berea Community Schools Prepared for Possible Gas Leak
Even though the munitions at the Bluegrass Army Depot are in the process of being dismantled, local schools have to be prepared in case of an emergency. The Berea Community Schools held their shelter in place drill to prepare students. All doors and windows in the school were sealed shut and HVAC systems were shut […]
Chalk Your Cues, Pool Is Now Legal On Sunday In Berea
For the first time since 1972, Bereans can enjoy a game of billiards, pigeon-hole, or pool on Sundays without breaking the law. Code of Ordinance 53.001 had been in effect for 47 years. The ordinance prohibited any person licensed to keep a pool table from allowing a game to be played on Sunday. Any person […]
Mortality rate in cattle rises, Agriculture Agent explains why
2018’s rainfall was nearly record breaking, causing a lot of structure damage in the process. Kentucky farmers in particular face plenty of adversity due to the recent weather, so Wbontv met up with Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent Brandon Sears to get a professional opinion on this year’s livestock progression. Sears explains that there have […]
Calipari ‘feeling good’ after Cats land No. 2 seed in Midwest Region
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky’s path to the Final Four will begin in the Sunshine State. The Wildcats (27-6), the No, 2 seed in the Midwest Region, will take on Abilene Christian at 7:10 p.m. Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Jacksonville. The Wildcats (27-6) won […]
