Firefighters Bring the Heat at Police Firefighter Basketball Game
After several games of different sports, the Richmond police and fire departments were evenly matched. They met at the Madison Central High School to break the tie over a game of basketball. The police were off to a rough start and the fire fighters had their score doubled at the end of the first half. […]
Afternoon News Brief 3-13-19: Long time sheriff funeral, Bond reductions denied for child abusers, Former arsonist
Richmond City Commission Passes Amended Budget and Will Be Receiving Electric Car Charging Ports
The Richmond city commission has passed an amended budget for 2019. The amended budget the city passed will add $402,000 to the general fund as well as an additional $300,000 that will primarily be used for repairs and maintenance of Water St. The city will also be receiving two car charging ports in the city […]
Berea Holds Strategic Planning Public Meeting
Berea held the city’s strategic planning public forum Thursday night so that the public could provide comments and input on the plan. The crowd was broken into to groups that each came up with different strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the city. Some of the suggestions for improvements to the city were expanding the […]
Afternoon News Brief 3-7-19: After arrest Tela’s restaurant back in action, Salvation army food, Man forced entry as well as himself on to woman, Celtic festival close-up
After arrest Tela’s restaurant back in action, Salvation army food, Man forced entry as well as himself on to woman, Celtic festival close-up
Family Recipe Meatloaf & Smashed Potatoes with Cream Fabulous Cooking with Julie Tussey!
Afternoon News Brief 3-6-19: 2 people arrested in Richmond after 3 cars are reported stolen, surveillance footage helps catch robbery suspect, Starved Horses arrive at Clark county animal shelter, Murder Charges dropped
Media helps get Love’s Truck Stop robbery suspect arrested!
A few days ago a couple was caught on surveillance footage stealing from a Love’s gas station. Since the robbery, and the posting of surveillance photos of the suspect on the Laurel County Sheriff’s office Facebook page and television and newspapers, numerous tips have been received by the Laurel County Sheriff’s office indicating that the […]
The Richmond Area Arts Council Prepares for Celtic Festival This Friday
The annual Celtic festival put on by the Richmond Area Arts Council is happening this Friday at 6:30. The annual event is a kick off for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the town. The event has traditional Irish music, dancers, and food like bangers and mash. Funds raised by the Celtic festival go back to […]
Morning News Brief 3-6-19: Man allegedly charged with abuse of corpse, Suspected intoxication involved in dangerous crash, Berea Council reading to allow pool to be played on Sunday
Berea Has First Reading On Ordinance to Allow Pool to be Played on Sundays
Councilman John Payne has introduced an ordinance to repeal part of the current code of ordinances that prevents businesses with pool tables from allowing customers to play on Sunday. Councilman Payne explained that he found the ordinance when looking for ordinances to repeal before adding new ones and thought that old laws that are still […]
Danville High School Gets Addie the Service Dog
After a rise in students suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, Danville High School principal Haley Ralston reached out to Pawsibilities Unlimited, a training facility for service dogs in Frankfort. The organization gave Danville High School Addie, a bouvier-aussiedoodle who will be turning one year old in April. Addie is trained […]
Richmond City Council Receives 2019 Budget Proposal
The city of Richmond had the first reading for the 2019 budget proposal. The 2019 budget will add 402,000 dollars to the general fund along with 300,000 dollars being added to the capital fund. Most of the funding added to the capital fund will be used for repair and maintenance of Water Street which has […]
Health Watch February 2019: A look at your heart !
<a href="http://”>http://[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq3NbQiUm2Q&w=560&h=315] Cardiologist Paula Hollingsworth gives healthy heart advice in this edition of Marcum and Wallace’s Health Watch. Checkout the video to learn when the best time to get your heart checked would be and the number 1 causes of heart diseases in America.
Wbontv’s Weekend Arrests
EKU Accepts Transfer of White Hall Historic Site
Eastern Kentucky University has accepted the offer to transfer the ownership of the White Hall Historic Site. Eastern Kentucky University will now be responsible for maintenance of the property. No education funding will be used for maintenance of the park and the park will remain open to the public. EKU will use the park for […]
Muddy Creek on Crooksville Road Flooding Footage
Grendalyn Morton our weather girl here at wbontv stopped by Muddy Creek road to show the viewers just how dangerous and rapid these flood warnings are. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92kZIJ83F3o&w=560&h=315]
Berea Approves Funding from CBDG Program
The city of Berea has approved use of the funding the city received from the Community Development Block Grant program. The funds from the grant will be used to build new low income housing in the city as well as for renovations of current housing. The city will also be using the funding to improve […]
Morning Weather Watch 2-18-19
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Morning News Brief 2-18-19: Recently discovered body death investigation, Savannah Spurlock Search, Clark county arsonist pleads to 10 years, Kentucky Senator Morgan McGarvey seeks to give prisoners a right to vote
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1-tNuc4Lys&w=560&h=315] Recently discovered body death investigation, Savannah Spurlock Search, Clark county arsonist pleads to 10 years, Kentucky Senator Morgan McGarvey seeks to give prisoners a right to vote
Miller’s Tire Traffic Watch 2-18-19
Rep. Robert Goforth Introduces Bill Removing Restrictions on Gun Free Zones for Concealed Carry Holders
Representative Robert Goforth has introduced House Bill 30 which would remove restrictions on where people with concealed carry licenses can legally carry their firearm. The bill would allow fire arms to be legally carried in places such as college campuses. The bill would also allow people to legally carry a firearm in locations such as […]
Afternoon News Brief 2-14-19: Death investigation on Concord Rd, Grandson allegedly withdraws 20K from grandmother’s bank account, Nearly 800 videos of child pornography leads to arrest, Valentines day spectacle
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv1uAVt3WMs&w=560&h=315] Death investigation on Concord Rd, Grandson allegedly withdraws 20K from grandmother’s bank account, Nearly 800 videos of child pornography leads to arrest, Valentines day spectacles
Afternoon I-75 Traffic Update
Roads look pretty clear! be sure to visit wbontv.com for more updates
Afternoon News Brief 2-12-19: Man at large after car and foot chase, Richmond woman arrested on alleged drug charges, Savannah Spurlock updates, Richmond Fire Chief resigns
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWVkuyzX2ug&w=560&h=315] Man at large after car and foot chase, Richmond woman arrested on alleged drug charges, Savannah Spurlock updates, Richmond Fire Chief resigns
