A Bale-ful Impact on the Local Economy: Hay Shortage Explained
This past weekend at the Madison County Fairgrounds, the annual Hay auction took place following the wettest year on record. Because of this, many may not be aware that there was a record breaking hay shortage this year, due to the large amounts of rain ruining parts of the integral crop. We spoke to Agriculture […]
HAY! Better get to the Annual Auction Early Tomorrow to Buy Your Bales!
Tomorrow at the Madison County Fairgrounds, the annual Hay auction will be taking place. However, many may not be aware that there was a record breaking hay shortage this year, due to the large amounts of rain this past year. We spoke to the sales manager Chuck Givens, who says there will be a premium […]
KSP Warns of Impacted Driving Conditions Ahead of Winter Storm ‘Gia’
Major Laurel County Drug Bust Nets 2 Pounds of Methamphetamine, 3 Arrests
A major drug bust in laurel county has resulted in the arrest of three people who were allegedly in the vicinity of over two pounds of methamphetamine. The Sheriff’s Department reports that they received a tip from the London office of the DEA that a large amount of the substance was moving into Laurel County. […]
Berea Man Challenges Officers on Alleged Shoplifting, Still Gets Arrested
A Berea man allegedly admitted to shoplifting, but not after giving officers a bit of a hard time in the process when he was questioned. According to the citation, 51 year old Gregory Botkins was encountered by officers leaving JC penny in Richmond for the shoplifting complaint. He was pulled over and he allegedly cussed […]
Danville Woman Arrested for Intoxication, Slips out of Handcuffs in Escape Attempt
Danville police were called to Walmart on Monday in response to a woman who was allegedly under the influence and then slipped out of her handcuffs. According to officers, 29 year old Jessica Crawley was arrested for public intoxication, but then got out of the cuffs and attempted to open the cruiser door. She was […]
Like Brother, Like Sister: Both Arrested on Trafficking Charges
A brother and sister duo were taken into custody recently in Richmond and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance. According to the citation, officers saw a car with darkly tinted headlights at a gas station Tuesday, and was subsequently pulled over. Upon a search of the car with 35 year old Roger Ingram and […]
Richmond Man Charged with Theft of Mail Matter, Fradulent Use of Credit Cards
Continuing with the news of package thefts, one Richmond man was taken into custody after police say he was found with mail matter that did not belong to him, and also used credit cards that were not his. The warrant states that 27 year old Fredrick Williams had been found last November in a vehicle […]
Gofund Me for Estill Search and Rescue after Dog Located Shot to Death
UPDATE: Fundraiser’s goal has been reached! click here to donate to allow Estill search and rescue to get a new search and rescue dog for the agency to replace Hunter, the bloodhound that was tragically killed Monday. An Estill County man identified as 59 year old Charles Collins is behind bars in connection with the shooting of […]
Hepatitis A Detected at Mario’s in Berea
Kentucky Ranked Dead Last Nationwide for Weakest Animal Protection Laws
On the heels of Monday’s story where an Estill County search and rescue bloodhound was shot to death, a recent report shows that Kentucky is in last place when it comes to strong animal protection laws. The annual report, published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, looks at each state’s strengths and weaknesses when it […]
Equipment Violation Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest
An equipment violation stop in Berea led to a methamphetamine arrest, although it took multiple searches and the aid of a K9 unit to locate the substance. According to Berea police, 28 year old Darrin Pulliam of Richmond had been pulled over on Highway 956, and it was found that he had an active arrest […]
Representative Robert Goforth Confirms Governor’s Bid at Press Conference
Update: After some speculation, it was officially announced this morning that State Representative Robert Goforth will run for governor during a press conference in London. Goforth represents the 89th district that includes Jackson, Laurel, and parts of Madison counties. He will be seeking election on the republican ticket with Mike Hogan as his running mate. […]
Coroner Cornelison Details Record for Deaths for 2018, Unclaimed Bodies, and Overdoses
As we were on our way for this extended interview concerning the drug epidemic and unclaimed bodies with Coroner Jimmy Cornelison, we passed by two suspected overdose victims that were revived down the street. Get all the details in the video below, in which the Coroner explains how the past year he has seen the […]
Madison County’s Largest Equipment Sale!
This past weekend at the Madison County Fairgrounds, hundreds if not thousands of people came out to check out the New Year’s Equipment sale. The event, on Saturday, saw the auctioning off of ATVS, farm equipment, cars, even home and lawn equipment. Watch the video to see some of the highlights!
Phony Benjamin and Cup Full of Suspected Beer Lands Richmond Man in Jail at Autozone
A phony $100 dollar bill landed a man in jail in Richmond, as well as the alleged cup full of beer he carried into the Autozone business. According to officers, 56 year old Clayborne Richardson of Big Hill was exhibiting signs of intoxication, such as slurred speech, when he produced the fake Benjamin at the […]
Madison County Extension Office Agent Explains Farm Bill, Tariffs on Hemp Crops
WBONTV recently spoke to Agriculture agent Brandon Sears from the Madison County Extension office regarding recent tariffs on local crops, that could be affecting the Hemp and soybean industries. However, Sears explains that here in Madison county, the Beef Cattle industry is the biggest moneymaker, and recent statutes and laws enacted would not affect much […]
Richmond Man Leads Police on Chase, Allegedly Admits to Taking Mushrooms and Incurs Handful of Charges
One Richmond man is now looking at a handful of charges after he was allegedly observed in Richmond Mcdonald’s Sunday intoxicated, and attempted to get behind the counter. Officers arrived to discover 30 year old Jeremy Allen in the parking lot in his vehicle. When they attempted to initiate a traffic stop, Allen allegedly attempted […]
Rural Firefighters Need Volunteers
WBONTV’s Marisa Hempel went to the Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department to talk to Chief Austin Carr, to learn that the biggest issues volunteer firefighter services face are staffing and funding. Carr also further sheds some light on some of the misconceptions of volunteer service, and explains how they get money throughout the year.
Former State Auditor Edelen Throws Hat in Ring for Governor’s Race
Former State Auditor Adam Edelen has apparently thrown his hat in the ring for the Governor’s race. Edelen has since confirmed that he will be running on the Democratic ticket alongside Gill Holland against other contenders Andy Beshear and Rocky Adkins in the primary this May. At the moment, incumbent Governor Matt Bevin will be […]
Estill County Swearing In Ceremony Today
This morning at 9am at the Estill county courthouse the honorable Estill Circuit Judge “Michael Dean” swore in the newly elected officials for the county: Estill County Judge Executive Donnie Watson….Mike Abney Magistrate……Gerry Flanney Magistrate and Paul Tipton as Magistrate
WBONTV’s Top 10 Most Memorable News Stories of 2018
Well, here we are at the end of the first full year of WBONtv bringing you local news in Central Kentucky. We compiled the top ten most viewed, and most discussed news stories that we produced over the past year for 2018. Of course, breaking stories mostly of crime and wrecks beat out almost all […]
Afternoon News Brief 12-28-18: Attempted Vending Machine Break In, Two Women Arrested After Shoplifting At Kohl’s, Free Adoption At The Estill County Animal Shelter, Holiday Burglar Arrested
Attempted Vending Machine Break In, Two Women Arrested After Shoplifting At Kohl’s, Free Adoption At The Estill County Animal Shelter, Holiday Burglar Arrested
All Adoptions Free at Estill Animal Shelter Today and Tomorrow!
For the first time ever, the Estill County Animal Shelter has imposed a free adoption day through tomorrow for all cats and dogs. Director Tommy Mullen says they got the clearance from the Fiscal Court for Estill County, so that they can avoid a euthanization date, as they have had to mandate in the past. […]
Two Women Arrested for Shoplifting and Multiple Drug Offenses at Kohl’s
Two women were arrested Wednesday night in Richmond after a call came in to police regarding shoplifting at kohl’s. 41 year old Heather Portwood allegedly admitted to police that she purposefully attempted to pass all point of sale with jewelry, valued at over 110 dollars. When Portwood’s purse was searched, a substance suspected to be […]
