EKU Officers Recover Stolen Police Property Following Traffic Stop
Eastern Kentucky University Police made a traffic stop, and ended up arresting the driver recently after suspected drugs and stolen police property was found in the vehicle. Officers report that 20-year-old Hudson Bradley had no illuminated tail lamps, which initiated the stop Monday morning. Marijuana was allegedly smelled emanating from the vehicle, and permission was […]
Man With Stab Wounds Lands Woman in Jail in Richmond
A Laurel county woman is now looking at a handful of charges, including violent offenses, after Richmond police responded to a stabbing earlier this week. Richmond police report 21-year-old Hennessey Lashae Tevis was located after the call came in from an area near Red House and Union City Roads, where the victim was found with […]
Car Versus House on Medley Drive, Driver Now Arrested for Aggravated DUI
**UPDATE: Richmond Police Department reports that the driver was arrested around 11am this morning after he was released from the hospital. The man, 25 year old Dustin Blake Tackett was charged with 2nd Degree Wanton Endangerment and Aggravated DUI. According to the arrest information, his BAC came in at .171. Last night on Medley Drive […]
Madison County Attorney-Elect Jennie Haymond Discusses Plans Moving Forward
Continuing with our interviews with the new faces that will be entering local government at the first of the year, we sat down with Madison County Attorney-Elect Jennie Haymond, who won her seat in this month’s elections. Haymond says she plans on putting all of her attentions and efforts into Madison County, and will only […]
Help Those Less Fortunate By Donating Your Eyeglasses With Richmond Lion’s Club
There are many giving trees throughout the area..all to help those less fortunate. However, one in particular at Gillum’s Sports Lounge in Richmond is there to give sight to those that need it. According to Lion’s Club Member Lynda Wooten, the program began with the help of famous Helen Keller in 1925 in order to […]
Volunteer Firefighters, Sheriff’s Deputy Allegedly Assaulted While Aiding at Scene of Accident
Yesterday in the area of 1087 Speedwell Road, a single vehicle injury collision occurred. Volunteer firefighters were the first on scene, and were soon joined by other agencies as a fight allegedly broke out. According to the arrest records, one of the volunteers was attempting to get a victim, the wife of Gene Southworth, out […]
Video of Cleanup Efforts Currently Underway at Multi-Vehicle Wreck on 52 West
One car reportedly went through the Depot fence, the other was stranded in the middle of the road near Green’s Crossing. Crews, as you can see are currently working on this holiday to get the completely-blocked road reopened. Traffic is moving- first responders are finishing up the scene now: Hwy 52 and Greens Crossing.
Thanksgiving Wreck: Current Multiple-Vehicle Scene at 52 West Video
Avoid this area: this is video from minutes ago from the scene of the 2 vehicle wreck going West on 52 past Moberly. At least 2 vehicles involved: one reportedly went through Depot fence other rear smashed in middle lane.
Madison County Couple Jailed For Child Abuse
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18)– A man and a woman in Madison County are behind bars, accused of hitting an 11-year-old child and dragging him through their home. Richmond Police say that after escaping out of a window, an 11-year-old flagged down a driver near the Smith Village Apartments Wednesday. According to the arrest citation, […]
Make Sure You Do NOT DO This Thursday to Avoid a Blowup in Your Kitchen!
It is that time of year again: the holidays are here…and it is more important now than ever to make sure you stay safe while cooking things up in the kitchen. Not only can you witness the incendiary results we got last year with our turkey blowup here on the site, but also watch the […]
Richmond Man Charged With Sodomy, Assault
A Richmond man was recently taken into custody after officers responded to a call about him being allegedly verbally, physically, as well as sexually abusive to another person. 50 year old William Pace was taken in on a warrant for contempt of court. The victim, who was interviewed by officers, allegedly also had visible marks […]
Give a Gift to a Veteran in Need This Holiday Season!
For the fourth year in a row, the Office of Military and Veteran’s Affairs on EKU’s campus has put out angel trees to allow for anyone in the giving spirit to give a gift for a veteran. Dr. Bryan Cole of the organization came to WBON tv studios and explained that this is growing with […]
Man Accused of Assaulting Police Officer Now in Custody
A man wanted for attempted murder and assault of a police officer along with other violent charges has been located this afternoon by Richmond police. A search warrant was conducted on Charlie Norris Road at a residence, and officers located Zaelin D. Crutcher, who had outstanding warrants. Some of the charges he is facing in […]
State Auditor Mike Harmon Visits Richmond
Today on EKU’s campus, State Auditor Mike Harmon addressed the crowd for the business at noon luncheon held by the Richmond chamber of commerce. Among topics discussed were the KY wired program, which would bring high speed internet to many outlying areas of Kentucky, including a main line right through Richmond. Harmon said this was […]
Berea’s Owsley Reservoir Expansion Explained
Berea’s Owsley Fork Reservoir is unique in that it provides a large amount of water to the surrounding area in Southern Madison County. However, there are some updates to this infrastructure in order to expand its services to those in Berea. We spoke to relatively new Director of Utilities in Berea, Kevin Howard, who explained […]
30 Years of Space! EKU’s Hummel Planetarium Celebrates Their 30 Year Anniversary
Samantha Burford went down to EKU’s Hummel Planetarium to learn more about the special events they have scheduled to celebrate the past 30 years of entertainment that they have provided.
Mayor-Elect of Berea Bruce Fraley Details Plans Moving Forward
After last week’s local elections, there have been a few new faces coming in to take new seats here in Madison County. One of these is Mayor-Elect and current City Councilor Bruce Fraley, who will be taking over as mayor at the first of the year. Fraley came in to talk to Marisa Hempel […]
Afternoon Headlines 11-13-18: Report of A Dead Dog Leads to the Jailing of Two People In Garrard County, Gov. Bevin Recognizes First Responders, Fire Destroys Home In Clay County, Suspicions Led to Recent Drug Bust
Afternoon Headlines 11-13-18: Report of A Dead Dog Leads to the Jailing of Two People In Garrard County, Gov. Bevin Recognizes First Responders, Fire Destroys Home In Clay County, Suspicions Led to Recent Drug Bust
EKU President Benson Finalist in College of Charleston Search
Statement from EKU Board of Regents Chair Regarding Benson’s Possible New Opportunity: The College of Charleston announced Thursday that Dr. Michael T. Benson has been named as a finalist in their presidential search. Change is inevitable, and when you have a dynamic and visionary leader, it comes as no surprise that Dr. Benson’s talents are […]
Afternoon Headlines 11-5-18: Last Night’s Murder Victim Identified, Pitbull Attack Leaves Woman Dead, Tune In to Wbontv.com For Live Election Coverage, Georgetown Woman Crashes Due to Alleged Intoxication
Afternoon Headlines 11-5-18: Last night’s Murder Victim Identified, Pit bull Attack Leaves Woman Dead, Tune In to Wbontv.com For Live Election Coverage, Georgetown Woman Crashes Due to Alleged Intoxication
WBONTV Election Live Coverage Promo
Stay tuned tomorrow where we will be LIVE covering all your local elections. Not only will you be able to catch all the action here on WBONtv.com, but we will be live on our ROKU channel so you can watch on all your screens, big and small. Our panel will keep tabs on all the […]
Latest Update from NWS Jackson Re: Today’s Severe Weather Threat
Wbontv Weekend Arrests: Murder and Methamphetamine Charges Over The Weekend
Brandon Short Booked: 11-5-18 Amanda Deckert Booked: 11-4-18 Nancy Burtis Booked: 11-4-18 Kenneth Harrison Booked: 11-4-18 Matthew Santini Booked: 11-3-18
Lastnight’s Highlights: Madison Central leaves Louisville’s Seneca in the wake of a huge 50 point lead for a home play off game! Check out These Highlights!
Madison Central Indians leaves Louisville’s Seneca in the wake of a huge 50 point lead for a home play off game! Check out These Highlights!
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: District 4 School Board Candidate Brandy Winkler
Lifetime Madison County resident Brandy Winkler says she wants to take the experience she has learned during her career in banking and Information Techology and put it to good use on the Madison County School Board. She is running for District 4, and says that since the spot will be vacated as Mary Renfro is […]
