Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: 6th District Congressman Andy Barr
Following on the heels of President Donald Trump’s visit to Richmond and EKU this weekend where he voiced his full support for the re-election of Congressman Barr, we pieced together the two minute sitdown with Barr from earlier in his campaign. Congressman Barr has served as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District since […]
Home Town Heroes Soft Ball Game
The Paint the Town Pink Organization hosted the Softball game at the EKU baseball stadium, where the Richmond Police Department and The Richmond Fire Department went head to head in a fun and friendly community competition.
Afternoon Headlines 10-18-18: Former Estill County Soccer Coach Turns Himself in, Arrangements Finalized To Bid on Exit 95 Exchange Project, Injured Scott County Deputy Returns Home, Man Found Deceased Under Tree Stand in Clay County
Afternoon Headlines 10-18-18: Former Estill County Soccer Coach Turns Himself in, Arrangements Finalized To Bid on Exit 95 Exchange Project, Injured Scott County Deputy Returns Home, Man Found Deceased Under Tree Stand in Clay County
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: 6th Congressional District Candidate Amy McGrath
Retired Lt. Colonel Amy Mcgrath says she wants to head straight to Washington to represent Kentucky’s 6th District as an American, not a Democrat or a politician. McGrath came in for a two minute sitdown, and explained that there are not enough former military in Congress right now, and she seeks to change that. Following […]
Reagan Taylor: Huge Madison County Reconstruction Project Now Moving Forward
Madison County Judge Executive Regan Taylor announced today that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has finalized arrangements to bid the Exit 95 Interstate Exchange project for January 2019. Taylor says he has been consistently in contact with the Transportation Cabinet staff about the importance of getting the interstate exchange repaired. He adds that this is a critical […]
Former Estill Soccer Coach Indicted, Jailed After Turning Himself In
New today: Andrew Hatton, the former High School girls’ Soccer coach from Estill County High School, was served with an indictment warrant today. According to officials, he came to MCDC and turned himself in last night. He was temporarily lodged in the Madison County Detention Center, but has since been moved to Three Forks Regional […]
Fugitive From WV Alleged Con Artist Arrested In Madison County
A sex offender from West Virginia is now in custody…and was arrested right here in Madison County. 57 year old Willis Caudill had been wanted for attacking and scamming elderly women. He allegedly did this by pretending to be a sanitation worker for the city of Charleston. Caudill did this by pretending he had not […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Berea Mayoral Candidate Charles Arnold
Berea businessman Charles Arnold says he grew up with aspirations to be Attorney General one day…but he laughs and says Berea Mayor would be even better. Arnold has had a hand in local politics for many years, including chairing the Tourism Commission. He says he left the Air Force and has been in Berea ever […]
Rodeo Comes to Richmond this Weekend!
This weekend, make sure to head on down to the Madison County Fairgrounds to check out all the action now that the Rodeo is in town! WBONtv went down the site, and saw the setup that was taking place ahead of Friday and Saturday’s events. The rodeo will take place rain or shine as it […]
LNHL: Madison Southern vs. Woodford County
Madison Southern takes leaps and strides ahead of Woodford County, checkout all the cool clips from the game at Wbontv.com
Afternoon Headlines 10-16-18: Man Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Children With Spray Paint, 57 Year Old Man Arrested After Missing Teen Is Found In His Semi Truck, Sexual Abuse Complaint In School Leads To Drug Bust, Volunteers Needed For Historic Cemetery Clean-up
Afternoon Headlines 10-16-18: Man Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Children With Spray Paint, 57 Year Old Man Arrested After Missing Teen Is Found In His Semi Truck, Sexual Abuse Complaint In School Leads To Drug Bust, Volunteers Needed For Historic Cemetery Clean-up
Energy Assistance Program from Foothills to Begin Next Month
Those in the area who have low or fixed income can now possibly receive assistance through two programs for their heating bills here in Madison County. Kentucky River Foothills announced today that beginning Monday, November 5th, those wishing to receive help paying these utilities can apply, whether renters or homeowners. Appointments must be scheduled, and […]
Afternoon Headlines 10-15-18: Missing Berea 3 year Old girl Found, Women Behind Bars After Leaving Paraphernalia In Reach Of Child, False Threat Against Beaumont Middle Causes Panic, Jackson County Regional Food Center Closure
Afternoon Headlines 10-15-18: Missing Berea 3 year Old girl Found, Women Behind Bars After Leaving Paraphernalia In Reach Of Child, False Threat Against Beaumont Middle Causes Panic, Jackson County Regional Food Center Closure
Abandoned Civil and Revolutionary War Era Cemetery Cleanup In Richmond
If you were not looking for the old cemetery on 421 by the Battlefield Welcome Center…you just might pass it up. The overgrown area has since been abandoned, and is one of two that still exist to preserve the history of early Madison County. Stewart Davidson spoke with us, as he needs help rallying together […]
Lexington Middle School Threat Dispelled as Rumor
Some panic was incited this morning at first, when a false threat for Beaumont middle school came in via social media. After an investigation commenced, it was decided that the threat was “completely false”, according to officials. The family of the student was conversed with, and it was decided that the threat against the school […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Arrests!
Jessica Dreaden Booked 10-15-18 Mitchell Marshall Booked: 10-15-18 Delieto Jones Booked: 10-14-18 Darrin Pulliam Booked: 10-14-18
EKU Officials Explain Everything You Need to Know For Trump’s Visit
If you’re planning to attend the presidential rally scheduled for Saturday, EKU has released some rules. Attendees can begin waiting to enter the event at 8 a.m. Saturday. Doors will open at 4 p.m,for the 7 p.m event.. the secret service is banning a multitude of items that could cause any sort of injury..and the […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richmond City Commission Candidate Michael Bryant
In this edition of Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns, Richmond City Commission candidate Michael Bryant says that he knows the inner workings of government on all levels, from his past as a reporter (even right here at Wallingford Broadcasting) and currently working for the Madison County Emergency Operations Center as Director. Bryant says he knows […]
Statement from EKU Regarding Trump Rally
120 faculty and staff of Eastern Kentucky University have sent out their open opposition to the President coming to campus on Saturday. The letter, addressed to EKU president Michael Benson, said this: “Our opposition to the campaign does not arise from any differences of opinion with the political content that is likely to be put […]
Multiple Local Fire Departments Respond to Structure Fire: KSP now Investigating
From the Red Lick Volunteer Fire Department: The house fire started sometime around midnight, and crews were not able to get finished up until 3:30 in the morning on highway 421 just North of the Big Hill store. Berea FD, Madison County, Waco VFD, and Red Lick VFD responded to the scene. According […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richmond City Commission Candidate Tyler Johnson
Candidate for Richmond City Commission Tyler Johnson rounds out the two minute sitdowns with candidates for the city’s election 2018 coverage, and came in to talk about his downtown business he owns, as well as his experience in grant writing. Johnson received both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s from Eastern Kentucky University, and says that […]
Recent Arrests: Man allegedly attempts to spit on officers, kick cruiser door in
(pictured: Terry Smith) A Lexington man who was being disorderly inside of a Berea health foods store ended up getting arrested…but not before he attempted to spit on officers and damage the inside of the cruiser. According to Berea police, officers arrived at the happy meadow store to a call involving the subject arguing […]
Severely Neglected Horse Receiving Care in Nicholasville
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richmond City Commission Candidate Mike Brewer
Lifelong Madison County native Mike Brewer served on the Richmond City Commission before: for 12 years as the youngest commissioner elected at 25. Now he’s seeking to gain one of the positions back to serve the city, and cites his experience before as well as his decades as a paramedic as putting him in a […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richmond City Commission Candidate Chris Childers
To kick off the long list of candidates running for the spots on the Richmond City Commission, candidate Chris Childers came by the studio for a 2 minute sit down. Childers knows the ins and outs of Richmond’s infrastructure, and says he has a degree in Architecture. He spoke about the revitalization of downtown, and […]
