Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richmond City Commission Candidate David Johnson
Candidate for Richmond City Commission David Johnson still considers himself relatively new to Richmond, as he spent most of his life in Berea. However, he ensures that he instantly got actively involved with his community, including delivering meals to the elderly in town for volunteer work, and being actively involved with the Richmond Human Rights […]
Get Ready to ‘Quack’ Up this Weekend!
The third annual MadRock Duck Derby will be sure to quack you up this weekend! Check out the event, which is a collaborative effort between the cities of Livingston and Berea, and takes place right on the Rockcastle County Line. Coordinator Jennifer Napier tells WBONTV about the large prizes that are offered, if your rubber […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richmond City Commission Candidate Ed McDaniel
Continuing with the City Commission candidate interviews, Ed McDaniel came in for a two minute sitdown. McDaniel says he was born in London Ky, but moved to Richmond fourteen years ago to raise his family. McDaniel cites his family as the reason he decided to run for city government, as he knows Richmond is a […]
2018 Election 2-Minute Sitdowns: Jailer Doug Thomas
Continuing with the 2018 election coverage, we spoke to Jailer Doug Thomas, a Madison Countian and lifelong Democrat who will be seeking a third term at the head of the Madison County Detention Center. Jailer Thomas said it is a must to expand the detention center, which is chronically overcrowded, usually hovering around 200% over-capacity. […]
Volunteer Firefighters Support This Weekend’s Tractor Trailer Pull and Give Wbontv Ride along
This weekend, be sure to check out the Truck and Tractor Pull at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Also, check out the video to get an inside look in the day of a firefighter both with Waco VFD and Union City VFD. Jason Rawlins of the Waco Volunteer Fire Department says that the smaller volunteer departments […]
Hundreds at Foothills Expected to Lose Jobs at 1st of Next Year
An expected layoff has been announced by Kentucky river Foothills, in regards to those employed at the Headstart program in Madison County. An email, stating that 142 jobs are in jeopardy was sent to faculty, staff, and the state yesterday. Here is the official statement from KRFDC: KRFDC has been notified that it was […]
Election 2018 Two-Minute Sitdowns: Jailer Candidate Steve Tussey
A Madison County native is running on the Republican ticket for Jailer for the second time. Steve Tussey sat down with Marisa Hempel and told her about his over 30 years in the corrections industry, including working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons right under the Director for the country. Although he is now retired, […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Arrests!
Justin Wagoner Booked: 10-1-18 Ryan Newton Booked: 10-1-18 Medena Stamper Booked: 9-30-18 Phillip Watson Booked: 9-30-18
Texas Roadhouse in Richmond Cuts the Ribbon Today!
Today at 3pm, you can come in and get all the steaks you want at the new Texas Roadhouse location in Richmond. A crowd of dozens gathered in front of the newly opened location and cut the ribbon for the store, which will employ reportedly 200 people in the greater Richmond area.
LNHL: Estill county Vs. Breathitt County
Last Night’s Highlights from the Estill Engineer game against Breathitt county. Watch The Video Below For The exclusive highlights of you favorite local football games
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Circuit Court Clerk Allee Combs Whicker
In this edition of Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns, current Circuit Court Clerk Allee Combs Whicker came in to talk about her time in the position, which she was appointed to at the end of last year following the retirement of the previous Clerk. However, Allee explains that she has been in the office for […]
Afternoon Headlines 9-28-18: Two Local Police Agencies Are Asking For The Public’s Help, Two Well Known Local Political Figures Apologize After Inappropriate Facebook Posts, Paint Lick Man In Custody, Two Women Arrested On Alleged Meth Charges
Afternoon Headlines 9-28-18: Two Local Police Agencies Are Asking For The Public’s Help, Two Well Known Local Political Figures Apologize After Inappropriate Facebook Posts, Paint Lick Man In Custody, Two Women Arrested On Alleged Meth Charges
Now-Deleted Posts Spark Controversy Amongst Madison County Officials
In two now deleted posts, two different Madison County Officials sparked some controversy on Facebook regarding the Kavanaugh hearings. In the first, Berea City Councilor Jerry Little put up a picture of a seemingly drunken woman falling out of a car with the caption “Another Kavanaugh Accuser comes Forward”. Hundreds of comments and screenshots […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Sheriff Mike Coyle
Sheriff Mike Coyle says the Sheriff’s office has accomplished quite a bit in the years since he was appointed and then ran for county sheriff. He is running again on the Democrat ticket, and wants to continue the momentum he says the department has started. One of the biggest highlights he says is the accreditation, […]
Afternoon Headlines 9-27-18: Controlled Demolition Explosion Frightens Public in Stanton, Registration to Vote Is October 9th, Georgetown College Was Put On Lock Down Last Night As A Precautionary Measure, Stabbing Victim In Lexington shows up in Hospital Early In The Morning
Afternoon Headlines 9-27-18: Controlled Demolition Explosion Frightens Public in Stanton, Registration to Vote Is October 9th, Georgetown College Was Put On Lock Down Last Night As A Precautionary Measure, Stabbing Victim In Lexington shows up in Hospital Early In The Morning
Afternoon Headlines 9-26-18: Road Rage Leads to Gunshots In Jessamine County, Chase Bank Closes In Downtown Richmond, Richmond City Commission Met Last Night to Retire K9 Officer And Briefly Discuss Ordinance, How To Donate Your Eye Wear To The Less Fortunate
Afternoon Headlines 9-26-18: Road Rage Leads to Gunshots In Jessamine County, Chase Bank Closes In Downtown Richmond, Richmond City Commission Met Last Night to Retire K9 Officer And Briefly Discuss Ordinance, How To Donate Your Eye Wear To The Less Fortunate
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richard ‘Rick’ Johnson
In this edition of Election 2018 two minute sitdowns, we speak to Richard ‘Rick’ Johnson, who is seeking election on the Republican ticket as the Madison County Sheriff. Johnson says he has worked drug enforcement at all levels, from federal to city streets working against the ever growing drug epidemic. With over 24 years experience […]
Highlights From the First RedFest in Red River Gorge
Check out the video to see interviews with those that set up the festival, which took place this past weekend on Callie’s Campground in Powell County! We also talked to multiple artists who came from as far as Nashville to participate in the first year for the new annual event!
Shots Fired Call Leads to Dozens of Drugs, Weapons Charges For Owsley County Man
An Owsley county man is now lodged in the Three Forks Regional Jail and is facing dozens of charges, including drug trafficking and weapons offenses. Following an investigation by Kentucky State Police of shots fired, troopers responded to the scene of a residence near Booneville. A van matching the description was located, with James […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Candidate Kelly Smith District 89 Representative
The seat for district 89, which covers parts of Madison, Laurel, and Jackson counties was vacated by republican Marie Rader at the end of last year. Rader cited health concerns as her reasoning for leaving the position, which would have been up for election this November, and still will be between the two candidates running. […]
Fatal Fire Investigation in Jackson County Underway by KSP
KSP Conducts Fatal Fire Investigation in Boyle County
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: 81st Representative Candidate Deanna Frazier
Republican Dr. Deanna Frazier says she has been a Madison Countian her entire life, and she now wants to take that commitment to the next level and run for state representative. Frazier is seeking to gain the spot for the 81st district, and says all of her business know-how will be well suited to the […]
Berea Fire Department Breast Cancer Shirts Available Once Again
Going on multiple years now, the ever-more popular exclusive breast cancer awareness shirts are once again available from the Berea Fire Department. The shirts, which are emblazoned with the fire department’s new logo, are re-designed every year to keep the tradition going. WBON-TV went down to the fire department to speak to Firefighter Brian Hargis […]
