Logging Accident in Jackson County Leaves One Man Dead
A death investigation is currently underway in Jackson county. According to police, they were called for a welfare check on John Cast Road. One person was then found deceased on that property, which is near Highway 577. At the moment, no cause of death or name of the victim has been released by authorities, and […]
Open House at the New Visitor Center
Samantha Burford Went to the grand opening of the new visitor center here in Richmond to talk to Lori Tatum the director for Richmond tourism to learn more about the history of the home and why everyone in the community should come check it out
Afternoon Headlines 8-17-18: Flooding Across Richmond Results in Roadblocks, Boil Water Advisory in Danville, Grand opening of Madison County GOP HQ, Boone Trace Asks for Volunteers, Richmond Man with a Handful of Drug Charges
Afternoon Headlines 8-17-18: Flooding Across Richmond Results in Roadblocks, Boil Water Advisory in Danville, Grand opening of Madison County GOP HQ, Boone Trace Asks for Volunteers, Richmond Man with a Handful of Drug Charges
Wbontv’s Musical Musings: Brett Noland
Local Estill County Musician Brett Noland stopped by the studio and talked about his new album and his appearance at the Bearded Man festival this weekend. He sang some tunes a told stories with his songs. Watch the full video now
Pops at the Park 2018: The British Invasion!
Come on down to the Madison County Tradition, Pops at the Park is an annual outdoor musical event held each August. Featuring a fun and light-hearted atmosphere with picnic dinners, a table decorating contest all with the people you recognize. Come out and enjoy a night under the stars at White Hall Historic Site […]
Afternoon Headlines 8-16-18: Hep A Immunizations at Jail, 4 Felonies for Estill Woman After Allegedly Leaving Children in Car, New Boonesborough Elementary, Car Accident In Laurel County
Afternoon Headlines 8-16-18: Hep A Immunizations at Jail, 4 Felonies for Estill Woman After Allegedly Leaving Children in Car, New Boonesborough Elementary, Car Accident In Laurel County
Historic Boone’s Gap in Need of Cleanup Volunteers this Sunday!
A historic plot of land on the Rockcastle/Madison County line is in need of a bit of a cleanup, and the Friends of Boone Trace group are asking for the public’s help in achieving this goal. Boone’s Gap has recently had some road work, and as a result there are some branches and trash that […]
Tour the Brand New Boonesborough Elementary!
The new Boonesborough Elementary is ready to go when the school bells ring next Wednesday, the 22nd. WBONtv toured the brand new school this morning, and got to talk to officials about the attention to detail that is obvious when roaming the shiny new halls. They also assure parents that everything will be ready to […]
Estill County Soccer Coach Taken Into Custody on Sexual Charges Involving Team Members
From a KSP press release: The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted on Sunday, August 12, 2018, and notified of a possible incident involving an employee of the Estill County School system and a female student. The initial investigation alleges that Andrew Hatton sent multiple female students nude and sexually explicit photographs, and a […]
Shooting Last Night on Moberly in Richmond
A shooting in Richmond last night resulted in injuries to one man in his leg. According to police, the incident occurred just after 11 pm on Moberly avenue. The victim was hit in the leg by one shot as he was walking home from the Redi Mart. Lt. Colonel Rodney Richardson of the Richmond police […]
KSP Seeks Missing Madison County 16 Year Old
From a press release from KSP Post 7: The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is conducting a missing person investigation after a Madison County teenager was reported as missing. The initial investigation indicates that Aric D. Wilcher Jr., 16 years old of Richmond, KY, was last seen at home during the morning hours of […]
Detention Center Deputies Stop Contraband Exchange in Parking Lot
Deputies at the Madison County Detention center stopped a contraband exchange today during an inmate transportation to the hospital. According to the press release from Jailer Doug Thomas, an inmate had purposefully injured himself in order to be taken from the jail to the hospital. This prompted surveillance by deputies, who then allegedly witnessed a […]
Estill Co. Soccer Coach Suspended After Allegedly Snapping Pornographic Pictures to Player
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Estill County High School’s girls soccer coach has been placed on leave as police investigate allegations involving sexually explicit messages allegedly sent to one of his teenage players. Estill County Schools Superintendent Jeff Saylor confirmed to LEX 18 that the coach, Andrew Hatton, was put on leave Monday morning […]
Pair of Garrard County Men Charged with Over $14 Million in Tax Fraud
Two Garrard county men are looking at charges related to a massive tax fraud scheme which totals over 14 million dollars. According to the unsealed indictment, 47 year old Clarence Micheal Junior along with 49 year old Warren Griffin the II had failed to pay nearly 15 million in in payroll taxes from their multiple […]
Armed and Dangerous and Endangered Sought by Winchester PD
The Winchester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating two individuals. The first is Megan Deshay Griffin, a 22 year old female with red hair with a throat tattoo that says “Blessed”. Griffin is considered endangered and needs immediate medical attention. She was last seen getting into a black Ford Mustang in […]
Jesus, Jenny, and the Jungle
A Madison Countian and Senior at Western Kentucky University recently just got back from a mission trip in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa! Jenny York took her experience from nursing school to new heights across the pond, where she was able to get hands on while helping those most in need. She […]
A ‘Heart’Warming Story of Organ Donation Saving a Young Life
Organ donation is the sole reason 5 year old Aubrey is dancing, swimming, and playing soccer these days. When she was only a few months old, she was able to receive a life-saving heart transplant. WBON-TV got to meet this little warrior and hear her story from her and her mother, as well as those […]
Wbontv’s Weekend Arrests !
Heather Bradley Date of Booking: 8-5-2018 Nicki Parker Date of Booking: 8-5-2018 Susan Wagoner Date of Booking: 8-5-18 Duran Estill Date of Booking: 8-5-2018
WBONTV’s Musical Musings: Tim Moore, Collin Parker, and Mike Stallings Jam Out
Two artists from Georgia and one from Estill County came to the WBONTV studios to jam out for Musical Musings. The guys had their Americana/Appalachian style on full display as they were in the middle of touring throughout Kentucky and Ohio. Even though a string broke on Tim’s guitar, we kept on rockin’…and had a […]
Captain Ken Clark of Berea PD Signs Off For the Last Time After 3 Decades of Service
After nearly three decades of service to his community, Captain Ken Clark of the Berea Police Department signed off for the last time yesterday. We spoke to Captain Clark, who says it was his time to retire, as policing has changed dramatically over the 30 years he has worked for Berea Police. Clark also shared […]
Mustard Munition Leak Detected at Bluegrass Army Depot Today
A vapor emission has been detected at the Bluegrass Army Depot today, following a routine inspection. Crews had discovered the leak in one of the storage igloos that contains mustard munitions. The emission was located by the mobile lab during the routine checks that take place on the Army installation, and safety precautions were taken […]
A ‘Bloom’ of Activity at the Madison County Fair
The Madison County Fair is Blooming with an array of activities, WBONTV’s Marisa Hempel went down to the learn about the horticulture segment where flowers and various floral arrangements are judged and awarded. Marisa Managed to get an interview with the judges who explain the process of how they determine who is awarded for their […]
Afternoon Headlines 7/26/18: Maffett Explains Candidacy Withdrawal, Update to Shooting, Storefronts Downtown Explained, Indictment for Allegedly Abusing 18 Month Old
Afternoon Headlines 7/26/18: Maffett Explains Candidacy Withdrawal, Update to Shooting, Storefronts Downtown Explained, Indictment for Allegedly Abusing 18 Month Old
Honey Do! Madison County Fair Judges Local Honey Entries
Judging for the 2018 Madison County Fair was fully underway today at the fairgrounds. One of these competitions that was of local honey, where dozens of bright and beautiful entries were lined up ready to be tasted and smelled by Judge Tana Peers from Shelbyville. Watch the interview to get a ‘taste’ of […]
Candidate Withdraws, Judge Taylor Could Run Unopposed For County Judge
The Democratic candidate for County Judge that was set to run against current Judge/Executive Reagan Taylor has announced that he will not be seeking to run for the November election. Aubrey Maffett will no longer appear on the ballot, as he withdrew his candidacy before the ballot certifications. Incumbent Judge Taylor will now run […]
