Afternoon Headlines 6-7-18: High Speed chase, Hotel drug bust, US 25 Yard sale, I-75 Lane Closure
Afternoon Headlines 6-7-18: High Speed chase, Hotel drug bust, US 25 Yard sale, I-75 Lane Closure
Scott County Coroner, KSP Troopers Indicted on over $40K in Theft
Three Scott county officials have recently had indictments returned against them in a stolen property case which sparked a special investigation by Kentucky state police. KSP had uncovered evidence that ammunition was being misappropriated, and had contacted the FBI before taking the investigation on internally. officials determined that more than $40,000 in ammunition had been […]
Name of Suspect Released in High Speed Chase Today with KSP
There was a high speed chase on i75 through multiple counties, which exceeded 100 miles per hour today. 23 year old Dhameer J. Folie-Jackson of Illinois was taken into custody after he attempted to elude troopers through multiple counties stretching 70 miles. Troopers checked the area afterwards with K9 units to see if the suspect […]
U.S. 25 Yard Sale Kicks Off In Berea
By: Lance Gaither The U.S. 25 Yard Sale has begun for it’s 6th year. The 325 mile yard sale is in the top 10 biggest yard sales in the country and stretches throughout Kentucky and into Tennessee. It is completely free to participate in and you can sale anything that you want to, whether its […]
Remembering D-Day: Interview with WWII POW from Waco
In honor of the anniversary of D-Day and the invasion of Normandy, Wbontv.com compiled multiple interviews with veterans from the second world war. In this story, we spoke with nearly 95 year old Retired Staff Sergeant from the United States Army Air Corps James Tipton. Tipton was a prisoner of war during the invasion, but […]
Afternoon Headlines: Scam Alert!, 6 Counties Picked by Beshear, Former Berea Officer Denied Probation, Two Semi Crash, Explosion
Afternoon Headlines 6/6/18: Afternoon Headlines: Scam Alert!, 6 Counties Picked by Beshear, Former Berea Officer Denied Probation, Two Semi Crash, Explosion
Tickets Still on Sale for An Evening of Hope This Friday
Local domestic violence shelter Hope’s Wings has one of their biggest events of the year coming up Friday: called an Evening of Hope. The event takes place at Chenault Vineyards, and will feature live music from Exile and Julie Tussey and of course tons of food. Shelter director Jennifer Lainhart explains that tickets are still […]
Afternoon Headlines: Naked in Berea, Human Remains Found in Lincoln Co, River Sweeps, CM Newton Death, Disorderly Conduct
Afternoon Headlines 6/5/18: Naked in Berea, Human Remains Found in Lincoln Co, River Sweeps, CM Newton Death, Disorderly Conduct
More Than a #Hashtag, Stories of Survivors: Rebecca
In this edition for our series regarding sexual assault, we visited Berea College‘s campus to speak to senior Rebecca, who said that it took quite some time for her to feel comfortable to talk about her experience. Stay tuned for more of these stories, from WBONTV.com. If you would like to share your story with us, […]
Afternoon Headlines:Social Security lawyer takes plea deal, Upgrades for Berea’s bus service , David Scott Funeral, Ky National Guard deploys 5 soldiers
6-4-18 Afternoon Headlines: Social Security lawyer takes plea deal, Upgrades for Berea’s bus service , David Scott Funeral, Ky National Guard deploys 5 soldiers
Stops Added to Berea Bus Routes
Multiple adjustments have been made to the Kentucky River Foothills Berea bus service to better connect customers to areas they want to visit. One of the foremost changes noted by the non profit is that the bus will now be on a 90 minute loops. Previous riders had noted that there were not enough stops […]
Some Weekend Arrests
TERRY HERALD- Contempt of court Libel/ Slander Resistance to order Booked: 5-30-18 JERMAINE KING- Failure to appear, Bailing jumping 1st degree, Persistent Felony Offender Booked: 5-30-18 DESARAE THACKER- Poss cont. substance 1st degree, 1st off (meth), Contempt of court slander/Resistance to order, Failure to appear, Drug Paraphernalia Booked- 5-30 Chelsea Stewart- Receiving stolen Property/10,000$ Booked- […]
Richmond Race Way Holds Meet And Greet For WCYO Night
By: Lance Gaither To celebrate WCYO night the raceway held a meet and greet with the drivers. Fans could go to the center of the track where they could meet and talk to the drivers. Many of the drivers had snacks and small gifts for the fans. After the meet and greet the racing began. […]
The Madison County Special Olympics Are Under Way
By: Lance Gaither The Madison County Special Olympics are underway during the first weekend in June. The Special Olympics are the worlds biggest athletic event for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The activities range from track and field to basketball and many other sports.
Afternoon Headlines: Hep A Epidemic in Boyle County, 27 arrested in Undercover shoplifting operation, Close political race, Aftermath of last nights storm
Afternoon Headlines: 6-1-18 Hep A Epidemic in Boyle County, 27 arrested in Undercover shoplifting operation, Close political race, Aftermath of last nights storm
50 Locations in Madison County Serve Summer Meals
School’s officially out for the summer, and you may not be aware that there are over 50 stations county-wide here in Madison county that offer breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to those that need it. WBON-TV went down to Madison Central High school to catch some of these lunches getting prepared, which are provided by federal […]
Afternoon Headlines: Storm/Flood Threats, Richmond Man Indicted on 18 Counts, Close Call in Clark Election, Hanging Basket Contention, Kidnapped PeaFowl
Afternoon Headlines 5/31/18: Storm/Flood Threats, Richmond Man Indicted on 18 Counts, Close Call in Clark Election, Hanging Basket Contention, Kidnapped PeaFowl
Possible Fowl Play: Help Find Kidnapped Nicholasville Peacock!
A beloved watch-bird and family pet has disappeared off a local family farm in Jessamine County. WBON-TV went down to the Hall family farms in Nicholasville to hear all about Omlet, the peacock that has lived on the property since his hatching. Owner Gene Hall shared sweet stories of Omlet, such as his love for […]
A Bit of a Basket ‘Case’: City to Re-Evaluate Use of Fire Department Personnel/Truck For Flower Watering
A bit of a controversy that had been brewing came to a head last week, when during the election’s flurry of activity an important piece of the city’s Fire Department was out of commission. Firefighter and Union President for Richmond Firefighters Corey Lewis spoke with WBON-TV and explained that this is a safety hazard, but […]
Afternoon Headlines: Explosion Update, Lincoln Co. Sex Charges, Powell Chase, Missing Peacock
Watch the 5/30/18 Afternoon Headlines: Explosion Update, Lincoln Co. Sex Charges, Powell Chase, Missing Peacock
Lincoln County Man Jailed For Sex Crimes Involving a Minor
In Stanford, an investigation is ongoing and a man was taken into custody and charged with sex crimes involving a minor. 19 year old Sawyer Carey was arrested as a result of an undercover internet crimes against children investigation. The investigation was sparked when the Kentucky State Police Crime Branch saw Sawyer was allegedly uploading […]
Afternoon Headlines: Attempted murder charges dismissed, Estill Credit theft, shooting at Subway, Bathroom Burglar
Afternoon Headlines: 5-29-18
Participants Ham it up for the Camera at the Extension Office
After curing and hanging in a barn at the Madison county extension office for 3 months, the dozens of hams were ready to take home. The extension office held the event, in which participants removed the mold and extra spices that had been allowing their hams to cure, after patiently waiting for the multiple month […]
Madison Central Graduation
By: Lance Gaither Eastern Kentucky’s Alumni Coliseum was packed full of friends and family coming out to support the graduates. Watch some of the words of encouragement people in attendance had for the graduates.
Madison Southern Graduation Ceremony
By: Lance Gaither Madison Southern High School held it’s graduation ceremony for the class of 2018 at EKU’s Alumni Coliseum. Alumni Coliseum was packed with family and friends of the graduates. After the class president and superintendent Elmer Thomas gave speeches congratulating the graduates, degrees were given out to the cheers of the crowd.
