Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Holds Bowling Fundraiser
By: Lance Gaither On March 11th Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass held a bowling fundraiser at Galaxy Bowling in Richmond. The fundraiser is one of many that the organization holds throughout the year. The next fundraiser that will be held is a golf outing. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a program that pairs […]
Attorney General Andy Beshear Visits WBON-TV Studios
Today Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear was at WBON-TV studios to talk about pension reform, human trafficking, and the drug epidemic. In this segment, Beshear explains what exactly he and his staff does for the Commonwealth, as there exists confusion at times about his position. He also shares shocking details about the large amount of […]
Blueprint for Safety Event From Hope’s Wings Highlights
The Blueprint for Safety event was held this afternoon at First Christian Church in Richmond. The event, held by Hopes Wings domestic violence shelter, is the culmination of three years of work in order to help get the word out of the best ways for women suffering from domestic violence to get help. The program […]
Madison County Schools Purchase Hines Motel And Other Updates From Madison School Board Meeting
By: Lance Gaither During the Thursday night school board meeting, it was revealed that Madison County Schools are purchasing the Hines Motel. The purchase was not via eminent domain and the motel was purchased for a total of $250,000. Other matters discussed was the student showcase of fifth grader Payton Gabber who won children’s champion […]
Richmond Fire Department Dedicates New Engine
By: Lance Gaither On Thursday March 8th, the Richmond Fire Department dedicated their new engine with a hose down. The tradition of hosing down new engines dates back to the seventeenth century. The new truck will soon be used as a primary engine for the fire department. The truck it will replace will be used […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Jailer Candidate Everett King
Lifelong Madison county resident and former Richmond police officer Everett king is running on the republican ticket for Madison County Jailer. King says after he retired from the force after an injury, he finished his Bachelor’s in Business from Eastern Kentucky University. King explained his platform, including his ideas for a 1000 bed new detention […]
Tourism Excited Over Economic Engine Award
Madison county was handed a huge award Monday at the legislative luncheon on EKU’s campus, for contributing to a huge $14.5 billion in revenue to the area. The Economic Engine award, from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association, was given to Madison County due to its economic contribution to the overall region. The association recognized the […]
Update to Boyle County Shooting: Man Charged With Murder of Wife
From a release from Kentucky State Police: Richmond Post was called just after 8:00 pm last night, and notified of a fatal shooting that occurred at a residence on Shakertown Road, just north of Danville. The initial investigation indicates that Jennifer Montgomery, 27 years old of Danville, was fatally shot by her husband during a […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Jailer Candidate Steve Gregg
Candidate for Jailer and Republican Lexington native Steve ‘Hollywood’ Gregg says he has a lot to offer if he is elected Jailer for Madison County. Not only does Gregg have decades of experience, he sat down with WBON-TV and told Marisa Hempel that he won medals while overseas working some of the most dangerous borders […]
Senator Jared Carpenter Covers Legislative Luncheon Highlights
Today on EKU’s campus, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce held the Legislative Luncheon, in which multiple Kentucky lawmakers spoke to the crowd of elected officials, business owners, and citizens with an update from Frankfort. Pension reform was discussed at length by all those that took to the podium, as well as school safety following the […]
Kentucky Folklife Holds Veteran Interview Workshop at First Baptist
By: Lance Gaither On March 3rd, the Kentucky Folklife Program held a veteran interview workshop at the First Baptist Church. The purpose of the program is to teach people how to conduct oral interviews so that veteran’s stories can be submitted to the Library of Congress. The Kentucky Folklife Program is part of the American […]
Pictures from Kentucky Department of Public Health March of Dimes Presentation Today
Estill County Holds School Safety Public Forum
By: Lance Gaither On March 1st Estill County held a public forum to hear the public comments on school safety. Among matters discussed were installing new camera systems as well as alarms to alert staff when outside doors are opened. Another topic discussed was that of first aid training for teachers and ensuring that each […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Irving Whicker
One Waco native is running once again for sheriff. Irving Whicker is hitting the campaign trail for Madison County Sheriff for what he says is his fourth or fifth time now. Whicker described himself as a Republican, and said that some of the things he wishes to focus on are school violence, the drug epidemic, […]
Contention at City Commission Meeting Over City Manager Salary–Video
Last night’s Richmond City commission meeting ended on a contentious note, as the negotiation for an advertised salary for a new city manager was discussed, but not resolved. Mayor Jim Barnes and commissioner Jim Newby exchanged words over the proposed salary, which the mayor said could not exceed $99,800. It had been discussed at a […]
Robert Goforth Secures District 89 Representative Position
Robert Goforth won tonight’s special election for the District 89 Representative Seat, which covers Laurel, Madison, and parts of Jackson Counties. Goforth, the Republican won with 2,809 votes. Kelly Smith, for the Democrats, received 1,399. From Lex18: “We would like to congratulate State Representative-Elect Robert Goforth. Tonight’s results should put to rest any question of […]
David Rowlette Appointed to Berea City Council
By: Lance Gaither David Rowlette has been unanimousy appointed by the Berea City Council to replace Billy Wooten. Billy Wooten served on the council since January 2017 but stepped down to care for his ill father.
EKU Basketball Coach McHale will not Return
From this morning’s release from EKU Sports: Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach Dan McHale will not be retained, Director of Athletics Stephen Lochmueller announced on behalf of the university today. “After reviewing our men’s basketball program, I determined a change in leadership is needed at this time,” Lochmueller said. “We want to thank […]
Estill County High School Holds Prayer Vigil
By: Lance Gaither On February 24th Estill County High School held a prayer meeting and candlelight vigil in memory of the recent victims of school shootings as well as for armed forces and first responders. Many people were in attendance to the event. Pastor Bill Wesley gave a message at the vigil. He spoke about […]
We’ve Got Your Back! Leadership Madison County Aims to Help Foster Children
Leadership Madison County has a unique project they have been working on, that seeks to outfit foster children with backpacks filled with hygiene and self-care products for when they move homes. The mission of the project, called ‘We’ve Got Your Back’, is as follows: (from their Facebook page) The 2017-18 Leadership Madison County class has […]
Interview with Pastor from Prayer Vigil for School Shootings
Madison Southern Host Prayer Meeting And Candle-Light Vigil By: Lance Gaither Madison Southern High School held a prayer meeting and candle-light vigil in memory of victims of the recent school shootings that occurred in Florida and Kentucky. Over twenty pastors and a total of 814 people attended the vigil. Candles were lit by Madison Southern […]
Prayer Vigil at Madison Southern Tonight
Madison Southern Host Prayer Meeting And Candle-Light Vigil By: Lance Gaither Madison Southern High School held a prayer meeting and candle-light vigil in memory of victims of the recent school shootings that occurred in Florida and Kentucky. Over twenty pastors and a total of 814 people attended the vigil. Candles were lit by Madison Southern […]
More Than a #Hashtag: Stories Of Survivors Part One: Alexis
To kick off our new WBON-TV series “More than a #Hashtag: Stories of Survivors”, we speak to Berea College Sophomore Alexis Saunders, who was brave enough to divulge her past sexual assault that she has never been able to speak up about until now. Marisa Hempel sat down with Alexis and heard about how the […]
Jackson County Escapee From Last Year Captured
From a Release from the Knox County Sheriff’s Department: Tuesday February 20, 2018 On September 25, 2017 36 year old Tim Engle of Gray, Ky. escaped from Jackson County Detention center after being charged with several felonies. A warrant was issued for hisarrest. Information had been received that Tim Engle had returned to Knox County […]
Madison County Schools Discuss Protocol for School Security and Next Actions
After the threat at Madison Southern High School this week was deemed a rumor, school officials in the county are still making sure all bases are covered when it comes to student safety. Chief Operating Officer for Madison County Schools Randy Neeley says that the district has been in meetings with not just law enforcement […]
