Students Take A Virtual Field Trip at the Madison County School Board Meeting
By: Lance Gaither, WBONTV.com During the January 10th Madison County School Board meeting Beth Brock was elected as chairman of the board, marking her third consecutive year in the position. Becky Coyle was voted in as vice chairmen and it is her second year as well. The student showcase showed the board what some of […]
EKU Opens First Parking Garage Today to Help Ease Parking Woes
Today was the ribbon-cutting for the first parking garage on the University’s campus. From a press release from Eastern Kentucky University: ” Parking on college campuses: Everybody talks about it, but Eastern Kentucky University has gone a step further with the recent opening of its first parking garage. The four-level, 360-plus-space facility, located on the […]
A Sit Down With Newly-Appointed Estill Judge-Executive Kevin Williams
Governor Matt Bevin recently appointed Kevin Williams, of Irvine to take the seat at the head of Estill county after previous Judge-Executive Wallace Taylor stepped down amid health concerns. Judge Taylor fulfilled his duties for 15 years, so Williams explains that there was a big space to fill when he took office the first of […]
National Weather Service Issues Timeline for Wintry Mix
As the winter weather moves into Central Kentucky, the National Weather service worked to prepare emergency responders in the area. According to the information provided, rain will begin early this morning, then transition to a wintry mix up until noon. Friday afternoon, it will turn to freezing rain and around this time will be crossing […]
Two Drivers Indicted for Deadly Berea Wreck
The two drivers connected to a fatal accident that left two Berea College students dead were both indicted by a Madison county grand jury. Both students, one 23 and from Bulgaria, and the other 21 and from Mongolia died from blunt force trauma resulting from the collision. The first driver, Darryl Long-Foster, was arrested at […]
Madison County Posts Request for Proposal for Firms Interested in Healing Center
The Request for Proposal for the potential healing center has been submitted by the Judge-Executive’s office, who are seeking interested firms to partner up with the county. The potential rehabilitation center was dreamed up in part by Judge Reagan Taylor, who says that this will seek to mitigate the growing drug epidemic. Taylor’s multiple-step approach, […]
Marching For MLK on Monday
Monday, January 15th, is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, and as always, since 1984, the City of Richmond and the Richmond Human Rights Commission along with the area NAACP will host the Unity breakfast and march down Main Street. We spoke to Vice Chair of the Richmond Human Rights Commission David Johnson, who detailed […]
New Resident Brings ‘Hope’ to Recovery Center
A new resident now lives at Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women in Richmond. However, she is recovering in a different kind of way. Meet Hope, the new dog that was homeless and hopeless, but has now been taken in by the women’s treatment center. After only four days with the 100 women that live […]
Estill County Schools Dismissing at 2pm
Due to a water main break at Estill County Middle and High Schools, kids will be arriving home and picked up an hour early, at 2pm.
I-75 In Rockcastle County Closures This Week
Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County will be closed beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 9 to allow crews to set bridge beams for the KY 1505 bridge reconstruction project. All southbound lanes will be closed to traffic during this time. The closure will begin at approximately 10 p.m. on Tuesday, and will reopen by 6 a.m. on […]
Richmond Mayor Jim Barnes Weighs On The Addiction Epidemic
WBON-TV sat down with Richmond Mayor Jim Barnes to get his views on the steadily growing drug epidemic. He spoke about the need for education in order to get the younger generation aware of the problems with drugs and alcohol, as well as what the police force is doing to fight the drug epidemic on […]
New Celebrate Recovery Session for those ‘Hurting’ in Richmond
Real Life Community Church on Glyndon Avenue in Richmond is starting their own meeting of Celebrate Recovery this Monday. WBON-TV spoke with Lead Pastor Chris May and Director Loretta Richardson about the 12 step, gospel-based program that seeks to provide help for those that are experiencing “hurt, hangups, or habits”.
EKU Graduate Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide in Illinois
(Picture Courtesy of WAVE 3) An EKU graduate was found dead outside of Chicago with his ex girlfriend in an apparent murder-suicide. The incident occurred the morning of January third, just north of Chicago, where officers discovered a man and a woman shot behind a business in a parking lot. 33-year-old Ryan Zike, an EKU […]
Top 10 Things You Don’t Want in Your Car This Winter
The temperatures are going to drop way below freezing, and likely below zero tonight and tomorrow with wind chills below the aught. Even if you’re going out for just a little while, and especially if you park your car outdoors overnight, don’t leave any of these items in your car: Cellphones and smartphones – They’re […]
Keep Your Furry Friends From Getting Frozen!
It is not going to warm up just yet, and according to the Madison County Sheriff’s office, the vast majority of the calls they have received in this single digit weather is in regards to the welfare of animals. WBON-TV followed up with Nick Werle of W & W Veterinarian services to get cold weather […]
HVAC Tips From the Pros For Heating Your House Safely and Effectively
The mercury dipped below that zero degree mark today, so there are multiple tips to remember to keep your house warm and toasty–and to save yourself money and difficult fixes later. WBON-TV spoke to owner of Madison HVAC Derek McElwee about everything you need to know to ensure that your HVAC system is running properly–and […]
Jackson County Death Investigation Victims Identified
The two victims that were found burned beyond recognition in a remote part of Jackson county last week have been identified. According to officials, 28 year old Whitney Venable and 35 year old Joe Marcum were discovered dead at the scene outside of Sandgap. One was inside the burned vehicle and the other was located […]
WBON-TV’s Most Memorable News Stories of 2017 Countdown
It has been six months since WBON-TV began bringing the greater Richmond area the best in local news and feature stories. Taking a look back at a successful 2017, News Director Marisa Hempel counts down some of the most memorable stories of the year. Starting off at number 10, As part of the get to […]
Tips from Sheriff’s Office Regarding Recent Car Break Ins in Northern Madison County
WBON TV received reports recently of an increased amount of break ins to vehicles, specifically in the Lexington Heights neighborhood in Northern Madison County. We spoke to Deputy Michael Stotts of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department about some of these cases, in which valuables such as guns and laptops were taken from parked cars. Stotts […]
Blessings in Berea For Homeless Community
Now that the temperature is hitting the single digits, those less fortunate are in need of donations more than ever. Berea Baptist Church has multiple programs put in place to provide the homeless community with non perishable food items and toiletries. According to volunteer and church member Karen Linville, the Blessing box is in close […]
Gov. Bevin Names Kevin Williams as Judge/Executive of Estill County
From a press release from the Governor’s office: Gov. Matt Bevin has named Kevin Williams, of Irvine, as Judge-Executive of Estill County, replacing Wallace Taylor, who has resigned. Williams is a lifelong resident of Estill County and previously served as a member of the Irvine City Council from 1990 to 1994. He was subsequently elected […]
Organization for Women Veterans In Need of Donations to Purchase House for Homeless Vets
Lady Veterans Connect is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide short term help for women veterans that are homeless or suffering from trauma or PTSD. The organization provides a safe space to care for these women and their very specific needs along with any children they might have in honor of their service to […]
Fire in Berea on Haiti Road.
A fire was ablaze today on Haiti Road in Berea, Apparently a house was on fire and it spread to the surrounding woods around the house. Berea firefighters were on the scene along with some bystanders who stood by and watched the fire take place. After a couple of hours it looks like the fire […]
Berea College President Reacts to Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On Capitol Hill this week, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Job Act. Last minute changes were made to the bill that had previously protected Berea College and other similar institutions that will now negatively affect the college by taxing its $1 billion in endowments. The provision, which should be signed into law this week, […]
‘Take a Coat, Leave a Coat’ In Downtown Richmond
If you are in downtown Richmond, you may have recently noticed the coat rack that was just put outside Four Sisters Soap and Tea Emporium today. The ‘Take a Coat, Leave a Coat’ rack was implemented by owner/operate Melodie Lincavage with the hopes that community members can discreetly drop off or take what they need […]
