Richmond Small Businesses, Chamber Weigh in on Holiday Sales
Christmas is only five days away, and the holiday shopping season is beginning to wind down. WBON-TV spoke to Mendi Goble of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce to get a report on how local businesses have been doing since the kick off to the holiday shopping season on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Brewing Up Funds: Kickstarter Campaign and Update for First Microbrewery in County
Dreaming Creek Brewery is set to be the first microbrew in Richmond and most surrounding counties! WBON-TV revisited the site to get an update on the progress, and spoke to one of the owners, Michael Bradley, who says they are excited to open near the beginning of the new year, but there are some unforeseen […]
Compassion in Crab Orchard: Galilean Home Ministries
Just in time for the holidays: a heartwarming journey through all of the aspects of Galilean Home Ministries as told by Public Relations and Development Director Quincy Burt. Not only do they have a born-free prison ministry for babies who are born to incarcerated mothers, but The Galilean Christian Academy on site, and homes for […]
Meet Your Public Official: The Smackdown with Jim Newby
In the newest installment of the WBON-TV Meet your Public Official Series, Marisa Hempel sat down with Richmond City Commissioner Jim Newby, who tells us about his past in professional wrestling and how he got his start by wrestling a bear. Newby also explained how he made his way back to Richmond after a serious […]
Plowing Ahead: Madison County Road Department Explains Winter Woes and GPS System
Clearing up roads (and confusion), the Madison County Road Department filled WBON-TV in on some of the recent changes that have been made, putting roads that used to be on their routes for plowing and maintenance into state control. This came about because of recent state budget cuts, in which two counties, including Madison, were […]
Don’t Burn Your Ho-Ho-Home Down This Holiday Season!
You may not be aware of some of the safety tips necessary when it comes to the holiday season to avoid fires: both electrical and cooking. The winter months are some of the busiest times for firefighters because of these reasons. We brought in our favorite fire educator Corey Lewis of the Richmond Fire Department […]
Computing Filter System and New Technology at Madison county Library
The Madison County Public Library is still under construction, and will soon be adding more computers: both laptop and desktop. However, if you are curious as to the filtering system on these computers, Director of the Library Ruthie Maslin explains how it works. She says it’s a common concern for citizens to ask where their […]
UPDATE: Estill Fire Victim Passed From Injuries
The victim of an Estill county fire that occurred Monday has died from his injuries. The fire occurred at the Stacy Lane Apartment off of Richmond road, and had started in a ground floor unit. Several other adjacent units were seriously damaged. The man who was found by first responders trapped in one of the […]
Investigation Underway at Trench Collapse Site
Richmond police and the Occupational safety and health administration are now investigating the trench collapse that occurred in Richmond yesterday. A man died while he was was working in the ditch when it collapsed around him. According to the coroner, the victim has been identified as 38 year old Loren Richmond. Coroner Jimmy Cornelison said […]
Name Released of Man Killed on Richmond Construction Site
A man is now dead in Richmond, following a trench collapsing at the construction site of the Menard’s location on big hill avenue and the bypass. The man was working in the ditch when it collapsed, burying him. The Coroner reports that the man was 38 year old Loren Richmond. He is working on an […]
Bechtel-Parsons Presents Check to EKU Environmental Health Sciences Club
Today on EKU’s Campus, Bechtel-Parsons Bluegrass presented the Environmental Health Science Club with a check in order to help fund their annual EHS Symposium. The Environmental Health Science Club sponsors the symposium each year for 23 years, bringing in 7-8 outside presenters to put on a mini Environmental Health Science conference. Dr. Clint Pinion of the […]
Madison County Schools Superintendent Elmer Thomas Speaks at Chamber Breakfast
This morning for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business and Breakfast seminar, Madison County Schools Superintendent Elmer Thomas spoke about new developments within the school district. Watch the video to see his statement with WBON-TV about the school year and the plans for the new Boonesborough Elementary.
Statement from the Downtown Richmond Association Regarding Recent Changes
In light of recent changes taking place downtown, different groups are looking to better main street in Richmond. WBON-TV recently did a story getting the perspective of one of these groups, and has been sent a statement from the other. The Downtown Richmond Association, says this: “On behalf of the Downtown Richmond Association, we would […]
AG Office: Estill County Man Indicted on Theft by Deception Exceeding $10,000
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today the indictment of an Estill county man on theft by deception of $10,000 or more as well as persistent felony offender. 30-year-old Michael D Miller, according to the indictment, allegedly used the victim’s credit card; buying thousands of dollars worth of merchandise instead of using the card for a […]
Jim Gray in Richmond to Announce Intentions for Sixth Congressional District Race
Today in Richmond at Diana’s Burgers and More, Lexington Mayor Jim Gray accompanied a small crowd as they ate their breakfasts to speak on his intentions for the Sixth District Congressional Race. Gray is now the fourth Democrat to throw his hat in the ring for the election, and says he believes he will make […]
Local Business Owner Hopes to Gain Funding for Downtown Richmond
This past week, it was decided by the City of Richmond to table the position of Main Street Coordinator. The loss of this position could spell the end of the Downtown Richmond Association, which had previously been led by Rose Rex. The DRA had overseen multiple efforts to revitalize and invigorate main street in Richmond, […]
EKU Students Volunteer to Spread Christmas Cheer
This weekend at the Richmond branch of the Madison County Public Library, students from an EKU service sorority showed up to make ornaments and spread a little Christmas cheer.
Southern Cheer Squad Talks Big Game, Going to Nationals Themselves
The big game for the high school football state 5A championships is today, and the Madison Southern Cheerleaders will be alongside the field to cheer on the Eagles as they play the Covington Catholic Colonels. However, the Varsity squad is going to state themselves to compete in exactly a week. WBON-TV got to talk to […]
A Day on the Bench in Madison District Court
Ever wonder what goes on during a long day in court, from the judge’s perspective? Recently, as a part of the WBON-TV series allowing an inside look at the criminal justice system in Madison County, Grendalyn Morton from WCYO-FM got to spend a day following a district court judge in an attempt to convey to […]
Downtown Richmond Decked Out Ahead of Christmas Parade
Friday is the day for the annual Christmas parade, and downtown Richmond is already decorated for the event. The theme of the Richmond Christmas parade this year is “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. The parade route will begin at the Alumni coliseum lot at 6:45 and will be downtown by 7:00, and […]
Clark-Moores Dance Team Going to Nationals: They Need Your Help!
For the first time, the Clark-Moores Middle School Dance team will be going to nationals: in Orlando, Florida. However, they need a little help getting there. This Saturday, December 2nd, they will be hosting two events to check out that will raise funds to get the girls to Florida to compete. WBON-TV went to the […]
Statement From Madison County Schools Regarding Resolved Threat: Breaking
A juvenile has been taken into custody following the investigation of a threat at Madison Central High school. A heavy police presence on campus was warranted after an alleged threat of a shooting came across social media overnight. In an Instagram post, an anonymous user said they were going to bring a gun to the […]
Meet Your Public Official: Madison County Attorney Jud Patterson
Continuing with the series in which WBON-TV highlights different public officials across Central Kentucky, Jud Patterson took a seat with Marisa Hempel to let the county know more about him and his family. It’s been almost two months since Patterson took the place of former County Attorney Marc Robbins, and he already says he plans […]
New Home for Richmond Tourism Signed Over
Today, the Richmond Tourism Board and Mayor Jim Barnes met with Mrs. Lou Salter, who officially signed the papers to set the plan in motion for the city to purchase the historic former residence of Cassius Clay’s descendants. Mrs. Salter, who had lived with her late husband in the home since the 1970s, said that […]
Local Football Coach Has Fascinating Connection to this Weekend’s Iron Bowl
Two of the biggest rivals in college football square off this Saturday in the Iron Bowl, and there is a surprising connection between Auburn and Alabama to Richmond that you may not be aware of. WBON-TV had youth football coach Michael Goggins in the studio to explain. Goggins said he was inspired early on to […]
