Exercise Tips With Donna Sowder For The Holidays
Charged
(LEX18) 27-year-old Angela Powers is charged with Criminal Abuse- child 12 or under and Assault, 2nd Degree. Powers was babysitting an 18-month-old who was found to have brain bleeding and other external injuries.
KSP’s Cram the Cruiser Food Drive Kicks Off Tomorrow
Tomorrow will begin the annual Cram the Cruiser food drive, as a collaborative effort between Kroger and Kentucky State Police to benefit local God’s Outreach food pantry. All non-perishable food items will go directly to the local community outreach program and food bank. According to Trooper Robert Purdy, all KSP posts participate in such drives […]
Watch The Wallingford Sports Show November 20, 2017
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Puppy Love During the Last Night of Citizens Police Academy
The eleventh session of the Citizens Police Academy concluded the series last night, and the students walked away with their certificates of completion. Students also got a chance to get up close and personal to the Richmond Police Department’s K9 Unit, Rush and his handler, Chip Gray. Rush still has some puppy in him according […]
UPDATE: Statement From KSP: One Male Dead at Super 8
Audio clip above is statement from KSP Trooper Robert Purdy with all the details. The Madison County Coroner is on the scene of the Super 8 Motel on North Keeneland Drive in Richmond. According to Kentucky State Police: one man found dead from single gunshot on the second floor of the motel. Reportedly self-inflicted following […]
Identity of Victim of Deadly Motorcycle Crash Released
The Fayette County Coroner was on the scene at old Richmond road today following a motorcycle crash. The name of the deceased has been released as 49-year-old John D. Kepler. The incident occurred in the 6800 block. According to reports, Kepler collided with a guardrail as he was trying to avoid a deer. He was […]
Spotlight On Estill County Band
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Mayor Jim Barnes reminisces about the plane crash of 1972
Mayor Jim Barnes reminisces with WBONTV regarding the tragedy that was the 1972 plane crash. The Mayor personally knew a few of the victims that were on the plane, and described some of the history behind the 12 that died. Mayor Barnes explains the impact they had on the lives around them and the one […]
Watch Some Eagle Mania 2017 From This Past Week
Donald Foster visits Madison Southern High School for some Eagle Mania 2017 coverage. Watch the men and ladies introductions and interviews from coaches.
Dedication And Unveiling Of New 1972 Memorial
The 45th Anniversary of the 1972 plane crash involving 10 Richmond citizens was today. Family and Friends gathered at Irvine McDowell to witness the unveiling of the new Memorial and listen to speakers tell about their heartwarming experiences. Tears were shed and memories relived, as the people of Richmond mourned again for the devastating loss […]
Big Game Tonight In Berea
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Deer Poachers
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Berea Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive In Full Swing
The Berea Fire Department has been gearing up for their toy drive program all year now, in order to benefit under privileged children and families at local Berea schools. WBON-TV spoke with firefighter Robbie Johnson about the details regarding the toy drive, who explained that donations can be dropped off until December 12th at Fire […]
Update from Coroner Regarding Shooting Death
Last night in Richmond, a woman was discovered dead with a single gunshot wound to the head. Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison says that he was called there around seven pm last night, and states the death has been ruled as suspicious, as there were multiple ‘red flags’ at the apartment. Madison County Coroner says […]
Gallery On Main All Member Show
Watch Samantha Burford and Carole Anderson as they visit the Gallery On Main All Member Show.
Berea Dual-Deadly Wreck Case Sent to Grand Jury
Today in Richmond, a judge found probable cause to send the case of a woman accused of killing two Berea College students in a wreck to a grand jury. 37 year old Natasha Gross pleaded not guilty to all charges against her in Madison county this morning. According to police, Gross was driving recklessly and […]
Garrard County Animal Shelter Announces 365 Without Euthanizations
Recently, Garrard County Judge Executive John Wilson proudly announced that the county animal shelter has just reached a full year without any euthanizations. WBON-TV went out to the shelter to get acquainted with some of the dogs and cats up for adoption, and to hear from Wilson himself about the new policies and procedures that […]
You Don’t Know SWAT About the Emergency Response Unit: Week 10 of the CPA
In Week 10 of the Madison County Citizens Police Academy, students were able to act out hostage situations and respond to an emergency. The Emergency Response Unit is comprised of 10 Richmond Police Officers who dedicate extra time into training for such high-stress situations. Kentucky State Police Post Seven also has a unit, which solely […]
Gas Vapor Detected
BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT, Ky. (LEX 18) The Blue Grass Army Depot announced on Tuesday that during a routine inspection, chemical crews detected a vapor emission in a storage structure which contains nerve agent-filled munitions. They say that the vapor was detected during a routine analysis of the igloo, or the atmosphere within the structure. […]
3 Dead In Shooting In California
School shooting in California:– Multiple shots in Rancho Tehama, CA– Suspected shooter dead– At least 3 dead, unknown injured– Medi-evaced students, school clear– Multiple (5+ scenes) (Video: SaraStinsonNews)pic.twitter.com/ED4oBnw7bW — NowThis Newsroom (@newsroom) November 14, 2017
Water Main Break, Estill Schools Are Being Dismissed
Estill County Schools are dismissing at 1pm, which is 2 hours early due to a water main break at Estill Springs Elementary. It is contained to that school. They are issuing a One Call to Parents.
Meet Your Public Official Series: Coroner Jimmy Cornelison
Continuing with the WBON-TV’s ‘Meet Your Public Official’ Series, Marisa Hempel went to meet up with Coroner for the county Jimmy Cornelison, who explained that there is a lot more to his job than some people may realize. Jimmy says his phone jangles at any time of the day or night, as if there is […]
Madison County Firefighter to Receive Meritorious Service Award for Off-Duty Heroic Actions
From a release from the County Judge Executive’s Office: Madison County will be recognizing Firefighter Timothy Schlomann for the heroic actions he portrayed while risking himself in an unknown situation while driving on New Circle Road in Lexington on September 26, 2017. Firefighter Schlomann witnessed a car driving erratically and followed the car until it […]
Irvine Vehicle Versus Apartment Building
Last night, the City of Irvine Fire Department responded to a call of a car wrecking into an apartment building. According to the Fire Department, no one was injured and the occupants of the affected apartment were not home at the time.
