Local Martial Arts Kids Win Big National Awards
WBON-TV visited Elite Martial Arts this week to talk to Master and CEO of the dojo Will Schneider about some of his students, who won national awards for their dedication to the sport while on a recent trip to Orlando. The kids told WBON-TV’s Richard Allen the reasons that led them into Martial Arts, and […]
EKU Veteran’s Day Ceremonies Unveil New Statue
Today on EKU’s campus, the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony took place. The brisk fall air was not enough to keep WBON-TV’s Austin Hanks and a crowd from coming out for the ceremonies and unveiling of a new statue. Early at 8:30, a roll call tribute took place to name over 1,000 Vietnam Veterans from Kentucky […]
Recognize Diabetes Awareness Month with the Madison County Health Department
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14th is recognized as World Diabetes Day. The Madison County Health Department told WBON-TV about their year-long programs that are offered for free to anyone interested: the Diabetes Prevention Program and the Diabetes Management Program. Certified Diabetes Educator Margaret Maupin-Story explains the programs, and also says that there […]
Judge Reagan Taylor Elected as VP of KY Association of Counties Executive Board
From a press release from the Judge Executive’s Office: Madison County Judge Reagan Taylor was elected as 2nd Vice President of the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) Executive Board of Directors this week at the 43rd Annual KACo Conference held in Louisville. “I am humbled by the support I have received from my peers and […]
How to NOT Deep-Fry a Turkey and Holiday Safety with the RFD
With the holidays fast approaching, WBON-TV went to the Richmond Fire Department’s training center to get an up close and personal look at how deep-frying a turkey could go terribly wrong. Public information officer for the RFD Corey Lewis explained the main things that need to be taken into account if you plan on dropping […]
Estill County Judge Executive Wallace Taylor Announces Early Retirement
Today, Estill County Judge Executive Wallace Taylor announced his retirement, which comes a year before his term is officially up. Judge Taylor has served the people of Estill County for a total of 15 years spanning four terms, which makes him one of the longest running officials in the seat for the county. Wallace Taylor […]
Richmond Area Arts Council Holds Holiday Arts Market This Weekend!
Looking for a unique gift for a friend or family member now that the holidays are fast approaching? The Richmond Area Arts Council will be holding their second annual Holiday Arts Market this weekend, November 10th and 11th. Held at 399 Water Street in Richmond, the annual event hosts all kinds of wonderful pieces for […]
Undercover at the Citizens Police Academy
Last night at the Citizens Police Academy students met two undercover officers with HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area). The HIDTA course focuses on drug activity and trying to stop the drug epidemic within Madison County. Students got to see vials containing drugs to show how many forms one drug can have, and learned the […]
Local Filmmaker and Professor Releases New Documentary
This weekend, be on the lookout for a new documentary about the religiously unaffiliated at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington. WBON TV’s Marisa Hempel sat down and talked with EKU professor and Filmmaker/Director Dr. Nathan Jacobs to learn more about the project. Jacobs not only has this weekend’s release of ‘Becoming Truly Human’ coming out, […]
Meet Your Public Official: County Clerk Kenny Barger
In the next installment of WBON-TV’s ‘Meet Your Public Official’ series, Marisa Hempel sat down in the office of County Clerk Kenny Barger. We were interested to learn how important Barger’s previous work in the private sector was for his position with 22 employees with the office he is in now. Kenny also told us […]
Liberty Place Holiday Luncheon Coming Up!
The Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women is holding their annual holiday luncheon Saturday, November 18th. All proceeds go to benefit the treatment center for women who are working towards recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Tickets are still available for the annual event. In its tenth year, the luncheon features great food and both […]
Update: Another Death, Arrest in Fatal Berea Crash
From a press release issued by the Berea Police Department tonight: Two deaths resulted from Friday’s collision, 23 year old Dzhoana Ivanova died at the scene, and 21 year old Enkhjin Enkhbold of Mongolia died on 11/01/2017 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Investigators arrested 37 year old Natasha Gross of Berea KY as a […]
Local Pastor Pens New Book
WBON-TV’s Nolan Pettit spoke with local Richmond Pastor Michael Barnes about his new book written about the origins of sin from the book of Genesis in the bible. He also spoke about the inspiration behind the book and his sermons at Linden Street Baptist Church, and if Barnes plans on writing after his first foray […]
Trigger Happy at Citizens Police Academy
The students got to fire off a few shots at last night’s Madison County Citizens Police Academy! The firearm training simulator that the students got to use at the DOCJT looks a bit like a movie screen, and puts the students in the place of officers who have to make split-second decisions on how to […]
Halloween Special with Grant Wilson of ‘Ghosthunters’
To cap off the WBON-TV Halloween videos in which we have visited White Hall Historic Site, haunted Madison Middle School, and now the beautiful Irvine-McDowell home, WBON-TV sat down with paranormal investigator Grant Wilson. Wilson spent eight seasons with arguably one of the most prominent (and foremost) paranormal investigation shows, ‘Ghost Hunters’ which was on […]
‘The Man With the Golden Voice’ Delivers Message of Hope in Richmond
If you don’t recognize the name Ted Williams, you would surely know his voice once you hear it. The ‘Man with the Golden Voice’ became a viral sensation in 2011, when he was filmed by a news reporter on a street corner as a homeless former radio announcer. With his background in media, he had […]
Time to Start Thinking About Winterizing Your Vehicle
It’s getting chilly out there! Watch as WBON-TV goes to CT Diesel in Richmond to get all the hot tips to keep your car toasty and safe during the winter months!
Meet Your Public Official Series: Judge Executive Reagan Taylor
Ever wanted to get know your public official? Well, WBON-TV has you covered. We’re starting up our new “Meet Your Public Official” series with local leader Judge Executive Reagan Taylor. He talks to us about the upbringing, hobbies and habits that led him to head of the county. We’re looking to you to help us […]
Chief Ebert Weighs in on First Year with RPD
It has officially been a year since Chief James Ebert took his position at the head of the Richmond Police Department. The Chief sat down with WBON-TV’s Marisa Hempel and told her all about his storied military and law enforcement career, his family, and background. They also discussed his hopes for the Department for the […]
Halloween Safety Tips from the Richmond Police Department
With Halloween fast approaching, WBON-TV went to the Richmond Police Department to talk to Sergeant Josh Hale about the important things to keep in mind each year to ensure that kids are safe. He mentioned safety while driving, being in well-lit areas, and candy awareness. Also, be sure to check out the Halloween Hoedown taking […]
The Salvation Army’s Busy Holiday Season
WBON-TV’s Richard Allen was at the Salvation Army in Richmond on Tuesday to ask about all the events and programs they have to participate in for the holiday season. Make sure to check out the video below and head into your local Salvation Army to see how you can lend a hand during the Season […]
Prepare to get Pulled Over at the Citizens Police Academy
Last night at the Madison County Citizens Police Academy, students got to try their hand at putting the instructors in their place! After a portion in the classroom with Berea Police, the participants went outside despite the weather to do both low and high risk traffic stops. Grendalyn proved that she would be a great […]
Pension Forum At Madison Central Draws Large Crowd
Last night at Madison Central High School in Richmond, the Educator and Legislator Pension forum drew a large crowd to the auditorium. Representatives Donna Mayfield, Wesley Morgan, and Reginald Thomas took to the stage to address the crowd of hundreds, many of which were teachers. Educators from multiple local counties came out to listen to […]
Kids Tell Ghost Stories of Madison Middle
With Halloween fast approaching, WBON-TV visited Madison Middle, where there have been urban legends and ghost stories connected to the building for over a century. A group of kids from the after school program The Great Geek Council had done research on some of these infamous ghost stories, and told us of their findings. Some […]
Wisdom Stretches Across All Ages: New Book Alert!
At the end of the month, look for Wisdom of Age by Jeff Rubin, host of Community Conversations here on Wallingford Broadcasting stations. The book polled responses from 300 individuals, at all points of life. According to Rubin, it was the wisdom from the tiniest of minds that stuck with him! Many of the pieces […]
