Watch Grendalyn Get a DUI at the Citizens Police Academy! (Sort of)
Last night at the Citizens Police Academy, State police took over for the night, and explained the ins and outs of what they do on a daily basis. Our post here covers 11 counties in the area–making for a tall order for the troopers of Post 7! Grendalyn got to try out the drunk goggles […]
Train Festival in Ravenna Off the Rails!
This past weekend in Ravenna, WBON-TV’s Loretta went down to the train festival and got a chance to speak with the men and women who worked the rails in Ravenna! Check the video out for the highlights.
Preliminary Hearing for Murder Trial of 5 Year Old Boy in Jackson County Today
Today in Mckee, the preliminary hearing for Lonnie Belt, the man accused of murdering a five-year-old boy and attempting to murder the child’s mother, occurred at the Jackson County Court House. WBON-TV spoke to Kentucky State Trooper Robert Purdy about the case and the investigation, who explained the charges that were brought against Lonnie Belt […]
Jackson County Sheriff Says 16 Year Old is Still Missing, Explains Search Details
***UPDATE: Cody was found in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 27th in Savannah Georgia. Sheriff Hays reports he was safe when he was located.*** WBON-TV visited Mckee today in order to sit down with Sheriff Paul Hays and get the latest details on the missing Jackson County Boy, Cody Tincher. Hays says that […]
Richmond City Fest Another Success!
WBON-TV’s Samantha Burford was on EKU’s campus last night mingling with the students and booths, and of course, getting free food! Watch the video for all the highlights and interviews!
Native American Blessing at Madison County Courthouse
Today at the Madison county courthouse, a Native American blessing was conducted ahead of the pow wow this weekend. A smudging sage ceremony was done to cleanse the building, as with participation by Mayor Jim Barnes and Judge Executive Reagan Taylor. A crowd gathered to watch a peace pipe passing and flute playing as well […]
Richmond Area Arts Council Fall Gala Coming Up!
The Richmond Area Arts Council will be hosting their annual fall gala at the Keen Johnson ballroom on EKU’s campus next Friday, September 29th. Director of the Council Deborah Kidd says that tickets will be 65$ through tomorrow, Friday the 22nd, as opposed to $75 until the event, so get them now if you’d like […]
Practice Makes Perfect: Annual CSEPP Exercise
Today, all 10 CSEPP counties participated in the annual exercise, in which the community and many agencies come together to go through a drill of what would occur if there were to be a large scale emergency, such as a leak of chemical agents from the Bluegrass Army Depot in Madison county. WBON-TV witnessed what […]
Sheriff Coyle Weighs in on Award, Accreditation, and Drug Task Force
Recently, Madison county sheriff Mike Coyle received the prestigious award of Kentucky Sheriff of the Year. The statewide award is given out each year by the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association. Coyle, who has 38 years in law enforcement, was completely surprised when he got the call to make sure he would be at the banquet last […]
Grendalyn Goes to the Citizens Police Academy: Jam Packed Week 2
Apparently the second week of the Citizen’s Police Academy was jam packed, as not only did the participants get an inside look at the training facilities within the KY Department of Criminal Justice Training Center, but everyone got an in-depth look at EKU policing. Also, Judge Earl Ray Neal spoke to those in attendance about […]
Hitachi Workers Save Man’s Life, Receive First Ever EMS Lifesavers Award
This weekend, two Hitachi workers were recognized by Madison county EMS after they saved the life of one of their coworkers who suffered a heart attack on the job. One employee immediately started doing CPR when Mark Smith fell on the floor while suffering from the heart attack. Another warehouse employee sprung into action and […]
WBON-TV Kicks it on the Creek
This weekend on Barnes Mountain, the annual Kickin’ It On The Creek music festival took place. Make sure to watch the video below for amazing interviews and highlights from the weekend long festival in Estill County. You won’t want to miss this event next year!
Elected Officials, Faculty, Staff Speak at New Science Building Dedication
Today on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, Phase II of the new Science Building was officially dedicated in a beautiful ceremony, which included live music accompaniment by a brass quintet. The project is the largest science facility on any campus across the state, and will be used by over 1,400 students both graduate and […]
Madison County Sheriff Coyle Named KY Sheriff of the Year
Announced today, from this release from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce Sheriff Mike Coyle has been named Sheriff of the Year by the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association. Sheriff Coyle received this honor at the annual Kentucky Sheriff’s Association banquet on September 14, 2017 in Bowling Green Kentucky. […]
School Board Moves to Acquire Property, Names New School
Last night at the Madison County school board meeting, the name, school colors, and mascot of the new elementary school which is set to open in fall 2018 were unanimously chosen. The new school, which will be in Northern Madison County, will be appropriately called Boonesborough Elementary. Vice Chair Becky Coyle says that the mascot […]
Judge Executive Taylor Appoints Patterson as Madison County Attorney
According to a new release from Deputy Judge Executive Colleen Chaney: Judge Executive Reagan Taylor announced today the appointment of Jud Patterson as the Madison County Attorney. Patterson will fulfill the term vacated by County Attorney Marc Robbins who announced his retirement earlier this week at the Madison County Fiscal Court meeting. The term will […]
Oh Deer! Hunting Safety Tips
Now that it is deer season, we have hunting on the brain here in Central Kentucky. WBON-TV spoke to Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Education Representative John Coffey about all the safety tips that the Department recommends. He says the hunting education courses will teach you everything you need to know, and those […]
Department of Fish and Wildlife Weigh in on Deer Disease
Recent reports have stated that there are increased numbers of diseased deer spotted in Kentucky, especially in the Eastern part of the state. However, according to Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Education Representative John Coffey, there has been some confusion between two types of diseases: Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) and Bluetongue, which occurs in […]
Highlights from EKU 9/11 Stair Climb
Last night on EKU’s campus, the Stair Climb at Keene Residence Hall and the Center for the Arts took place to commemorate the attack on our nation. WBON-TV’s Austin Hanks attended and participated in the climb and memorial ceremony. The yearly event began in the auditorium, where the national anthem was played following guests speakers […]
Grendalyn Goes to the Citizens Police Academy: First Night!
In the first segment of our series following our Classic Request Live Hostess Grendalyn Morton going through Madison County’s Citizens Police Academy, Grendalyn says that she has been bitten by the first responder bug, and that she thinks her time in radio may be compromised after a fun filled and informative first night at the […]
Madison County Attorney Marc Robbins Steps Down
In a release from County Deputy Judge Executive Colleen Chaney: Madison County Attorney Marc Robbins announced during today’s Fiscal Court Meeting his resignation as Madison County Attorney. Robbins, who served five unopposed terms as Madison County Attorney, was first elected in November 1998. In his farewell address to the Fiscal Court, Robbins noted that his […]
Former Kentuckians Report on Weathering out Irma
Irma may have been downgraded to a tropical storm as it moves up through Florida, but millions are now out of power and have sustained quite a bit of damage from what was the most powerful recorded hurricane in the Atlantic. Former Kentuckians from all parts of Florida: North, Central, East and Gulf coast, gave […]
Annual Kids Fest More Than Just Fun and Games
This weekend at Irvine Mcdowell park, the annual Kids Fest took place, presented by Richmond Parks and Recreation and Meijer. WBONTV’s Richard Allen hit up the inflatables and petting zoo, and spoke to a few of the vendors at the fun-filled event. After speaking to the locals at the yearly festival, it seems Richmond has […]
Eastern Scholar House Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Today
In the heart of Eastern Kentucky University’s campus today, the brand new Eastern Scholar House Program held its ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication. The unique housing program, one of 12 statewide, seeks to find affordable housing for single parents who are in the process of getting a degree from Kentucky colleges or Universities. Two of […]
St. Joseph Berea Receives Over $1 Million Grant
Yesterday, Saint Joseph Berea Hospital was presented with a check for over $1.1 million dollars from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Catholic Health Initiatives. The money, from the Mission & Ministry Fund, will go towards ‘bridging the gap’ in the Berea community. The grant is part of a $5 million total sum that was […]
