Boil Water Advisory
Richmond Utilities has issued a boil-water advisory for residents of Stateland Subdivision due to a line repair. Updates and more information on what to do during an advisory can be found at: http://richmondutilities.com/pages/information/boil-water-advisory-instructions.php
Kentucky Voices in Irma’s Path
Hurricane Irma is officially one of the most powerful storms ever recorded, and the Category 5 hurricane is set to hit Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands before heading towards the US. Many in the US are scrambling to get supplies and hole up before Irma makes landfall, including these multiple former and current Madison […]
Health Department Debunks Flu Season Falsities
At this time last year, unseasonably early cases of the influenza virus were beginning to crop up. Madison County Health Department Officials say their fingers are crossed that this year will not be a repeat, but they are still gearing up for the colder months when the virus is more prevalent. To prep for the […]
The Folks of Foosball: International Competition in Lexington
Over the Labor Day weekend in Lexington, there was a competition of epic proportions going on. The World’s Championship of Foosball was held at the Clarion North Hotel, and people from all over the globe flew into Lexington to get in on the action. As the number whittled down and those slated to win took […]
Local CPA Breaks Down Pension Problems
This week, a state-funded consulting firm issued a proposal to deal with the increasingly large deficit that Kentucky has accrued for its pension payouts to state workers, firefighters, police officers, and teachers. However, the plan outlined multiple cutbacks to deal with the roughly 33 billion in pension debt that has retirees seeking counsel. To get […]
Pair of Madison County Women Indicted on Abuse Charges
Two women in Madison County have been indicted on more than 12 counts of criminal abuse after they were found to have allegedly burned a 2 yr old with hot water and used a stun gun on a 8 year old. On Wednesday, a grand jury indicted both Brittany Farris and Christabel Roman. Farris and […]
Representative Reggie Thomas Engages in Listening Tour in Madison County
Last night at the Madison County Library Richmond Branch, Representative from the 13th District of Kentucky engaged with Richmond residents to answer questions about his platform now that he has announced he will be running in the Sixth District Congressional Race. He promised that he will be visiting all 19 counties to meet with the […]
EKU Department Quick to Respond for Harvey Victims
Although the rain has stopped falling in Texas after Harvey, donations are still needed for the victims of the record-breaking hurricane. Within twenty four hours, the EKU Environmental Health Sciences department and other local organizations got together to open three donation drop off points across Richmond. Students participated in organizing and helping unload the first […]
CSEPP Gearing up for Big September 20th Training Exercise
Madison County Emergency Management officials are always working overtime to ensure that residents would be safe in the event that any disaster happens. Here in Richmond, the Emergency Operations Center and the Joint Information Center took part in one of their training exercises in an effort to gear up for the big exercise that will […]
Judge Hands Down 90 Day Preservation Order for Estill Landfill
Today in Estill Circuit court, a hearing took place for a motion to dismiss charges levied by the county fiscal court versus Advanced Disposal Service over dumping of radioactive waste that occurred back in 2015. After an hour of deliberation and a recess, it was decided that the fines and damages would be tabled for […]
Local Churches Working to Help Those in the Path of Harvey
With Hurricane Harvey set to make second landfall tomorrow, those in Texas are in need of donations now more than ever for this record-breaking hurricane and tropical storm. WBON-TV heard that Bethel Baptist Church was teaming up with the Southern Baptist Convention to provide those in need with monetary donations in these beginning stages of […]
Townplace Suites Marriott–First of its Kind in Madison County!
Yesterday in Richmond, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the official unveiling of the Townplace Suites Extended Stay Marriott was held. Many from the community showed up for food, fun, music, and prizes. WBON-TV spoke to Pam Bannister, Director of Sales for the hotel, and Lori Tatum, Director of Richmond Tourism, about what makes this specific […]
Three County Merger in the Works for Bluegrass 911 Call Center
In an effort to save money and update equipment while providing better service, Garrard and Lincoln counties merged their 911 centers. A new proposal is on the table, called Bluegrass 911, that would include Boyle county in the merger. Boyle county fiscal court is set to discuss the matter in a session tomorrow. Garrard county […]
In Remembrance of the Flight 5191 Plane Crash
This Sunday, August 27th, is the 11th anniversary of the Comair Flight 5191 plane crash. The crash, after lengthy Federal Aviation Administration hearings, was declared to be due to pilot error after the wrong runway was used for takeoff. The shorter runway was used for takeoff, making the plane crash at the Lexington Bluegrass Airport […]
Parks and Rec Overhaul for Fields Requested by Richmond City Commissioner
Today in Richmond, City Commissioner Jason Morgan spoke with city officials and Parks and Recreation for Richmond about changes that he feels need to be made to the city’s softball, little league, and soccer fields. WBON TV spoke with him ahead of the meeting to see what solutions he plans to propose in order to […]
Carl Lee Banks Goes Before Judge in Connection with Ellis Case
Today in Madison County Circuit Court, Carl Lee Banks went before Judge William Clouse for charges pertaining to his role in the fatal Officer Daniel Ellis shooting that occurred in November 2015. Banks pleaded guilty to three charges connected to the case. Banks’s attorney said that he had already been picked up when the Officer […]
Hotels Series Part 5: Up to Codes
After speaking to EMS and Police about potentially crime-ridden areas of Richmond, WBON-TV’s Marisa Hempel went to the Health Department in order to clarify exactly what the process of looking into complaints at local businesses are. Senior Environmentalist Woody Arvin explained how the Health Department investigates complaints, and if it is feasible to shut a […]
Berea College History Professor Weighs in on ‘Monumental’ History
Following the national news involving protests and Confederate statues, WBON-TV wanted to get the Madison county-wide perspective about civil war history and get answers on what kind of statues and memorials there are in our area (if any). After talking to Director of Historic Parks and Properties Phillip Seyfrit about the Battle of Richmond and […]
Watch Out – Strange Water Tests
In Richmond, it has been reported that residents found a strange package on their door handles this morning in multiple subdivisions, including Gibson Bay. The package, saying it is from a water company out of Louisville, has a defunct telephone number and address. The small package has a vial attached and looks official. The yellow […]
The Real War Memorials of Richmond
Following the national news involving protests and Confederate statues, WBON-TV wanted to get the Madison county-wide perspective about civil war history and get answers on what kind of statues and memorials there are in our area (if any). Director of Historic Parks and Properties for the county Phillip Seyfrit filled us in on the memorial […]
Fun Times at Hummel Planetarium Today for the Eclipse Party!
WBON-TV visted the pre-party at the Hummel Planetarium for the eclipse, in which hundreds of people showed up in the early morning hours in order to get the much-coveted solar eclipse glasses that were so hard to find. There were food trucks, stands, and games for the kids to keep everyone entertained in the hot […]
WBON TV Highlights From the Astronomy Observation Deck at EKU
After all the excitement and large crowds across the street at the Hummel Planetarium, WBON TV went to the observation deck to witness the eclipse firsthand. The Physics and Astronomy Department was on hand to help with a lineup of specially-filtered telescopes for those that wanted to view the eclipse. The “box-viewers on steroids” were […]
EKU Freshmen Walk the Walk
Today on EKU’s campus, the Welcome week activities continued to gear up both new and old colonels for the coming school year. WBON-TV’s Nolan Pettit went onto campus for the festivities, including the Freshmen Welcome Walk which has new Big E students stroll through campus starting at the Turner Gate. President of the University Michael […]
Madison County Struts Economic Stuff
Madison County, the City of Richmond, and the City of Berea hosted a countywide economic development tour of Madison County today. Community leaders from the three governments, Bluegrass Army Depot, Central Kentucky Regional Airport, and Eastern Kentucky University presented current economic initiatives, and highlighted areas of potential development within Madison County. State and local leaders […]
Concerned Citizens of Estill County Meet To Discuss Radioactive Waste
Today in Irvine, the Concerned Citizens of Estill County met to discuss action moving forward regarding the radioactive waste that had been illegally dumped at the Blue Ridge landfill in 2015. WBON TV Spoke to attorney Mary Cromer with the Appalachian Citizens Law Center out of Whitesburg who represent The Concerned Citizens of Estill County. […]
