EKU’S HALLOWEEN HOOPFEST IS BACK
Eastern Kentucky University’s basketball celebration – Halloween Hoopfest presented by Raising Cane’s – is back and will be held on Oct. 31 at Baptist Health Arena. The FREE event will begin at 12 p.m. and end at 2 p.m. This year’s Hoopfest will include trick-or-treating on the concourse, a men’s and women’s 3-point contest, a […]
City of Richmond Announces Temporary Closure of Recycling Center for Installation of New Equipment
RICHMOND, Ky. (October 1, 2026) — New equipment for the Richmond Recycling Center is set to arrive for installation the first two weeks in October. The timing comes as some equipment at the facility is nearing the end of its life cycle. The Recycling Center at 550 Recycle Drive will be temporarily closed from Monday, […]
EKU ANNOUNCES 2026-27 NON-CONFERENCE MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University announced its complete 2026-27 men’s basketball non-conference schedule today. The Colonels will begin the season on Nov. 2 at home against Kentucky Christian. EKU will play nine non-conference games at home and seven on the road. Season ticket prices will remain the same as last season, starting at just […]
Preseason UAC Player of the Year Wins Second Straight POW Award
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the second straight week, Eastern Kentucky University senior setter Emilee Hill was chosen as the United Athletic Conference Player of the Week, the league announced from its Jacksonville, Florida headquarters on Monday. Hill, the UAC Preseason Player of the Year and UAC Preseason Setter of the Year, was picked as the first-ever […]
EKU VOLLEYBALL PICKED TO WIN UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TITLE, HILL CHOSEN AS PRESEASON PLAYER OF THE YEAR
ARLINGTON, Texas – Eastern Kentucky University’s volleyball team is the preseason favorite to capture the 2026 United Athletic Conference championship, the league announced today from its Arlington, Texas headquarters. In addition, senior Emilee Hill was chosen as the UAC Preseason Player of the Year and the Preseason Setter of the Year. Sophomore Cassidy Trahan was picked […]
UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Announces 2026 Preseason Football Awards and Coaches Poll
The official start of the 2026 United Athletic Conference Football season commenced today with the start of Kickoff with Abilene Christian and Tarleton State fighting for the top spot in the coaches poll while Austin Peay and EKU claim major preseason awards. Austin Peay’s Chris Parson was named the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year […]
EKU Men’s Hoops Set For First Year in Updated Conference, Schedule Announced by UAC
ARLINGTON, Texas – The United Athletic Conference (UAC) announced its first men’s basketball conference schedule on Wednesday. Eastern Kentucky University will play 16 league contests with eight games at home and eight on the road. The 2026-27 academic year will be the first for the UAC as an all-sports conference. In addition to EKU, membership includes […]
EKU Volleyball Releases 2026 Schedule
Eastern Kentucky University’s 2026 volleyball schedule includes four opponents who played in last season’s NCAA Tournament, the program announced today with the release of its entire slate. EKU tied for second in the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2025 and advanced to the ASUN Tournament championship match. The Colonels have won 20 or more matches in […]
COMMUNITY INVITED TO CELEBRATE MADISON COUNTY’S RECOVERY READY COMMUNITY DESIGNATION AT AFTERNOON OF HOPE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Kentucky River Foothills invites the community to an Afternoon of Hope on Friday, July 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Liberty Place, 135 Holly Street in Richmond, to celebrate Madison County’s designation as a Recovery Ready Community. The free, family friendly event will recognize a milestone that reflects the hope, resilience, […]
2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced by EKU
The 2026 Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Hall of Fame induction class will feature seven distinguished individuals and the 1975 men’s golf team. The class is scheduled to be enshrined on Saturday, Oct. 10 in the Premium Club Room inside Baptist Health Arena. The Hall of Fame lunch and ceremony will begin at 12 p.m. The […]
Bus driver shortage leads to changes to schedule changes in Madison County Schools
The 2026-2027 school year will look a lot different for a few schools across the county, as the Madison County School system announced it will have five elementary schools with an earlier school day. Daniel Boone Elementary and Silver Creek Elementary will continue with their current schedules. Boonesborough Elementary, Kirksville Elementary, and Waco Elementary will […]
From the Classroom to the Community: Keeley Cooper Voted Educator of the Year
For the second year in a row, WBON TV and Forcht Bank in the Richmond Centre partnered together to recognize outstanding local educators through the Educator of the Month award. Hundreds of nominations were submitted, but only one educator was selected each month. This year, Forcht Bank also presented a $1,000 grand prize to one […]
Richmond Teacher Selected as 2026 National STEM Scholar
Kate Tran, a teacher from B. Michael Caudill Middle School in Richmond, Ky., is among ten middle school teachers from eight states who have been selected to participate in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development program providing advanced STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) training, national network building and project support […]
Richmond Parks and Recreation Announce Headline Performer for annual Fourth of July Celebration!
The City of Richmond KY Parks and Recreation is honoring America’s 250th in a BIG WAY at this year’s 4th of July Celebration – and they are kicking things off with an exciting announcement. The department is proud to announce that the live music headliner for this annual event will be Marshull, a rising band with strong […]
AW Hamilton and EKU Men’s Basketball staff active in Transfer Portal
After adding Drae Vasser, a guard from Louisville late last week to the roster, EKU Men’s Head Basketball Coach AW Hamilton has continued to bring in talent to don the Maroon and White over the weekend. Josh Lowe, a 6-foot-8 forward, has signed to play basketball at Eastern Kentucky University after two seasons playing at […]
Madison County School Board Announces Hiring of First Chief of Police
The Madison County School System has announced Ben Wilcox as the district’s first Chief of Police. The Board of Education voted this spring to establish the Madison County Schools Police Department and we are excited for how that department will take shape under Chief Wilcox’s leadership. With a career in law enforcement that spans 26 […]
Kentucky Shakespeare’s The Tempest to be Performed Free at the Pinnacles Amphitheater
The City of Berea and Berea College are partnering to bring Kentucky Shakespeare’s Shakespeare in the Parks tour to the Pinnacles Amphitheater from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. This free, family-friendly performance invites community members of all ages to enjoy an evening of outdoor theater in one of Berea’s most scenic natural spaces. Kentucky Shakespeare, […]
EKU Men’s Basketball Adds Louisville Native for 2026-27 season
Drae Vasser, a 6-foot-1 guard from Louisville, Kentucky, has signed to play basketball at Eastern Kentucky University, head coach A.W. Hamilton announced today. Vasser spent the past two seasons at Vincennes University. After redshirting in 2024-25 he averaged 17.6 points, 5.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game on his way to earning First […]
Madison County Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony to take place on Friday
The Madison County Conservation District and the Office of Judge Executive Reagan Taylor are partnering up to host its annual Arbor Day recognition and tree planting ceremony tomorrow, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. at the historic White Hall Park in Richmond. Organizers say the annual event highlights the importance of trees, conservation, and environmental stewardship […]
Madison Southern Student needs votes to win America’s Favorite Student
Ellaina Ray has lived a life unlike many her age. As a 15 year old student at Madison Southern, Ellaina enjoys school with her favorite subjects being science, math, and art and she also takes part in ROTC. We say her life is unlike many her age because she has unfortunately dealt with many physical […]
EKU Women’s Basketball Team upsets top seeded Utah in first round of WBIT
The historic season continues for Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball, the Colonels upset No. 1 seed Utah, 72-58, in the first round of the 2026 Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) on Thursday night inside Baptist Health Arena. With the win, the Colonels improve to 25-8 overall, setting a program record for victories in a single […]
Irvine Hospital presents a new AED for Estill County Citizens
Mercy Health — Marcum and Wallace Hospital proudly presented a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the community, made possible by the Irvine Lodge #137 F&AM and Irvine Chapter #357 OES. Meghan Mills, director of community health, welcomed attendees, saying, “We are so grateful to our community partners for helping us bring life-saving resources to […]
‘When I saw those three zeros, I froze:’ Kentucky Woman’s Grocery Trip Leads to $500,000 Scratch-off Win
A Hopkinsville, Ky. woman’s stop for groceries turned into a life-changing moment when she won $500,000 on a $20 Kentucky Lottery Hot Money Multiplier Scratch-off ticket. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, says she is still trying to process the shock of the experience. The win happened after she decided, at the last moment, […]
2026 EKU Football Schedule Released: Key Dates & Matchups
RICHMOND, Ky. – The EKU football team released the dates for the 2026 season with some familiar names on the schedule. The six non-conference games were added in with the six conference matchups that were announced in December as the Colonels enter their first season in a new conference. EKU will have five home games, including […]
Waco Elementary Student Wins “Be a Children’s Champion” Art Contest
A Waco Elementary student is being recognized for both her creativity and her positive spirit after winning the “Be a Children’s Champion” art contest. This initiative highlights the community’s commitment to nurturing and supporting its youngest residents. Fourth-grade student Leighton Foley earned the top honor this year with her imaginative design and slogan, “Be over the moon kind.” For Leighton, […]
