United Athletic Conference Announces Men’s Basketball Preseason Awards
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The United Athletic Conference has announced the Preseason Men’s Basketball Awards with Central Arkansas at the top of the Coaches Poll. Austin Peay’s Rashaud Marshall was voted Preseason Player of the Year following a Second Team All-ASUN performance last season. The senior forward averaged 27.2 points per game in the Govs’ final […]
Eastern Kentucky Women’s Basketball Team Picked Second in Preseason Poll
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The United Athletic Conference (UAC) has announced the Preseason Women’s Basketball Awards with Abilene Christian at the top of the Coaches Poll.Abilene Christian’s Payton Hull was named the UAC Preseason Player of the Year following a year where she was selected WAC Player of the Year and landed on the All-WAC First Team, […]
Pair of Colonels Earn Conference Weekly Awards After Homecoming Victory
Eastern Kentucky University’s Jayden Marable and Ryder Hooks earned United Athletic Conference weekly honors after helping the Colonels defeat No. 23 West Florida, 16-13, on Saturday at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium. Marable was named Defensive Player of the Week, while Hooks received Special Teams Player of the Week recognition as EKU secured its first ranked victory of […]
A Court of Dreams: MCA Knights Compete at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
When opportunity presents itself, seize it. That’s exactly what the Madison Christian Academy (MCA) Knights did this past Saturday. The Knights had the opportunity to compete on NBA hardwood at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Pacers. The arena has been the stage for basketball legends like Reggie Miller and current NBA star […]
Estill County’s Trent Singleton Elected to KASA Board of Directors
(Frankfort, Ky) Dr. Trent Singleton, principal of Estill County High School, has joined the Kentucky Association of School Administrators Board of Directors as the Role Group Director representing Secondary Principals. KASA’s Role Group Directors bring the voices of administrators in specialized leadership positions to the association’s board. Representing Secondary Principals, Singleton will help ensure that […]
Celebrate Homecoming With EKU
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is preparing for Homecoming Weekend, this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and the local community will come together to celebrate and participate in a variety of events such as the Homecoming Parade, Block Party reopening of the Family Dog, and more. “As one of EKU’s most spirited traditions, […]
Central Caps off Long Night with 2 District Championships
Story by J.T. ElliottIt was a long night of soccer on the pitch at Madison Central High School on Wednesday evening. The 44th District soccer tournaments were hosted by Model Laboratory School, with both the girls’ and boys’ titles on the line. The ladies kicked things off shortly after 6 p.m. under a beautifully cloudy […]
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 […]
