Tomorrow’s weather forecast with Grendalyn Morton
Today we are looking at highs in the 40’s, that is a 20-degree drop from yesterday. As we move through the afternoon and evening we will start to see some light showers develop, with that moisture we might see a few flurries late tonight and early Friday. Overnight we see lows drop down to freezing. Tomorrow, a lot […]
10 years for Rockcastle County man for sexually abusing two young children
A Rockcastle man convicted of sexually abusing two young kids has agreed to a sentence of 10 years. Officials say that 40 year old Robert Napier was indicted Feb.9, 2018, by a grand jury for sexually abusing two young relatives under 16 years old. The incidents happened between 2015-16. Napier denied ever touching the children […]
Temperature dropping back down in the next few days
Spring is in the air, unfortunately, that warmth is not going to stick around. Today’s temps are above average topping out in the mid to upper 60’s. Tonight, low temps will drop back down to just around freezing. Tomorrow is going to be a little cooler, topping out around 50 degrees, but the sun stays in […]
Bourbon producers want wine shipping bill extended
Bourbon producers in Kentucky claim that the proposed wine shipping bill should be extended to bourbon. The Senate Bill 99 that was recently passed and is now in the House would allow wine from out-of-state shipped to Kentuckians directly to their doors and legalizes shipping 24 cases of wine annually to wine lovers in Kentucky. […]
Inmates discover loaded gun on side of road in Boyle County
Two inmates from Boyle County Detention Center are being rewarded for their good decision making after turning in a loaded gun they found during a road cleanup. Justin Sizemore is serving a sentence for robbery and theft of firearm while Steven Flatt is sentenced for complicity to burglary. They both work road cleanup projects for […]
Ready for warm weather tomorrow? Check out the weather forecast right here
The radar is clear today, with sunny skies and highs reaching into the 50’s. Tonight, we will drop back down to right around freezing. Tomorrow looks to be another really great day, more sun and even a little warmer than today with highs reaching into the 60’s. Even with this beautiful weather, lots of people […]
Woman and two children airlifted with severe burns following Corbin fire
A woman and two children had to be airlifted to the University of Cincinnati hospital and a man was taken to the University of Kentucky hospital from the scene of a house fire in Corbin today. According to news reports, all suffered severe burns during the incident. It happened around 8.30 AM at a home […]
Man allegedly attempted to kill state trooper in Powell County
Police arrested a man who allegedly attempted to drive over a state trooper yesterday. Officials say that the trooper tried to stop a car that was reported stolen but the driver refused to stop. The driver, later on identified as Michael Osborne, led police on a car chase through Powell County. The trooper managed to […]
Granddaughter allegedly gives grandmother 10 stitches
The Richmond Police Department arrested a 20 year old woman yesterday for allegedly assaulting her grandmother. A warrant of arrest says that the victim had her bank account hacked and her granddaughter, Kalin Burton drove her to Richmond Police Department to make a report of the incident. When the victim came back out to the […]
Current Road Closures in Estill County and Weather Forecast
According to the Ky Department of Transportation, all roads in Madison County are back open but there are still numerous closings in Estill County: CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES:Driftwood Dr – Closed on both endsDark HollowNoland’s CreekMurphy’s FordMaupin HillRed Lick- Little Rock and Knob Lick are the only to get to Red Lick all other routes are closedLittle Doe CreekMiller’s […]
44th District Tournament Championship Highlights!
Madison County’s high schools competed for the championship at EKU last Friday, and only the Madison Central boys basketball team came home with the trophy. Watch this intense match-up between rivals. With Alan Cutler and Micheal Watkins on call, be sure to checkout all your local sports highlights at wbontv.com
Wolfe County Animal Shelter asks Public for Help Following Flood Damage
The Wolfe County Animal Shelter is in need of help after suffering heavy damage due to flooding this weekend. The shelter posted on their Facebook page early Sunday that water had breached the doors and was continuing to rise. They posted an updated later on saying that they evacuated the dogs that were in danger […]
Somerset man rescued after driving vehicle into flooded roadway
A Somerset man was rescued by Deputies from Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office after his vehicle drove into a flooded roadway that was several feet deep Sunday morning, Feb. 24. It happened around 10 AM at the intersection of Slate Branch Road and Madera Drive in Souther Pulaski County. Deputies responded to a 911 call of […]
Richmond man charged with 1st degree rape for allegedly assaulting girlfriend
Richmond Police Department recently responded to a complaint of a domestic dispute near the area of Mcdonald’s on 864 Eastern Bypass. The victim stated that she had been assaulted by her live in boyfriend, 49 year old Jimmy Oglesby. The victim had several visible injuries and was transported to RPD for an interview. In the […]
AFTERNOON NEWS BRIEF: Sentencing delayed for teen accused of killing stepmother
Watch your top stories for this afternoon right here. EKU accepts transfer of White Hall historic site Phony gun and fake bills located on reportedly ‘suspicious’ person near Richmond business Donnybrook and Tyler Childers set to take the stage at EKU Sentencing delayed for teen accused of killing stepmom 44th District basketball championship games!
Your Weekend Weather Forecast
Today we see highs right around 50 and tonight the temps will really not drop that much at all, probably just into the mid 40’s, but the rain moves in as well. Overnight, there will be locally heavy rain showers and some thunder and lightning as well. Tomorrow, more rain, there will be a brief break […]
Berea man arrested for pawning stolen firearms in Madison County
Kentucky State Police arrested a Berea man Wednesday for pawning stolen firearms. 47 year old Charles Metcalfe possessed four firearms that had allegedly been reported stolen at Dan’s Discount in Richmond and Planet Pawn in Berea. A revolver that hadn’t been reported stolen was allegedly also in his possession and pawned. A warrant states that […]
Woman arrested in Laurel County for Rice Krispy laced with….Marijuana?
The Laurel County Sheriff Department arrested a 31 year old woman yesterday after a reported discovery of various treats laced in marijuana. It occurred around 3 PM off KY 490 in a business parking lot approximately four miles north of London. Ashley Mullins of East Bernstadt was in her blue Dodge Dakota pickup that had […]
Boyle County teen charged in stepmom’s murder expected to be sentenced today
The Danville teen charged with the murder of her stepmother in 2016 is expected to be sentenced today. Jenna Oakley was set to go on trial for playing a role in the murder of Rhonda Oakley. Oakley was just 15 years old at the time Rhonda was murdered. She and her boyfriend, Kenneth Nigh ran […]
Flash Flood Watch for most of Central Kentucky! View Weather Forecast here
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning beginning tomorrow night and continuing through Saturday, we will continue to keep an eye on that as the rain moves into the area, For now, we will be dry during the daylight hours today with afternoon highs around 50 degrees. Tonight the rain moves back […]
Threat Made At Jessamine County Public Library
The Nicholasville Police Department is investigating a threat made at a public library. Officers responded to the Jessamine County Public Library after receiving information on the threat. According to their Facebook post, someone had written something on the wall of the men’s restroom. The writing says that they were going to come to the library and […]
Flood Warning and your Weather Forecast for Tomorrow
We will continue to see showers throughout the day with highs getting seasonably warm and reaching into the mid to upper 50’s. Tonight, we stay warm with lows only dropping to around 40 degrees. Tomorrow, we will see a short break in the rain before it moves back in for Friday and the weekend. We […]
Kentucky Senate Passes Bill to Allow Wine Shipping
Kentuckians may soon be allowed to ship their favorite wine from out-of-state to their doorstep. Kentucky is one of the only five states that bans wine shipping. The state legislature are considering a bill that would change that. The Senate Bill 99 was passed by the state Senate and now is in the House. The law […]
Naked Man Incident on 421 was Mental Health-Related, Not Criminal
Last night, on 421 near Jackson Holler, a naked man was reportedly running around in the area. Kentucky State Police arrived on scene and took him into custody, but he was quickly handed off to Richmond Police who took him to Baptist Health. Police say that there were no criminal charges filed, and that this […]
Richmond Man Allegedly Sexually Abuses Minor
A 59 year old man was arrested in Richmond yesterday afternoon for allegedly sexually abusing a child. Richmond Police Department received a complaint from Social Services in reference to the 10-year-old juvenile complaining about Stephen Wieloszynski. The abuse allegedly has been occurring for two years. There were six separate incidents disclosed at the Children’s Advocacy […]
