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NCAA: Three-point streak ends, but Cats oust Davidson in opener

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today BOISE (KT) — The first one is out of the way. Kentucky (25-10) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 78-73 triumph over outmanned Davidson Thursday night, setting up a potential matchup against Buffalo in the second round Saturday at Taco Bell Arena. Kentucky coach John […]

NCAA: Cats not looking ahead, playing with chip on shoulder

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today BOISE (KT) — Kentucky has something to prove and doesn’t feel any pressure going into the NCAA Tournament. “We’re playing with a chip on our shoulder,” Kentucky guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said Wednesday ahead of the team’s opening-round game against upset-minded Davidson set for Thursday. “A lot of people think that […]

Estill County Falls In Sweet 16

Donald Foster WBONTV.com Wallingford Broadcasting ___________________ March 14, 2018..a date that the people of Estill County will never forget. This is the date that the dream’s of so many was realized, the Engineers will play for an opportunity to win a state championship in basketball. There had been 100 years of Sweet Sixteen basketball played […]

NCAA: Calipari not surprised by his team’s seeding in Big Dance

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today _____________________________ LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — John Calipari wasn’t surprised when his team’s NCAA destination was revealed Sunday. “I would have been shocked if we got a four seed,” Calipari said. “I would have been shocked. I would have been stunned. I’m not. I always say when you miss-seed somebody, you’re […]

SEC Tournament: Kentucky tops Rocky Top to retain tourney title

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Kentucky retained bragging rights in Southeastern Conference Tournament. The Wildcats (24-10) captured their fourth straight title with a 77-72 triumph over top-seeded Tennessee Sunday at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Kentucky rolled past Georgia and Alabama in its first two games of the tourney but had a harder time […]

SEC Tournament: Gabriel goes off on Tide, leads Cats to title game

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today __ ST. LOUIS — Wenyen Gabriel couldn’t miss and Kentucky reaped the benefits. Gabriel set a school record for most 3-pointers made in a Southeastern Conference Tournament game with seven and also set a new school mark for most treys made without a miss with seven to lead the Wildcats […]

SEC Tournament: Wildcats face determined Alabama in semis

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today ST. LOUIS — Kentucky is already in the NCAA Tournament. Alabama is trying to earn its way into the Big Dance. The Crimson Tide, who defeated top-seeded Auburn 81-63 Friday, will face the fourth-seeded Wildcats in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Scottrade Center. Alabama […]

SEC Tournament: Kentucky uses team effort to wear down Bulldogs

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today ST. LOUIS (KT) — Kentucky isn’t ready to surrender its Southeastern Conference Tournament title just yet. The fourth-seeded Wildcats (22-10) advanced to the semifinals with a 62-49 win over Georgia Friday afternoon. Kentucky, which has won 10 straight tournament games, will take on surging Alabama at 1 p.m. Saturday. The […]

Children’s Champion Winner – Peyton Gabbard

Children’s Champion is committed to improving the quality of life for ALL children. How can you make a difference and become a Children’s Champion? It’s easier than you think! 1. Speak out on behalf of children at every opportunity 2. Do something to improve the life of one child beyond your family or classroom 3. […]

SEC Tournament: Vanderbilt likely out in UK opener against Bulldogs

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today ST. LOUIS (KT) — Kentucky likely will be without one of its top players to open the postseason. Kentucky coach John Calipari confirmed Thursday freshman forward Jarred Vanderbilt likely won’t play when the Wildcats take on Georgia Friday in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.  The Bulldogs advanced following […]

Estill County Board of Education in Kentucky Awarded $100,000

ATLANTA (March 8, 2018)– Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $100,000 Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) rebate to the Estill County Board of Education in Kentucky to reduce emissions from diesel engines. The rebate will fund the retrofitting and replacement of five school buses as part of its ongoing effort to […]

Attempted Truck Theft

(From the Lancaster Police Department)   On February 27,2018 around 2:30 pm Sgt. Wanda Shelton with the Lancaster police department was stopped by a citizen in a white ford ranger at the end of Marksbury Ave and Baker St. The citizen advised Sgt Shelton that a young man with a red back pack had tried […]

Engineers Make First Ever Trip To Sweet Sixteen In School History

Donald Foster WBONTV.com Wallingford Broadcasting __ Estill County, a school that had never advanced to a Sweet Sixteen was looking to do just that Tuesday night as they played Knott County Central in the 14th region final. While Estill County had never won a regional championship back in 1955 Irvine High School won a regional. […]

SEC Tournament: Wildcats change mindset going into the postseason

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON — Kevin Knox knew things wouldn’t be easy for Kentucky this season. The Wildcats (21-10) endured a roller-coaster ride before winning four of their last five games of the season. Despite the struggles, Kentucky finished fourth in the final league standings and received a double-bye in this week’s conference […]

Strong second half propels Lexington Christian over Madison Central

Donald Foster WBONTV.com Wallingford Broadcasting _____ Madison Central (25-8) coming off a marathon triple overtime victory over Bryan Station faced a team as hot as they are in Lexington Christian (27-7) in the semi-finals of the 11th region tournament Saturday afternoon. LCA, the 2017 All A champions advanced after a win over Frankfort. This was […]

Double-bye on the line for Cats and Gators in regular-season finale

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) —The stakes will be high when Kentucky takes on Florida Saturday in Gainesville. The Wildcats (21-9, 10-7 Southeastern Conference) can claim a No. 3 seed and a double-bye in next week’s conference tournament in Saint Louis with a win in the regular-season finale. A loss will give […]

Indians win a thriller over Bryan Station

Donald Foster WBONTV.com Wallingford Broadcasting __________ Madison Central, ranked as high as number two in the state this season, enters the 11th region tournament as one of the most talked about teams in the state. From a team that not many gave a chance to win the region back in December to a team that […]

Eagles fall to Scott County in opening round

Donald Foster WBONTV.com Wallingford Broadcasting The Lady Eagles of Madison Southern (12-18) coming off a tough loss to Madison Central Friday night in the 44th district championship had a tougher task ahead of them tonight in the opening round of the 11th region tournament. The Scott County Lady Cardinals (29-2) stood in their way as […]

Charlotte Radio Host Vince Coakley Speaks In Richmond At EKU For Black History Month

WBONTV had a chance to speak with Charlotte North Carolinas Vince Coakley. Coakley has his own radio show in Charlotte and Greenville. Coakleys Show won the South Carolina Broadcasters Association 2016 Radio Show of the Year. Coakley spent many years in Kentucky and Richmond and worked in local radio as well as Television in Lexington […]