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Richmond, KY
9:30 pm, Oct 4, 2026
temperature icon 61°F
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Humidity: 79 %
Wind Gust: 0 mph
Clouds: 70%
Sunrise: 7:35 am
Sunset: 7:16 pm
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Hurricane Irma

#Irma is now a Cat. 4 hurricane – the first Atlantic Cat. 4 hurricane between 8/27 & 9/29 since Katia (2011).

What Is Labor Day?

Labor Day: What it Means Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Labor Day Legislation […]

Football Scores

Kentucky opened the 2017 season with a 24-17 win at Southern Mississippi. EKU drops to Western 31-17 Madison Central 15, Southwestern 24 Madison Southern 37, Bourbon Co. 7 Garrard Co. 34, Lincoln Co. 9 Lynn Camp 39, Jackson Co. 14 Danville 10, Boyle Co. 7 Bath Co. 32, Powell Co. 27  

Wind Advisory

Wind advisory Friday- combo of 40-50 mph gusts & soggy ground could lead to downed trees.

Raising Funds for the Mack Friday UPDATE on LOCATION

River City Players Annual “Picnic in the Park” Fundraiser is set for Friday, September 1, 2017 with live music performed by Faded Blue, dancing, and tie-dyeing. “Picnic in the Park” has moved to the Estill Co Fair Barn. We’ll open the big doors and let the cool breeze bring the outside in. The only thing […]

High School Games Moved Because of Harvey

The 1st ever Doc Sipple Bowl has been moved to September 2, Saturday evening.  The first game takes place at 5:30.  The bowl games have been moved because of the inclement weather created by Hurricane Harvey.

FIRE

Laurel County Fire Department units are on scene with three apparatus for a mutual aid request.  Fire Departments were initially paged to a structure fire at Chaney Lumber Company on South Laurel Road. Upon arrival units confirmed a working structure fire and requested assistance. No injuries, sparked from apparent mechanical failure.  Expect delays in these […]

Dealership Wins National Award

Jack Burford Chevrolet beat out 3,000 dealerships by becoming one of five in the country for their efforts in replicating national focus group commercials.  

Hit and Run

On Friday August 25, 2017 around 7:50 p.m., Deputy Paul Lay was dispatched to a non-injury hit and run collision on White Hall Shrine Road. While responding to the collision, Deputy Lay witnessed the run vehicle from the collision merging onto Interstate 75 south bound from Boonesboro Road. After a brief pursuit, Deputy Lay was […]

TRAFFIC CRASH

Traffic Alert: All NB lanes of I-75 in Rockcastle County are closed due to a diesel fuel spill from an accident at mile marker 54.  Update: I-75N at 54 MM expected to be shutdown til about 10:30. Detour at exit 49.

UPDATE: KSP Says Remains Found Belong to Missing Lee County Woman

Someone found the remains in Lee County on Saturday evening.  State Police say the coroner has positively identified the remains as belonging to Mary Jo Allen. The 29-year-old Lee County woman was last seen at her home on KY Hwy 2016 in Lee County on August 10. Anyone with information on Allen’s death is asked […]

Take It Easy At The 2017 Pops UPDATED WINNERS

WBONTV.com’s Samantha Burford interviewed some folks at the 2017 Pops at the Park event at White Hall State Historic Site.  Watch below for the interviews about the festivities at the Pops.   Pops at the Park 2017 Best Blanket – Flatbed Ford truck Best Food Category * 3rd Place, Richmond Area Arts Council – Takin’ […]

A Visit to the Kentucky State Fair

The 2017 Kentucky State Fair is wrapping up in the big city of Louisville.  Here’s some pics from the festivities celebrating Kentucky.  (Courtesy of Richmond Kentucky Tourism)

Interviews with History at Battle of Richmond

WBONTV.com’s Samantha Burford went to Battle…sort of…at the Battle of Richmond in Battlefield Park.  The Battle of Richmond continues today and tomorrow.  Watch below as she interviews some folks interested in learning from history:  

Friday Night Scores

Madison Southern 48, Garrard Co. 14 Madison Central 53, Woodford Co. 7 Western Hills 51, Estill Co. 8 Rockcastle Co. 41, Lincoln Co. 30 East Jessamine 22, Montgomery Co. 14 West Carter 41, Powell Co. 39

Meth Lab Near Children’s Daycare

On Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at approximately 1:30 pm the Powell County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about a possible Meth Lab located 51 Greenway Road, Stanton. Sheriff Danny Rogers, Detective Larry Patterson and Deputy Kevin Babcock responded to that location. When officers arrived on scene they noticed a plastic tube coming out of the […]

Farmer’s Cow Attacked

Clay Davis tells Candice Agee about one of his cows being attacked by something a couple of weeks ago.   Watch the story below: