Important Traffic Impact Tomorrow On I-75
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Kentucky jobless rate falls to 4 percent, lowest level in 42 years
By MARK MAYNARD, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky’s jobless rate has fallen to its lowest level since the the Bureau of Labor Statistics started collecting employment data 42 years ago. The unemployment rate fell to 4 percent in March, down from 4.1 percent in February, according to the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development […]
Kona With A Cop Event At Lake Reba Park Today
WBONTV went to Lake Reba Park and checked out the Kona with a Cop event. Take a look at some of the highlights!
Volunteers Participate In Downtown Clean Sweep
WBONTV’s Samantha Burford and videographer Carol Anderson visited downtown Richmond and talked to volunteers, Donnie Weitkamp, Bryan Soloman and Stephanie Brandt about the Main Street Cleanup.
Blessing Of The Bikes This Sunday
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Estill County Man Charged In Hit-And-Run
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – An Estill County man faces multiple charges this morning after deputies say he hit a state highway worker in Madison County and drove off. The sheriff’s office says 43-year-old Shannon Mays ofIrvinee first hit a state highway truck on Panola Road and then hit the worker while leaving the scene. […]
Richmond Firefighter Arrested, Charged with Incest
Richmond Firefighter, 41 year old Ronald Shane Allen has been taken into custody, and charged with multiple sex offense charges, including against a victim under the age of 12. The victim, according to the citation, lived with Allen. Allen was previously an EMT for Madison County, who confirm that he no longer works with the […]
Mad. Co. Coroner: Man Dies After Shooting Himself While Driving
UPDATE: we spoke with the Coroner and he says the 21 year old victim’s name has not yet been released pending notification to his family, however he has reason to believe the gun most definitely went off before the car crashed. There were no other injuries. Listen to the coroner’s interview on all Wallingford Radio […]
Multiple Crashes On I-75 In Rockcastle County
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky (LEX 18) – Authorities in Rockcastle County confirmed multiple crashes on I-75 Sunday afternoon. The Mount Vernon Fire Chief confirmed they were on the scene of two separate crashes. The first was on the southbound side of I-75 near mile marker 69. He reported a pickup truck flipped on its top after […]
7th Annual Supporting Families Summit
WBONTV attended the 7th Annual Supporting Families Summit today at Madison Hills Christian Church in Richmond. Speakers and presentations were Active Shooter Survival (KSP Robert Purdy), The Community’s Role in Addressing the Opioid Crisis (KORE, Sheila H. Wise), Human Trafficking (FBI Victim Specialist Cassie Young) and Social Media and Professional Considerations (Kid’s First, Inc. Kellie […]
Beshear, unions for teachers, police file lawsuit over pension bill
By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear kept his promise and filed a lawsuit Wednesday morning against the public pension bill that Gov. Matt Bevin signed into law the night before. In addition to Beshear, the 49-page suit, filed at Franklin Circuit Court, also lists the unions […]
Downtown Richmond Detour Today
Current situation downtown at Main and Second, avoid the area while crews work downtown.
Road Closure Information For This Week
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Watch The Headlines: Fires In Berea, Candidate Forum Discussion Last Night, Fire In Roadway
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Gov. Bevin says he will veto state budget and tax legislation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Matt Bevin announced Monday he is vetoing the budget and revenue bills passed by the General Assembly last week. Although he has the power under the Kentucky Constitution to veto just parts of revenue and budget legislation, the so-called “Line-Item Veto,” Bevin said he was vetoing both in their entirety. […]
Some Arrests This Weekend
Richmond Police Need Your Help In Armed Robbery
The person in these photos is wanted for an armed robbery that occurred in a parking lot of a local business. If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect please contact the Richmond Police Department at 859-624-4776 or email detective@richmond.ky.us.
Budget could have $50 million shortfall, Chilton says
By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – There are more indications that Gov. Matt Bevin may veto parts of the bills that deal with revenue and the state spending plan for the next two fiscal years that begin July 1, fearing it will not be a balanced budget. State Budget Director John Chilton […]
1974 Tornado…A Look Back
(from the National Weather Service) This F4 tornado touched down in Garrard County, tore across northwest Madison County, and finally lifted in Clark County. Despite remaining in rural areas it still took seven lives and injured 28 people. Thirty homes were destroyed. These photos were taken from Commonwealth Hall on the campus of Eastern Kentucky […]
Watch The Headlines This Morning: Day Care Closing, Rescue In Silver Creek, Missing Teen, Teachers March, Citizens Honored
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Senate lawmakers pass bill that overhauls adoption, foster care
By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Senate unanimously passed the top House priority, a comprehensive adoption and foster care reform bill that changes the way foster care and adoption are handled in the state to better benefit children. “This is the proudest moment of my legislative career,” said Rep. David […]
Some Arrests Over The Weekend
KEA president speaks out about pension bill; rally Monday at Capitol
By MARK MAYNARD, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Stephanie Winkler, the president of the Kentucky Education Association, spoke with passion and fire in an emotional press conference concerning Thursday night’s passage of the pension reform bill and delivered a stark and threatening message to legislators who voted in favor of Senate Bill 151. “Anyone […]
Suspect pretending to be cop kills Hopkinsville police officer
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (KT) – A Hopkinsville Police Officer was fatally shot Thursday afternoon by a suspect pretending to be a police officer, the Kentucky New Era reported. The wounded officer was taken to Jennie Stuart Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, according to police. Gov. Matt Bevin confirmed on Twitter that the officer, whose […]
Seen This Man?
Powell County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Roy Lane Jr. his family has not seen or heard from him since March 12, 2018. Anyone who has any information please contact the Powell County Sheriff’s 606-663-2226. (from Powell Co. Sheriff)
