Election Results
US REP 6TH DIST VOTES Andy Barr […]
Serious Wreck On 1295 In Kirksville
Grendalyn Morton with WBON TV dot com. A single-vehicle accident shut down 1295 near Kirksville early this afternoon. Deputies on the scene said that a vehicle traveling west on 1295 crashed, sending the driver to the University of Kentucky hospital via ambulance. Traffic was stopped while the accident was cleared. The roadway is now reopened. […]
Afternoon Headlines 11/1/18: Irvine Rd. Shutdown, RPD Checkpoints, Bad Checks in Berea, US 27 Wreck
Afternoon Headlines 11/1/18: Irvine Rd. Shutdown, RPD Checkpoints, Bad Checks in Berea, US 27 Wreck
Handful of Trafficking, Drug, Firearm Charges For Richmond Man
Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect
According to Berea Police, after midnight this morning, a male suspect entered the Shell station on Peggy Flat Roads and grabbed items as if to make a purchase. He then procured a handgun from his coat and demanded money from the cashier, and they complied. The suspect, according to police, left the scene in a […]
Release From RPD Regarding Gun on School Property
Madison County Health Department Declares Hep A Outbreak Status
In a release from the Madison County Health Department today, it is now advised by officials for all in Madison County to get vaccinated for Hepatitis A. There are now 24 confirmed cases here in Madison County as part of the statewide outbreak, which is currently to blame for 14 deaths. The Health Department says […]
Trump at Alumni Coliseum Interview Highlights
As many of you know President Donald Trump was at Eastern Kentucky University yesterday for a campaign rally. President Trump welcomed Kentucky politicians Like Andy Barr and Mitch McConnell on the stage to give a few words and promote their upcoming campaigns. Before the show actually got started WbonTV went thru the lines and interviewed […]
EKU Officials Explain Everything You Need to Know For Trump’s Visit
If you’re planning to attend the presidential rally scheduled for Saturday, EKU has released some rules. Attendees can begin waiting to enter the event at 8 a.m. Saturday. Doors will open at 4 p.m,for the 7 p.m event.. the secret service is banning a multitude of items that could cause any sort of injury..and the […]
Hundreds at Foothills Expected to Lose Jobs at 1st of Next Year
An expected layoff has been announced by Kentucky river Foothills, in regards to those employed at the Headstart program in Madison County. An email, stating that 142 jobs are in jeopardy was sent to faculty, staff, and the state yesterday. Here is the official statement from KRFDC: KRFDC has been notified that it was […]
Paint the Town Pink: Richmond Raceway Hosts Special Event For The Charity!
Wbontv went down to the Richmond Raceway to talk to the owner Bill Lupinos, who tells us all about the special event going on and how they teamed up with the Baptist Health Paint the Town Pink movement to make an effort to donate a portion of the proceeds to the charity.
Berea Fire Department Breast Cancer Shirts Available Once Again
Going on multiple years now, the ever-more popular exclusive breast cancer awareness shirts are once again available from the Berea Fire Department. The shirts, which are emblazoned with the fire department’s new logo, are re-designed every year to keep the tradition going. WBON-TV went down to the fire department to speak to Firefighter Brian Hargis […]
Statement from AG Beshear Regarding Former Judge-Executive’s Arrest
Afternoon Headlines 9/7/18: Lexington Fugitive Captured in Berea, Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty for Emaciated Pets, Naked Man with Machete, Fall Market Starts Today through Tomorrow!
Afternoon Headlines 9/7/18: Lexington Fugitive Captured in Berea, Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty for Emaciated Pets, Naked Man with Machete, Fall Market Starts Today through Tomorrow!
Task Force and RPD Seize $60k Worth of Drugs, Firearms
Members of the Madison County High Intensity Drug Task Force and the Richmond Police Department took a Richmond man in on drug and firearm charges yesterday with a street value of $60,000. A search warrant was executed at the Johnathan Drive residence of Edward James Anderson IV last night around 8 pm. Officers seized around […]
Details Revealed by KSP Regarding Trooper-Involved Shooting in Richmond
Richmond Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Congressman Andy Barr FULL Interview
Congressman Andy Barr stopped by the coyote studio for a interview with Bill Clary. He talked his eventual plans for his re-election and filled Bill in on his perspective on what’s going on in Washington.
Estill County Soccer Coach Taken Into Custody on Sexual Charges Involving Team Members
From a KSP press release: The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post was contacted on Sunday, August 12, 2018, and notified of a possible incident involving an employee of the Estill County School system and a female student. The initial investigation alleges that Andrew Hatton sent multiple female students nude and sexually explicit photographs, and a […]
Commence Operation Broken Cart: RPD Helps Local Retail Loss Prevention Officers
The Richmond Police department in a partnership with with local retail loss prevention officers successfully charged 56 people with nearly 90 charges. The local law enforcement agency had the highest number of charges as a result of a 3 day operation, even compared to Louisville. Officers made an effort at local stores such […]
KSP Seeks Missing Madison County 16 Year Old
From a press release from KSP Post 7: The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is conducting a missing person investigation after a Madison County teenager was reported as missing. The initial investigation indicates that Aric D. Wilcher Jr., 16 years old of Richmond, KY, was last seen at home during the morning hours of […]
Detention Center Deputies Stop Contraband Exchange in Parking Lot
Deputies at the Madison County Detention center stopped a contraband exchange today during an inmate transportation to the hospital. According to the press release from Jailer Doug Thomas, an inmate had purposefully injured himself in order to be taken from the jail to the hospital. This prompted surveillance by deputies, who then allegedly witnessed a […]
Estill Co. Soccer Coach Suspended After Allegedly Snapping Pornographic Pictures to Player
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Estill County High School’s girls soccer coach has been placed on leave as police investigate allegations involving sexually explicit messages allegedly sent to one of his teenage players. Estill County Schools Superintendent Jeff Saylor confirmed to LEX 18 that the coach, Andrew Hatton, was put on leave Monday morning […]
A Day at the Madison County Fair: Greased Pig Catching
Samantha Buford went down to the Madison County fairgrounds to talk to some of the locals that have been going there for years. The annual pig chasing Competition was the highlight of the evening and we even talked to some of the contestants in this years greased pig catching event. Watch the video to learn […]
Afternoon Headlines 7/25/18: Shooting in Richmond, Drug Overdoses Spike, Bybee Pottery Offers Reward for Stolen Sign, Closure on 25 Tonight, Search in Red River Gorge
Afternoon Headlines 7/25/18: Shooting in Richmond, Drug Overdoses Spike, Bybee Pottery Offers Reward for Stolen Sign, Closure on 25 Tonight, Search in Red River Gorge
