Local CPA Breaks Down Pension Problems
This week, a state-funded consulting firm issued a proposal to deal with the increasingly large deficit that Kentucky has accrued for its pension payouts to state workers, firefighters, police officers, and teachers. However, the plan outlined multiple cutbacks to deal with the roughly 33 billion in pension debt that has retirees seeking counsel. To get […]
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.
Townplace Suites Marriott–First of its Kind in Madison County!
Yesterday in Richmond, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the official unveiling of the Townplace Suites Extended Stay Marriott was held. Many from the community showed up for food, fun, music, and prizes. WBON-TV spoke to Pam Bannister, Director of Sales for the hotel, and Lori Tatum, Director of Richmond Tourism, about what makes this specific […]
Three County Merger in the Works for Bluegrass 911 Call Center
In an effort to save money and update equipment while providing better service, Garrard and Lincoln counties merged their 911 centers. A new proposal is on the table, called Bluegrass 911, that would include Boyle county in the merger. Boyle county fiscal court is set to discuss the matter in a session tomorrow. Garrard county […]
Hotels Series Part 5: Up to Codes
After speaking to EMS and Police about potentially crime-ridden areas of Richmond, WBON-TV’s Marisa Hempel went to the Health Department in order to clarify exactly what the process of looking into complaints at local businesses are. Senior Environmentalist Woody Arvin explained how the Health Department investigates complaints, and if it is feasible to shut a […]
Madison County Struts Economic Stuff
Madison County, the City of Richmond, and the City of Berea hosted a countywide economic development tour of Madison County today. Community leaders from the three governments, Bluegrass Army Depot, Central Kentucky Regional Airport, and Eastern Kentucky University presented current economic initiatives, and highlighted areas of potential development within Madison County. State and local leaders […]
Part IV of Investigating Hotels Series: Police Presence
In Part Four of the Investigating Hotels series, Marisa Hempel sat down with Richmond Police Chief James Ebert to discuss the police presence in Richmond regarding these areas. Chief Ebert agreed that there is some truth to the the notion that these areas are high crime, and said that he had seen the open records […]
Concert Series in Berea Dubbed a Success from Levitt, MACED
Berea was chosen this year as one of 15 sites to be awarded a grant from the Levitt Foundation, based out of Los Angeles. The money was utilized to fund a free, ten-week long concert series on the lawn in front of the cabin and Welcome Center in Old Town, Berea. The series has seen […]
New Brew Business Dreaming Big to Open Within Months
A team of local business owners are brewing up big plans to unveil the first microbrewery in Richmond. The four co-owners, some of which are faculty at Eastern Kentucky University: Michael Bradley, Taryn Edington, Charley Hamilton, and Darrin Wilson tested the waters with their first business. The Richmond Beer House, located on South Porter Drive, […]
Congressman Andy Barr Gives Update from Washington
Today at the EKU Center for the Arts, Congressman Andy Barr spoke at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. WBON-TV’s Marisa Hempel caught up with him after he spoke and answered questions for the chamber members, and asked him what the priorities are right now out of Washington. Barr said that 14 Congressional Review Act […]
Leading the Way in Kentucky: Part II of Investigating Hotels Series
In part Two of the Investigating Hotels series, WBON-TV’s Marisa Hempel continues to speak with Richmond City Commissioner Jason Morgan to get his ideas for a possible solution to the seemingly large amounts of crime that center at hotels and motels in Richmond. Morgan explains that there are many nuances when it comes to local […]
Rep. Wesley Morgan Responds to Judge’s Ruling
This morning in Barbourville, Representative Wesley Morgan officially got his case regarding the illegal transport of alcohol dismissed by a judge. Morgan, who owns five liquor stores across multiple Kentucky counties, told police that he was transporting the alcohol for his business. Under Kentucky law the liquor would have to be in an approved transport […]
Investigating Hotels Series: Part I
To begin our series on local motels/hotels, WBON TV spoke with Richmond City Commissioner Jason Morgan regarding his open records request with the city involving the large amount of overdoses and crime which seems to occur at certain areas around town. In Part One, Morgan explains that this has been an identifiable problem for years, […]
Are You Going To The Madison County Fair? We did!
Marisa Hempel talks to the fair folks about events and ride safety. The Madison Count Fair is July 27 through August 5.
Congressman Andy Barr Weighs in on Senate Healthcare Bill
Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) was in Irvine to announce the awarding of grants to both the local Marcum and Wallace hospital and Estill County’s historic Mack theatre, but Marisa Hempel made sure to ask him to weigh in on the Senate Healthcare bill, and the steps that he thinks should be taken in the repeal […]
Construction begins on Aldi’s Grocery store
Demolition and construction has begun on the Richmond bypass, in what will be a new location for an Aldi’s grocery store. Marisa Hempel was on site as the demolition began on what used to be the Madison County Ford Dealership. Laura Bauer of Aldi also spoke with us via phone on the timeline for the […]
Local business robbed during Fourth of July festivities
During the Fourth of July fireworks and festivities on Independence day, thieves in Richmond cut the gate at Northside Equipment. Marisa Hempel spoke to owner operator Mike Pearson who said that while they searched the property, one large mower was stolen, valued at almost $14,000. The Kubota ZD1211 had been driven off the property with […]
Meet Your Farmers Tour starts this weekend
If you want to meet those that grow the best in local and organic food, then the annual Meet Your Farmers tour is the event for you. Taking place this weekend, the self guided tours sponsored by the Madison County Cooperative Extension Office will feature six local farms and farmer’s markets. Participants can go to […]
