Rock Your Crown at the Women in Hats Event!
For a 2020 Black History Month celebration, a local group of ladies has partnered with Anthem Medicaid, the City of Richmond, Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, and the new Richmond Active Living Center to bring a night of fun this month. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place Friday, […]
Going Bananas with the Banana Run Club
Many people try to find new ways to make exercise fun, but one Berea College group has taken physical activity to a new, unique level. We spoke to members of the Banana Run Club who told us about the history of their group and where they see it going in the future. Co-founders Zakary Sholtz […]
Basketball Highlights: Berea vs. Model Double Header (1/31/20)
Watch all the highlights from the double header between the girls and boys teams of Berea Community and Model Laboratory!
KYTC Reminds Football Fans of Drunk Driving Dangers Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
Football fans across the country are gearing up to celebrate America’s most-watched sporting event on Sunday, Feb. 2. For many, the Super Bowl LIV celebration will include drinking alcohol, so the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is teaming with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive […]
Becoming MC Farmer Brown: Educating Kentucky Children about Agriculture Using Hip Hop
Trevor Claiborn, aka MC Farmer Brown, breaks the mold when it comes to agriculture in Kentucky. The Lexington native says that growing up in the inner city had left him with only two seemingly obvious career paths: sports or music. He chose the latter, which took him and friends to Atlanta with their hop hop […]
Giving Smaller Schools a Big Tournament Experience: An Interview with Director of the All “A” Classic
WBON-TV’s Samantha Burford had a chance to speak with the Director of the Board for the All “A” Classic, Gary Munsie. Although the All “A” is modeled similarly to tournaments like the Sweet Sixteen, Munsie tells us that the tournament is meant to give the same benefits to teams from smaller schools that may not […]
Highlights from the Madison Southern Staff vs. Local Media Basketball Charity Game
A crowd of Madison Countians filed in to the Madison Southern High School gym yesterday for a good cause. Yesterday was the day of the Habitat for Humanity charity basketball game between the staff of Madison Southern and media personality from around the region. If you couldn’t make it out to the game yesterday, check […]
Musical Musings: Going Back Home with Sarah Beth Terry
Estill County’s own Sarah Beth Terry dropped by our studios at WBON for this edition of Musical Musings. As Terry’s new album, Estill County Rain, recently debuted, we spent time discussing themes that are prevalent on the album. Now that Sarah is back home, a large part of her album revolves around what life is […]
Berea Mayor Talks New Pavilion Project
The Berea Farmer’s Market has never had a permanent home, but that could be set to change according to Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley. He says that the city of Berea is in the final stages of receiving funding in order to dedicate a space for a new pavilion in town. Fraley says that the pavilion […]
Jerry Seinfeld to Make Fourth Appearance at EKU’s Center for the Arts
The EKU Center for the Arts has announced that one of America’s most famous comedians, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the EKU Center stage on April 16, 2020. Seinfeld has previously performed three stand-up routines at the campus venue. The New York comic is known for his work on his hugely popular self-titled 90s television […]
Richmond Parks and Rec Gives us a Christmas Update on all the Annual Activities, Including the Parade!
The Christmas season is upon us and the Richmond Parks and Rec are preparing all the familiar activities we associate the holiday with. We talk to event programmer Mason Chamblee who tells us all about the Richmond Christmas Parade this year, and the Santa Programs that are partnered with the Jolly Old Man himself to […]
The Spotlight Playhouse Hosts a Series Of Christmas Time Events
It’s Christmas time at the Spotlight Playhouse! The Playhouse in Berea is going all-in on Christmas this year, putting together a series of shows and events that will be fun for the whole family. Local actors and actresses of all ages will be bringing a taste of Christmas to audiences right here in Madison County. […]
106.7 The Pinnacle is Berea’s New Home for Music and Community Info
You may have heard some new sounds on a local radio station recently. WBON visited the studio of 106.7 The Pinnacle to talk with station manager Jamie Boggs and found out what this station will mean for Berea. Boggs tells us that it has been a long time since Berea has had its own radio […]
Free Deadline for Christmas Parade Registration Fast Approaching
The free deadline for the 2019 Christmas is this Wednesday, Nov 20th. Richmond Parks and Recreation say that every application submitted after this day will be assessed a $20 fee. If you have any questions, they ask that you email parksandrec@richmond.ky.us or call 859-623-8753.
Caudill Middle Wins Back to Back State Championships!
Back to back state championships is a rare feat for any football team, but that’s just what the 8th grade football team at Caudill Middle did. Coached by David Hensley in a 17-0 season this year, we interview a group of players as they retrospectively look back at their middle school career and list some […]
An Interview with a Country Outlaw: Gary Allan Talks Music with WBON-TV
With his November 2nd show at EKU’s Center for the Arts coming up, WBON-TV’s Trizdon Reynolds talked with modern day country outlaw Gary Allan about his start in the music business, as well as what he’s been up to recently. The chart-topping musician talks about playing for crowds at the young age of twelve and […]
The 2nd Annual Rich-City Comic & Pop Con, Event Details and More!
It’s less than 24 hours away from the 2nd annual Rich City Comic and Pop Con and Wbontv talked to the Event Organizer and gathered important information for those who may not know about this local oasis of pop-culture. Todd Sulfridge, the Event Organizer and Owner of Comics Plus in Richmond, spent the days before […]
EKU Event to Provide Festive Fun, Candy for Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween
Families who still want to trick-or treat on Halloween night are invited to Eastern Kentucky University’s Alumni Coliseum for “Halloween and Hoops,” an indoor event that will fill up the candy bags without getting trick-or-treaters soaked. A rainy weather forecast prompted local officials to reschedule official trick-or-treat hours to Saturday evening in Richmond, Berea and […]
Richmond Parks & Rec to Present Chili Dinner
Richmond Parks & Recreation is presenting the 2019 Chili Supper and Auction Fundraiser, an event that brings together the Madison County and Richmond Communities to raise money for MCSO athletes for their year-round sports teams. This event will feature a chili meal that costs $6 for adults (12 and up), $4 for children (4-11), and […]
Berea Man Takes Home the Win in National Guy Fieri Game Show
If you were watching Guy’s Grocery Games last night, you may have seen a familiar face from here in Madison County. Josh Gardner is a local chef and owner of an art-plastered food truck for his company, The Epic Cure. Gardner came into our studios now that he can finally spill all the details from […]
Musical Musings: Getting Soulful and Gritty with Duo Grits & Soul
They call themselves ‘Hillbilly R&B’, which seems to be an accurate description of this Americana Duo, one raised in Kentucky and the other from Mississippi’s deep south. WBONtv had Grits & Soul in the studio for this month’s edition of Musical Musings. Grits & Soul are comprised of vocalist and guitarist Anna Kline and mandolin […]
Callie’s Campground Battle of the Bands Showcase
Wbontv’s Loretta McPherson attended the Battle of the Bands event at Callie’s Campground. We got footage of the winning band Technicolor Nightmare and some of the contestants. Special thanks to the runner’s up Lost Cause who claimed 2nd place and Same Old Ways who finished 3rd. checkout the footage of the talented artists and be […]
A Haunted History: The Irvine McDowell House!
Wbontv is gearing up for the Halloween season and we decided to visit one of Richmond’s most historic landmarks, the Irvine McDowell house. We spoke with the Event Programmer for the Richmond Parks and Recs, Mason Chamblee, who gave us all the details about the amazing yet tragic history of the structure and the people […]
Changes Coming Over the Air to Your Household: Catch All Your Local Coverage on Channel 9 Soon!
Richmond’s first television station will debut this fall on Channel 9 soon. We discuss the television repack that explains why all your frequently watched stations are switching channel numbers. Catch all the information in this video and be sure to tune in when we go on-air!
Pro Rodeo to Showcase Bull Riding, Kids Activities at Madison County Fairgrounds!
Madison County will see numerous cowboys and cowgirls this weekend as Pro Rodeo is bringing their special event to the Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday (Oct. 11 & 12). WBON-TV spoke with event organizer J.R. Drake, and he told us all about what everyone can expect to see at this family-friendly event. Among the many attractions […]
