Rodeo Comes to Richmond this Weekend!
This weekend, make sure to head on down to the Madison County Fairgrounds to check out all the action now that the Rodeo is in town! WBONtv went down the site, and saw the setup that was taking place ahead of Friday and Saturday’s events. The rodeo will take place rain or shine as it […]
One on One Interviews With Berea City Council Candidates Following Last Night’s Forum
There were multiple hot-button topics last night during the Berea City Council forums: in which most of the 13 candidates showed up to comment on questions submitted by citizens. However, only one incumbent; Steve Caudill took to the panel, with the rest being the new faces vying for one of the eight spots on the […]
Berea City Council Candidates: Full Forum From Last Night
There were multiple hot-button topics last night during the Berea City Council forums: in which most of the 13 candidates showed up to comment on questions submitted by citizens. However, only one incumbent; Steve Caudill took to the panel, with the rest being the new faces vying for one of the eight spots on the […]
Get Ready to ‘Quack’ Up this Weekend!
The third annual MadRock Duck Derby will be sure to quack you up this weekend! Check out the event, which is a collaborative effort between the cities of Livingston and Berea, and takes place right on the Rockcastle County Line. Coordinator Jennifer Napier tells WBONTV about the large prizes that are offered, if your rubber […]
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.
Highlights From the First RedFest in Red River Gorge
Check out the video to see interviews with those that set up the festival, which took place this past weekend on Callie’s Campground in Powell County! We also talked to multiple artists who came from as far as Nashville to participate in the first year for the new annual event!
Ranada’s Bistro At Chenault Vineyards: A New Addition
Wbontv went down to the Chenault Vineyards to talk to Ranada Riley, A long time chef and now newly appointed owner of Ranada’s Bistro who tells us all about her addition to the vineyard and how she plans to keep things versatile and fun while running it. Riley goes in depth about the menu and […]
American Legion Post 12 Receives Multiple Awards, Fastest Growing in State
If you haven’t taken a visit to the South Keeneland Drive American Legion, you are missing out. The newly renovated and continually worked-on location has recently won multiple statewide awards, including for the growth of their membership. Commander Cecil Walker tells wbontv about all the exciting events going on, including live bands and weekend […]
Fall Market at the Richmond Mall this Weekend!
This weekend, be sure to check out tons of local vendors who will be set up at the Richmond Mall! The annual Fall Market will have booths set up in addition to all your favorite local stores. Mall manager Lydia Bowman spoke with WBONtv, and explained that this is a great opportunity for local vendors […]
Pops at the Park 2018: The British Invasion!
Come on down to the Madison County Tradition, Pops at the Park is an annual outdoor musical event held each August. Featuring a fun and light-hearted atmosphere with picnic dinners, a table decorating contest all with the people you recognize. Come out and enjoy a night under the stars at White Hall Historic Site […]
WBONTV’s Musical Musings: Tim Moore, Collin Parker, and Mike Stallings Jam Out
Two artists from Georgia and one from Estill County came to the WBONTV studios to jam out for Musical Musings. The guys had their Americana/Appalachian style on full display as they were in the middle of touring throughout Kentucky and Ohio. Even though a string broke on Tim’s guitar, we kept on rockin’…and had a […]
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 […]
A ‘Bloom’ of Activity at the Madison County Fair
The Madison County Fair is Blooming with an array of activities, WBONTV’s Marisa Hempel went down to the learn about the horticulture segment where flowers and various floral arrangements are judged and awarded. Marisa Managed to get an interview with the judges who explain the process of how they determine who is awarded for their […]
Honey Do! Madison County Fair Judges Local Honey Entries
Judging for the 2018 Madison County Fair was fully underway today at the fairgrounds. One of these competitions that was of local honey, where dozens of bright and beautiful entries were lined up ready to be tasted and smelled by Judge Tana Peers from Shelbyville. Watch the interview to get a ‘taste’ of […]
Competition This Weekend to ‘Lift’ the Spirits of Families with Sick Children
This weekend in Winchester, a power lifting competition with 60 power lifting athletes will take place to fully benefit Hannah’s Care Packages, a local organization that provides care packages to the families who have sick children in the hospital. Founder of the project and power lifter herself Jessica Ball met with us to explain the […]
Internet Celeb Baddie Winkle Celebrates 90th Birthday Last Night
Helen Ruth Elam Van Winkle (born July 18, 1928 in Hazard, Kentucky), better known as Baddiewinkle or Baddie Winkle, is an American internet personality. She became an Internet sensation at the age of eighty-five. Her social media tag line—”Stealing Your Man Since 1928″—has become a popular saying for teens and young adults. She is characterised […]
Open Studio at The ArtfullyYours Studio
WBONTV learned about the several events that the organization hosts for all ages and backgrounds. The open studio takes place every Wednesday, they feature a pick-what-you-paint model of creativity for a 20 dollar fee. Featuring nearly 300 painting options the artists who run the studio will be there to assist you if needed . For […]
Contract Between Little League and City of Richmond Explained
If you are interested in the contract between the City and Little League for the ball fields, WBONtv acquired a copy of the contract. Here are some of the highlights: Respective Rights and Obligations of the Parties. The City shall: -prep the fields -Determine when weather or field conditions are such that games […]
‘Hop’ on the Bandwagon to get all the Details on Hops and Vine Fest this Weekend: We Got You!
The 6th Annual Hops and Vine Festival takes place this Saturday, July 21st on South Second Street and in the Apollo Pizza parking lot. Don’t know Hops and Vine? ‘Hop’ on the bandwagon and watch the video with founder and owner of Apollo Pizza Wes Browne, who gave us all the details of the […]
Students Making STEM Fun at Southern
Today at Madison Southern High school in Berea, students were adding the finishing touches to their projects as a result of their time participating in the Science Technology, Engineering and Math summer camps. AmeriCorps volunteers, including recent graduates, helped the students make Rube Goldberg machines this week. The machines can be best described as complicated […]
Rising From the Ashes: Fundraiser at Pally’s this Weekend for Burned-Down BBH Bar
Two local Richmond mainstays are coming together, after an unfortunate total loss to a Big Hill staple. Pally’s in Richmond on Water Street will be hosting a fundraiser in order to help get the doors of Bluegrass Barrel House back open for business, following an early morning fire last week. The bar was declared a […]
Support McCready Manor and get a chance to win a Vacation
WbonTV went down to the McCready Manor retirement home to talk to Administrator Gil Shew and Executive Director Reid Livingston, who gave us information on a pair of raffle ticket contests that could win you a free vacation. All Proceeds go to the non-Profit McCready-Telford Foundation to support the building of a portico at the […]
Plan on Visiting the Pool or Golf Course Soon? Statewide Tax Hikes Will Change What you Pay!
If you are planning on taking a swim soon or going golfing, statewide tax increases will affect the price you pay, effective the first of next month. According to Erin Moore with Richmond Parks and recreation, there is a 6% increase on services at the statewide level, which affects us here in Madison County. Moore […]
Afternoon Headlines 6/29/18: Brother Kills Brother, Protect Your Pappy, Beat the Heat, Conn Accomplice in Court
Afternoon Headlines 6/29/18: Brother Kills Brother, Protect Your Pappy, Beat the Heat, Conn Accomplice in Court
Fire Away! Safety for the Fourth With the Berea Fire Department
Now that the tents are popping up selling fireworks in the area, it is important to remember some tips from the experts when it comes to setting off firecrackers. WBON-TV went down to the new Berea City Hall to speak with multiple firefighters on the Berea force who gave some tips on what to do […]
