Soak in the Views (and now a drink) at the Berea Country Club Bar
Whether a avid golf player or not, anyone can now visit and enjoy the amenities at the Berea Country Club, specifically their newly remolded bar upstairs. WBON-TV visited the upstairs deck to speak to Mary Long of the country club, and soak in the views that many may not be aware of. Long says that […]
Richmond Area Arts Council Director Kidd Retires, Thanks Community
After close to a decade of service to the Richmond community and local artists, Executive Director of the RAAC Deborah Kidd will be retiring effective this Wednesday. Kidd says she will not stray far from the arts or the RAAC, however, but that she wants to volunteer and travel with her husband, who she recently […]
Highlights From the Kickoff to MLK March in Berea Today
Today, in celebration of Martin Luther King Junior day, marches took place both in Richmond and Berea. In Berea, there was a full day of speakers and performances following the march. The group filed out of the church after hearing the reasons why we march on this day from lead pastor Kent Gilbert of Union […]
WBON-TV’s Most Memorable News Stories of 2017 Countdown
It has been six months since WBON-TV began bringing the greater Richmond area the best in local news and feature stories. Taking a look back at a successful 2017, News Director Marisa Hempel counts down some of the most memorable stories of the year. Starting off at number 10, As part of the get to […]
Richmond Small Businesses, Chamber Weigh in on Holiday Sales
Christmas is only five days away, and the holiday shopping season is beginning to wind down. WBON-TV spoke to Mendi Goble of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce to get a report on how local businesses have been doing since the kick off to the holiday shopping season on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Meet Your Public Official: The Smackdown with Jim Newby
In the newest installment of the WBON-TV Meet your Public Official Series, Marisa Hempel sat down with Richmond City Commissioner Jim Newby, who tells us about his past in professional wrestling and how he got his start by wrestling a bear. Newby also explained how he made his way back to Richmond after a serious […]
Christmas Lights To Feed The Hungry
EKU Students Volunteer to Spread Christmas Cheer
This weekend at the Richmond branch of the Madison County Public Library, students from an EKU service sorority showed up to make ornaments and spread a little Christmas cheer.
Southern Cheer Squad Talks Big Game, Going to Nationals Themselves
The big game for the high school football state 5A championships is today, and the Madison Southern Cheerleaders will be alongside the field to cheer on the Eagles as they play the Covington Catholic Colonels. However, the Varsity squad is going to state themselves to compete in exactly a week. WBON-TV got to talk to […]
Downtown Richmond Decked Out Ahead of Christmas Parade
Friday is the day for the annual Christmas parade, and downtown Richmond is already decorated for the event. The theme of the Richmond Christmas parade this year is “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”. The parade route will begin at the Alumni coliseum lot at 6:45 and will be downtown by 7:00, and […]
Clark-Moores Dance Team Going to Nationals: They Need Your Help!
For the first time, the Clark-Moores Middle School Dance team will be going to nationals: in Orlando, Florida. However, they need a little help getting there. This Saturday, December 2nd, they will be hosting two events to check out that will raise funds to get the girls to Florida to compete. WBON-TV went to the […]
How to NOT Deep-Fry a Turkey and Holiday Safety with the RFD
With the holidays fast approaching, WBON-TV went to the Richmond Fire Department’s training center to get an up close and personal look at how deep-frying a turkey could go terribly wrong. Public information officer for the RFD Corey Lewis explained the main things that need to be taken into account if you plan on dropping […]
Richmond Area Arts Council Holds Holiday Arts Market This Weekend!
Looking for a unique gift for a friend or family member now that the holidays are fast approaching? The Richmond Area Arts Council will be holding their second annual Holiday Arts Market this weekend, November 10th and 11th. Held at 399 Water Street in Richmond, the annual event hosts all kinds of wonderful pieces for […]
Local Filmmaker and Professor Releases New Documentary
This weekend, be on the lookout for a new documentary about the religiously unaffiliated at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington. WBON TV’s Marisa Hempel sat down and talked with EKU professor and Filmmaker/Director Dr. Nathan Jacobs to learn more about the project. Jacobs not only has this weekend’s release of ‘Becoming Truly Human’ coming out, […]
Liberty Place Holiday Luncheon Coming Up!
The Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women is holding their annual holiday luncheon Saturday, November 18th. All proceeds go to benefit the treatment center for women who are working towards recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Tickets are still available for the annual event. In its tenth year, the luncheon features great food and both […]
Halloween Special with Grant Wilson of ‘Ghosthunters’
To cap off the WBON-TV Halloween videos in which we have visited White Hall Historic Site, haunted Madison Middle School, and now the beautiful Irvine-McDowell home, WBON-TV sat down with paranormal investigator Grant Wilson. Wilson spent eight seasons with arguably one of the most prominent (and foremost) paranormal investigation shows, ‘Ghost Hunters’ which was on […]
‘The Man With the Golden Voice’ Delivers Message of Hope in Richmond
If you don’t recognize the name Ted Williams, you would surely know his voice once you hear it. The ‘Man with the Golden Voice’ became a viral sensation in 2011, when he was filmed by a news reporter on a street corner as a homeless former radio announcer. With his background in media, he had […]
Halloween Safety Tips from the Richmond Police Department
With Halloween fast approaching, WBON-TV went to the Richmond Police Department to talk to Sergeant Josh Hale about the important things to keep in mind each year to ensure that kids are safe. He mentioned safety while driving, being in well-lit areas, and candy awareness. Also, be sure to check out the Halloween Hoedown taking […]
Kids Tell Ghost Stories of Madison Middle
With Halloween fast approaching, WBON-TV visited Madison Middle, where there have been urban legends and ghost stories connected to the building for over a century. A group of kids from the after school program The Great Geek Council had done research on some of these infamous ghost stories, and told us of their findings. Some […]
Madison County Woman Wins Mrs. Kentucky
Madison Co woman wins Mrs Kentucky 2018 Margaret Elkins was crowned Mrs. Kentucky America Saturday night at the annual pageant held at the Oldham County Arts Center in Crestwood Kentucky, just outside Louisville. Margaret, and her husband Dustin, reside in Union City. She will go on to compete in Mrs. America National pageant next summer […]
Wisdom Stretches Across All Ages: New Book Alert!
At the end of the month, look for Wisdom of Age by Jeff Rubin, host of Community Conversations here on Wallingford Broadcasting stations. The book polled responses from 300 individuals, at all points of life. According to Rubin, it was the wisdom from the tiniest of minds that stuck with him! Many of the pieces […]
Library Director Weighs in on Banned Books Week, Recent National News
Following the recent discussions to pull classic To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee from curriculum at a Mississippi school, WBON-TV went to Madison County Library Director Ruthie Maslin to learn more about why certain pieces of literature get challenged. Maslin said that she could understand both sides to the issue, and that the library […]
Paranormal Activity at White Hall Historic Home
Just in time for Halloween, WBON-TV went to the historic White Hall mansion to get the truth about the alleged paranormal activity that is said to take place at the former home of the famed Clay family. Tour Guide Jeffrey Boord-Dill explains some of the creepiest stories that he has heard in the decades that […]
Library Construction Changes for Patrons in Richmond to Watch For
Now that the $5 million expansion on the Richmond branch of the Madison County Public Library is officially underway, there are some changes to take note of while construction is taking place. WBON-TV spoke with Director of the Library Ruthie Maslin, who said that parking has changed a bit, but that there are new advancements […]
Good Old Time (Day) in Irvine!
The Estill County Historical and Genealogical Historical Society hosted the annual Old Time Days in Irvine this past weekend. WBON-TV’s Samantha Burford went out to talk to some of the artists and staff from the Genealogical Society, and even got a present from one of the craftsmen! Watch the video for the highlights from the […]
