One Win from the Top: MCA JV Boys Finish State Runner Up
The Madison Christian Academy (MCA) Junior Varsity boys basketball team earned a state runner up finish in the Kentucky Christian Schools Athletic Association tournament held in Elizabethtown on Friday, January 23. The team competed in the Division II bracket based on the overall age of the teams participating. Over the course of the day, the […]
Latest Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Induction class to include two former NFL players and State Champion Basketball team
Nine individuals and three special teams have been selected for enshrinement into the 2026 Class of the MadisonCounty Sports Hall of Fame during the induction dinner that will be held at 5 p.m. on May 16th in the EKU PerkinsBuilding. Lee Anne Browder, the new chairman of the MCSHoF Executive Board, announced the names of […]
EKU Men’s Basketball looks for third straight win
The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will play at Austin Peay tonight before hosting in-state conference rival Bellarmine University on Saturday currently riding a two game winning streak. The game tonight will begin at 8 p.m. ET. Saturday’s contest is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Both games will air live on ESPN+. The live audio […]
Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal House Fire in Jackson County
Just before midnight on December 23, 2025, Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond, received a request from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for investigative assistance regarding a fatal house fire on Upper Dry Fork Road in McKee. Kentucky State Police troopers and detectives, along with the Jackson County Coroner, responded to the scene. The […]
Richmond Elite Martial Arts Celebrates Students Earning Black Belts
Richmond Elite Martial Arts proudly announces that several students have successfully earned their Black Belts following a rigorous and comprehensive Black Belt testing held recently at the academy. The Black Belt test challenged students both physically and mentally, evaluating their technique, conditioning, self-defense skills, discipline, and perseverance. Candidates trained for months in preparation, demonstrating not […]
Twice the Glory! MCA Middle School Teams Win KCSAA State Championships
The KCSAA Middle School State Tournament, held December 13 at the Rocky Hollow Recreation Center in Somerset, Kentucky, proved to be a memorable and historic day for Madison Christian Academy, as both the Lady Knights volleyball team and the Knights basketball team captured state championships. The Lady Knights middle school volleyball team delivered an outstanding […]
Freihofer leads the way for EKU Women’s Hoops
The Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball team was firing on all cylinders Wednesday night, putting together a complete performance to defeat Evansville, 83-60, inside Baptist Health Arena. The Colonels took control early, scoring 34 points in the first quarter, the fourth-most in a single quarter in program history and second-most against a DI opponent. EKU (2-1) bounced […]
Local man charged with Rape, Sexual Abuse of a minor
According to an arrest warrant obtained by WBONTV, a Madison County man has been charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. The warrant states that 35-year-old Jordan Lothridge was arrested by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department yesterday, November 12th following an investigation by the Kentucky Department for Community-Based Services into “a […]
Statement from the Madison County Detention Center regarding the death of an inmate
In a statement sent out this morning from the Madison County Detention Center, current appointed Jailer, Larry Brock, wants to set the record straight about the death of an inmate. The statement reads below. Recently a lawsuit was filed in connection with the death of Johnathan Mansfield at the Madison County Detention Center. The ensuing […]
Reagan Taylor Announces Campaign for Fourth Term, Pledging to keep building “One Madison County”
Richmond, KY – Madison County Judge Executive Reagan Taylor announced today that he will seek a fourth term in office, reaffirming his commitment to continue building One Madison County — a community rooted in progress, and doing what is right for its people, even when it’s not the easy or popular path. Since taking oice […]
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Domestic Dispute call in Berea
Berea, KY — October 20, 2025: At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Monday October 20th, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a possible domestic situation on Newport Lane in Berea. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the initial investigation revealed that 45-year-old Johnathan Payne of Richmond was hiding outside the residence. When his […]
Daniel Boone Elementary celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Daniel Boone Elementary recently hosted a vibrant and memorable Hispanic Heritage Celebration that brought students, families, and community members together in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event was filled with energy and culture — from salsa and line dancing to Hispanic Heritage bingo and stunning art displays created by Daniel Boone students. A highlight […]
Eastern Kentucky University ready to celebrate Homecoming
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is set to kickoff Homecoming weekend Oct. 24-25, bringing students, alumni, faculty, staff and the Richmond community together for celebration and tradition. Events include the annual parade, the block party and the much-anticipated football game. “We’re excited to welcome our entire Colonel Family to campus for Homecoming weekend,” said EKU President […]
EKU VP & Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats Appointed to FCS Oversight Committee
Eastern Kentucky University Vice President and Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship (FCS) Oversight Committee. As a member of the committee, Moats will serve as the United Athletic Conference’s representative, with a total of 18 members including a representative from each FCS conference making up the […]
EKU Men’s Hoops set to host another Late Night with the Colonels at Dillingham Park
Late Night With The Colonels, the third annual collaboration between the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team and the city of Richmond will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Dillingham Park. Fans will be able to get their first look at the 2025-26 team. There will be a dunk contest, […]
Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley Elected as Vice President of Kentucky League of Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) elected Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley as its first vice president at the 2025 KLC Conference & Expo in Owensboro on Tuesday. Mayor Fraley is in his second term as mayor. He previously served on the Berea City Council from January 2017 through December 2018. “It is an honor and […]
Non Conference Schedule announced for EKU Men’s Hoops
Eastern Kentucky University’s men’s basketball non-conference schedule will include two games against teams that played in last season’s NCAA Tournament, three games against NIT squads and a game against the CBI Tournament champion. The Colonels’ 11 non-conference contests against NCAA Division I competition include nine games against opponents who had a winning record and won […]
EKU Women’s Volleyball ready for Conference Play
Eastern Kentucky University’s volleyball team will start Atlantic Sun Conference play with a road match at Bellarmine University on Friday before hosting Florida Gulf Coast University on Sunday. Friday’s match in Louisville will begin at 6 p.m. ET. Sunday’s contest at the Olympic Sports Training Center on the EKU campus will start at 12 p.m. […]
Daniel Boone Elementary Counselor Honored with Award
Erin Muse, counselor at Daniel Boone Elementary, has been recognized with the CED 450 Cooperating Teacher of the Year Award, presented by Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). This honor celebrates exceptional mentorship and dedication to shaping future educators. Muse was nominated by her student teacher in recognition of her outstanding guidance, support, and leadership. Before stepping into her […]
Madison Southern placed on lockdown earlier today as Berea Police investigate threat
This morning, just before noon, the Berea Police Department was made aware of a threat concern at Madison Southern High School. Immediately after the call both Madison Southern and Foley Middle School were placed on lockdown, following the school procedures. Along with other surrounding agencies, the Berea Police Department along with Madison County Schools Staff […]
Waco Teacher Pens First Children’s Book
A local Madison County Schools teacher has published her first children’s book. Kristie Turner, a reading interventionist at Waco Elementary, recently released the heartfelt story inspired by her experiences in the classroom. Turner said the inspiration came while reflecting on the work she and her colleagues do every day. “As I searched through books, poems, and […]
Looking back at the 2024-25 Educators of the Month Winners
WBON-TV, in partnership with Forcht Bank, is proud to look back and recognize the outstanding educators who were named Educator of the Month during the 2024–2025 school year! This past school year, 12 incredible teachers from across Madison County were honored—representing9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, with9 publicand3 privateinstitutions included. Here are our honored […]
Looking back at the fallout of the Madison County 911 fee and where we stand now
By Kelly McKinney richmondindepth@gmail.com Like a well-timed toss of a stick into the spokes of a bicycle wheel, a recent vote by the Richmond City Commission brought the rollout of the new 911 land use fee to a screeching halt. How exactly did a months-long effort to develop a way to fund 911 in Madison […]
Louisville woman wins big with scratch off ticket
A Louisville woman, who wished to remain anonymous, was pleasantly surprised when a $2 Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket turned into a $25,000 win. The woman stopped at the Circle K on Shepherdsville Road in Louisville last month where she purchased one of the Kentucky Lottery’s newest tickets, Wild Cash 20X and scratched it off in the store. […]
Motion to dismiss lawsuit by former MCDC inmate denied by federal judge
By Kelly McKinney/Richmond In-Depth A federal judge has denied a move to dismiss a lawsuit against the Madison County Detention Center and former jailer Steve Tussey. The suit, filed in October 2024 by former MCDC inmate Valentine Frymyer, claims the jail denied her methadone treatment for her opioid use disorder, leading to a stillborn birth. […]
