New leading man at Madison Southern!
Former EKU Colonel and Professional Baseball Player named head coach of the Madison Southern Baseball program.
Former Madison Southern Eagle Damien Harris Signs first Professional Contract
Former Madison Southern stand out and Alabama player Damien Harris signed with the New England Patriots this week to a 4 year deal worth more than $3.6 million dollars that includes a signing bonus worth $888,319. The Former Crimson Tide running back ran for 876 yards as senior averaging 5.9 yards a carry and scored […]
Lexington Legends announce All-Stars
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Lexington Legends are excited to announce that five Legends have been selected to the South Atlantic League Southern Division All-Star Team. With Legends Manager Brooks Conrad, Hitting Coach Jesus Azuaje, and Athletic Trainer Danny Accola, RHP Jonathan Bowlan, LHP Austin Cox, RHP Jon Heasley, CF Michael Gigliotti and DH […]
Madison Southern Baseball Taps Jayson Langfels As New Head Coach
Madison Southern baseball coming a final four run in the 11th region hired former EKU Colonel great Jayson Langfels to be their next head coach. Langfels played for EKU and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies spending 6 seasons in professional baseball. Jayson previously served as an assistant coach for Madison Southern back in 2017 […]
Planet Fitness anticipated to open December in Richmond
With a chain of more than 1,800 in North America, and more than 30 in the state of Kentucky, Planet Fitness is opening up its first Richmond location this year. WBONTV spoke to the Planet Fitness Marketing Manager Ken Horn who told us the anticipated opening date and what people can expect. The 20,000 sqft […]
The annual Hanger Cup Golf tournament winners
The Hanger Cup Golf Tournament was held Friday-Sunday May 31st through June 2nd. The annual member/guest event was held at the University Club of Arlington in Richmond, and again had a full field of players from the area. Winners from seven different flights went on to compete in the shoot out Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to […]
Pair Of Former Madison Central Indians Named To OVC All Freshman Team
Two local players were honored by the Ohio Valley Conference recently being named to the All Freshman team in baseball. Former Madison Central Indians Jacob Ferris and Logan Thomason earned the honors after their successful freshman campaigns for the Colonels. Ferris and Thomason helped lead the Indians to the state tournament last season and both […]
EKU gets big recruit from Scott County…plus more!
EKU Head Basketball Coach A.W. Hamilton updates us on his first year as EKU coach, recruiting news, and info about his upcoming basketball camps in Richmond and Georgetown. Coach Hamilton and the Colonels broke the attendance record twice this season and he is already looking forward to year number 2!
EKU Basketball Gets Big Time Commitment From Michael Moreno
Eastern Kentucky basketball got their biggest recruit in the AW Hamilton era this morning when Scott County star Michael Moreno chose the Colonels over Wofford University and Evansville. Moreno led the Cardinals to three state tournament appearances including a pair of state runner-up finishes the past two seasons. When it came time to pick a […]
4th annual CASA Golf Scramble!
CASA of Madison County is holding their 4th annual golf scramble Friday. Even though the forecast calls for rain tomorrow this event is scheduled to take place This is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year so enjoy the day and a great day of golf for a cause.
Scott County High School Athlete commits to EKU!
Michael Moreno of Scott County High School recently committed to EKU as his next school and basketball team. Head coach of EKU A.W. Hamilton hails from the same Alma mater and made the call first to Moreno. This morning Moreno signed his letter of intent to play for EKU in front of friends and family, […]
Madison Southern softball ranked in the top 20 for the first time in school history
“You can’t always control the circumstances- only how you react to those circumstances; you can always control your attitude and your effort and remember never limit yourself, or be satisfied.”-Jennie Finch These are the words by the ASA/USA Hall of Fame pitcher Jennie Finch that the Madison Southern softball team has lived by this season. […]
Madison County Special Olympics Finish First in Relays at Regional Track Competition
This past Saturday in Lexington the Madison County Special Olympics team competed in the regional track competition at Fredrick Douglas High School. With over 250 athletes from all around Central Kentucky competing in different events throughout the day the Madison County team took home a well deserved win in the Relay portion of the event. […]
Damien Harris Taken 87th Overall in NFL Draft
Damien Harris began his football career at Madison Middle in Richmond and played his high school football in Berea for Madison Southern. While at Madison Southern he worked and made himself the top running back in not only Kentucky but the Country. He was a five star recruit and chose the University of Michigan as […]
Stoops high on former linebacker Josh Allen going into NFL Draft
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops has no doubt Josh Allen will succeed at the next level. “He ranks right up there as one of the great players that I have had the opportunity to coach, there is no question about that,” The Kentucky football coach said Tuesday. “There is […]
Hometown Heroes Sign Autographs at Chik-fil-a!
Wbontv went down to the Hometown hero event at Chik-fil-a yesterday and spoke with Special Olympic Athletes who are preparing for the future sport seasons. the Hometown heroes are athletes that are being recognized for their excellence by the Madison County Special Olympics.
The 5th Annual MCHS Dance Blue
Madison Central is having their 5th Annual Dance Blue Marathon on April 13th from 4pm-12am. The money raised for this dancing event will help children with cancer at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Student tickets for the event are $15 or $20 at the door. Participation is for students only but parents as well as community […]
Berea Local to Compete in Boston Marathon
Ray McKinney has been running competitively since high school and has now qualified to run in the Boston Marathon. When he began running he never thought he would get to compete in such a large-scale event. McKinney qualified when he finished the Louisville Marathon in two hours and fifty-six minutes and nineteen seconds. He hopes […]
Former UK star, Mr. Basketball Pelphrey takes over at Tenn. Tech
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today Former Kentucky standout and Mr. Basketball John Pelphrey will be leading his own program again. Pelphrey was named head coach at Tennessee Tech Saturday, replacing Steve Payne, who resigned following an 8-23 season. Pelphrey spent the previous three seasons as an associate head coach under Avery Johnson at the University […]
EKU FOOTBALL MAROON & WHITE GAME COMING SATURDAY
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team will conclude its 2019 spring practice schedule with the annual Maroon & White Game on Saturday at Roy Kidd Stadium. The game will get underway at 2 p.m. Admission is FREE. A special edition EKU football poster will be available to fans while supplies last. Head coach Mark […]
Estill County teammates sign to play College Basketball with Asbury.
Lexington Legends Begin Season Thursday Night
The Lexington Legends look to defend their SAL League Championship this year as they begin the season with an almost complete new roster. Legends finished last year 76-60 and won the team’s second championship by defeating Lakewood Blueclaws in a best of five series three games to one. This year’s team is going to look […]
The 2019 Colonel Classic Lives Up To Its Name
WBONTV stopped by the 2019 Colonel Classic at the University Club at Arlington to check out some great golfers. The 54 hole event began on Friday morning with 13 teams competing. Teams from Akron, Ball State, Belmont, the university of Dayton, Northern Illinois, Ohio University, EKU and more competed to bring home the title for […]
Wildcats respect Houston, expect Cougars’ best shot in Sweet Sixteen
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today KANSAS CITY (KT) — Kentucky is used to getting every team’s best shot. That won’t change as the Wildcats delve deeper into the NCAA Tournament. Kentucky (29-6) endured several punches during the regular season, especially in the Southeastern Conference. Coming off two straight NCAA Tournament victories over Abilene Christian and […]
PJ Washington returns to practice, game status remains ‘up in the air’
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2019 5:10 pmBy KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KT) — PJ Washington doesn’t have a cast. Neither is he wearing a walking boot. The only question remains is whether or not the Kentucky forward will play Friday night. If you ask Washington, he doesn’t even know. “I’m trying to get back to […]
