Quick response to fire in Kingston Thursday night saves property
Photo credit Richard Esakov and Elliott Stoddard.
Kingston Elementary Student Honored by Governor on Inauguration Day for Winning Poster Contest
A Madison County student was honored at Tuesdays gubernatorial inauguration ceremony in Frankfort. Avery Boggs of Kingston Elementary was selected as a winner of a poster contest created by new Governor Andy Beshear and his wife, Britainy. Students around the state were asked to submit posters that represent Kentuckians coming together to improve their communities […]
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 […]
2019 School State Assessment Scores Released
The Kentucky Department of Education has released the state’s Spring assessment data this week. The assessment data is now being reported differently from years prior, as Kentucky is transitioning to a five-star rating system for school districts. The five-star system is based on strengths of performance on school-level measures and indicators of proficiency (includes reading […]
Fall Swap Days is at Madison County Fairgrounds this Weekend!
Fall Swap Days are in full swing today, and continuing this weekend at the Madison County fairgrounds. WBON-TV spoke with Fair Association President Roseanne House about the event: Swap Day vendors are set up in both buildings and over the fairgrounds parking area. There’s no telling what you’ll find at Fall Swap Days! It’s happening […]
Abandoned Civil and Revolutionary War Era Cemetery Cleanup In Richmond
If you were not looking for the old cemetery on 421 by the Battlefield Welcome Center…you just might pass it up. The overgrown area has since been abandoned, and is one of two that still exist to preserve the history of early Madison County. Stewart Davidson spoke with us, as he needs help rallying together […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Constable District 1 Candidate Allen Wolfinbarger
Allen Wolfinbarger is running on the Democratic ticket for Constable in District 1, which covers parts of Berea and the Southern part of Madison County. He says he has a degree in Criminal Justice, and spent time escorting and guarding federal inmates. Wolfinbarger said this is his first time running for office, because he deeply […]
School Zone Driving Safety Tips
School Zone Driving Safety Tips Be on the lookout for school zone signals and ALWAYS obey the speed limits. When entering a school zone, be sure to slow down and obey all traffic laws. Always stop for school buses that are loading or unloading children. Watch out for school crossing guards and obey their signals. […]