McConnell Camp: Shoulder Surgery a Success
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is now recovering after what has been deemed a successful surgery. He is now reportedly still taking time off and resting at his Louisville home. Following a fall a day after his spirited Fancy Farm appearance, McConnell suffered a fractured shoulder at his Louisville home. The following statement was issued […]
C. Wesley Morgan Sits Down to Explain Plans to Challenge McConnell in 2020 Senate Election
Former Kentucky House Representative C. Wesley Morgan may no longer be in Frankfort as of last year, but he says he is ready to take a bigger step by taking the plunge to try and get into Washington. Morgan, current CEO of Liquor World in Richmond, came into WBONtv studios to give an in-depth explanation […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Goforth
Robert Goforth is no stranger to political races recently, as he secured the position for the Kentucky House seat for district 89, which covers parts of Madison, Laurel, and Jackson counties. However, now he is taking a big step by running for Governor on the Republican ticket in the May primaries, facing off against incumbent […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: Commissioner of Agriculture Candidate Robert Haley Conway
Commissioner of Agriculture candidate Robert Haley Conway says he has served in local offices as he was raised to give back to his community, but now he plans to give back to the entire Commonwealth by running for statewide office. The Democratic candidate has also worked in business with thousands of employees working under him […]
Election 2019 Two Minute Sit-Downs: State Auditor Candidate Kelsey Hayes Coots
Candidate for State Auditor Kelsey Hayes Coots was raised in Owensboro, growing up she says, in basketball gyms across Western Kentucky, as her grandfather coached basketball at Owensboro High School for decades. Hayes Coots says she had learned growing up, most importantly, to show up for others. During her two minute sit-down, the candidate in […]
Richmond Mayor Barnes Explains Triumphs of Past 8 Years, Hopes for Those Taking Over
Mayor for 8 years of Richmond Jim Barnes sat down for WBONtv and gave an exit interview, explaining some of the triumphs he and those at City Hall have experienced, as well as some of his hopes moving forward. Barnes says getting the city budget in the black was of utmost importance, and he will […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Berea Mayoral Candidate Bruce Fraley
Current City Councilman and longtime Berean Bruce Fraley is wanting to take his service to the city he knows and loves one step further: to the top. The now-retired former Social Security worker is vying for the position of Mayor of Berea. Fraley came in for a two minute sitdown, and spoke first of some […]
Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: County Attorney Candidate Jennie Haymond
Republican County Attorney Candidate and self-professed ‘army brat’ Jennie Haymond says she has two things that set her apart from the other candidates: that she is the only EKU grad running, and that she has the most prosecuting experience overall. Haymond currently prosecutes in Estill County, but says she has to pay the bills and […]
House Update with Majority Leader Jonathan Shell
WBON-TV’s Nolan Pettit sat down with House Majority Leader Jonathan Shell(R) in Frankfort to discuss this upcoming legislative session as well as the upcoming elections. Shell laid out what pieces of legislation would be coming through the House this session as well as detailing his thoughts on the budget and pension. Stay tuned to WBON-TV […]
Full List of Candidates for All 2018 Local Elections
MADISON COUNTY COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE Reagan Taylor Republican Aubrey Maffett Democrat MAGISTRATE 1 Larry L. Combs Democrat Robert “Bob” New Republican MAGISTRATE 2 Roger D. Barger Republican Scott Johnson Democrat Shane Patrick O’Donley Republican Bruce W. Barnes Democrat MAGISTRATE 3 John C. Tudor Democrat Billy Ray Hughes Republican MAGISTRATE 4 Tom Botkin Republican Greg King […]
Madison County’s Deanna Frazier Throws Hat in For State Representative, 81st District Race
From A Press Release for Deanna Frazier: Local businesswoman Deanna Frazier announced today that she is running for State Representative in Kentucky’s 81st District. She will be challenging incumbent Wesley Morgan for the Republican nomination for the district, which includes parts of Madison County. “I am running because we need a voice in Frankfort,” stated […]
Representative Reggie Thomas Engages in Listening Tour in Madison County
Last night at the Madison County Library Richmond Branch, Representative from the 13th District of Kentucky engaged with Richmond residents to answer questions about his platform now that he has announced he will be running in the Sixth District Congressional Race. He promised that he will be visiting all 19 counties to meet with the […]
Former Marine Fighter Pilot to Run Against Andy Barr
The 6th Congressional District has been held since 2013 by Lexington native Andy Barr. There are now three democratic nominees who have declared their candidacy for the congressional seat in the 2018 general election. The most recent of which is retired Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Amy McGrath. McGrath was the first female fighter pilot to […]