Author: WBON News Team
According to a nationally recognized job search engine, Richmond KY ranks as one of the top ten best cities in the United States for working families to make a living while taking care of their children. An article posted on Zippia.com lists off the cities in each state they report as being the best place […]
Panic and confusion was the scene yesterday afternoon at the Fayette Mall in Lexington. For many patrons, what started out as a normal shopping trip quickly escalated into a traumatic ordeal after gunshots rang throughout the building. Lexington Police Sgt. Donnell Gordon says that the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. Sunday in the central area […]
Boyle County emergency officials, along with KSP arson investigators, are still determining what caused the deadly fire which broke out early Sunday morning. The fire that started on the site of the Pioneer Playhouse in Danville claimed the life of one individual who was inside of a camper. Officials from the Danville Police Department say […]
There may have been some clouds in the sky, but it didn’t rain on Madison Central freshman Campbell Doty’s Wish Reveal Parade Friday afternoon. The parade which saw parents, police, and even a princess, served as a reveal for Campbell’s wish which was granted by the Make a Wish Foundation. Campbell’s special wish revolved around […]
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The Madison County Health Department is saddened to announce another death related to COVID-19 in Madison County. This loss is the second death reported in Madison County due to the pandemic. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family as they mourn the loss of their loved one during this difficult time,” said […]
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky’s football team is scheduled to play eight games this fall. The Colonels will host Central Arkansas, Stephen F. Austin and Western Carolina at Roy Kidd Stadium. “With the release of our schedule this morning, I am proud of what we have accomplished,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Matt Roan said. “We were able to schedule […]
On Monday of this week, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office was reportedly called to a Brooks Road residence to execute a warrant. Deputies report making their way to the back of the residence and knocking on the bedroom door of 33-year-old Jessica Hawkins. When Hawkins opened the door, deputies allegedly observed various baggies, syringes, and […]
Earlier today, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 32 year-old Andrew Evans on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Evans was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.The […]
A local girl will now have a dream come true, all thanks to Make A Wish Foundation. Campbell Doty, a 14-year-old freshman at Madison Central has received a tiny cottage in her backyard so that she can enjoy the outdoors safely. Campbell will even have a parade in her honor before the reveal, taking place […]
In a specially-called session of the EKU Board of Regents today, the Presidential Search committee met in a lengthy executive session. When they reconvened, it was announced that the ‘interim’ title for Dr. David Mcfaddin would be dropped, and he was hired as President of the University. Many then took time to thank Dr. McFaddin […]
Earlier this month, the KHSAA had a board of control meeting and established a delayed fall sports season that was set to begin on with practice on August 24th and games to be played the week of September 7th. The board then set today as their next meeting to come together again and either finalize […]
The Berea Police Department report responding to a call in reference to a 34 year-old male identified as Todd Holden, who according to the caller and the citation pulled an “AK-47” out on two Bondsmen at his Reed Hill residence. The men drove to his residence from Tennessee to talk about some warrants he had […]
The Richmond Police Department is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other law enforcement agencies throughout the nation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The campaign, which lasts from August 21st through September 7th, will see increased police presence on the roadways, especially during the traffic-heavy Labor Day weekend. […]
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A man was reported to the Kentucky State Police, Harlan Post on Sunday after it was alleged that he was attempting to sell a child at a gas station in Corbin. KSP investigators confirmed that Harry Day of Corbin had tried to sell the child for $2,500. A description and license plate of the vehicle […]
COVID-19 is already proving to cause a wide spectrum of disease, including troubles with the heart. For those that may not understand this connection, WBONTV spoke to Doctor Scott Cook, an Interventional Cardiologist at Baptist Health Richmond who explained what the experts have been seeing since the start of the pandemic, and also details the […]
The Richmond Police Department report recently responding to a call in reference to a fire at the First Presbyterian Church. Upon arrival, police report discovering that an unknown subject had apparently started the blaze with a pile of debris at the front doors of the church. Later that night, police report making contact with a […]
This past Sunday, on Landon Lane, the Richmond Police department report receiving a call in reference to an alleged domestic dispute. Upon arrival police spoke to the victim who was the girlfriend of 31 year old, Jared L. Hubbard. She allegedly advised officers that they were in an argument and then Hubbard pushed her to […]