Author: WBON News Team
Page: 4
Earlier this week, the Richmond Police Department responded to a reported collision at a Speedway gas station located on the Eastern Bypass. Two vehicles were struck by the suspect, resulting in injury to one of the victims. According to the arrest citation, 30 year-old Megan Maerean was behind the wheel when the incident occurred. Maerean’s […]
Your WBON TV community weather forecast for August 5, 2020!
The ending of the 2019-2020 school year experienced an unexpected roadblock, but now with the upcoming school year looming, school administrators have been placed in the difficult position of deciding on the appropriate plan of action. Students, parents, and educators alike have voiced opinions for and against in-person classes during the ongoing pandemic and last […]
According to Kentucky State Police, an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation led to the arrest of three Madison County individuals, including 61-year-old Stephen Pulsford. Pulsford is charged with one count of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. This charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years in prison. […]
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department reports that they arrested Jonathon Keith Coots age 27 of Hyden, KY early Wednesday morning of August 5, 2020. According to Deputies the arrest occurred in a business parking lot 10 miles South of London following an investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s office after Coots was found in possession of […]
Former Madison Central kicker Landon White announced via Instagram that he has left the Eastern Kentucky football team amid concerns about the way the program and school are allegedly handling the Covid-19 situation. According to White the last time the players and staff were tested was on July 6th. On July 2nd the school announced […]
On August 4, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested three men on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Joshua M. Hensley, 30, was arrested at approximately 2:15 p.m., Bradeley S. Helton, 32, was arrested at approximately 4:15 p.m., and Stephen Pulsford, 61, was arrested at approximately 7:15 p.m. These arrests were […]
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today several Kentucky addiction treatment programs in high-risk rural communities received $6 million in competitive federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Senator McConnell contacted HRSA in support of his constituents’ grant applications and their life-saving missions. […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 3, 2020) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled lane closure for Interstate 75 on the Clays Ferry Bridge. The temporary closure is necessary for continued bridge deck repairs. The Clays Ferry Bridge (B00153) is located on the Fayette-Madison County line. Wednesday, August 5 – 8:30 a.m. until […]
COVID-19 has forced a lot of Spring and Summer event cancellations. However, the Richmond Area Arts Council will be offering various virtual Zoom classes throughout August and September! The first class is a soap making course with Desia Batiste on August 13 from 6-7 p.m. Batiste has been making soap in the Nashville area for […]
Your WBON-TV community weather forecast for August 8, 2020!
Systemwide, across its eight hospitals, physician offices, and other provider and outpatient locations, Baptist Health has passed the 100,000 mark in testing for COVID-19, having conducted 102,013 tests as of July 31. In Kentucky, 91,384 tests were performed, with an additional 10,629 tests in southern Indiana. The number compares to 621,206 tests conducted throughout Kentucky […]