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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Berea College regrets to announce that Dr. Stephen Pulsford, Associate Professor of English, died suddenly this past weekend. Dr. Pulsford had been a member of the faculty since 1995. He was a former chair of the Department of English and specialized in Victorian literature. His loss will be deeply felt by his family and close […]
During Yesterday’s School Board Meeting the motion to start school virtually through September 2nd and September 25th was passed. Parents of the district who were concerned about the boards decision, voiced their concerns to board members, who themselves stated that they made a decision a week prior to open up in-person classes before the KDE […]
A church located along Highway 25 in Berea has made the decision to temporarily suspend in-person services following multiple positive COVID cases among its members. In a social media post, the Church on the Rock announced its choice to close its doors “until further notice”. This comes just weeks following the recent revival the church […]
Many educators statewide once again found themselves in another dilemma yesterday evening, following Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendation to Kentucky schools that they wait to resume in-person classes until September 28th. The Madison County School Board of Education had previously revealed its plan to have in-person education beginning on the first day of school on August […]
In conjunction with Wallingford Broadcasting and WCYO the Coyote, the County has declared Friday, August 14th as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. With the latest news regarding the possible defunding of Police Departments across the Country, Wallingford Broadcasting wanted to give back to those who keep us safe: all first responders. Wallingford Broadcasting has worked with […]
The first Kentucky State Police (KSP) “Cover the Cruiser” event is in the books and raised $16,206.16 to support Special Olympics of Kentucky (SOKY). KSP posts across the state parked their cruises at designated locations and encouraged the public to cover their cruisers with custom SOKY stickers. A minimum donation of $1 was requested to […]
A special Luncheon was held at the Danville Christian Academy on behalf of Emanuel Prewitt’s football team as well as the officials that recovered Manny from the lake to bring much needed closure to family and friends. WBONTV also spoke to Manny’s Mother, Kelly Prewitt who offered her thanks to the officials and details about […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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