Volunteers needed to distribute water to the homeless
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Catholic Action Center is calling for volunteers to help distribute bottled water to the homeless during the current heatwave. Volunteers are…
POLICE: Driver arrested on DUI charges after crashing into apartment building
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been arrested on DUI charges after crashing his vehicle into an apartment building early Tuesday…
Captured fugitive due in court today
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Nathan Ginter, a fugitive from South Carolina, is scheduled to appear in Scott County Court today at 1 p.m. on charges of forgery and illegal gun possession.…
Anti-semitism task force to meet in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Anti-Semitism Task Force is scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Frankfort to address and educate on anti-Semitism in schools across…
Tenants and landlords workshop in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is hosting a Tenant and Landlord Rights Workshop on Tuesday, aimed at addressing questions about rental rights and responsibilities.…
Wanted fugitive captured in Scott County
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Nathan Ginter, a fugitive from South Carolina, is now booked at the Scott County Detention Center following an intensive manhunt last week. The Scott County Sheriff's Office…
Murder suspect due in court in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 — Roger Wiley, 55, who was arrested for murder on Friday, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Wiley is accused of killing 57-year-old Charles…
Drowning victim found after weekend search at Lake Cumberland
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews have recovered the body of a man who reportedly drowned in Lake Cumberland on Friday night. The Somerset-Pulaski County Rescue…
Overnight shooting under investigation in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A shooting was reported overnight in Lexington, occurring just before midnight on Third Street. According to police, the victim was driving when he heard…
KBC Taylor Swift tickets drawing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Taylor Swift fans are running out of time to enter the drawing for a chance to win free tickets to her "Eras" tour, courtesy of…
Church security conference in Jessamine County on Saturday
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Churches in Central Kentucky are emphasizing security this weekend with a dedicated conference aimed at enhancing safety measures. The event will take…
Fugitive caught on camera in Finnell Pike Area
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The Georgetown Police Department is asking residents to check their security cameras in the ongoing search for Nathan Ginter, a South Carolina man considered…
KY National Guardsmen to receive Medal for Valor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two Kentucky National Guardsmen will be honored on Friday for their courageous actions during the devastating Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022.…
Sentencing set for Thursday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Alysha Noel is scheduled for sentencing Thursday. in connection with the murder of 64-year-old William Ashby, whose body was found two years ago at…
Reward increases as search for suspects continues in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The reward has been increased to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Nathan Ginter, who is…
Mount Sterling man arrested on robbery and drug trafficking charges
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Mount Sterling man, identified as 51-year-old Tommy Hardin, has been arrested on robbery and drug trafficking charges. Mount Sterling Police collaborated…
Woman identified in fatal Laurel County crash
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A tragic accident near London in Laurel County has resulted in the death of 64-year-old Edith Taylor and left a seven-year-old child hospitalized. According…
Thursday Night Live at Tandy Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Thursday Night Live is set to light up downtown Lexington this. Organizers have announced live music from the R&B band Positive Movement, along…
Officials sending out water testing kits in the city of Paris
PARIS, Ky. — The City of Paris is preparing to send out water testing kits to community members starting the week of July 8th. City…
Missing person search in Whitley County
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. — Authorities are continuing their search for a man reported missing in Whitley County. The Sheriff's Department identified the missing individual as 33-year-old Justin Young, who was…
Iowa democrats announce Beshear as keynote speaker
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Governor Andy Beshear may be planning a trip to Iowa soon. The Iowa Democratic Party announced on social media Saturday that Beshear will…
Juneteenth commemoration Wednesday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A number of places are closed Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Public libraries, city offices, banks, and the U.S. Post Office will be…
32 whooping cough cases now confirmed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington remains in a whooping cough outbreak. According to the Fayette County Health Department, the city is up to 32 confirmed cases of pertussis…
School crossing guards needed in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington Police Department is hiring crossing guards for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Officers say that crossing guards are needed to help students…