LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Starting today (Wednesday, 4/03), you will be able to take your storm debris to two locations for disposal. According to the City of Lexington, the locations are the Haley Pike landfill (4216 Hedger Lane), and the training pad on Old Frankfort Pike (1631 Old Frankfort Pike). Both locations are open between 8 am and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County coroner has identified the man killed during an officer-involved shooting with Lexington police early Tuesday (4/02) morning. The coroner’s office says 47-year old Joseph Carrico died of gunshot wounds at UK Hospital after the incident with police. According to the coroner, Carrico sustained more than one gunshot wound, but the exact…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency following severe storms that ripped through the commonwealth earlier today (4/02). The declaration comes ahead of more storms, which the ABC36 Storm Team is tracking for later today. In the declaration, the governor said, “We have reports of substantial damage to a number of structures –…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – There are a few notable closings today (4/02) because of the severe weather moving through the ABC36 viewing area. UK in-person classes are canceled for the rest of the day. Lexington Public Library locations are closed for the rest of the day; Virtual Library and other resources will remain accessible at lexpublib.org EKU in-person…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NewsNow) – Damage reports are coming in after a line of severe storms moves through the ABC36 viewing area. Our crew saw this downed tree on N. Cleveland and Winchester Rd. KU estimates more than 11-thousand without power. More than 19-thousand without power reported statewide. Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Weather Tags: downed tree, Severe Weather,…
JACKSON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A 5-year old child is dead after being ejected from an ATV in Breathitt County, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP says the accident happened Saturday (3/30), when the driver lost control of the ATV, causing the child to be thrown from the vehicle. The child was pronounced dead at the scene by the Breathitt County…
UPDATE: KSP confirms two people died from injuries in the crash in Garrard County. According to Trooper Justin Kearney’s Facebook page, the driver of the ambulance, 26-year old Chastian Mcwhorter of Albany, and 75-year old Robert Caudell, of Nancy, who was a patient in the ambulance, both were killed in the crash. Two other people were taken to the hospital…
LEXINGTON, KY. (WTVQ) – Sex abuse charges against former One Parent Scholar House site director Adam Wieser have been expunged. In July of 2023, Wieser was accused of raping and sexually assaulting a 4-year old. Wieser waived his right to a formal arraignment. According to Wieser’s attorney, John P Sienkiewicz, the Commonwealth failed to secure an indictment against Wieser in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning drivers about some upcoming closures because of roadway striping operations. According to a release, crews will be out applying thermoplastic markings on two major roads in Lexington. Thermoplastic is the material used in striping lanes and crosswalks, as well as certain parking lots, etc. The release says temporary closures are…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man, listed as the “Most Wanted Person of the Week” by Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, has been found dead in Tennessee, according to Crime Stoppers. 44-year old Jason Coots was wanted by the Lexington Police Department on two warrants, Bail Jumping 1st Degree, as well as Failure to Appear. According to an email ABC36 NewsNow received…
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — It may not be too “appeeling,” but the price of some bananas are rising by a few cents. Trader Joe’s recently upped the price for a single banana to 23 cents, a 4-cent — or 21% — increase from the grocer’s previous going rate for the fruit that had remained unchanged for over 20…
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family. Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due…
Carlisle, Ky. (WTVQ) – A new EMS facility is on tap in Nicholas County, thanks to federal funding secured by 6th District Congressman Andy Barr. Barr made the announcement today (3/27) at a news conference in Carlisle, where the new facility will be built. The money, going to the Nicholas County Fiscal Court, comes from the Community Project Funding Process,…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day. The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball 23. Since the last winner on Jan. 1, there have been 36-straight drawings without a big winner….
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – One person is recovering after a semi crashed into a building in Laurel County. According to the London-Laurel County Rescue Facebook page, first responders were called to the building just before 10:30 last night (3/26). When they got there, a person was trapped in the wreckage. First responders were able to remove them, and EMS…
Updated 12:16 AM EDT, March 27, 2024 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart confirmed on social media that John Calipari will return as men’s basketball coach despite calls for his firing following the Wildcats’ third consecutive early exit from the NCAA Tournament. Barnhart posted Tuesday night on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he and the Hall…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Two juveniles have confessed to damaging around 60 headstones in a Franklin County cemetery, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say there was extensive damage to headstones at Bethel Cemetery on Owenton Road. They say the incident happened around 2:00 am Sunday (3/24). The Sheriff’s Office says they are pursuing charges against the pair….
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A London woman is facing murder and tampering charges in connection to the death of her husband. According to London police, 59-year old Yolanda Lomeli is accused of shooting her husband, Manuel Lomeli Jr., and tampering with physical evidence. Police say they received a 911 call from a female caller saying her husband had been shot…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to preserve access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion case since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago. In nearly 90 minutes of arguments, a consensus appeared to emerge that the abortion…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – People looking for jobs in the public service sector will have an opportunity to meet future employers at the Lexington Public Library’s Spring Job Fair. It will take place Tuesday, April 9 at the Marksbury Family Branch Library at 2197 Versailles Rd., from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. The job fair is free and open to…
Updated 1:00 PM EDT, March 26, 2024 BALTIMORE (AP) — A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, causing the span to collapse and rescuers to launch a massive search for at least six people who are missing. Here’s what we know so far about the disaster: What exactly happened? The operators of the Dali cargo ship…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- Kentucky Women’s Basketball has their new Head Coach in Kenny Brooks, who leaves the same position at Virginia Tech. Brooks comes to the Bluegrass from a program at which he won 180 games in eight seasons. The Virginia native lead the Hokies to their first-ever ACC tournament championship and Final Four appearance in 2023. This season, Virginia…
By LEA SKENE Updated 5:33 AM EDT, March 26, 2024 BALTIMORE (AP) — A major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below. Rescuers were searching for at least seven people in the water. The vessel appears to have hit one of the supports of the…