JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a man from Irvine is facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting in Jackson County. Troopers arrested 24-year-old James S. Bergman earlier this month. He is charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The case began in May, when investigators found 40-year-old James…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman accused in a deadly shooting on Bryan Station Road was back in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Keaira Pennie, 30, is charged with murder in the death of 42-year-old Edwin Haddix earlier this month. She previously entered a not guilty plea at her arraignment. The case remains under investigation. Categories: Featured,…
By Emily Shapiro UPDATE 12:00 p.m.: An 8-year-old and 10-year-old were shot and killed when a gunman fired shots through the windows of a church at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, police said. Seventeen others, including 14 children, were injured during the shooting during a mass that marked the first week of school, police said. Two…
A cooler start to the day, but a warmer afternoon This morning, many of us saw temperatures in the upper 40s. In Lexington, we dipped to 46, breaking our previous record of 49 set in 1968. We’ve been slow to warm but will eventually reach the 60s by lunchtime. Afternoon high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 70s, which…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Winchester is celebrating the opening of a new road extension designed to ease traffic flow. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Wednesday for the Fulton Road Extension project, which connects Professional Avenue to Market Street. The new roadway links College Park to Fulton Road at its intersection with Bypass Road, creating…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Volunteers will be out Wednesday in Lexington conducting the annual street count survey of the city’s homeless population. The Catholic Action Center says volunteers will gather at the New Life Day Center on North Martin Luther King Boulevard throughout the day for assignments and supplies. Organizers say the survey is a collaborative effort, with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today marks the anniversary of one of the deadliest tragedies in Lexington’s history. On August 27, 2006, Comair Flight 5191 crashed during takeoff at Blue Grass Airport after using the wrong runway. The crash killed 49 people, leaving only one survivor. Each year, the city pauses to remember the victims, their families, and the…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Crews in Wayne County rescued a driver who became trapped under an overturned tractor. The Monticello Fire Department said it happened Tuesday at a farm on R. Barnett Road. Firefighters used airbags to lift the tractor and free the driver. Officials have not released the person’s condition. This is a developing story, and…
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BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The former lead detective in the Crystal Rogers case has been subpoenaed to appear at the upcoming sentencing of Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson. Jon Snow, who helped investigate the 2015 disappearance of the Bardstown mother, is scheduled to testify on September 17. Snow has previously testified in the trials of Houck, Lawson, and…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Life Adventure Center is inviting the public to a free Open House on Tuesday, offering families the chance to explore its scenic 575-acre property. The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at 570 Milner Road in Versailles. Guests can enjoy activities like archery, hayrides, and meeting the center’s horses. Free ice cream…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton joined Dr. Everett McCorvey on Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church to preview the upcoming Lexington Sacred Music Festival. The weeklong festival runs September 21–28 and will feature 25 sacred music experiences across churches, chapels, synagogues, mosques, and concert halls throughout the city. Organizers say the festival celebrates community, uplifts the…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The city of London is continuing to rebuild after the tornado that tore through the area, and one major step forward is now visible at the London-Corbin Airport. Airport officials shared that the Air Evac Lifeteam base has officially reopened, restoring critical air ambulance services to the region. The rebuilt facility ensures that emergency…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Feeding Kentucky officially kicked off Hunger Action Month on Tuesday at God’s Pantry Food Bank, highlighting the need to address food insecurity across the state. Observed nationally each September, Hunger Action Month shines a spotlight on families struggling to put food on the table and the critical role food banks play in filling the…
It was another gorgeous, fall-like Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as an unseasonably cool area of high pressure controlled the weather across the Ohio Valley. Early morning lows dipped into the upper 40s in many spots to begin the day so it was a chilly start by late August standards. We tied the record low for Tuesday morning in…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities have released the name of the man who died in a deadly crash Monday night in Laurel County. The coroner’s office says 87-year-old Edward Queen of London was killed in the collision. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 9:10 p.m. on U.S. 25 near Lily, about six and…
MARION COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Raywick firefighter has died following a crash while responding to a call last week. According to Supporting Heroes, Lieutenant Brian Hatt of the Raywick Fire Department passed away Monday afternoon from injuries he sustained in a line-of-duty crash. Officials say the 51-year-old firefighter was critically hurt Friday when the fire apparatus he…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky says a report of an active shooter near William T. Young Library Wednesday afternoon was determined to be a hoax. According to UK, at 12:12 p.m. police from both UK and Lexington responded within two minutes of receiving the report. Using the campus camera system, officers quickly confirmed the call…
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WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused in a weekend stabbing in Clark County is facing an assault charge after appearing in court this week. According to the Clark County Courthouse, 37-year-old Jon Southern entered a not guilty plea to the charge of assault. A judge also appointed him a public defender as the case moves forward. Southern…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two separate shootings near high school football fields in Kentucky this week are raising concerns about safety at school-related sporting events. According to ABC affiliate WCHS News, 58-year-old Brian Irick was arrested Wednesday evening in Pike County after police say he fired shots from an apartment near Shelby Valley High School’s football field. Players, coaches,…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating concerns at the Rockcastle County Animal Shelter, according to Judge-Executive Howell Holbrook. Holbrook told ABC36 that KSP began looking into the shelter on Monday. The facility was also closed temporarily this week while new surveillance cameras were installed. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting from the public. Nearly 4,500 people…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Berea Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a series of vehicle break-ins early Saturday morning. Investigators say the incidents happened between midnight and 6 a.m. in the Brooklyn Boulevard and Queensborough area. Police are asking anyone with video footage from the area to contact Madison County Dispatch at (859) 624-4776….