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Winchester man indicted on murder charge in Powell County, tied to two death investigations

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POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County grand jury has indicted 44-year-old Brian Epperson on multiple charges, including murder, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and tampering with physical evidence. According to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office – 39th Judicial Circuit, Epperson is being held on a $1 million cash bond following Monday’s indictment. His arraignment is set…

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Fall-like pattern settles into the commonwealth this week

Record low temperatures could be on the table a few mornings
T.G. Shuck,

The much anticipated shift in our weather pattern kicked in nicely to end the weekend and kick off the final week of August across Central and Eastern Kentucky with cool high pressure bringing an early preview of the fall season. After starting out in the low 50s, it was a delightful Monday across the board with sunshine and afternoon highs in the mid-70s,…

Kentucky Names Zach Calzada Starting Quarterback
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Kentucky names Zach Calzada starting quarterback

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has named veteran transfer Zach Calzada as the Wildcats’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Calzada, who has previously played at Texas A&M, Auburn, and Incarnate Word, will make his UK debut August 30 when the Wildcats host Toledo. He has started 32 career games. Last season at Incarnate Word,…

Kentucky State Police Stepping Up Commercial Vehicle Safety Checks
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Kentucky State Police step up commercial vehicle inspections during Brake Safety Week

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are ramping up safety checks on commercial vehicles this week as part of the nationwide Brake Safety Week campaign. From now through August 30, officers with the KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division are inspecting trucks and buses for faulty brakes. Officials say brake issues are the leading reason vehicles are taken…

Kentucky Offers $2m Grant For Colleges To Improve Energy Resilience
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Kentucky offers $2M grant for colleges to improve energy resilience

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky is offering a $2 million grant to public universities and colleges to improve energy resilience and reliability. The funding is part of the Kentucky Resilient Micro-grid Program, designed to help schools develop innovative solutions to keep power running during storms, floods, or other disruptions. Gov. Andy Beshear said the program will support energy…

Vista Street Closed To Traffic
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Vista Street closed to traffic

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington will need to plan for a new road closure starting Monday. City officials say Vista Street will be closed to thru traffic between Rosemont Garden and Picadome Park. That closure comes on top of the existing shutdown of Picadome Park between Lafayette Parkway and Vista Drive. The closures are part of…

Wendell Found Safe And Now Has A Forever Home
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Stolen puppy Wendell found safe in Jessamine County, adopted into forever home

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — There’s good news out of Jessamine County: Wendell, the 4-month-old pit bull mix who was stolen from Animal Care and Control, has not only been found safe but also has a new forever home. Police say recovering Wendell quickly became a top priority for the patrol division. Using FLOCK Safety cameras, officers were…

Man Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges
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Harlan County man arrested after firing shots at deputies during domestic dispute

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

CLOSLPINT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A tense domestic situation in Harlan County ended in an arrest after deputies say a man held his family at knifepoint and then opened fire on law enforcement. According to the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened late Saturday night when 51-year-old Stacy Huff allegedly became intoxicated and threatened relatives with both a…

Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office Looking For Missing Teen
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Laurel County deputies searching for missing 17-year-old girl

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing teenager. Deputies say 17-year-old Katie Drummonds was last seen Sunday afternoon, August 24, around 4:30 p.m. near London. Drummonds is described as about 5 feet 2 inches tall, 115 pounds, with brown eyes and black shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing…

Man Accused Of Murder Is Due In Court Today
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Man accused of murder due in court

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused in a deadly 2021 shooting is set to return to court Monday for a status hearing. Police say 31-year-old Brandon Dockery is charged with the June 2021 murder of Raymar Webb. Dockery was arrested following an officer-involved shooting during a standoff with Lexington Police and U.S. Marshals. He survived and…

Lexington Police Investigating A Shots Fired Call
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Shots fired into parked vehicle in Lexington, no injuries reported

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating after shots were fired into a parked vehicle late Sunday night in Lexington. According to investigators, it happened just before 11 p.m. on Old Todds Road near North Mount Tabor. Officers say the vehicle was empty at the time, and no one was injured. Police are now looking for a suspect….

Weekend Stabbing Suspect Arrested
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Weekend stabbing suspect arrested

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man wanted in connection to a stabbing in Clark County is now in custody. Winchester Police say 37-year-old Jon Southern was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Sunday near the Clark County Health Department on Professional Drive. Investigators say an arrest warrant had been issued for Southern following a stabbing reported Saturday at Jackson and…

Woman Charged In Murder Of Her Mother Is Due In Court
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Woman charged in murder of her mother faces court proceedings

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County woman charged with murder is scheduled to be back in court next week. According to court records, 26-year-old Brianna Rich is set for a pretrial conference Monday on murder charges. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says Rich is accused of shooting and killing her mother, 46-year-old Carol Rich, at a home…

14 Year Old Charged In Shooting At A High School Football Game
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14-year-old charged in shooting at a high school football game

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A teenager has been charged in connection to last week’s shooting during a high school football game in Mayfield. Police say a 14-year-old boy from Fulton was arrested and charged with assault after the gunfire broke out Friday night during the fourth quarter of the “Battle of the Birds” game between Mayfield and Graves…

Student Tragically Dies In Crash
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Student tragically dies in crash

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Boyd County community is mourning the loss of a student after a deadly crash Saturday night. The coroner’s office says 18-year-old Christopher “Howie” Wilks died in a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Friendship Road and Whites Creek Road. Investigators say Wilks’ car went off the roadway, rolled several times, and caught…

First Day Of Class For U.k. Students
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First day of class for U.K. students

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s the first day of classes for University of Kentucky students. Last week, more than 7,000 students moved into residence halls during UK’s annual Big Blue Move-In. According to the university, enrollment last fall topped 30,000 students, and similar numbers are expected again this year. Categories: Fayette County schools, Featured, Local News, News Tags:…

Cool, Dry Conditions Start Off The Work Week
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Cool, dry conditions start off the work week

Ashley Cade,

A big cool down starts today Following this past weekend’s cold front, Monday’s temperatures are around 10-15 degrees cooler than they were on Sunday. High pressure to our NW will keep these cool, fall-like conditions in the bluegrass for the next several days. This means starting in the upper 40s to lower 50s each morning, possibly breaking some record lows,…
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LSC completes comeback to beat Oakland 2-1

Hallie DeVore,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Sporting Club pulled off a comeback in over the Oakland Roots on Saturday night at home. Oakland struck early, scoring in the 6th minute to take a 1-0 lead. LSC pushed for an equalizer but went into halftime still trailing. After the break, Cory Burke leveled the match with a diving header….

Fall Preview Arrives In The Bluegrass
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Fall Preview Arrives in the Bluegrass

Expect cool mornings, sunny afternoons, and a rare break from August heat.
Abby Summers,

A Beautiful Sunday Comes to a CloseSunday wrapped up on a gorgeous note across Central and Eastern Kentucky with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid-80s. But today marked the end of our stretch of summer-like warmth. A strong cold front slipped through the region this afternoon, setting the stage for a big weather shift as we head into…

Refreshing Fall Preview Ahead
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Refreshing Fall Preview Ahead

Cooler, drier air sweeps in after Sunday’s front, bringing a rare late-August cool down.
Abby Summers,

A Warm Saturday Wraps Up with a Few Spotty StormsSaturday brought another taste of summer with afternoon highs pushing into the upper 80s, and a few spots likely touching 90°. Most of Central and Eastern Kentucky enjoyed plenty of sunshine, though areas closer to Lake Cumberland had to dodge a few scattered showers and storms during the afternoon and early…

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Warm this weekend but nice changes are on the horizon

We'll get an early preview of fall next week
T.G. Shuck,

After starting the day with some stubborn low cloud cover, a bit of sunshine returned through the day across Central and Eastern Kentucky as we closed out the week on Friday. The early lingering clouds did slow the warming process down a bit so most locations ended up with afternoon highs in the mid-80s, which is right around average for…
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Lisa Higgins-Hord named to Lexington council seat for second time

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton has appointed Lisa Higgins-Hord to fill the open 6th District seat on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, following the resignation of Denise Gray on August 1. According to the Mayor’s Office, Higgins-Hord most recently served as assistant vice president for community engagement at the University of Kentucky. She has also been…