Spider Man funeral for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer
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Arrest made in Jackson County murder investigation
MCKEE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police says an arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting investigation in Jackson County. According to a KSP release, troopers took James S. Bergman, 24, of Irvine, into custody Wednesday just before 8 p.m. He is charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. Bergmais…
Move-in begins Thursday for Asbury University
WILMORE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hundreds of freshmen arrived on campus at Asbury University on move-in day, kicking off the start of their college journey. University leaders and student volunteers helped new arrivals get settled, making the transition smooth and exciting for students and families. Asbury officials say move-in day marks the beginning of a year filled with opportunities,…
Morehead State University celebrating record enrollment
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Morehead State University is celebrating record enrollment this fall, welcoming its largest incoming class since before the COVID-19 pandemic. University leaders say students are attracted to MSU’s national rankings, affordable tuition, and scenic campus. Officials note the growth is particularly notable at a time when many universities nationwide are seeing declining enrollment. MSU is…
Last day to apply for FEMA aid
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentuckians impacted by the May 16–17 tornado outbreak have just one more day to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is Friday, August 22, and it applies to both homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg, and Union counties. FEMA officials are urging survivors to file insurance claims first, since federal aid…
Mayor joins Volunteers of America
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is teaming up with Volunteers of America to celebrate the opening of a new support center for veterans. City leaders are cutting the ribbon Thursday on the Veterans’ Unity Point Resource and Support Center, located at the Kenwick Community Center on Owsley Avenue. Organizers say the facility will provide veterans…
Lexington man to be sentenced Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man accused in a deadly 2024 shooting is set to be sentenced Thursday in Fayette County Court. Police say Luis Ramos was charged with murder after he shot and killed 24-year-old Daquan Collins on Delaware Avenue last August. Investigators say Collins lived at the home where the shooting took place. In addition…
Georgetown teen found safe
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A missing 15-year-old girl has been found safe in Georgetown, and a man has been arrested in connection with the case. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded Tuesday after the teen’s mother reported her daughter missing. Investigators say the 15-year-old was believed to be with 22-year-old Benjamin Garcia. Police tracked them to a home…
Double shooting sends two to the hospital
UPDATE: Lexington police now say that both victims from the shooting are juveniles. Police are continuing to investigate and anyone who has any information is encouraged to call the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –…
Below average and dry for Thursday with more changes ahead
Feeling fantastic today Temperatures will be slow to warm today due to cloud cover dominating through the morning hours. We’ll see the clouds breaking up in the late morning/early afternoon, allowing us to warm to the mid-80s, a few degrees below average. A light northern breeze will keep dewpoints a few degrees cooler than they have been in the past…
Search for 88-year-old Franklin County man
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The search continues in Franklin County for an 88-year-old man who has been reported missing. Police say James Davis was last seen Tuesday night in Frankfort. Investigators believe he may be traveling toward Shelbyville, where he has family, and could be driving a red Chevrolet Impala. Anyone with information about Davis’ whereabouts is urged…
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Douglass Aquatic Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major splash is coming to Lexington as city leaders officially cut the ribbon Thursday on the redesigned Douglass Aquatic Center. After years of construction, the historic Douglass Pool has been upgraded with several new features. The improvements include Kentucky’s first “wet bubble” aquatic attraction, a splash pad, and the largest water slide in…
Bourbon Jam Music Festival returns
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ABC 36 BLITZ: Great Crossing returning offensive firepower in 2025
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A slight break from the persistent heat into the late week
Temperatures will still be warm with highs in the upper 80s
Lexington hit its hottest mark of 2025 on Tuesday, soaring to 95 degrees. Thankfully, a midweek front brought just enough cloud cover and scattered storms to keep temperatures from climbing that high again. While a few spots picked up heavy downpours, most of Central and Eastern Kentucky stayed dry, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and a muggy…
Four arrested after deadly home invasion shooting in Marion County
LEBANON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly home invasion in Marion County that left one woman dead and four suspects behind bars. According to KSP, troopers were called around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal shooting at a home on Hourigan Lane. When investigators arrived, they found the…
ABC 36 BLITZ: West Jessamine eyes bounce-back season
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ABC 36 BLITZ: Scott County leaning on younger talent to elevate the 2025 season
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Eighth person charged in violent downtown Cincinnati fight
CINCINNATI, Ohio (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police have charged a man in connection with a violent downtown fight that happened last month. According to ABC affiliate WCPO 9 News, the 45-year-old—who is also identified as a victim—faces disorderly conduct charges and is scheduled to appear in court on August 26. He is the eighth person charged in the July 26…
Man back in court for competency hearing
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The case against a Pulaski County man, facing murder charges in connection with a 2022 shooting, has been pushed back to next month. That ruling came Wednesday during a competency hearing in court. Investigators say John Stacy of Somerset assaulted a woman at gunpoint before police responded later that day to a shooting on…
Kentucky Blood Center teams up with Central Bank Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Blood Center is partnering with Central Bank Center for a summer blood drive this Friday in downtown Lexington. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Club C inside Central Bank Center. Donors will receive a “Stay Peachy” T-shirt and a $15 Kroger gift card while supplies last. In addition,…
Fleming-Neon flood recovery funding announced
FLEMING-NEON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major investment is coming to Letcher County to help Fleming-Neon recover from the devastating 2022 flood. USDA Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton, along with staff from Congressman Hal Rogers’ office, will announce more than $16.8 million in grants this afternoon. The funding comes through the USDA’s Disaster Water Grants Program…
Isaiah House receives recovery grant
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Isaiah House is receiving a $50,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to support education and workforce development programs for Kentuckians in recovery. The funding will help clients gain job skills, enroll in GED or college classes, and prepare for employment. In 2024, Isaiah House reported that 90 percent of qualified long-term clients secured jobs,…
Wild Eggs cracks open its third Lexington location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Wild Eggs is opening its third Lexington location Thursday in the Tates Creek neighborhood at 4228 Saron Drive. Franchisee Travis Hall, who also manages Wild Eggs restaurants at Palomar and Justice Drive, says he’s excited to bring scratch-made breakfast favorites like the Kalamity Katie’s Border Benedict and Potato Head Casserole to a new part…