DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two Washington state residents are behind bars in Boyle County after police say they carried out a theft at Lowe’s in Danville using distraction and “quick change” techniques. Danville Police said the suspects — identified as 44-year-old Vandana Horbas and 41-year-old Ioca Horbas, both of Kent, Washington — attempted to purchase about $2,800 worth…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 17-year-old has been arrested after police say two hit-and-run crashes sent multiple people to the hospital in Lexington over the weekend. According to Lexington Police, the first collision happened around 11 p.m. Saturday near Waller Avenue and Nicholasville Road. A short time later, a second hit-and-run involving three vehicles was reported on Nicholasville…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews in Scott County are set to begin removing a 200-foot dam at Great Crossing Park in Georgetown starting Tuesday. Officials say the dam, located on the North Fork of Elkhorn Creek, has been the site of multiple drownings in recent years, including incidents in 2021 and 2022. The project aims to improve safety…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Congressman Andy Barr is set to meet with Scott County residents Tuesday morning to discuss the recent passage of what is referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its impact on Kentucky. According to Barr’s office, the community meeting will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. at Evans Orchard and Cider…
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Nelson County woman is facing serious charges after deputies say she intentionally started a fire in an attempt to kill her mother and boyfriend. The sheriff’s office says 33-year-old Sarah Shelburne allegedly set the fire Saturday at a home on Little Union Road in Fairfield after an argument with her mother. Deputies…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Rockcastle County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman killed in a deadly house fire in Mount Vernon. Officials say 73-year-old Lois Marie Bowman was found dead Sunday morning after a fire at a home on Davis Street. Her body was sent to the state medical examiner’s office in Frankfort for an autopsy….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews responded overnight to a blaze on the R.J. Corman property in downtown Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, it happened around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at the site on West Main Street near Oliver Lewis Way. When firefighters arrived, they found a train car on fire and worked quickly to put it…
Dangerous heat possible this afternoon Sunshine will be abundant today, which will help us quickly warm up to the low 80s by lunchtime and the mid-90s by late afternoon/evening. Because we have the humidity sticking around, feels-like temperatures will reach the upper-90s to low-100s. This means that we will need to use caution as we’re heading outdoors today, being sure…
After a steamy mid-August weekend, we started the new week with much of the same across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Afternoon highs climbed into the low 90s once again and with the humidity factored in, it felt more like upper 90s to near 100° at times but luckily that was confined to mostly Southern and Western Kentucky as a northeast…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus. Frankfort Police say they were called just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday to Young Hall, where witnesses reported hearing 15 to 20 gunshots. Investigators say multiple people in a dark-colored passenger vehicle opened fire on a group walking on campus. Two people were…
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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A major environmental project is underway in Scott County. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has started removing a low-head dam at Great Crossing Park on the North Fork of Elkhorn Creek. Officials say the dam—stretching 200 feet across the creek—has been linked to multiple drownings, including incidents in 2021 and 2022. Removing…
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BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Breathitt County mother and stepfather are both facing serious charges in connection to the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer. What began as a preliminary hearing Monday for Felicia Gross turned into an indictment announcement. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office said a grand jury upgraded her original manslaughter charge to murder, along with charges…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Tickets go on sale Tuesday for Keeneland’s 2025 Fall Meet, which runs October 3 through October 25. This year, fans will be among the first to experience several major upgrades at the historic track. The improvements include a new East Entrance, a redesigned Saddling Paddock, modernized Jockeys Quarters, and a new Stakes Winner’s Circle….
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It was a “Battle on the Ballfield” in Richmond this weekend — but the rivalry was all for a good cause. The Richmond Police Department and the Richmond Fire Department squared off at the Lexington Legends’ ballpark for the annual “Battle of the Badges” charity softball game. The friendly competition benefits CASA of the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky lawmakers are taking aim at copper theft with a new law that increases penalties for offenders. Sen. Brandon Storm (R-London) highlighted Senate Bill 64, which makes copper theft a Class D felony, carrying stronger penalties than before. The law comes after seven people were arrested in Louisville for stealing telecommunications wiring. Lawmakers say…
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Taylorsville man is facing multiple charges, including murder, after a deadly crash earlier this summer in Nelson County. Kentucky State Police say 25-year-old Jason Wurts was arrested last Wednesday and charged with murder, DUI, speeding more than 26 miles over the limit, wanton endangerment, and criminal mischief. Investigators said the crash happened…
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral plans have been set for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, whose body was found buried in the woods last week in Breathitt County. According to his obituary, visitation will take place Thursday at Breathitt Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. State police said Jayden’s body was discovered last Tuesday inside…
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two hikers and their dog are safe after being rescued over the weekend in the Red River Gorge. Search and rescue crews said the group became lost Saturday after missing a turn on Rock Bridge Trail. Responders located them near the intersection of Swift Camp Creek and Wildcat Trail after a 911 call….
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at its new headquarters. The event will be held Monday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the office’s new location on State Road 192 East in London, according to deputies. Officials say the facility is handicap accessible…
Heat peaks early this week Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s for Monday and Tuesday. Humidity will be in that humid/very humid range, leaving us with heat indices, or feels-like temperatures, closer to the mid/upper 90s. After that, things will look more seasonal in the upper 80s. The weekend appears to be trending even cooler, a few degrees…