Four men and one woman detained by ICE agents in court

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A total of five people were detained by ICE agents in a Madison County District Court room Monday afternoon. “I was informed that they requested to be in our secure parking, they requested to go upstairs to where we were holding court,” Madison County Circuit Court Clerk David Fernandez said. Fernandez says they…

U.K. Police investigate alleged sexual assault on campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky Police Department in Lexington has issued a crime bulletin alert after a recent report of a sexual assault involving two suspects. According to officers, the assault allegedly happened on January 17th inside the victim’s dorm room on campus. Police say the victim reported the attack this past Sunday. Officers…

Woman saves possible suicide jumper on bridge in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Louisville woman is being called an “angel” and a hero after stopping a man from jumping off the Second Street Bridge Monday evening. According to police, the incident happened around 5 p.m. when the woman spotted the man in crisis and intervened. Body camera footage from officers shows the woman struggling with the…

Breezy with more mild temperatures ahead of late week rain

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! Breezy and milder conditions are on the horizon as we move through the week, with some wet weather to close out January. Here’s what to expect: Breezy Mid-week Tuesday brings breezy southwesterly winds gusting between 20-30 mph, helping to boost afternoon highs into the mid-to-upper 40s across central Kentucky and even…

Water shortage advisory for residents of Winchester

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A water shortage advisory has been issued in Clark County as officials work to address problems caused by recent cold weather. The City of Winchester is urging residents to conserve water, citing low water levels in Winchester Utilities’ storage tanks. According to city officials, crews are actively searching for and repairing water main breaks…

FCPS School Board votes to renew Superintendent until 2029

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — On Monday, the Fayette County School Board voted 3-2 to renew the contract of Superintendent, Dr. Demetrus Liggins. This comes after two petitions were created on in opposition of a renewal, and one in favor of keeping Dr. Liggins. The meeting included input from parents, school staff and others. Those in favor of…

Our quiet weather pattern continues the next few days

Temperatures will stay above average this week

We finally got a break from the deep freeze across central and Eastern Kentucky over the weekend as afternoon highs finally worked back well into the 40s giving us a  chance to thaw out a bit. After plenty of sunshine Saturday a system sliding by to our south kept some clouds around Sunday but the sun returned quickly on this…

Great Crossing’s Moreno is a McDonald’s All American

UK commit was nominated earlier in January

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Great Crossing High School center and University of Kentucky men’s basketball signee Malachi Moreno is on the final roster for the McDonald’s All American Game in Brooklyn, New York on April 1. Moreno is the 79th McDonald’s All American to sign with UK and the only player from Kentucky in the final field of 24 players,…

Petition gains traction after London officer-involved shooting

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Change.org petition is gaining momentum following a tragic incident in Laurel County, with more than 450 signatures so far. The petition stems from a December 23, 2024 event in which London Police officers reportedly served a warrant for a stolen weedeater at the wrong address in Lily, Kentucky. Officers allegedly forced their way…

Man killed in Friday crash identified

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the man killed in a crash Friday evening as 58-year-old Leo Hull. According to the coroner, Hull was struck by a vehicle around 7:30 p.m. Fire crews arrived at the scene where Hull was pronounced dead. Lexington Police say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene…

Early morning fire displaces multiple people in Lexington

Residents report that their building's smoke alarms didn't alert them during the fire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Multiple people are displaced after a fire damaged three apartments early Monday morning. Shattered windows, scattered debris, and charred walls lined the apartments at the MAA Village off Richmond Road. Officials confirmed that everyone escaped unharmed, but some residents say the fire alarms never activated. Katlyn Barnes and Michael Punzalan, who lived on…

Lexington police investigating Sunday afternoon shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital on Sunday afternoon. Authorities say the man arrived at the hospital around 4 p.m. with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At this time, investigators have not determined where the shooting occurred or who may be responsible. Police are urging anyone with information…

Lawrence County School district mourning loss of 7th grader

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lawrence County Public School District is mourning the loss of a seventh-grade student, Angel Evans, who passed away over the weekend. According to school officials, Evans was a student at Blaine Elementary and a member of the LMS basketball team. The district has announced that grief counseling services will be available throughout…

Lexington Police investigate possible shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating after receiving a call about a possible shooting on Lancaster Avenue Sunday night. According to police, officers were dispatched to the scene around 9 p.m. When they arrived, they discovered evidence of a scene but found no victim, suspect, or property damage. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone…

Quiet start to the week ahead of late week rainfall

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! It’s a cold and crisp start to your Monday across the Bluegrass with early morning temperatures ranging from the low to mid-20s. A stalled cold front in southern Kentucky brought a few flurries overnight, but those didn’t amount to much. As we head into the day, skies will clear, leading to…