Heat Peaks Early This Week In Central And Eastern Kentucky
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Heat Peaks Early This Week in Central and Eastern Kentucky

Triple-digit heat indices linger until a midweek cold front brings relief
Abby Summers,

Storms Fade, but the Heat Holds StrongSunday ended much like Saturday—hot, humid, and stormy in spots. While most of us enjoyed plenty of sunshine, scattered showers and storms fired up during the afternoon hours, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning to parts of central and eastern Kentucky. Some of that activity may linger into the evening hours before…

Heat And Humidity Locks In Across Central Kentucky
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Heat and Humidity Locks In Across Central Kentucky

Sunshine, soaring temperatures, and steamy humidity dominate through early next week before midweek relief.
Abby Summers,

Hot Weekend Heat Wave ContinuesAfter some scattered storms Saturday evening that brought heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning, a few showers may linger into the evening hours and even early Sunday morning. Once those fade, though, we’ll be back under the influence of a strong ridge of high pressure. That means sunshine will dominate and temperatures will soar once…

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Three arrested in Lexington child abuse and exploitation investigation

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three people are facing serious charges after Lexington Police Crimes Against Children detectives acted on tips about possible child abuse and child sexual abuse material. According to police, on Thursday, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence as part of the investigation. The operation led to the arrests of 24-year-old Tyler Bean, 25-year-old…

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A hot August weekend on tap for the commonwealth

Afternoon highs should climb into the low to mid 90s across the board
T.G. Shuck,

Friday kept up the mid-August tradition of heat and humidity across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With a weakening front parked to our south we saw a few isolated storms popping up including in the Lexington area but overall sunshine was the star of the day. Highs hit the low 90s in the Bluegrass with upper 80s in the mountains but…

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London City Council demands mayor hand over records in misconduct probe

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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – During a special called meeting Friday at noon, the London City Council passed a resolution demanding Mayor Randall Weddle turn over extensive records and answer dozens of detailed questions regarding his actions since taking office. The resolution, obtained from documents presented at the meeting, comes as council members weigh possible impeachment proceedings over multiple…

Former Letcher County Sheriff Charged With Murder Due In Court For Status Hearing
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Former Letcher County sheriff due in court in judge’s murder case

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LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is scheduled to appear in court Friday for a status hearing in his ongoing murder case. Stines is charged with murder in the September shooting death of District Court Judge Kevin Mullins. Prosecutors say video allegedly shows Stines firing shots inside Judge Mullins’ chambers at the…

A "battle Of The Badges" Blood Drive In Jessamine County
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Battle of the Badges blood drive in Nicholasville offers prizes for donors

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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Jessamine County EMS is joining forces with the Kentucky Blood Center Friday for a friendly “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. The event challenges local first responders to see who can bring in the most blood donations. Donors will receive a free Kentucky Blood Center T-shirt, a $15 gift card, and a chance to…

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Louisville man identified in deadly I-75 crash near Clays Ferry Bridge

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FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the man killed in a crash on Interstate 75 Wednesday as 40-year-old Yunier Gonzalez of Louisville. According to the coroner’s office, Gonzalez was standing outside his vehicle on the right shoulder of southbound I-75 near the Clays Ferry Bridge when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle….

Summer Like Conditions Prevail For Weekend
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Summer like conditions prevail for weekend

Ashley Cade,

The rinse and repeat pattern is still with us We’ll start today and each day this weekend with the chance for some patchy fog. The sun will be quick to shine, though, with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Cumulus clouds will be abundant and will potentially develop into a few isolated showers each afternoon. A few could be unlucky enough…

Hydroplane Accident Rowan County
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“I am so grateful they didn’t die.”

Rowan County grandmother recalls hydroplane car accident that injured her daughter and graddaughter
Ana Medina,

ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s something that can happen to anyone, hydroplaning on a road, and for one family, the aftermath of their incident continues today. “I’m so thankful they didn’t die,” says Lorna Lacy who recalls the accident that changed the lives of her daughter and granddaughter. “So my oldest granddaughter, w- which is my…

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Lexington mayor orders increased downtown security after assault

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton has announced new security measures for downtown Lexington following an incident Wednesday in which a woman was assaulted. In an email Thursday, Gorton said the suspect in that case — who was arrested yesterday — has had multiple prior interactions with the criminal justice system as well as agencies that provide…
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Fayette County Schools faces $20M drop in carry-forward balance, superintendent says

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is alerting district leaders and stakeholders about a significant drop in the school system’s carry-forward balance for the 2025-26 budget year, citing multiple factors that will reduce the amount available compared to earlier projections. In an email to the district’s Budget Solutions Work Group and other stakeholders,…

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Feeling like mid-August to end the week

Afternoon highs will climb back in the low to mid-90s the next few days
T.G. Shuck,

Thursday brought that classic mid-August feel to Central and Eastern Kentucky — warm, sticky, and just a touch unsettled. With a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs pushed into the upper 80s to near 90° right on par for this time of year. A weak front draped across the region sparked a few isolated storms and like we’ve seen…

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Mother pleads not guilty in death of 10-year old son

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BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Breathitt County mother charged in connection with the death of her 10-year-old son, Jayden Spicer, made her first court appearance Thursday. Felicia Gross, 33, pleaded not guilty via video conference during her arraignment. She is being held at the Kentucky River Regional Jail. According to Kentucky State Police, Gross is charged with…

Deadly Crash In Harlan County
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Two killed, one injured in Harlan County crash

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials in Harlan County are investigating a deadly crash that claimed two lives Wednesday afternoon. According to the Harlan County Coroner’s Office, authorities were called to the intersection of US 421 and US 119 in Baxter at 12:14 p.m. Deputy Coroner John Jones pronounced two people dead at the scene: Phyllis Frazier, of…

Man Arrested On An Attempted Murder Charge
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Barbourville man accused of trying to run over police during high-speed chase

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Barbourville man is facing multiple charges after police say he tried to run over two officers during a high-speed chase Tuesday. According to investigators, 43-year-old Kenny Frye was stopped at a routine safety checkpoint when he allegedly accelerated toward the officers. Police say the chase reached speeds of up to 112 miles per…

Devine Carama Talks Gun Violence In Lexington
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Devine Carama talks gun violence in Lexington

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In the wake of three shootings over the weekend, One Lexington Director Devine Carama says the incidents highlight the need for continued community action. Carama told ABC 36 News that the shootings have been varied in circumstances — one involving unhoused individuals, another involving a young person, and a third potentially tied to a…