UPDATE: RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The trial date for Shannon Gilday, the man accused of killing Jordan Morgan during a 2022 home invasion in Richmond, has been delayed until May 2026. Additionally, the mental health competency hearing originally scheduled for Monday (01/27) has also been postponed and is now set to take place in May 2025. Specific dates…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Public School Board is set to meet Monday evening to decide on the potential contract renewal for Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the district office on Park Place, will follow a public hearing at 4 p.m. regarding the district’s wellness report card. As reported earlier,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today is the start of the annual Big Blue Slam blood drive competition against the Florida Gators. UK Wildcat fans are rolling up their sleeves this week to help Kentucky Blood Center increase the supply of their donations after winter-weather cancellations. KBC says you can donate blood at any of their eight donor…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The cats were quick to forget their first SEC loss last week. They cruised to a 89-69 victory over Arkansas at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. Five wildcats finished in double figures. Georgia Amoore had a team-high 19 points and eight assists. Both Clara Strack and Teonni Key recorded double-doubles on Sunday. Strack had…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Heather Hadi, has been practicing law in the city of Lexington for over a decade, and the recent signing of executive orders, have kept her busy at the office. “We’re not advocating for people to be scared. We’re not trying to stoke the fire, what we want is for people to understand,” adds…
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It was a chilly finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a reinforcing shot of colder air moved in behind a departing frontal system. After starting the day in the mid-teens, temperatures struggled to get back into the mid to upper 20s thanks to a few clouds mixed with the sunshine and a west wind pushing additional…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Ted Bassett, a revered figure in Thoroughbred racing and the Bluegrass community, passed away Thursday at his Lexington home at the age of 103. Affectionately known as “Mr. B.,” Bassett served as the president and trustee of Keeneland, where he spearheaded decades of expansion, transforming the racetrack into a globally renowned racing and auction…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Crista Moreno, who is wanted in connection with a murder on Winchester Road earlier this month. Police say Moreno, 35, has a warrant for Murder related to the January 16, 2025, homicide. Authorities urge anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s that time of year again where businesses and people are preparing to file their taxes. “If you have a job and you get a paycheck then you may have had taxes withheld, so, by filing a return, you may be able to receive a refund,” partner at Sterling CPA’s Dan Heidemann said….
UPDATE FROM RICHMOND POLICE (Jan. 24, 2025, 11:45 a.m.) – Travon Hearst turned himself in to Madison County Sheriff’s Office around 11:30 a.m. on January 24, 2025. Hearst will be charged with the following: • Attempted Murder – Domestic Violence • Robbery 1st Degree • Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree Additional charges may follow pending investigation. ORIGINAL STORY: RICHMOND, Ky….
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SCIENCE HILL, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two individuals are behind bars after Pulaski County deputies say a large amount of methamphetamine was burned inside a home in Science Hill. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and state detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 1676. When they got there, authorities noticed smoke coming from…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is addressing delays caused by the severe winter storms earlier this month, which significantly disrupted operations across Kentucky and throughout their network. In a statement, USPS noted that the back-to-back storms, coupled with employee availability challenges, had a substantial impact on mail delivery and processing. The Postal Service…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington announced new measures to improve snow removal operations after recent severe winter storms. According to city officials, eight additional snowplows are being redeployed to clear neighborhood streets, while five new plows and salt spreaders have been purchased for approximately $75,000. In a move to further enhance snow-clearing efforts, the city,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! As we wrap up the workweek, another cold day awaits across central and eastern Kentucky. Here’s what to expect as we head into the weekend and beyond: Friday: A Chilly Day with Some Flurries Temperatures will struggle to climb today, with afternoon highs only reaching the mid-to-upper 20s across most of…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Secretary of State is partnering with business owners in the commonwealth to help put an end to ‘human trafficking’ in Kentucky. Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry across the world. “Most people who are trafficked would not even recognize themselves as a trafficking victim,” said Deanna Lynn, the Executive Director of…
It was a quiet and cold start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky and it actually felt much more bearable out the door this morning as temperatures rose slightly into the low 20s during the overnight hours. This was a far cry from the sub zero readings of Wednesday morning and given the chronic Arctic air we’ve dealt with…
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