ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Newly released body camera video shows the arrest of a recent Kentucky Powerball winner accused of attacking a Florida deputy. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened in April at the TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach. Deputies were called to break up a fight between 50-year-old James Farthing…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Back-to-school season wasn’t just for Kentucky students this week—the Kentucky Horse Park joined the fun with a playful “first day” post featuring some of its well-known equine residents. On Wednesday, the park shared photos of its horses along with their ages. The oldest, Mr. Muscleman, is a 25-year-old veteran of the stables. The youngest,…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Louisville Zoo is celebrating two adorable new arrivals—koalas Chuckels and Myalla. The pair arrived in Louisville on Wednesday after being safely transported from the West Coast with the help of UPS. Mayor Craig Greenberg joined zoo officials in welcoming the animals, saying the duo is sure to delight the thousands of visitors who…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers should plan for overnight delays as pothole repairs get underway tonight on sections of I-64 and I-75 in Central Kentucky. Starting Thursday evening, crews will work on I-64 westbound near Exit 69 in Scott County, continuing into Woodford County. Rolling roadblocks will be in place, with delays expected through 2 a.m. On I-75…
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CINCINNATI (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Six suspects accused in a violent downtown brawl appeared in court Thursday for their arraignments. All six face charges of aggravated riot and felonious assault, with possible prison sentences of nearly 30 years if convicted. One of the suspects, 34-year-old Montainez Merriweather, is also facing new federal charges for illegally possessing a firearm as a…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Louisville Metro Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was shot and killed Wednesday morning near an elementary school. It happened around 8 a.m. near Coleridge-Taylor Elementary, close to a school bus stop. Police say the victim was walking with a student when she was struck by gunfire. She was taken to…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two men are facing multiple charges after separate Pulaski County traffic stops led to significant drug seizures. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped 51-year-old Sean Campbell of Liberty on Monday along the Cumberland Parkway. A search turned up more than 100 grams of methamphetamine, liquid methadone, drug paraphernalia, and a…
MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Monticello firefighters were called to the McDonald’s parking lot late Wednesday after reports of a vehicle on fire. The call came in at 10:17 p.m., and crews arrived quickly to find the blaze was caused by a minor electrical wiring issue. Firefighters said no one was injured, and the vehicle sustained only limited damage….
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BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Breathitt County is continuing to mourn the loss of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, a Highland-Turner Elementary student who was preparing to start fourth grade this fall. The school district announced that a moment of silence will be held in his honor, and students and staff are invited to wear blue on Thursday and Friday…
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Breathitt County community came together Wednesday to remember 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, whose body was found earlier this week after nearly a week of searching. Family and friends gathered for a vigil, sharing memories of the boy they described as full of life and energy. According to his obituary, Jayden loved being outdoors…
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Perry County are searching for a man they say escaped custody and stole a sheriff’s office cruiser. Investigators say Chris Combs was in handcuffs with his hands behind his back in the back seat of a deputy’s Dodge Charger at the county park on Tuesday when he got free and drove…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Publix is adding another Central Kentucky location. The grocery store chain says it will open a new store in Georgetown at the Elkhorn Village Center, located at Frankfort Road and McClelland Circle. According to Publix, the store will employ about 150 people. An opening date has not yet been announced. Publix opened its first…
Average August day ahead Temperatures will be near average in the upper 80s with partly cloudy skies and an isolated shower chance after lunchtime. Most areas will stay dry; however, a few will experience brief, heavy rainfall. Hot start to the weekend Tomorrow we’ll see temperatures return to the 90s for our Friday. Over the weekend, they will continue to…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police say one person has been arrested following an assault Wednesday afternoon on Short Street. It happened around 12:40 p.m., when officers were called to the area of Short Street and North Upper Street for a report of an assault. When they arrived, they found a woman who had been physically attacked. She…
Wednesday brought a steamy and muggy start for Fayette County Schools as students headed back to class after summer break. Morning conditions were dry, but the combination of sunshine, clouds, and high humidity helped afternoon temperatures soar into the upper 80s. A few scattered thunderstorms bubbled up during the day, fueled by a frontal boundary lingering to our northwest. As…