UPDATE: According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, the victim was 42-year-old Edwin Haddix of Lexington. The coroner said Haddix died from multiple gunshot wounds. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting late Sunday night in Lexington. Police say the shooting happened around 11:55 p.m. on Sunday in…
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A lodge at Aldersgate Camp in Estill County has been destroyed following a large fire, according to the Millers Creek Fire Department. Firefighters say the blaze broke out around noon Sunday. When crews arrived, flames were already shooting through the roof of the building. It took firefighters more than four hours to bring…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Multiple people are recovering after a weekend crash involving an ambulance in Georgetown. According to Scott County EMS, the collision happened Saturday at the intersection of Broadway and Showalter. The ambulance crew members and the driver of the other vehicle were taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital in stable condition. The cause of…
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Floyd County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill a U.S. Postal Service worker and sheriff’s deputies. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Jonathan Howell was arrested Saturday at his home in the Auxier community. Investigators say Howell allegedly posted a threat on Facebook to kill deputies after…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting at Gainesway Park that left one woman injured. Officers say the gunfire happened around 6:30 p.m. at the park on Campus Way, near Tates Creek High School. A short time later, a woman arrived at a hospital with a bullet graze wound. Her injuries were reported…
PADUCAH, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two men are facing charges in connection with a weekend shooting outside a Paducah nightclub that left three women injured, according to police. Officers say the gunfire erupted around 3 a.m. Saturday on Boyd Street. Jistacey Pitts and Capus Adams have been arrested on wanton endangerment charges. Investigators say Adams was allegedly seen firing…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students across Fayette County will head back to class next week looking sharp and feeling ready for the year, thanks to a community effort from a Lexington barbershop. Barbers at Ace of Fadez Barbershop provided free haircuts, food, and school supplies to children, helping families prepare for the start of the school year without…
Another Hot and Mostly Dry WeekendThe last weekend of summer break for some students came with another round of hot and mostly dry weather across central and eastern Kentucky. Thanks to a stubborn upper-level ridge of high pressure, highs soared into the upper 80s and even low 90s in some spots Sunday afternoon. Factor in the humidity, and it felt…
Summer Sizzle for SaturdayAn upper-level ridge of high pressure is firmly in control, setting us up for a warm and mostly dry August Saturday. Afternoon highs will soar into the low 90s for most of us, and with humidity near seasonal norms, it’ll feel just a touch hotter. That means if you’re heading outdoors—whether it’s the lake, pool, or backyard…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman accused of stealing a Shih Tzu puppy from a local pet store has pleaded not guilty to the charge against her. According to court records, 48-year-old Melanie McClure appeared in court Friday for arraignment. She is charged with receiving stolen property and is currently free on bond. Lexington Police say McClure…
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It was a classic early August day across Central and Eastern Kentucky to close out the week Friday. Sunshine mixed with a few scattered clouds pushed afternoon highs into the upper 80s to near 90°, with just enough humidity to make it feel a bit warmer. While a few isolated storms managed to bubble up in the afternoon heat, coverage…
DENNISTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police have charged a Menifee County man with multiple child sexual exploitation offenses following an undercover investigation. According to KSP, 18-year-old Johnny Ray Shoopman was arrested on August 7, 2025, by the agency’s Electronic Crime Branch, which investigates online crimes against children. The arrest stems from an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police say they’ve seized more than 600 pounds of marijuana and hemp flower following a series of raids at local vape shops earlier this week. According to the Lexington Police Department, detectives with the Narcotics Enforcement Unit executed search warrants on August 6, 2025, at four different vape shop locations suspected of trafficking…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin County Coroner’s Office has identified a man found dead in a lagoon earlier this week as 50-year-old Dwayne Chadwell, a resident of Frankfort. Officials say Chadwell’s body was recovered just after p.m. Monday, August 4, from a small lagoon at the Farmdale Sanitation District on Peach Tree Lane. There’s no word yet…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Ordering through the McDonald’s app today does more than just get you lunch — it helps families in need. As part of RMHC Digital Day, 20% of all app-based sales at participating McDonald’s locations will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Each RMHC chapter — including RMHC of the Bluegrass — will receive…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentuckians impacted by the May 16–17 tornado outbreak have just 14 days left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application deadline is Thursday, August 22. Homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg, and Union counties who suffered uninsured property damage are eligible to apply. Officials emphasize that applying for FEMA aid is…
High Pressure Brings a Quiet FridayAs we wrap up the week, a high pressure drifting in from the west will set the stage for another pleasant day across central and eastern Kentucky. Expect a mix of sunshine and a few fair-weather clouds, with highs climbing into the upper 80s to around 90°. While most of us stay dry, we could…