MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on serious criminal charges. Officials say 40-year-old Raymundo Pelayo of Mount Sterling is wanted on a Montgomery County indictment warrant for one count of first-degree rape (incapable of consent/physically helpless) and one count of first-degree sodomy (incapable…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person is dead following a crash involving a pedestrian late Tuesday night in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around 10:45 p.m. to the intersection of Liberty Road and Liberty Hill Drive for a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Police say the male pedestrian was pronounced dead…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Bardstown Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man they’re calling a “snack bandit,” accused of stealing 10 cases of Little Debbie snacks from a storage unit. According to investigators, the man was seen on camera cutting a lock and loading the snack cakes—worth roughly $700—into a truck from a storage unit…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 75. Deputies say the incident happened Monday in a construction zone between mile markers 88 and 90. A deputy sheriff’s cruiser was struck, and the other vehicle—a white 2006 to 2010…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man connected to a theft investigation. Deputies say the man is a person of interest in a theft that happened off Keavy Road, southwest of London. If you recognize the man or know where he might be located, you’re…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington city leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new office space for the city’s Community Paramedicine Program. Mayor Linda Gorton was joined by Fire Chief Jason Wells and members of the Lexington Police Department for the event, which took place at the new facility on Cisco Road. The new…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education is moving forward with plans to acquire more land for the RISE STEM Academy for Girls, saying it will use eminent domain to secure the property. According to a statement from the district, the expansion does not impact any homes, but will affect portions of several backyards…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman is celebrating a century of life, reflecting on a journey full of faith, family, and unforgettable adventures. Jean Haney turned 100 years old this week. Born in Science Hill in 1925, Haney graduated from high school during World War II and went on to raise three children in Somerset. Her life…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A longtime staple of Lexington’s music scene is preparing to close its doors. CD Central, the beloved independent record store on South Limestone, announced in a Facebook post that it will shut down next month after 30 years in business. The store’s owner says the decision to sell was personal, not financial, and a…
A Few Afternoon Storms Still in the Mix TodayWe’re still under the influence of that sluggish upper-level system, and it’s keeping just enough instability around to pop a few isolated to scattered showers and storms this afternoon—especially across areas east of I-65. Not everyone will see rain, but if you do, you could pick up a quick downpour, some gusty…
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Tuesday turned out to be another pleasant early August day across Central and Eastern Kentucky. A good bit of cloud cover helped keep highs in check, holding them in the low to mid-80s—well below what we typically see this time of year. With humidity levels increasing a bit during the day, a few showers and storms flaring up in the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Shih Tzu puppy stolen from Petland Lexington is now safe and back at the store, thanks to quick action from Lexington Police and help from the community. Surveillance footage from Saturday, August 2, showed a woman placing the puppy in her purse and walking out of the store. The suspect was seen leaving…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is once again asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jeremiah Cole, who has gone missing for the second time in just over a week. Cole was initially reported missing on July 28 and was found safe the following day. However, deputies say he was last seen again…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — London Police are inviting families and neighbors to come together Tuesday evening for the city’s annual National Night Out — a nationwide event focused on building stronger, safer communities through connection with local law enforcement. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at 500 College Park Drive. Attendees can meet local first responders,…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — After a crash, your child’s car seat could be hiding serious damage—even if it looks fine and wasn’t being used at the time. That’s the reminder from the Georgetown Police Department as families hit the road this back-to-school season. According to federal safety guidelines, car seats should always be replaced after a moderate or…
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WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WHAS 11 NEWS) – New jailhouse phone calls are shedding light on Brooks Houck’s conversations– just hours after being convicted of murdering Crystal Rogers.. We’re hearing what he said to his family about the verdict, his assets, and what happens next. Newly released jail phone calls reveal conversations Brooks Houck had with his family after being convicted…
