LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department is now accepting applications for its next class of recruits, offering competitive pay and benefits for those interested in joining the force. According to the department, the starting salary for new officers is over $63,000 annually, equivalent to $30 an hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package. In a recruitment…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Veterans in Kentucky will have the chance to meet with government officials Thursday in Frankfort for assistance and advocacy services. The Veterans Resource Center of Frankfort announced that congressional representatives and veteran resource officers will be available to meet with veterans from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday. The event will take place at…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Richmond Police negotiators responded to an active standoff Wednesday night in the 300 block of McDougal Avenue off South Killarney. According to a post on Facebook Wednesday around 10:30 p.m., an individual was barricaded in an apartment. According to police, tenants have been evacuated as a precaution until the situation is resolved. Other nearby…
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With Wednesday’s highs in the mid 30s, wind chills in the mid 20s and wind gusts reaching 25 mph, winter jackets were a must. You’ll want to keep that winter jacket handy, as cold temperatures will be sticking around for at least the next week. Thursday will be quiet with temperatures near 40, but Friday we could be waking up…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy New Year! The cold air is here and it is here to stay for awhile. Afternoon highs on New Year’s Day will struggle to get out of the mid-30s for most of the day with off and on snow showers expected. Our eyes are on a pair of wintry chances moving later…
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Harrodsburg police have captured Jesse Mayberry, a man considered armed and dangerous following a series of events early New Year’s Day. According to a Facebook post from Harrodsburg police, officers conducted a traffic stop around 2 a.m. on January 1 for a suspected impaired driver. During the stop, Mayberry, a resident of Danville…
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UPDATE: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fatal crash on Iron Works Pike earlier this morning has left one man dead and another person injured, according to authorities. The road remains blocked as police continue their investigation. Officials say the crash occurred when one vehicle veered off the side of the road and then over-corrected, crossing into oncoming traffic…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Newly released footage is shedding light on the events leading up to an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead in Laurel County last week. The incident occurred late on December 23 during what police say was the execution of a search warrant. According to audio from Laurel County Dispatch, the shooting happened around…
SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A GoFundMe account has been set up to assist with funeral expenses for 31-year-old Kadesha Burch, who was fatally shot last week in Washington County. According to Kentucky State Police, the shooting occurred Friday inside a home on Claybrook Avenue in Springfield. Investigators say another woman was also shot during the incident but survived….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With one day left in 2024, police crime data reveals that Lexington’s number of homicides is close to matching last year’s total. According to Lexington Police, there have been 22 homicide investigations so far this year, compared to 24 in 2023. The most recent case occurred last Thursday when a deadly shooting took place…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington is seeking volunteers for its annual homeless count, scheduled for Wednesday, January 29. According to city officials, volunteers will assist by surveying individuals experiencing homelessness, distributing care packages, and providing information about available emergency shelter options. Those interested in volunteering can sign up through a link available on the “Lex…
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CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Two of the five dominoes that need to fall for the Cincinnati Bengals to make the postseason have tipped over, but knocking down the other three are easier said than done. Control the Controllables Cincinnati can only control part of the equation by beating both their final two opponents. After dispatching the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati…
After an unsettled final weekend of 2024 with scattered showers and windy conditions (especially Sunday), it was a cloudy and dreary start to the week Monday. Low level moisture stuck around keeping the overcast conditions in place for the morning hours before we enjoyed a mix of clouds and sunshine. We did see enough of a southwest wind ahead of…