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Address mix-up raises questions in Laurel County police-involved shooting

Confusion over dispatch addresses emerges in deadly shooting investigation
Walker Simmons,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Dispatch audio is providing new details about an officer-involved shooting in Laurel County on December 23 that left one man dead and raised questions about whether police were at the correct address. Audio from the London Police Department indicates law enforcement responded to “489 Vanzant Road,” where shots were reportedly fired during…

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Man dies after struck by car

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

BURNSIDE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man died Sunday morning after being struck by a car while walking along U.S. Highway 27 near Boat Dock Road in the Burnside area. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, 69-year-old Sherman Dick was walking just before 8 a.m. when he stepped into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Officials…

New Years Eve Showers Ahead Of Big Changes In 2025
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New Year’s Eve showers ahead of big changes in 2025

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! Big changes are on the horizon, but we will remain quiet and above average temperature-wise on this 2nd to last day of 2024. This quiet weather day is ahead of rain showers and breezy winds in the forecast on New Year’s Eve. Colder air arrives as we turn the calendar over…

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Man accused of shooting at deputies due in court

Jane Davenport,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused of firing shots at deputies and a state police trooper in Washington County is due in court today for a preliminary hearing. According to court records, 37-year-old Bradley Couch is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 12:30 p.m. on attempted murder of an officer and assault charges. State police…
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Man caught allegedly sending inappropriate messages to teenager

Jane Davenport,

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Russell County man is facing charges after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a teenager on social media. According to Kentucky State Police, 33-year-old Zachary Grider was arrested Saturday and charged with procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means. Investigators say he’s accused of sending messages allegedly containing…
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Lexington’s NYE celebrations moving inside

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington says it’s New Year’s Eve celebration will be held inside the Central Bank Center due to the chance of rain. The children’s activities will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Activities for adults will start at 9 p.m. on the second floor with live music from Tee Dee…

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More rain chances on the way for the final weekend of 2024

Temperatures will stay well above average despite the unsettled weather
T.G. Shuck,

The final Friday of the year turned out to be a damp and dreary one as a wave of low pressure sliding by to our northwest brought a fairly large area of rain to Central and Eastern Kentucky. The day started dry before the rain moved in with another unseasonably mild day despite the showers around with afternoon highs back into…

Rounds Of Rain Expected Through The Weekend
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Rounds of rain expected through the weekend

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We are tracking some active weather heading into the final weekend of 2024. Our first round of rain arrives midday today and will last through the early evening. A round of heavier rain will be moving in Saturday night into Sunday morning. There could even be a few storms will this…
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Lexington police investigate deadly Newton Pike shooting

Officers investigating the shooting as a homicide
Nefertiti Jenkins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says a male victim died at a hospital after he was found shot in the 400 block of Newton Pike on Thursday, just before 2 p.m. Officers say the victim’s death is being investigated as a homicide. Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to call Lexington Police…

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Active weather pattern kicks in to finish out the year

Temperatures will stay above average as our rain chances increase
T.G. Shuck,

After a dry and unseasonably mild Christmas Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we saw a few light showers to kick off Thursday with a weak boundary and some moisture over the area. Those showers were spotty the remainder of the day with unseasonably mild temperatures in place once again, although we did see a few peeks of sunshine from…

A Few Showers Thursday Ahead Of Heavier Rain For The Weekend
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A few showers Thursday ahead of heavier rain for the weekend

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are tracking a few showers early in the day on Thursday ahead of a quiet and mild afternoon. More rain is expected to arrives midday Friday with heavier rain the forecast late Saturday evening. A few storms will be possible into Saturday night as well as the heavier rain moves…

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Mainly dry and unseasonably mild for Christmas Day

More organized rain chances are on the way to close out the year
T.G. Shuck,

It was a damp and dreary Christmas Eve across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a weak frontal boundary brought a few scattered showers to the area. While the majority of the rain fell during the morning hours, clouds hung around for the better part of the day, holding temperatures into the mid-40s for afternoon highs, which is right on par for…

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Light rain and lingering clouds on Christmas Eve

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are tracking some light rain for your Christmas Eve morning. This rain will slowly exit by the late morning and early afternoon. Even with the rain exiting skies will remain mostly cloudy to overcast. There will also be a noticeable difference in temperatures between northern Kentucky (low 40s) and southern Kentucky (low…

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Lexington police issue alert for missing 10-year-old

Nemas Vasquez last seen on Daniel Court Monday night
ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department has issued an alert for a missing child, 10-year-old Nemas Vasquez. Police say Vasquez was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Monday on Daniel Court. He was wearing a blue long-sleeved sweatshirt and multicolored sneakers. Vasquez has brown eyes, is 4’11” tall, and weighs about 100 pounds. Officials believe he…

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Franklin Co. horses rescued after severe neglect case

All 13 neglected horses now receiving care at Kentucky Humane Society
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Three of the remaining horses involved in a severe neglect case in Franklin County have been rescued, according to the Kentucky Humane Society. The horses were captured this week with assistance from the community after they escaped by jumping a fence last week during an operation to rescue 13 neglected horses from…

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Kentucky volleyball adds another former Purdue talent

Days after fellow Boilermaker Lizzie Carr commited to UK
Forrest Tucker,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Last season’s Big Ten kills leader is a Wildcat as Eva Hudson signs on with Kentucky volleyball for her final year of eligibility. “We are thrilled to welcome Eva to our roster,” said Head Coach Craig Skinner. “She is an extremely talented player who adds a dynamic level of attacking to our offense. She also…