13th confirmed case of measles in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials have confirmed another case of measles in Kentucky — the state’s 13th this year — after an adolescent in Louisville tested positive. According to officials, the patient had recently traveled to a country experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is urging residents to review their vaccination records and make…

Lexington police investigating Eastern Avenue shooting that injured one man

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Tuesday afternoon. According to police, officers were called to the 100 block of Eastern Avenue just before 12:30 p.m., where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover, police…

Homelessness numbers in Fayette County disputed by local group

Catholic Action Center says actual total far exceeds state’s annual count

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — There is concern in Fayette County over how homelessness is being tracked. According to the Kentucky Housing Corporation’s annual K-Count, there are exactly 100 more people experiencing homelessness in Fayette County this year compared to last, with 825 counted in 2024 and 925 in this years report. But Ginny Ramsey with the Catholic…

Quick break from the daily storm chances

Afternoon highs head back into the low 90s with higher heat indices

After weeks of unsettled weather and frequent bouts of heavy rain, Tuesday finally brought a much-needed break across central and eastern Kentucky. High pressure sitting to our northeast allowed for a light east to northeast breeze, ushering in slightly drier air. This helped drop humidity to more manageable levels, making it feel a bit more comfortable despite typical late-July heat….

Winchester Police seek information from public as murder suspect faces additional charge

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Winchester Police are asking for the public’s help as their investigation into Brian Epperson continues. In a statement, the department said it would like to speak with anyone who has had a personal relationship with Epperson, hired him as a contractor, or allowed him access to their home for maintenance within the past three…

Laurel County man accepts plea deal in stolen weed eater case

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man at the center of a controversial theft and deadly police response has accepted a plea deal. According to court records, 49-year-old Hobert Buttery pleaded guilty to stealing a weed eater from Laurel County Judge-Executive David Westerfield’s home. Investigators say Buttery admitted to the theft and claimed the stolen item could…

Friend reflects on Trooper Remilien’s strength one week after Lexington shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s been one week since Kentucky State Police Trooper Jude Remilien was shot by 47-year-old Guy House in what authorities called the start of a deadly rampage that also claimed the lives of a mother and daughter at a Lexington church. Trooper Remilien was wounded near Blue Grass Airport while attempting a traffic stop…

Traffic alert: Cooper Drive to close weekdays for stormwater project in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington drivers, take note: a major road closure could impact your weekday commute for the next few weeks. Starting Tuesday, Cooper Drive will be closed around the clock on weekdays between Romany Road and Andover Drive as the city begins a stormwater improvement project. The closure is scheduled to last through Tuesday, August 12….

London police to host free church security training after Lexington shooting

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In response to the recent deadly shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, the London Police Department is offering a free church security training event next month. According to the department, the training is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the London Community Center. Officers say the session will cover safety topics designed…

Brief relief from the high humidity on Tuesday

Partly-to-mostly sunny skies and lower humidity expected on Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a stretch of muggy days and steamy afternoons, central and eastern Kentucky will finally enjoy a break from the high humidity today. Drier air has worked its way in behind a weak front, giving us a refreshing start to Tuesday, especially across the Bluegrass. Areas farther south — particularly south of the…

Stormy weather pattern lightens up the next few days

Late July heat should pick up a bit into the mid-week

After a soggy and stormy weekend that brought scattered flash flooding to parts of central and eastern Kentucky, Monday kicked off with a quieter but still muggy pattern. A stalled boundary across the region helped fire up a few isolated to scattered afternoon storms, some producing heavy rain and localized flooding. Highs topped out in the mid-80s, but humidity made…

Morehead Police: Siblings shot Sunday, teen boy killed

Police say suspect was found hiding in bushes just blocks from department

MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 15-year-old boy is dead and his sister is recovering after a shooting in Morehead early Sunday morning, in what police are calling a chaotic situation just blocks from their department headquarters. Officers with the Morehead Police Department say they heard gunfire around 2:30 a.m. Sunday while on patrol near West Sun Street….