Teen Murder Suspect Micah Carter Due In Court
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Teen murder suspect Micah Carter due in court

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 18-year-old charged with murder in connection to a deadly October shooting in Lexington is scheduled to appear in court Friday for a hearing. Micah Carter is accused of killing 20-year-old Jayden Sleet during a double shooting at an apartment complex on Tates Creek Road on October 24. According to investigators, a second victim…

Shooting Damages Vehicle On Monterey Court In Lexington
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Shooting damages vehicle on Monterey Court in Lexington

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police say a person is facing charges after shots were fired during an argument late Thursday night, leaving a vehicle damaged. The incident happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Monterey Court. According to investigators, when officers arrived, the individuals allegedly involved were still at the scene. Police confirmed no one was injured in…

Authorities Searching For Driver In Winchester Road Crash
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Authorities on the hunt after driver bails from crash

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are searching for a driver who fled the scene following an early morning crash on New Circle Road and Winchester Road. Authorities say a vehicle crashed into a pole around 3:10 a.m. Friday. According to investigators, the driver bailed from the vehicle and ran, leaving a passenger behind. The passenger was taken…

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Walking on the Road Less Traveled

One EKU football player's journey to success
Forrest Tucker,

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Eastern Kentucky football player Brad Gurley’s 275 pound frame carries a lineman’s load of strength. But, his strongest muscle is his perseverance. The former Bowling Green Purple made a choice years ago to never stop fighting for his dream; being on scholarship to play the game he loves. “I knew the risk. I knew how…

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Milder temperatures return with more unsettled weather on the way

The rain gear may come in handy this weekend
T.G. Shuck,

It was a cold start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as skies cleared out following scattered snow showers that fell late Wednesday. Temperatures dropped into the low to mid-20s with cold high pressure in control across the commonwealth. Even with a good bit of sunshine through the day following some early clouds, afternoon highs only managed to recover…

Chinoe Rd Murder Investigation
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Two suspects identified in fatal Chinoe Road shooting

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police have identified two suspects connected to the shooting death of Gregory Williams, which occurred on November 30 on Chinoe Road. Authorities say Jeremiah Mitchell is wanted on charges including murder, wanton endangerment, and criminal mischief. He also faces additional warrants for failure to appear and violating conditions of release. Alexis Compton is…

Unitedhealthcare Ceo Killed
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The internet’s reaction to alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down while walking the streets of New York. He leaves behind a wife and two kids. Now, his alleged killer is gaining positive attention online. Dr. Dan Florell, a psychology professor at Eastern Kentucky University, says this type of reaction has been happening forever. “Robin hood, what…

Cold Thursday Ahead Of Weekend Rain Chances
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Cold Thursday ahead of weekend rain chances

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It’s a cold start to the day out there across central and eastern Kentucky. You can expect these colder conditions to last through the day. Afternoon highs will be in the low 30s across northern Kentucky, while southern Kentucky will reach the low 40s. Skies will remain mostly sunny throughout the…