Madison County man accused of murder, back in court
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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…
Kentucky Horse Park hosting “Hats off Day”
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Davis H. Elliot talks about upcoming job fair
The job fair is on Tuesday, July 22 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Blue Grass Stock Yards in Georgetown
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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…
Small plane makes emergency landing in Jessamine County field, no injuries reported
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A small plane made an emergency landing in a field in Jessamine County Monday, according to Nicholasville police. Officers say no one was injured when the aircraft came down. ABC36 News Now was not able to speak with the pilot at the scene, and the owner of the field where the plane landed declined…
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….
Kentucky’s statewide permit testing event is back
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky’s statewide permit testing event is back on track, with online registration now open for the Aug. 2 testing day. After a brief delay, the Kentucky State Police says the registration portal reopened Saturday at 9 a.m. Eastern at telegov.egov.com/KSP. More than 1,300 written test slots are available at 12 locations across the state,…
KSP, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky launch online safety training series
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky are partnering on a new effort to keep kids safe online. The organizations have released a series of 10 short training videos covering topics such as gaming safety, digital grooming, sextortion, and more. Officials say the free training — which takes less than 45 minutes to…
Man rescued after falling nearly 50 feet off a cliff
ROGERS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man is recovering after a dramatic rescue in Wolfe County Friday afternoon when he fell nearly 50 feet off a cliff in the Tarr Ridge area of Rogers. Rescuers say the man left home Thursday night and never returned. Family members and deputies searching the area heard his cries for help coming from…
Baptist Health breaks ground on ER facility in Georgetown
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FEMA urges Kentuckians to apply for disaster aid before deadlines approach
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky storm recovery is still underway, and FEMA is reminding survivors of this spring’s severe weather that deadlines to apply for assistance are fast approaching. According to FEMA, more than $2.6 million has already been approved for survivors of the May tornadoes, but applications for that aid must be submitted by Tuesday, July 23….
Traveling with Teri: Perspectives Upholstery
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One more heavy rain threat on Monday ahead of a drier middle of the week
A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM Monday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After several days of active weather, Monday brings one final round of heavy rain potential across central and eastern Kentucky, with a Flood Watch in effect through 8 PM this evening. While not everyone will see downpours, areas that do may experience localized flash flooding due to the saturated ground and slow-moving storms….
Winchester bank ATM tampering suspects
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Winchester police are asking for help finding a second suspect wanted in connection with an ATM tampering investigation and police chase over the weekend. According to police, the man was caught on camera after officers responded to a bank alarm reporting an ATM had been tampered with. When officers tried to stop the car…
Lexington Fire Captain due in court for misdemeanor assault
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington fire captain arrested last week in Clark County is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon. According to court records, Captain Brandon Voet is set for arraignment at 1 p.m. on a misdemeanor assault charge. The Lexington Fire Department said Voet, who has been with the department since 2006 and was named…
Decline in Jessamine County homelessness
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Man arrested in Laurel County after police chase, crash, and search through woods
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is in jail after deputies say he led them on a chase, caused a crash, and fled into the woods before being captured. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a fight at an apartment complex Saturday night when a car sped away from the…
Laurel County deputies searching for missing woman last seen Friday
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a woman who has been reported missing since Friday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, 24-year-old Hannah N. Smith was last seen around 4 p.m. on July 19 in the area of Kentucky 30, about 10 miles northeast of London. Deputies…
Flash Flood Threat Continues Sunday
Heavy rain could bring 3–4 inches in spots before heat and humidity build later this week
Flash Flooding Threat Continues Through Monday A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM Monday for most of central and eastern Kentucky, where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. Be alert if you’re in low-lying or flood-prone areas — especially near creeks and streams that respond quickly to intense rainfall. Showers and storms continue to roll…
Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Continues Into the Weekend
Isolated Severe Storms Possible Today; Organized Storm Clusters and Increasing Heat Arrive by Early Next Week
Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Moves In A slow-moving line of showers and storms continues to push east out of western Kentucky and Indiana this afternoon, bringing very heavy rainfall to some areas. Rainfall rates of 2–4 inches per hour are possible in the heaviest storms, which could quickly lead to flash flooding—especially in locations that picked up heavy…
Scattered Storms Friday, Flash Flood Threat This Weekend
Heat and Humidity Build Next Week
A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM Friday for eastern Kentucky, where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. Be alert if you’re in low-lying or flood-prone areas — especially near creeks and streams that respond quickly to intense rainfall. Scattered Storms, Heavy Rain Possible TodayScattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop and redevelop…
UK investigating employee over “repugnant” petition deemed anti-Semitic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has launched an investigation after a controversial petition — described as allegedly anti-Semitic — was linked to a UK employee, according to university officials. President Eli Capilouto confirmed the employee has been removed from teaching duties while the investigation is underway. He called the petition “repugnant” and said it may…