WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Winchester community is preparing to say goodbye to a young student who passed away unexpectedly last week. Clark County Public Schools Superintendent announced on social media Monday the death of 14-year-old Raiden Lee William Parks. According to his obituary, Parks died unexpectedly last Thursday. Parks would have entered George Rogers Clark High School…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Winchester man already facing murder and drug charges in the deaths of two women is now facing an additional charge of video voyeurism. According to jail records, 44-year-old Brian Epperson is scheduled for an arraignment Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in Clark County on the new charge. Epperson is also due in Powell…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education’s budget work group will meet for the second time Tuesday as it continues working toward solutions to the district’s ongoing budget challenges. The group, made up of 31 community members including parents, teachers, business leaders, faith leaders, and students, first met on June 25. District officials say the…
Tuesday: 40% chance for scattered showers and storms in the early afternoon through late evening. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Wednesday: 60% chance for showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the the low 70s. Thursday: 40% chance for afternoon/evening showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The family of two women killed in Sunday’s deadly shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church is sharing memories of their loved ones as the investigation continues. Beverly Gumm, 72, and her daughter Christina Combs, 32, were both killed when a gunman opened fire inside the church during a lunch gathering. Three others, including a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A family is mourning the loss of a mother and daughter following a fatal shooting Sunday at Richmond Road Baptist Church, as new details emerge about the suspected gunman. According to those there when the shooting happened, House shot and killed 34-year-old Christina Combs before entering the church and confronting other members of…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’re continuing a stretch of very typical mid-July weather across central and eastern Kentucky — and if you’ve got outdoor plans this week, be ready to dodge some pop-up showers and storms. Monday kicks off the week with more scattered storm chances, especially during the afternoon and early evening. While not everyone will…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Kentucky State Police say they have identified the Good Samaritans who rendered life-saving aid to a wounded trooper after he was shot near Blue Grass Airport on Sunday. In a Facebook post, KSP thanked the public for helping them find the family who rushed to help moments after the shooting. State Police had earlier…
Stormy Sunday Afternoon Winds Down TonightWe wrapped up the weekend with another round of pop-up showers and storms Sunday afternoon—most of them scattered, but a few packed a punch with gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and plenty of lightning. As we head into Sunday evening, we’ll hold on to the chance for a few more isolated storms before most of the…
UPDATE: 7:15 a.m. July 14, 2025 The Fayette County Coroner has identified the shooter in Sunday’s deadly shooting rampage as 47-year-old Guy House. Fayette County Detention Center ABC 36 News Now has learned House has a lengthy criminal record, focusing mainly around domestic violence cases. In fact, according to Fayette County court records, House was scheduled for a hearing Monday,…
Stormy Saturday Brings Rain-Cooled ReliefSaturday brought another round of classic Kentucky summertime storms—hit or miss in nature but loud and occasionally intense. Many of us saw gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and plenty of lightning during the afternoon and evening. Temperatures still managed to climb into the lower 90s before storm-cooled air helped bring relief to a few lucky spots….
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Saturday: 40% chance for scattered showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 70% chance for rain and storms as a cold front sweep across the state. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows near 70. Monday: 30% chance for afternoon/evening showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Tuesday:…
RAVENNA, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Estill County Animal Shelter is asking for the community’s help to adopt or foster dogs after a major animal rescue has left the shelter at capacity. Animal Control Officer Chris Winters said he executed a search warrant Friday at a home on High Street in Irvine, where he found dozens of small-breed dogs…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is offering his condolences to families affected by the devastating flooding in Texas that has claimed dozens of lives, including children attending a summer camp. Beshear, who has led Kentucky through multiple natural disasters in recent years — including catastrophic flooding in Eastern Kentucky and deadly tornadoes in the west…
MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A Wayne County man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly stealing several vehicles and trying to run over someone during the crime spree, according to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron. The sheriff said deputies were called just before midnight Thursday when a man tried to steal an ambulance from Wayne County…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A Franklin County man already facing murder and arson charges in connection to a deadly house fire that killed his two teenage sons is due back in court Friday morning on separate sexual abuse charges. Dustin Fields, 44, is scheduled for an arraignment on charges stemming from the alleged sexual abuse of a 4-year-old…