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…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A Winchester man already charged with murder in the death of a woman at an Airbnb in Powell County is now also a suspect in a second death in Clark County, according to Winchester Police. Investigators say 44-year-old Brian Epperson is their primary suspect in the death of Reacheal Dawson, who was found dead…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of former Sheriff Ted Collins, the county’s longest-serving sheriff. Officials say Collins passed away Wednesday evening at Baptist Health Lexington. He served Franklin County for a total of 27 years, first as a deputy and later as sheriff. In addition to his law enforcement…
A Dry Start to Friday, but Storms Return by AfternoonWe kicked off our Friday on a quiet note across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with mostly clear skies and a beautiful sunrise. Expect that tranquil weather to stick around through the morning, although a few passing clouds may drift by from time to time. By the afternoon, the summer heat makes…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A man accused of kidnapping and assault during a disorder call in Lexington was arrested Thursday in Tennessee, according to Lexington Police. Police say the incident happened Thursday morning on Flemishbond Path. Investigators used the department’s Real-Time Intelligence Center and other techniques to track the suspect’s vehicle to Knox County, Tennessee. With help from…
Friday: 30% chance for scattered showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Saturday: 40% chance for afternoon/evening rain and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 60% chance for more widespread rain and storm chances as a cold front approaches. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows near 70. Monday:…
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An 18-year-old man is behind bars in Laurel County, charged with attempted murder after a shooting last month critically injured another man. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Zachary Setser of East Bernstadt on Wednesday night on American Greeting Card Road, about nine miles south of London. Deputies say…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A sweet Kentucky collaboration is brewing — literally! Kentucky State University and Ale-8-One have announced a limited-edition soda: Pawpaw Ale-8, featuring the tropical, banana-like taste of Kentucky’s native fruit, often called the “Kentucky banana.” The flavor was created using research from KSU’s world-renowned Pawpaw Program — the only one of its kind in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s the comeback McDonald’s fans have been waiting for — the iconic Snack Wrap is officially back at participating locations in Lexington. On Thursday, the first 100 in-store customers at each location received a Snack Wrap for free, while supplies lasted. The wraps come in two flavors — spicy with a habanero kick,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The race for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District is heating up as Republican State Representative Deanna Gordon announces her campaign for the seat currently held by Congressman Andy Barr. Barr is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by longtime Senator Mitch McConnell, who announced he will not seek re-election. Gordon says her…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Madison County woman reported missing earlier this week has been found safe, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers say 44-year-old Rita K. Senter, who was last seen Monday in Berea after reportedly being taken to an unknown doctor’s appointment, is no longer considered missing. A Golden Alert was issued Tuesday as authorities…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Officials with the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant are sharing their plans to close and clean up the site, which served as the final U.S. facility to destroy old chemical weapons stockpiles. The Blue Grass plant — located in Madison County — is the last of nine facilities nationwide that began destroying…