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Two arrested after nine injured in shooting at Cincinnati music venue
CINCINNATI (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two men have been arrested following a shooting at a Cincinnati music venue that left nine people injured early Sunday morning. According to the Cincinnati Police Department, officers responded around 1 a.m. to reports of shots fired inside Riverfront Live on Kellogg Avenue. Police say nine people were shot during the incident and were taken…
Four adults arrested after fight at elementary school
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Four adults have been arrested following a fight on the grounds of Warfield Elementary School in Martin County. According to the Martin County Schools Police Department, officers responded to the altercation on campus. Authorities say an additional person is expected to face criminal charges as the investigation continues. School officials say the campus…
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Electrical issue reported in downtown Lexington building overnight
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters responded to an incident call in downtown Lexington early Tuesday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called around 3:30 a.m. to the area of West Vine Street and Broadway. Fire officials say there was a problem with an electrical box inside a room of a building. However, the issue did…
Investigation continues into man found dead in home
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is ongoing after a man was found dead inside a home in Anderson County. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a call for assistance Sunday at a home on Marrs Avenue in Lawrenceburg. When they arrived, they found 53-year-old Jon Crawford dead inside the home. State police say an autopsy…
Woman accused of trafficking fentanyl due in court Thursday
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman accused of trafficking fentanyl in Montgomery County is scheduled to appear in court later this week. According to police, 38-year-old Megan Johnson was arrested over the weekend during a traffic stop in Mount Sterling. Officers say they pulled Johnson over after receiving a tip that she was allegedly transporting a large…
Warm, wet pattern continues across the Bluegrass
Warm front brings rain and rising temperatures A warm front lifts north across the Bluegrass, setting up a sharp temperature contrast early on. Some communities start the day in the upper 30s to low 40s, while areas farther south are already in the 50s. As the front moves through, temperatures rise steadily and clouds remain widespread. Showers develop during the…
Theft suspect search after alleged car break-in attempt
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Deputies in Laurel County are searching for a suspect who was caught on camera allegedly trying to break into a vehicle. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, a theft was reported after a person was seen on surveillance video attempting to break into a car on Sally’s Branch Road near London. Investigators…
“Human Bean” giving away free slap bracelets
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Human Bean is taking it back to the 1990s this week with a fun, retro giveaway. The coffee chain says it will hand out free slap bracelets Wednesday to the first 100 customers who purchase a drink. Officials say the promotion is part of a celebration for the company’s new 90s-inspired retro drinks….
Bill filed to strengthen Kentucky’s Amber Alert system
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new bill filed in the Kentucky Senate aims to strengthen how the state responds when a child is abducted or reported missing and endangered. State Sen. Brandon Storm, R-London, has introduced Senate Bill 289, known as Wynter’s Law, to update and improve Kentucky’s Amber Alert system. The legislation is designed to ensure faster…
Fire damages garage of townhouse on Kearney Ridge Boulevard
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters responded to a townhouse fire Monday afternoon on Kearney Ridge Boulevard, near Masterson Station Park and Georgetown Road. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews arrived around 2 p.m. and saw smoke and flames coming from the home. Fire officials say the bulk of the fire was contained to the garage. The flames…
Spring-like temperatures return the rest of the week
Scattered showers will be possible most days, especially north
We saw a chilly start to this first Monday of March across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a few spots seeing a bit of wintry weather to kick off the day. With a wave of energy sliding along a frontal boundary to our south and enough cold air in place, locations north of I-64 saw a bit of freezing rain, sleet and a…
Gov. Andy Beshear urges preparedness as Severe Weather Week begins in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As Severe Weather Week gets underway, Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky has endured 15 federally declared weather disasters during his time in office, each bringing unique challenges to communities across the commonwealth. Beshear said those disasters — ranging from tornadoes and floods to winter storms — have tested Kentucky time and again. He added…
Lexington police investigating after man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are investigating after a man arrived at a local hospital early Sunday morning with a gunshot wound. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were sent just before 3 a.m. to the hospital after the victim sought treatment for a non-life-threatening injury. Police say, at this time, no shooting scene has been located….
Warning issued in Berea following prowling incident
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Berea Police Department is reminding residents to secure their vehicles and belongings following a prowling incident over the weekend in the Brooklyn Boulevard area. Police say a man was observed prowling in the neighborhood. The individual was later located and arrested on multiple outstanding warrants. Officials say he is also suspected of attempting…
Kentucky State Police highlight Consumer Protection Week, promote Team Kentucky Stop Scams initiative
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is reminding residents that Consumer Protection Week runs March 1 through March 7. State police are supporting Team Kentucky Stop Scams, an initiative focused on helping families recognize scams, report fraud and stay informed through trusted resources and real-time alerts. Officials say the effort is designed to provide Kentuckians with tools…
Lexington to celebrate grand reopening of renovated Dunbar Community Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington city leaders will celebrate the reopening of a newly renovated Dunbar Community Center on Monday afternoon. Mayor Linda Gorton, along with council members and city staff, will host a grand reopening at 4:30 p.m. at the Dunbar Community Center. The event will include a press conference, tours of the renovated building, community activities…
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Laurel County deputies searching for wanted suspect after traffic stop
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials in Laurel County are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted suspect following a traffic stop Tuesday night. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says around 7 p.m., a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plate off Cumberland Gap Parkway. According to deputies, the…
Monticello man dies after motorcycle crash on KY-90 in Wayne County
MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has died following a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Wayne County. Kentucky State Police say troopers were called around 1:40 p.m. to a crash on KY-90 near Hall Road in Monticello. According to investigators, 26-year-old Christian Vanover was riding a 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound. Witnesses told troopers Vanover was navigating traffic when…
53 cats surrendered to Lexington Animal Care; officials urge spay and neuter
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Dozens of cats are now in the care of Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control after being surrendered earlier this week. According to a post on the agency’s Facebook page, 53 cats and kittens were turned over from a single home in Lexington. In the post, officials stressed the importance of spaying and neutering pets…
Messy start gives way to springlike warmth and more rain chances
Wintry mix possible this morning Cloudy skies dominate the Bluegrass early this morning as precipitation moves in from the west. Temperatures start out in the lower to mid 30s, cold enough for some areas (especially along and north of the I-64 corridor) to see a brief mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and wet snow. A light coating to around…