Man arrested in May shooting death in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police say they have arrested a suspect in connection to a deadly shooting that happened in May. According to officials, 28-year-old Nathaniel Danzy was arrested Thursday and charged with murder in the death of 25-year-old Zemondric Hall. Police say the shooting happened on May 28 in the 3800 block of Nicholasville Road, where…

Attorney: family of boy who drowned at Richmond water park raises concerns about response

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An attorney representing the family of 7-year-old Santino Yancey-Hardwick, who died after a drowning incident at Richmond’s Paradise Cove Aquatic Center, says they have concerns about how the situation was handled. Santino died Monday at a hospital following the incident at the city-run water park. According to Justin Peterson of Peterson Law Office, who…

One hospitalized after SUV and moped collide overnight in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A person was taken to the hospital overnight after a collision involving an SUV and a moped in Lexington, according to police. Officers say the crash happened around 12:15 a.m. Monday at the intersection of North Broadway and West Loudon Avenue. The rider of the moped was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,…

Mainly dry and warm pattern expected into the holiday weekend

Temperatures will be climbing into the low 90s by Friday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a refreshing start in the low-to-mid 60s this morning, Thursday is shaping up to be another mainly dry and seasonably warm day across central and eastern Kentucky. You might notice a few mid-level clouds drifting through early, and there is a very slim chance for a stray afternoon shower — but for…

Sunshine and lower humidity as we approach July 4th

Thursday:  Patchy fog in the morning, increasing clouds throughout the day and lower humidity.  Slight chance for a quick shower in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid/upper 60s. July 4th Friday: Hot and Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the upper 60s. Saturday: Partly cloudy.  Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the…

Manchester man arrested after wild police chase in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Manchester man is behind bars after a police pursuit in Wayne County that authorities say involved a stolen truck, a fleeing passenger, and a foot chase through a residential yard. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Kevin Adams refused to stop for a traffic violation on Highway 92 on Tuesday. Deputies…

Health officials warn of measles exposure risk in Central Kentucky as outbreak grows

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials are warning Central Kentucky residents about possible exposure to measles as the outbreak continues to grow across the region. What began in Woodford County has now spread into Fayette County and potentially Jessamine County, where people in Nicholasville may have been exposed, according to state health leaders. In total, six cases have…

Four people, including two children, injured in Nicholasville drive-by shooting

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Nicholasville are investigating a drive-by shooting that left four people injured, including two young children, late Tuesday night. The shooting happened near the intersection of U.S. 27 and Brannon Road, according to Nicholasville Police. Officers say the vehicle carrying the victims was struck by at least 22 bullets. A 4-year-old and a…

Armed man shot by homeowner, arrested after Pike County standoff

PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An eastern Kentucky man is facing multiple charges after he was shot during a break-in that led to a standoff in Elkhorn City, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers say 44-year-old George Standifur broke into a home Monday on West 5th Street, armed with a gun. Investigators say Standifur allegedly threatened the homeowner’s…

State Auditor Allison Ball releases critical audit of Kentucky Department of Education

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State Auditor Allison Ball has released a special examination report on the Kentucky Department of Education, citing what she describes as widespread issues and lapses in oversight. According to Ball, the audit was conducted under House Bill 825, which required a closer look at how the department is managing funds and programming. Among the…

GoFundMe raises over $10,000 for Lexington boy who drowned at Richmond pool

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover funeral expenses for 7-year-old Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick, a Lexington child who died in a suspected drowning at a Richmond pool on Monday. According to Richmond officials, the incident happened at Paradise Cove Aquatic Center, which remains closed pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation….

Drier forecast through the rest of the week

Afternoon highs on Wednesday will climb into the mid-80s with lower humidity

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After days of daily rain chances and high humidity, a much-needed break arrives across central and eastern Kentucky. If you’ve been waiting for that perfect summer day to get outside, today is your moment. We’re starting off your Wednesday with valley fog, especially in our more sheltered areas like the eastern Kentucky hollers…

One dead in crash on US 27 near Lincoln-Pulaski County line

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police confirm one person is dead after a crash Monday on U.S. 27 South near the Lincoln-Pulaski County line. Troopers are still investigating what caused the wreck, which shut down a section of the highway in both directions. Pulaski County officials confirmed the fatality. The victim’s identity has not been released….