One man dead, four hospitalized after crash in Wayne County, Kentucky

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 59-year-old Wayne County man is dead and four others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Monday evening in southern Kentucky, according to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron. The crash happened around 7:08 p.m. on West Kentucky Highway 90 at the intersection of Highway 1546, a location that has seen several fatal wrecks…

Kentucky man arrested on child pornography charges following ICAC investigation

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Harrodsburg man has been arrested and charged after an investigation revealed he was allegedly downloading and distributing child pornography, according to a press release from the Harrodsburg Police Department. Police say they were notified by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force about illegal online activity tied to a local resident. Following…

Rain & storms Tuesday ahead of a dry rest of the week

Heavier rain and storms will be possible Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a stretch of active weather, central and eastern Kentucky will see one final push of showers and storms on Tuesday before a much-anticipated dry and comfortable pattern settles in for the rest of the week. Tuesday: Scattered Storms & Flash Flood Risk A cold front approaching from the northwest will bring widespread…

Lexington kicks off Fourth of July week with patriotic concert at Moondance Amphitheater

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is kicking off its Fourth of July celebrations Tuesday night with a patriotic concert at the Moondance Amphitheater. According to city officials, the free big band and jazz performance will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., marking the start of a weeklong series of events leading up to Independence…

Suspect identified in Lexington stabbing on Greentree Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police have identified the suspect arrested in connection with a stabbing Monday afternoon in Lexington. According to officers, 20-year-old William Sanchez was taken into custody on assault charges following the incident on Greentree Road. The victim was taken to a hospital with what police say are non-life-threatening injuries. Court records show Sanchez is scheduled…

UPDATE: Man found safe. Search for missing man last seen in Laurel County

UPDATE: According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Collier has been found safe. There’s no word on how or where he was found. ORIGINAL STORY: LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are continuing the search for a missing man last seen Friday near London. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Branden Collier was last seen…

7-year-old from Lexington identified in apparent drowning incident at Paradise Cove

UPDATE 3: The City of Richmond says the little boy is identified as Santino Matreal Yancey-Hardwick, of Lexington. There are no further updates on the investigation. Statement from the City of Richmond: “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick. On behalf of the City of Richmond, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and…

Defense challenges death penalty in Shannon Gilday case, citing mental illness

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Attorneys for Shannon Gilday are pushing to have the death penalty removed as a possible punishment in the high-profile murder case involving the death of Jordan Morgan, daughter of former state lawmaker C. Wesley Morgan. During a mental competency hearing held Monday, the court heard from three doctors who evaluated Gilday’s mental health….

Three arrested in Madison County on child abuse and unlawful imprisonment charges

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three adults are behind bars in Madison County following a disturbing child abuse investigation that began when police found a toddler alone outside in unsafe conditions. According to an arrest citation, officers responded to Edwards Avenue on Sunday afternoon and discovered a 2-year-old boy running through a parking lot with no shoes and soaked…

Idaho shooting suspect identified

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (ABC NEWS) — A routine wildfire call turned deadly near Coeur d’Alene as two firefighters were killed and another injured in what authorities are calling an ambush. Law enforcement officials identified Wess Roley as the person starting the brush fire that later resulted in the shootings at first responders. According to a report from ABC News’ Alex…

Missing Franklin County man found safe in Danville after overnight search

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Franklin County man who was reported missing overnight has been found safe, according to emergency management officials. Authorities say 69-year-old Elza Steve Gaines was last known to be in Stanford late Sunday night and was reported missing around 11:30 p.m. A Golden Alert was issued, prompting a search and public outreach. According to…

Woman killed in pedestrian crash on US-27 in Somerset

SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman is dead following a pedestrian-involved crash Saturday night in Pulaski County, according to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office. Officials say 39-year-old Linda Greene was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the southbound lanes of U.S. 27 in Somerset. Emergency crews responded to the scene just before 10 p.m. Greene’s body…