FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Golden Alert has been issued for a missing Franklin County man, according to emergency management officials. Authorities say 69-year-old Elza Steve Gaines was reported missing around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. He was last known to be in Stanford approximately 30 minutes before he was reported missing. Gaines may be driving a blue Chevrolet Silverado…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A person is in custody following a barricade situation Sunday evening on Fontaine Road, near Henry Clay High School, according to Lexington police. Officers say the incident began around 5:15 p.m. as a disorder call and escalated into a barricade situation. The scene was resolved just before 7:30 p.m. when the suspect was safely…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon following a hit-and-run crash that injured a child over the weekend. According to police, 31-year-old Sierra Smith is accused of hitting a child with her vehicle and leaving the scene just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Marcellus Drive. The child was taken to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating an alleged assault that took place late Sunday night on Charles Avenue. According to officers, the incident happened around 11:15 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after reportedly being struck with an unknown object. At this time, no suspect information has been released. Police are…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers headed to Shillito Park Monday should prepare for possible delays as paving work gets underway. According to city officials, Shillito Park Road is scheduled to be paved between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday. The work is part of ongoing construction for the new Senior Therapeutic Center, which is expected to open sometime…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After several days of muggy, unsettled weather, central and eastern Kentucky will continue to deal with scattered showers and storms to kick off the new workweek. The good news? Some much-needed relief from the humidity is just around the corner. Storm Chances Continue Into Tuesday Your Monday will feature scattered showers and storms,…
Another Round of Heat, Humidity and StormsThe final days of June are wrapping up just as they’ve gone most of the month—warm, muggy, and unsettled. Sunday brought another dose of typical summertime weather across central and eastern Kentucky, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to near 90 and enough moisture in the air to make it feel even warmer….
Less Heat, But Storms Still AroundAfter a full week of oppressive heat and high humidity, things are finally beginning to ease a bit across central and eastern Kentucky. That big ridge of high pressure responsible for our recent heat wave is starting to weaken and slide west. What that means for us is slightly lower temps—afternoon highs on Saturday will…
The early summer heat wave rolled on Friday across central and eastern Kentucky, as temperatures again surged into the low 90s and heat index values flirted with 100° at times. Scattered slow-moving storms popped up throughout the day, producing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and even a little small hail in some spots. It’s been a hot stretch for sure—but we’re…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky health officials have reported four new measles cases this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to six for 2025, according to a release from the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Three of the new cases are within the same household in Woodford County, while the fourth case—reported in…
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — What started as a routine traffic stop in Boyle County turned into a major drug bust, according to the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they pulled over a vehicle in Danville and immediately smelled marijuana coming from inside. A search was conducted after K9 Bruno alerted to the presence of drugs, leading deputies…
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WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A home in Williamsburg is a total loss after a massive fire late Thursday night that drew a large emergency response and triggered a preliminary arson investigation. According to officials, crews were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. on U.S. 25 West. When firefighters arrived, they encountered heavy flames and several propane tanks…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new contender has entered Kentucky’s closely watched race to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell. Republican businessman Nate Morris officially announced his Senate bid Thursday, positioning himself as a political outsider aligned with President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. Morris is expected to face tough competition in the GOP primary, including…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Rockcastle County man charged with murder is expected in court Friday morning for a pretrial conference tied to a deadly 2024 shooting. According to Kentucky State Police, 54-year-old Benjamin Jones Jr. was found with gunshot wounds along Sandhill Road in Livingston and was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, Terry Burke,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags across Kentucky to be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Dustin Wright, who was killed earlier this month in a helicopter training crash at Fort Campbell. According to the governor’s office, flags at all state buildings will remain at half-staff from sunrise…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after one dog was found dead and another severely emaciated inside her home, according to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control. Officials say Jacara Reed is facing charges of torture of a dog and cruelty to animals after investigators discovered a dog believed to…
UPDATE: 11:07 a.m. – Newtown Pike is now open in both directions, after being closed for hours due to Thursday’s storm damage. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in north Lexington are being warned of significant road closures following Thursday’s storm, which brought down power lines and poles in several areas. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Newtown Pike…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A wave of new legislation is now in effect across Kentucky, following the General Assembly’s passage of more than 140 bills during this year’s 30-day session. Most of the new laws went into effect Friday, covering a wide range of issues from criminal justice to consumer protection. Key measures now in effect include: Sexual…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington firefighters responded to two separate overnight apartment fires early Friday morning, both of which resulted in minor damage and the displacement of residents, according to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts. The first fire was reported at 1349 Centre Parkway around 2:31 a.m. Crews quickly extinguished the flames and contained them to the room where…