LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A fugitive from Alabama was arrested Thursday in Lexington, thanks to the efforts of the Lexington Police Department’s Real-Time Intelligence Center and Flock license plate readers. According to a release, on Thursday the U.S. Marshals Service alerted local detectives that a wanted individual from Alabama, Kiarah Jones, 30, might be traveling to Lexington….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of Brian Huddle, who tragically died following a crash on Georgetown Road and Capstone Drive Wednesday evening. The fundraiser, organized by Amber Bain, a friend of Huddle’s family, aims to assist with medical expenses and funeral costs. According to the campaign page,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) The Oleika Shriners Temple is searching for answers after a headstone commemorating the end of a Shriners band was allegedly stolen over a month ago. “We checked our surveillance tape and we saw this white truck pull up, a gentleman gets out of the truck, picks it up puts it in his truck and…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — For the first time ever, Crosley Records decided to come back home to it’s birthplace of Kentucky to gift one special school with $2,500. “So we challenged 25 school across the state of Kentucky to paint, to draw, to do just any style of art or medium onto a record player itself around…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Passengers looking to fly non-stop from Lexington to The Big Apple will get their wish beginning in May 7, 2025. According to a release from Delta Air Lines and Blue Grass Airport, flights will be between Lexington and LaGuardia in New York. It’s a resumption of year round flights which were offered in Lexington…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police have arrested two family members accused of abandoning their dogs after moving out of their home earlier this year. ABC36 News first reported in July, Catherine Meriwether, Ariana Meriwether, and Demetrius Clay were wanted on animal cruelty charges. According to investigators, the family allegedly left two dogs trapped in crates without…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Friday marks the final day for University of Kentucky fans to participate in the Big Blue Crush, an annual blood drive competition against Tennessee fans. The event encourages supporters to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to help save lives. According to the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC), Thursday’s Day Four results show…
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STARKVILLE, Ms. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)- No. 5 seeded Kentucky women’s soccer’s first NCAA Tournament win in a decade is in the rear view mirror as the Cats prepare to face No. 4 Notre Dame on Friday. Kickoff in Starkville, Mississippi is set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN+. Team.Kentucky defeats West Virginia in penalty kicks 4-2.Photo by Camryn Williams |…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is now the first university in Kentucky to accept SNAP benefits as payment at an on-campus market. Officials announced the initiative during a ribbon-cutting event on campus. Provisions on Demand (POD), a market located in the Stratton Building, sells ready-to-eat meals, snacks, beverages, and other necessities to students, faculty,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) –Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House is setting off more alarms for those who favor abortion and reproductive rights. In fact, some officials say there’s a surge in requests for birth control and the “Plan B” drug nationwide. Kentucky’s abortion ban became law after Roe V Wade was overturned in 2022. The statute…
It felt much more like late November on Thursday as a legitimate shot of cold air dropped into the Ohio Valley. Temperatures started the day in the low 40s before dropping off into the 30s through the afternoon with several bursts of moderate to heavy snow showers at times. This was enough to cover the ground briefly but the snow…
WHITESBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, 43, has been indicted for the murder of Letcher County District Court Judge Kevin Mullins, according to an announcement from Attorney General Russell Coleman and Commonwealth’s Attorney Jackie Steele. The indictment, issued by a Letcher County Grand Jury on Thursday, charges Stines with Murder – Public…
UPDATE 4: KSU officials say the bomb threat came in as a phone call around 8:20 am Thursday. After investigating and clearing all buildings, they say no threats were found and the university reopened Thursday afternoon. UPDATE 3: Our ABC36 News crew on scene at Kentucky State University is reporting police have cleared the scene, but right now, there…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Golden Alert has been issued for Daviondre Stevenson, a 23-year-old man last seen about three weeks ago on Heartsbrook Road. Police say Stevenson was wearing black sweatpants and a black shirt when he was last seen. According to investigators, Stevenson has a mental health condition. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is…
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two people have been arrested in Knox County on child sex abuse charges. The sheriff’s department says 44-year-old Gary Branson and 42-year-old Laci Brown were taken into custody Wednesday. Deputies say the pair is accused of sexually abusing a young boy in their home in Bailey Switch. Additionally, Brown is facing drug…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! Our first shot of wintry weather has arrived across central and eastern Kentucky. Winter Weather Advisories go into effect for most of the area later this afternoon and will last through Friday morning. Only light snow accumulation, upwards of an inch in most spots, is expected. However, because this is the…
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner says one of those injured has died at the hospital. According to the coroner, the victim is 39 year old Brian Huddle of Lexington. The coroner says Huddle was the driver of the Kia Soul, which was involved in the accident. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation continues into a collision…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s been three years since a Lexington mother tragically lost her 17-year-old son, Sergio Villarados, a murder that remains unsolved to this day. “There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t think about him,” says Alvis Villarau, the mother of Sergio. At the time of the murder, Sergio was just 17-years-old….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — As the holiday season approaches, not every family has the luxury of spending this time at home. For many, the holiday season is a time of gratitude and reflection, spending that time at home, surrounded by loved ones. However, not every family has that luxury. For four decades now, the Ronald McDonald House of the Bluegrass…