MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Torilena Fields, the Robertson County woman charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged murder and dismemberment of her mother, entered a not guilty plea during a Zoom court appearance from the Bourbon County Detention Center. Fields faces several charges, including murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, obstructing government…
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MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Robertson County woman, 32-year-old Torilena Fields, is set to appear in court Tuesday afternoon for an arraignment following charges related to the alleged murder and dismemberment of her mother. Fields faces charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and animal torture. According to Kentucky State Police, Fields…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! You’ll need your jacket for most of the day today with morning temperatures in the upper 30s and afternoon highs struggling to get out of the low-to-mid 50s. This will likely be our first day so far this month with below average temperatures, that is how warm it has been so…
UDATE 2: Lexington police say they’ve made an arrest in the deadly hit-and-run accident. 21-year-old Logan Rogers is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Render Aid or Assist leading to Death or serious Physical Injury. Rogers is be held in the Fayette County Detention Center. UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as…
STANFORD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Water has been restored at Lincoln County High School and Middle School, and classes will resume as scheduled Tuesday. The district says the water disruption was due to a leak with Stanford Waterworks, which led to Monday’s cancellation of classes. However, the schools are now under a boil water advisory. Officials say water…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A special zone-change hearing is scheduled Tuesday night during an Urban County Council meeting in downtown Lexington. According to city officials, the meeting will include public comments on an ordinance proposing a zone change for property on Price Road to accommodate a mobile home park. The meeting is set to begin at…
CYNTHIANA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Flora Shropshire Animal Shelter in Harrison County is asking for help after two puppies were abandoned at their facility. Officials say someone tossed the puppies over the shelter’s gate early Monday morning while they were closed. The shelter is now looking for the dogs’ owner to gather information about the puppies’ age,…
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A GoFundMe has been launched to support a family of four who lost their home in a fire in Lawrenceburg. According to the fundraiser, the fire occurred on Sunday at a residence in the Hammonds Creek community. The organizer says the Bast family was not home during the blaze, but they lost everything…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Coroner has identified the woman who died after being struck by a car on Monday as 43-year-old Angelina Wells. According to Lexington police, Wells was hit around 6 p.m. while walking on Winchester Road. Authorities say no charges are expected to be filed against the driver. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local…
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The Bell.Kentucky defeats Tennessee 4-0.Photo by Tyler Ruth | UK Athletics KENTUCKY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- For the first time in a decade, Kentucky women’s soccer will host a post-season match at home. Head Coach Troy Fabiano’s team (11-4-4, 3-3-4) will play West Virginia (12-5-2, 8-2-1) in the NCAA Tournament first round on Friday at 7 p.m. The team is…
Kentucky’s Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates a Bucknell turnover during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Kentucky won 100-72. (AP Photo/James Crisp) LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- As Kentucky moves up four spots to 19th in the nation according to the latest Associated Press rankings, an early season challenge is coming…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- When asked about speculation that he would step down at the end of this season, Mark Stoops didn’t mince words about the chances. “Zero,” said Stoops as he shook his head. “Zero percent chance that I do that. Next question.” Regardless of the online chatter, the facts state that Kentucky has a football game this…
After a wet finish to the weekend with beneficial rains throughout the region, it was a beautiful Veterans Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Monday. Drier air moved into the commonwealth allowing for a return of plenty of sunshine as afternoon highs worked back into the mid-60s, which is slightly above average for this time of the year. The…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Walker Buehler takes no days off when it comes to helping his community. The Lexington native, who went to Henry Clay High School, is back in the Bluegrass for his annual golf outing to fundraise for first responders. “I’ve had some really cool moments on the field, but this is what we take the most…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today marks the 106th year of Veterans Day in the United States, and 100 years of the World War One monument here in Lexington. “As we stand in the shadow of this memorial, we renew our commitment to the ideals for which these men and women fought. We honor their memory, not just…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are actively searching for a man accused of killing his son in Franklin County. Authorities say 60-year-old Steven Girtley allegedly shot and killed his son, 36-year-old Justin Girtley, during an argument at their home in the Flat Creek Road area. After the incident, Steven Girtley reportedly fled into a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Happy Veterans Day! There are several events happening across Central Kentucky to recognize those who have served in the United States Military. Camp Nelson National Cemetery Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville hosting memorial. Begins at 11 a.m. at 2353 Hartland Parkside Dr., Lexington, KY. Guest speakers, memorial wreath laying, and rifle salute….
STANFORD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lincoln County Public Schools is cancelling classes today for students in Stanford. The district says classes are cancelled after a water leak within the Stanford waterworks system that’s impacting several schools. According to officials, today will be a traditional day off and not an NTI day for students and staff. Categories: Featured,…
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In Estill County, a school employee is under investigation. The board of education announced the investigation by law enforcement Sunday afternoon on Facebook. According to officials, the investigation follows an anonymous tip that was sent to the district. Officials say the alleged employee will not have any interaction with students during the…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kirksville firefighters are recovering after their firetruck crashed over the weekend. In a letter posted to social media, the fire department says the crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday near Moran Mill and Joe Jones Road in Richmond. Officials say the truck was not responding to an emergency at the time…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The search is now over for two inmates who escaped from the Blackburn Correctional Complex in Lexington last week. State police say 38-year-old Adam Ball and 40-year-old Bradley Cornwell are now back behind bars. Court records show Ball was arrested Friday and is now at the Fayette County Detention Center. Cornwell is in…