NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Taylorsville man is facing multiple charges, including murder, after a deadly crash earlier this summer in Nelson County. Kentucky State Police say 25-year-old Jason Wurts was arrested last Wednesday and charged with murder, DUI, speeding more than 26 miles over the limit, wanton endangerment, and criminal mischief. Investigators said the crash happened…
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral plans have been set for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, whose body was found buried in the woods last week in Breathitt County. According to his obituary, visitation will take place Thursday at Breathitt Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. State police said Jayden’s body was discovered last Tuesday inside…
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two hikers and their dog are safe after being rescued over the weekend in the Red River Gorge. Search and rescue crews said the group became lost Saturday after missing a turn on Rock Bridge Trail. Responders located them near the intersection of Swift Camp Creek and Wildcat Trail after a 911 call….
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at its new headquarters. The event will be held Monday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the office’s new location on State Road 192 East in London, according to deputies. Officials say the facility is handicap accessible…
Heat peaks early this week Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s for Monday and Tuesday. Humidity will be in that humid/very humid range, leaving us with heat indices, or feels-like temperatures, closer to the mid/upper 90s. After that, things will look more seasonal in the upper 80s. The weekend appears to be trending even cooler, a few degrees…
Storms Fade, but the Heat Holds StrongSunday ended much like Saturday—hot, humid, and stormy in spots. While most of us enjoyed plenty of sunshine, scattered showers and storms fired up during the afternoon hours, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning to parts of central and eastern Kentucky. Some of that activity may linger into the evening hours before…
Hot Weekend Heat Wave ContinuesAfter some scattered storms Saturday evening that brought heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning, a few showers may linger into the evening hours and even early Sunday morning. Once those fade, though, we’ll be back under the influence of a strong ridge of high pressure. That means sunshine will dominate and temperatures will soar once…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three people are facing serious charges after Lexington Police Crimes Against Children detectives acted on tips about possible child abuse and child sexual abuse material. According to police, on Thursday, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence as part of the investigation. The operation led to the arrests of 24-year-old Tyler Bean, 25-year-old…
Friday kept up the mid-August tradition of heat and humidity across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With a weakening front parked to our south we saw a few isolated storms popping up including in the Lexington area but overall sunshine was the star of the day. Highs hit the low 90s in the Bluegrass with upper 80s in the mountains but…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – During a special called meeting Friday at noon, the London City Council passed a resolution demanding Mayor Randall Weddle turn over extensive records and answer dozens of detailed questions regarding his actions since taking office. The resolution, obtained from documents presented at the meeting, comes as council members weigh possible impeachment proceedings over multiple…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of London will hold a special called meeting at noon Friday to discuss charges against Mayor Randall Weddle that could lead to his impeachment. The meeting will take place in the council chambers at the Community Center on Main Street. City officials say a separate hearing has been scheduled for September 5….
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is scheduled to appear in court Friday for a status hearing in his ongoing murder case. Stines is charged with murder in the September shooting death of District Court Judge Kevin Mullins. Prosecutors say video allegedly shows Stines firing shots inside Judge Mullins’ chambers at the…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Jessamine County EMS is joining forces with the Kentucky Blood Center Friday for a friendly “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. The event challenges local first responders to see who can bring in the most blood donations. Donors will receive a free Kentucky Blood Center T-shirt, a $15 gift card, and a chance to…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the man killed in a crash on Interstate 75 Wednesday as 40-year-old Yunier Gonzalez of Louisville. According to the coroner’s office, Gonzalez was standing outside his vehicle on the right shoulder of southbound I-75 near the Clays Ferry Bridge when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle….
The rinse and repeat pattern is still with us We’ll start today and each day this weekend with the chance for some patchy fog. The sun will be quick to shine, though, with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Cumulus clouds will be abundant and will potentially develop into a few isolated showers each afternoon. A few could be unlucky enough…
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ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s something that can happen to anyone, hydroplaning on a road, and for one family, the aftermath of their incident continues today. “I’m so thankful they didn’t die,” says Lorna Lacy who recalls the accident that changed the lives of her daughter and granddaughter. “So my oldest granddaughter, w- which is my…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton has announced new security measures for downtown Lexington following an incident Wednesday in which a woman was assaulted. In an email Thursday, Gorton said the suspect in that case — who was arrested yesterday — has had multiple prior interactions with the criminal justice system as well as agencies that provide…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is alerting district leaders and stakeholders about a significant drop in the school system’s carry-forward balance for the 2025-26 budget year, citing multiple factors that will reduce the amount available compared to earlier projections. In an email to the district’s Budget Solutions Work Group and other stakeholders,…
Thursday brought that classic mid-August feel to Central and Eastern Kentucky — warm, sticky, and just a touch unsettled. With a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs pushed into the upper 80s to near 90° right on par for this time of year. A weak front draped across the region sparked a few isolated storms and like we’ve seen…
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Breathitt County mother charged in connection with the death of her 10-year-old son, Jayden Spicer, made her first court appearance Thursday. Felicia Gross, 33, pleaded not guilty via video conference during her arraignment. She is being held at the Kentucky River Regional Jail. According to Kentucky State Police, Gross is charged with…