University of Kentucky increasing security after recent shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky (UK) is increasing safety measures for students following a shooting incident near campus last weekend. UK Police announced additional security patrols and enhanced lighting on North Campus, especially around the Winslow Street area where shots were fired early last Sunday morning. Extra officers will patrol from 10 p.m. to…

Suspect dies after drug overdose in K.S.P. patrol vehicle

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police is investigating the death of a 49-year-old suspect, Shawn Gibson, who reportedly overdosed on drugs while in police custody. According to investigators, Gibson allegedly ingested drugs in the back seat of a state police patrol vehicle following his arrest during a traffic stop on North Highway 66 earlier this…

Two people hospitalized in Nicholasville Road collision

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A serious crash on Nicholasville Road and West Reynolds Road left two people hospitalized late Thursday night. According to Lexington Police, the collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. when an inbound vehicle reportedly crossed into oncoming lanes and collided with an outbound vehicle. Emergency responders took both drivers to the hospital, with at least…

Drier air arrives as we close out the week

It should be a pleasant Friday with sunshine back in the picture

With a frontal boundary lingering over the commonwealth it was a damp Thursday across parts of Central and Eastern Kentucky. We started the day with steady showers and a few rumbles of thunder in the Bluegrass before the bulk of the rain shifted off to the southeast. The clouds and scattered showers kept temperatures in check a bit with afternoon…

Family seeks answers after a pedestrian hit-and-run in Lexington

Family hopes for information as police investigate

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington family is searching for answers after a member in their family was injured when allegedly struck by a car while walking down the sidewalk. Over a week has passed since the incident, and the family says they still don’t know who the driver is. Gerri Fawcette said she was driving to…

Siblings continue their recovery after car crash

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Bellinger family was traveling from Virginia for a weekend with family here in Lexington when they were in a car crash. They say it happened on October 19th on KY 627 late at night. Their friends Dylan and Shyloe Marker received the terrible news not long after. “I jumped out of bed…

Rain slowly exits on Thursday

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are tracking dreary and rainy conditions today. The good news is that the rain will be slowly exiting south and eastward throughout the day. The bad news is that it will be slowly exiting and the lingering cloud cover will give the rest of the day a dreary feel even…

Trump wins 2024 election: What led up to the historic results

Trump wins 2024 election, Republicans secure popular vote for first time in 20 years

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Former President Donald Trump has clinched the 2024 presidential election, becoming the 47th president of the United States and marking the first time a Republican has won the national popular vote in two decades. Political analyst Jared Smith remarked on the unusual nature of Trump’s win: “For somebody with the baggage Donald Trump…

New charges for grandmother of baby found dead

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — State police say 50-year-old Taletha Tucker is facing new charges following the death of her grandchild, 8-month-old Miya Rudd, back in June. Tucker is now charged with hindering prosecution, criminal child abuse and child endangerment. She was previously arrested on a fugitive warrant from another state. According to state police, Tucker allegedly…

Lexington asking for unwanted political yard signs

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is asking residents to recycle their 2024 election yard signs at designated drop-off locations across the city. Officials say signs can be dropped off through November 18, including at the Government Center on East Main Street. The city has partnered with Rumpke and Trex to ensure that all signs are…

“I think it sends a clear message…”; Amendment 2 does not pass

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky voters overwhelmingly ‘rejected’ Amendment 2 in this year’s election. The proposal would have allowed the legislature to spend ‘tax dollars’ on non-public schools. Bills with similar language were passed by legislators, but tossed out by judges, who said they were unconstitutional, which is why amendment two was brought to voters, to change Kentucky’s…

Dodging a few showers into the late week

A stalled out front will keep rain chances around into Thursday

With a slow moving frontal boundary sliding into the Ohio Valley it turned out to be a damp Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. It took until the daylight hours for the rain to arrive but most locations, especially in the Bluegrass saw a steady, soaking rain into the afternoon hours. Parts of far southeastern Kentucky stayed mainly dry as…

‘Kentuckians were very chill, very polite’: Sec. Michael Adams on election day

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Secretary of State Michael Adams says this year’s voter turnout was similar to what we saw about four years ago. “Right now, we’re at about 59.9 percent turnout, I think we’ll hit 60 before we’re done,” Adams said. As for those registered voters, 47% are republican and 43% are democrats. “I think what…