LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines are asking a judge to dismiss his indictment in the high-profile murder case of District Judge Kevin Mullins. According to a report by ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News, Stines’ legal team alleges that prosecutors conducted an “off-the-record” meeting with grand jurors and failed to…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man was taken to the hospital following a shooting Monday night in the Science Hill area, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound, though no further details about his condition or identity have been released. Authorities are asking anyone with information…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Bluegrass Fair kicks off Thursday at Masterson Station Park, with organizers promising enhanced security and plenty of entertainment for the whole family. The fair runs June 5 through June 15 on Leestown Road in Lexington. Organizers say safety is a top priority this year. Metal detectors will be in use at the entrance,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating an early morning robbery that left one person injured and sent to the hospital. According to investigators, the incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Thursday on Oak Street. Officers say the suspect did not use a weapon, but instead relied on physical force during the robbery. The victim was taken to…
Central and Eastern Kentucky soaked in another gorgeous early June day Wednesday, with plenty of sunshine, hazy blue skies, and temperatures soaring into the mid to upper 80s—a few degrees above our seasonal norms. A breezy south wind added to that summer feel, while the thin layer of wildfire smoke high in the atmosphere (from fires burning in Canada) once…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — While summer brings a break from school, AAA is warning it also marks the most dangerous time of year for teen drivers on the road. According to the organization, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day — known as the “100 Deadliest Days” — sees a significant increase in teen-related crashes. Lori Weaver-Hawkins…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says the Fayette County Public Schools Board acted unlawfully when it approved an occupational tax increase without proper public notice. According to a news release from Coleman’s office, an official Attorney General’s opinion issued Wednesday found the school board failed to meet the state’s legal requirements for notifying the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Former Lexington councilmember and local entrepreneur David Kloiber has officially launched his campaign for Congress in Kentucky’s 6th District. Kloiber, a Democrat, made the announcement Wednesday at Elite Graphics in Lexington, where he was joined by supporters. In a campaign speech, he said he plans to focus on jobs, healthcare, housing, and education. “We…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Bluegrass Fair is offering a special one-night-only deal to help kick off summer with fun and savings. On Thursday, June 5, general admission will be just $4, and unlimited ride wristbands will be half off — only $15. Organizers are calling it a “Welcome to Summer” special, inviting families and fairgoers to enjoy…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The nonstop screeching of cicadas has become the soundtrack to life across Central Kentucky as a rare insect invasion takes over the region. In Richmond, residents say they’ve had enough. “They’re everywhere, I mean the on the ground, they’re on your fence, and they fly on you,” said Lottie Williams, a longtime Richmond…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that sent a pedestrian to the hospital. According to Lexington Police, 27-year-old Adrun Bennett was arrested Tuesday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, and operating a moped without a license. Investigators say…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Louisville police are actively searching for a man accused of killing a puppy during a violent argument with his girlfriend. According to officers, Demetrius Hebert is wanted on a felony warrant for torture of a dog. Investigators say Hebert was involved in a dispute with his girlfriend when he allegedly grabbed their pit mix…
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after several graves were vandalized at a local cemetery. Deputies say someone painted messages on headstones and damaged multiple graves at Hamblin Cemetery on Michaels Road. The vandalism is believed to have happened sometime between Sunday afternoon and Tuesday morning. At this time, investigators say they…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Across Southern Kentucky, communities are still rebuilding after a deadly EF-4 tornado swept through the area, destroying homes and killing 19 people. One couple in London lost everything while riding out the storm, holding one another in their bathroom. “I was still in disbelief that this was happening because, I remember he pulled…
It was another picture-perfect early June day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday. Sunshine dominated the skies once again with afternoon highs climbing well into the mid-80s, making it feel more like mid-summer than the start of meteorological summer. In fact it was our warmest day so far here in 2025. The only minor hiccup was a bit of…
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