Appeals Court Judge Goodwine Family Members Killed In Crash
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Central Kentucky judge mourns loss of family in car accident

Judge Pamela Goodwine expresses heartbreak over the tragic loss of her family members.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Central Kentucky Court of Appeals judge is grieving the loss of two family members who were killed in a car accident earlier this week. Judge Pamela As reported by the Lexington Herald Leader Goodwine’s 19-year-old granddaughter, Journee Padgett, and Padgett’s infant daughter, Alanee Grace, died in a collision in Michigan on Tuesday….

Shooting Suspect Charged
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Man arrested in connection to summer shooting in Lexington

Trent Watkins faces charges related to June shooting incident.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred this past summer in Lexington. Police report that 20-year-old Trent Watkins was taken into custody on assault charges Wednesday. Watkins is accused of shooting a woman on Hillcrest Avenue near Highland Drive on June 28. The victim was transported to a…

Man Wanted For Domestic Violence Assault
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State police search for suspect in domestic violence assault case

Authorities seek information on Lonnie Skidmore's whereabouts.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The search is ongoing across Kentucky for a suspect wanted on domestic violence assault charges. State police are looking for 33-year-old Lonnie Skidmore, who is also facing robbery charges in Louisville. According to investigators, Skidmore is originally from Harlan but may currently be in the London or Somerset area. Authorities are urging anyone…

Domestic Violence Survivors Vigil
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Candlelight vigil in Lexington to honor survivors of domestic violence

Community gathers to support and honor those affected by domestic violence.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A candlelight vigil to honor survivors of domestic violence will take place Thursday night in Lexington, organized by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The “Rise Up: Domestic Abuse Survivors Candlelight Vigil and Tribute” aims to raise awareness and support for those affected by domestic violence. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to…

Coca Cola Product Minute Maid Issues Recall
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Coca-Cola product Minute Maid issues recall

Mislabeling leads to recall of full-sugar beverage.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— Coca-Cola has announced the recall of more than 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade due to mislabeling concerns. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some cartons contain the full-sugar version of the beverage instead of the advertised zero-sugar variant. The affected twelve-pack cartons were distributed to retailers across Kentucky, Indiana,…

Sentencing For Former Uk Student Sophia Rosing
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Former UK student scheduled for sentencing Thursday

Student faces sentencing, after pleading guilty, following an assault involving racial slurs.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Sentencing is set for Thursday afternoon for a former University of Kentucky student who pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a racially charged attack in a campus dormitory. Sophia Rosing, 22, entered her guilty plea in August to charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. The incident gained widespread attention…

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Gradually warming up into the weekend

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It’s a cold start to the day out there with temperatures starting your Thursday in the low-to-mid 30s. We will be warming up slightly this afternoon, returning to the low 60s in Lexington. This is still below average but an improvement from the 50s we’ve been stuck in this week. Another…

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Frosty mornings still on tap for the late week

Temperatures should drop into the upper 20s and low 30s early Thursday so Freeze Warnings are out for all of the area
T.G. Shuck,

It was definitely a cold start to Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with temperatures dropping well into the 30s across the board. While a few sheltered spots managed to see some frost, winds stayed up enough to prevent temperatures from dropping in the low 30s thus keeping the widespread frost in check. With a little more sunshine in the…

Company Donates To Academy For Workforce Development
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Company donates to academy for workforce development

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass is making a significant contribution to education in Madison County by donating $100,000 to Ignite Academy. The donation aims to support the development of students pursuing careers in construction and other industries. Joe Curcio, BPBGJV Project Manager, expressed the company’s commitment to the community, stating, “In an effort to…

Food Recall Imga
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Major recall of chicken and meat products due to Listeria concerns

Major retailers involved in widespread food safety alert
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A significant food recall affecting over 11 million pounds of “ready-to-eat” chicken and meat products has been issued amid concerns of potential Listeria contamination. The recall includes hundreds of food items, such as pre-made salads and prepackaged meals, sold at popular retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, and others across Kentucky. “Listeria,…

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Two-year-old fighting rare kidney disease

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —- Two-year-old Malani Dior Arose Desavieu was recently diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, also known as FSGS. “It is kidney disease and she has the most aggressive level which is tip lesion,” her grandmother Katrina Buster explains. Right now, Malani is receiving treatment in Cincinnati. It is the closest place to Lexington that can…

Frosty Mornings Continue Ahead Of A Weekend Warm Up
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Chilly hold on for the middle of the week ahead of a weekend warm-up

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! It’s a cold start to the day with temperatures falling into the low-to-mid 30s for many areas. This afternoon will feature more sunshine than yesterday but still be well below average, only climbing into the mid-50s. There will also be a cool northwesterly autumn breeze that will be around through much…

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Woman located after being reported missing

Jane Davenport,

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Harrodsburg Police Department posted to Facebook they have located Rikki Shaylan Devine. Devine was reported missing earlier this week, but has since been found. Officials originally posting they were concerned about her well-being.     Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Found, Harrodsburg Police, missing, Rikki Devine

Council Members To Appear In Court Over Restraining Order
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Fayette Co. councilmembers scheduled for court after restraining order

Denise Gray filed a protective restraining order against Brenda Monarrez citing aggressive behavior.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Two Fayette County councilmembers are set to appear in court Wednesday after a protective restraining order was filed. Sixth District Councilmember Denise Gray filed the order against Fourth District Councilwoman Brenda Monarrez, alleging aggressive behavior. The restraining order was approved, and the judge ruled that Monarrez is no longer permitted to attend…

Laurel County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
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Laurel County man arrested on child pornography charges

Logan Barber, 24, faces arraignment following his arrest on Monday.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man arrested on child phonography charges is due in court today for an arraignment. London police report that 24-year-old Logan Barber was taken into custody on Monday, officers said barber is accused of sharing more than forty explicit images of young children online. According to court records, Barber is scheduled for…

18 Year Old Juan Martinez Bustos Marks Fifteenth Lexington Homicide
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Lexington’s 15th homicide of the year: teenager dies after shooting

Juan Martinez-Bustos, 18, succumbs to injuries from a shooting incident earlier this month.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The city of Lexington is investigating another homicide after an 18-year-old died yesterday following a shooting earlier this month. According to the coroner, Juan Martinez-Bustos died yesterday at U.K. Hospital from his injuries. Martinez-Bustos was one of two teenagers shot on October 3rd on Devonport Drive. Police crime data indicates that his death…

Memorial In Honor Of Air Evac Crew Members Killed In Crash
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Memorial for Air-Evac Life crew scheduled for today

Jane Davenport,

OWEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A memorial is scheduled for today at 1 p.m. for the three crew members who died in a medical helicopter crash last week in Owen County. The memorial is for pilot Gale ‘Butch’ Alleman, paramedic James Welsh and flight nurse Bethany Aicken. Their Air-Evac Life Team Helicopter hit a cable and crashed…