After a beautiful summer-like weekend here in Central and Eastern Kentucky with highs around the 80 degree mark, we got a dose of reality to kick off the week. A much anticipated frontal boundary moved through late Sunday ushering in much cooler air and a change in our weather pattern. After some sunshine early, a decent cloud deck filled in…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Laurel County are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in a parking lot off of US 25, resulting in damage to two vehicles. The event unfolded on Thursday morning when two men encountered each other. One individual reportedly fired two shots toward the other, causing damage to a nearby SUV and…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Courthouse and its annex reopened after a bomb threat prompted evacuations and street closures earlier Monday. According to a Facebook post from the London Police Department, the threat was called in just after 10 a.m., leading to an immediate response from law enforcement to secure and search both buildings. Laurel County…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— With a dip in temperatures across the Commonwealth, the impending winter poses new challenges for those experiencing homelessness. This week’s dip in the temperatures serves as a stark reminder of the colder months ahead, highlighting the urgency for assistance. “There’s no thermostat for the folks living on the street to turn up,” said Ginny…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — This morning, Lord’s Legacy hosted their 2nd annual First Responders Breakfast from 8:30 to 10. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics and more showed up to eat, talk and hang out with the members of Lord’s Legacy. Lord’s Legacy is an organization that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CEO Heather Goodwill says the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are looking into what caused an SUV to crash through a window into a business Monday morning. It happened in the 2300 block of Nicholasville Road just before 9:30 a.m. at One Main Financial. Officials say nobody was injured in this crash. Right now, no charges are expected to be pressed….
MERCER COUNTY, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The search is ongoing for a woman reported missing. Harrodsburg police are looking for Rikki Devine, they have expressed concerns about her well-being. Investigators urge anyone with information about her current whereabouts to contact Harrodsburg police. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: Harrodsburg Police, mercer county, missing person, Rikki Devine, well-being…
HARRODSBURG, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of burglaries and theft in at least two counties has been arrested. Harrodsburg police report that Tobey Wood was taken into custody Sunday after officers discovered a stolen truck from Marion County while investigating a burglary in the Jackson Pike area of Mercer County. Additionally, police noted a report of…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, KY – The search continues this morning for a Madison County man reported missing. State police say 25-year-old Eric Edmonds, from Richmond, was last seen Saturday near Imperial Way in Nicholasville. Edmonds was wearing a denim jacket, blue jeans, a hat, a white shirt, and white Nike shoes at the time of his disappearance. Investigators note that he…
SCOTT COUNTY, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of killing a deputy during a traffic stop last year is scheduled for a status hearing Monday. Court records indicate that Steven Sheangshang will appear in court Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. Sheangshang is charged with the shooting and killing of Deputy Caleb Conley during a traffic stop on…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A breakfast honoring first responders is scheduled for Monday morning at Lords Legacy Life Ministries. The event will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at 101 NSA Way. Organizers are inviting all firefighters, police officers, sheriffs, EMTs, and 911 dispatchers to attend. The breakfast aims to recognize and thank local first responders…
Editor’s note: This article contains graphic descriptions of the crime scene. MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Torilena Fields, 32, is scheduled for arraignment on Monday at 1:00 PM, facing charges related to the gruesome death of her mother in Robertson County. Kentucky State Police arrested Fields last Wednesday after discovering her mother’s dismembered body beside a blood-stained mattress…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been charged with murder following an alleged deadly DUI crash. State police report that 63-year-old Larry Stull was arrested Saturday on DUI and murder charges after a collision on U.S. 27 near Floyd Switch-Estesburg Road. Investigators say Stull was traveling on U.S. 27 when his car rear-ended a motorcycle,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been charged following a shooting incident reported over the weekend in Lexington. According to police, Brandon Randolph was arrested Saturday night after reports of two individuals firing shots on Medlock Road. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. Randolph now faces four counts of wanton endangerment. He is…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky led Vanderbilt in almost every offensive category on Saturday night at Kroger Field, but penalties killed the ‘Cats’ chances at a win from start to finish. UK was penalized 12 times for over 100 yards and toiled in time of possession. The Commodores had the ball for almost ten minutes more than Kentucky. Quarterback…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The first community figure skating gala was held at the Lexington Ice Center on Saturday. The gala showcased 12 figure skaters. The performance was the very first showcase of the Chinese community in the sport of figure skating in Lexington. “We want to show people there are all kinds of sports, as well as…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Animal shelters across the country are at capacity, with many having to turn pets away or even euthanize them. We’re also seeing the same problem here in Kentucky and the problem will only get worse after Helene and Milton. Casey Woods, with the Lexington Humane Society, says while they are full, they are happy…
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