Kentucky firefighters travel to Florida with hurricane relief

Local firefighters join forces to assist in hurricane relief efforts

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Seventeen firefighters from various departments in the Louisville area are heading to Florida to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Milton, officials announced Monday. The team, representing multiple fire departments across Jefferson County, departed for Tallahassee, where they will join relief operations ahead of the upcoming storm. Equipped with an array of essential gear,…

Raven Run nature sanctuary temporarily closed

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Fayette County will be closed Tuesday, according to Parks and Recreation officials. The closure is due to a prescribed burn being conducted in the area. The sanctuary is expected to reopen during normal operating hours tomorrow. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: community news, environmental management, Fayette…

Trial location set for suspects in Crystal Rogers case

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A significant development has emerged in the case of Crystal Rogers, a Bardstown mother who disappeared in 2015. Nelson County Judge Charles Simms has decided that the trial of three men charged in connection with her death will be held in Warren County, located approximately 100 miles south of Bardstown. Brooks Houck, Rogers’ former…

Voter registration ends Monday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Election season is upon us, and today is the last day to register to vote. “It has been exceptionally busy,” Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb said. Lamb says there are currently more than 240,000 registered voters in the county. “I’m looking at this whole election as if it’s on steroids, it’s an exciting…

Chilly night and pleasant afternoons ahead

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Chilly night and pleasant afternoon, it’s as simple as that. That is your forecast this week. A cold front swept through the area last night and that has dropped our temperatures to a more fall-like feel after a very warm weekend. You can expect afternoon highs to struggle to get out of the…

Two wounded in early morning shooting in Richmond

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning on Evansdale Avenue. The incident left two individuals wounded. Authorities say they were alerted just after 6:00 a.m. when the victims arrived at a local medical facility seeking treatment for gunshot wounds. According to the victims’ statements, an assailant allegedly approached their…

Crews headed to North Carolina with Helene victim donations

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Winchester Fire Department is heading to western North Carolina, carrying a semi-truck full of donations for victims of Hurricane Helene. Following the hurricane’s devastation, the department had appealed to the community for essential supplies like bottled water, clothing, blankets, and generators. The response from Central Kentucky residents was overwhelming, leading to a significant…

Lexington investigation after man found shot on Sixth Street

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The investigation is still going after a man was shot early Sunday morning in Lexington. Police say they found the victim around 1 a.m. at the intersection of East Sixth Street and Ohio Street. Fortunately, the man was taken to the hospital with what officers say were non-life-threatening injuries. If you know anything about…

Person killed in Scott County crash

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Sunday morning in Sadieville. Scott County deputies report that the accident happened on Poke-Berry Road sometime between midnight and 3 a.m., resulting in at least one fatality. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from anyone who might have details that can aid…

Case of father charged in baby’s death heads to grand jury

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The parents of a three-month-old baby who died following alleged abuse were set to appear in court. ABC36 News has confirmed that the preliminary hearing for the mother, Kaela Walker, has been rescheduled for October 21st. The father, Amancio Torres-Trevino waived his preliminary hearing. The case now goes to the grand jury. Torres-Trevino and…

Voter registration deadline

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentuckians have until 4:00 PM Monday to register to vote in the upcoming general election, as announced by state officials. Voter registration can be completed online through the state’s official website. Secretary of State Michael Adams highlighted that September saw more than 24,000 new voters register. However, this figure is a decrease compared to…