After a pleasant August weekend with plenty of sunshine and seasonably hot temperatures, Monday brought a similar setup across Central and Eastern Kentucky. High pressure kept most of us dry, though a few isolated storms managed to bubble up in the afternoon heat. Highs topped out in the low 90s, and when you factored in the humidity, it felt a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating two separate weekend shootings, one of which has led to an arrest. On Saturday night, officers responded to a shooting near Baybrook and Mt. Tabor roads. Police say the incident followed a dispute between two vehicles. No one was injured. Thirty-year-old Elijah Deal was arrested in connection with the incident…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear say Ford Motor Company is making a nearly $2 billion investment to modernize the Louisville Assembly Plant for electric vehicle production. The project will introduce a new manufacturing process to produce an all-new electric mid-size pickup truck, securing 2,200 jobs at the plant. Upgrades will include advanced robotic technology, with…
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UPDATE: Lexington police now say one lane is open to traffic. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The inner loop of New Circle Road remains closed between Versailles Road and Old Frankfort Pike as crews continue cleanup following a garbage truck fire late Thursday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, motorists on the inner loop should exit onto Harrodsburg…
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BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Boyd County Detention Center is thanking the community for its support after a deputy was hospitalized following a serious medical emergency on August 7. Officials say the deputy developed severe symptoms, possibly linked to exposure to an unknown substance during routine intake procedures. He was placed on a ventilator but is now…
OWEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Saturday near the Monterey community. Troopers say they found 26-year-old Jamar Douglas of Louisville unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds around 2 a.m. He was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital, where he died early Sunday morning. Investigators say 52-year-old Gary Bullion…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities in Rowan County say several recent arrests are part of ongoing investigations into fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking. Five people — Kayla Porter, Jonathan Blevins, Crystal Rexroad, Jon Caudell, and Terry “Toby” King — have been indicted on drug trafficking charges. Officials say the cases are separate but also include additional charges such…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — More than a year has passed since a deadly mass shooting outside the former El Cid restaurant, and Lexington Police say the investigation remains open. The shooting happened early in the morning on August 9, 2024, near National and Walton Avenues. Six people were shot, including 31-year-old Antoine Clay, who died from his injuries….
Our summer-like weather pattern continues. This means hot, muggy conditions and the chance for isolated pop-up showers/t-storms. Temperatures this afternoon will reach the low 90s, and we’ll feel muggy. This will continue into Tuesday, but by Wednesday, we’re in for a pattern shift. Looking at a change. A cold front will approach Indiana, and this will cause scattered showers to…
UPDATE: According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, the victim was 42-year-old Edwin Haddix of Lexington. The coroner said Haddix died from multiple gunshot wounds. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting late Sunday night in Lexington. Police say the shooting happened around 11:55 p.m. on Sunday in…
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A lodge at Aldersgate Camp in Estill County has been destroyed following a large fire, according to the Millers Creek Fire Department. Firefighters say the blaze broke out around noon Sunday. When crews arrived, flames were already shooting through the roof of the building. It took firefighters more than four hours to bring…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Multiple people are recovering after a weekend crash involving an ambulance in Georgetown. According to Scott County EMS, the collision happened Saturday at the intersection of Broadway and Showalter. The ambulance crew members and the driver of the other vehicle were taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital in stable condition. The cause of…
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Floyd County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill a U.S. Postal Service worker and sheriff’s deputies. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Jonathan Howell was arrested Saturday at his home in the Auxier community. Investigators say Howell allegedly posted a threat on Facebook to kill deputies after…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating a Sunday evening shooting at Gainesway Park that left one woman injured. Officers say the gunfire happened around 6:30 p.m. at the park on Campus Way, near Tates Creek High School. A short time later, a woman arrived at a hospital with a bullet graze wound. Her injuries were reported…
PADUCAH, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two men are facing charges in connection with a weekend shooting outside a Paducah nightclub that left three women injured, according to police. Officers say the gunfire erupted around 3 a.m. Saturday on Boyd Street. Jistacey Pitts and Capus Adams have been arrested on wanton endangerment charges. Investigators say Adams was allegedly seen firing…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students across Fayette County will head back to class next week looking sharp and feeling ready for the year, thanks to a community effort from a Lexington barbershop. Barbers at Ace of Fadez Barbershop provided free haircuts, food, and school supplies to children, helping families prepare for the start of the school year without…
Another Hot and Mostly Dry WeekendThe last weekend of summer break for some students came with another round of hot and mostly dry weather across central and eastern Kentucky. Thanks to a stubborn upper-level ridge of high pressure, highs soared into the upper 80s and even low 90s in some spots Sunday afternoon. Factor in the humidity, and it felt…
Summer Sizzle for SaturdayAn upper-level ridge of high pressure is firmly in control, setting us up for a warm and mostly dry August Saturday. Afternoon highs will soar into the low 90s for most of us, and with humidity near seasonal norms, it’ll feel just a touch hotter. That means if you’re heading outdoors—whether it’s the lake, pool, or backyard…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman accused of stealing a Shih Tzu puppy from a local pet store has pleaded not guilty to the charge against her. According to court records, 48-year-old Melanie McClure appeared in court Friday for arraignment. She is charged with receiving stolen property and is currently free on bond. Lexington Police say McClure…
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It was a classic early August day across Central and Eastern Kentucky to close out the week Friday. Sunshine mixed with a few scattered clouds pushed afternoon highs into the upper 80s to near 90°, with just enough humidity to make it feel a bit warmer. While a few isolated storms managed to bubble up in the afternoon heat, coverage…