UPDATE: Lexington police say the victim died from his injuries and the investigation is now a homicide. The Fayette County Coroner identified the victim as 19-year-old Darius Gaston-Garner. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday afternoon in Lexington. According to Lexington Police, officers were sent to the 3400…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The mother of a 15-year-old is voicing concerns after she says her son was racially profiled, as the alleged suspect faces assault, menacing, and wanton endangerment charges. Shocking video shows an alleged chase and assault through a residential neighborhood. Nicole Gilkey says her 15-year-old son, Malachi, is shown being chased in the video….
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department is actively recruiting new officers, encouraging individuals to join their team and serve the community. In a recent Facebook post, the department announced they are offering competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for paid training and career advancement. Officials say the primary goal is to find individuals eager to make a…
EUBANK, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County couple has been arrested following allegations of child abuse, according to Sheriff Bobby Jones. According to a release, deputies responded to a residence on Floyd Switch Road in Eubank on the night of March 5 after receiving a report that a child had run away seeking help at a neighbor’s house….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — For the past six days, Target has been at the center of a recent boycott started by a Baptist church near Atlanta. Since then, people all across the country are speaking out either in support of the boycott, or in opposition. “Traditionally and historically, Target has really supported diversity, has really supported inclusivity,”…
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to court records, 32-year-old Torilena Fields is scheduled for a pretrial conference Monday morning at 9. State police say Fields was arrested last October after her mother’s dismembered body was found outside their home on Brierly Ridge Road in Mount Olivet. In addition to murder, Fields is also charged with abuse…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a chilly start to Monday morning, a stretch of spring-like warmth will settle into the region this week. Dry conditions and increasing sunshine will lead to a steady warming trend, with temperatures climbing into the mid-60s Monday afternoon. By Tuesday, highs will reach the low 70s, and many areas could push into…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear travelled to Selma, Alabama for a march and Unity breakfast marking the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Beshear joined other politicians and civil rights leaders in remembering the historic events. On March 7, 1965, activists were reportedly beat and injured while trying to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge from Selma…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 SPORTS) — Lexington Sporting Club officially begins its run in the USL Championship. The greens were able to get things rolling in the 9th minute with a goal from Joe Hafferty. At halftime, LSC would lead 1-0. In the second half, the home team kept putting pressure on the visitors with a couple close calls, but…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- If anyone were to ever earn the title of “Kentucky’s Favorite Child,” Cassidy Rowe would be a spectacular choice. In fact, head women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks has coined her as such and the nickname has stuck. “I embrace it. Just being a home state girl. Kentucky means everything for me,” said Rowe. “I want…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- A busy day in the 11th Region basketball tournament was capped off by Frederick Douglass winning the girl’s title and booking their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen at Rupp Arena. The Broncos beat the Indians 68-41 in the Saturday finale at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Douglass will face Simon Kenton in the first round…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — WWE Superstar and Hall of Famer Trish Stratus will appear at Lexington Comic and Toy Con this weekend to hold a special meet-and-greet with fans. “I’m celebrating my 25th anniversary ,” says Stratus, speaking exclusively with ABC 36 ahead of the event. “To still have the same followers and some of their children is pretty special,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – On Sunday (03/08), Daylight Saving Time begins as spring is almost here. Something most people probably don’t look forward to because of that lost one hour of sleep. Adjusting to the new time can be tough, according to Dr. Dan Florell with Eastern Kentucky University, especially for people who wake up later in…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities have identified human remains found late last year in Jessamine County. According to the Jessamine County Coroner’s Office, the remains have been confirmed as 42-year-old Anthony Quinn of Nicholasville. Officials made the identification on Wednesday. Two hikers discovered the remains on December 27 in the Indian Falls area. The cause of death remains…
A weak disturbance moving in from the west brought a cloudy finish to the week, but temperatures stayed seasonable across Central and Eastern Kentucky. After a chilly start Friday morning with lows in the 30s, a steady south wind helped push afternoon highs back into the low to mid-50s—a pleasant way to end the workweek. As we head into Friday…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Pulaski County on Friday morning. According to the Somerset Fire Department, crews responded to the scene of the crash on Slate Branch Road near West Highway 914 earlier in the day. When they got there, officials found two trucks involved in the…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — You may have heard an unusual sound around 10 a.m. Friday as Kentucky held its annual statewide tornado drill. At Coventry Oak Elementary in Lexington, tornado preparedness is more than just an annual event—it’s a year-round practice. At 10:07 a.m., students lined the halls as part of the statewide drill. “During the spring…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s almost time to spring forward, and people around Lexington are having different feelings about the time change. “Having more daylight is going to be great,” Brady Barlow said. Meanwhile, other people might feel different. “I prefer the fall one as far as how it affects you but give it a week and…
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PERRYVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Family and friends are gathering Friday to say a final goodbye to 11-year-old Benton Lester, who died last Friday following an ATV crash on Deep Reed Road. According to Walden Funeral Home, visitation for Benton will begin at noon, followed by his funeral at 2 p.m. at Perryville Baptist Church on South Bragg Street…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Don’t be alarmed—it’s just a drill! The Annual Kentucky Statewide Tornado Drill is set to take place on Friday, March 7, at 10:07 a.m. EST. This annual test, organized by the National Weather Service, is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week and serves as an important reminder to prepare for severe weather season….