HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A routine traffic stop in Harrodsburg led officers to execute a search warrant at a Mercer County residence, resulting in the discovery of a significant amount of fentanyl and multiple weapons, according to the Harrodsburg Police Department. Authorities say officers conducted the traffic stop after observing several infractions. During the investigation, suspected fentanyl was…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual Big Blue Slam blood drive competition between Kentucky and Florida is heating up, with UK fans making a strong comeback on day two. According to the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC), Wildcats fans turned out in force on Tuesday, contributing 257 donations and overtaking Florida’s early lead from Monday. Kentucky now leads the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Volunteers are heading out across Lexington Wednesday night for the city’s annual Lex-Count, an initiative aimed at assessing the number of people experiencing homelessness. According to city officials, teams of volunteers will visit dozens of outdoor sites throughout the community to count individuals without shelter. In addition to gathering data, volunteers will distribute care…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two community forums focused on gun violence are scheduled this week in Lexington, providing residents an opportunity to discuss concerns and seek support. According to One Lexington, the first forum will take place Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Marksbury Family Branch Library on Versailles Road, specifically for the Cardinal Valley community. The second…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! The calm and pleasant weather today will soon give way to an active end to the workweek. High pressure building across the Ohio Valley will keep today’s conditions quiet and sunny, with temperatures topping out in the low 50s. Winds, initially breezy, will ease throughout the day as the high settles…
KNOXVILLE, Tn. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The volunteers undefeated season in Thompson-Boling is no more. In a thrilling finish, the cats held out to hand #8 Tennessee a 78-73 loss, snapping a two game SEC losing streak. Kentucky had to rely on the depth of their team for this win. Lamont Butler was ruled “out” for Tuesday’s game. Travis…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police have made an arrest in connection to the December 26, 2024, shooting death of 63-year-old Maurice Elliot on Newtown Pike. According to police, Shawn Blanks, 54, was taken into custody on Tuesday, and charged with murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He’s being held at the Fayette County Detention…
UPDATE: ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a deadly trooper-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Rowan County. According to KSP, a trooper responded to a domestic violence call at a home near Morehead around 11:30 a.m. When he got there, the trooper reportedly found the suspect, identified as Thomas Crouch Jr., armed…
It was another sunny and pleasant day across Central and Eastern Kentucky Tuesday, which has been a rarity given the unseasonably cold and active weather pattern we’ve seen much of January. With high pressure in control across the region along with a breezy southwest wind, afternoon highs surged into the upper 40s and low 50s which is several degrees above average…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Mayor Linda Gorton delivered the annual State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s growth in 2024 and looking ahead to future goals. The City Bank Center was full of government leaders, local organizations, and others celebrating Lexington’s 250th anniversary. The celebration was the backdrop for Mayor Linda Gorton’s State of the…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Steven Sheangshang, accused of fatally shooting Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley during a traffic stop on I-75 in May 2023, is scheduled for a change of plea hearing in Scott County Circuit Court on Wednesday, according to court records. Sheangshang, 46, was indicted on charges including murder of a police officer, robbery, and possession…
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RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A total of five people were detained by ICE agents in a Madison County District Court room Monday afternoon. “I was informed that they requested to be in our secure parking, they requested to go upstairs to where we were holding court,” Madison County Circuit Court Clerk David Fernandez said. Fernandez says they…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky Police Department in Lexington has issued a crime bulletin alert after a recent report of a sexual assault involving two suspects. According to officers, the assault allegedly happened on January 17th inside the victim’s dorm room on campus. Police say the victim reported the attack this past Sunday. Officers…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Louisville woman is being called an “angel” and a hero after stopping a man from jumping off the Second Street Bridge Monday evening. According to police, the incident happened around 5 p.m. when the woman spotted the man in crisis and intervened. Body camera footage from officers shows the woman struggling with the…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is set to deliver her annual “State of the City” address Tuesday at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington. According to city officials, the event will begin at 11:30 a.m., with Mayor Gorton expected to take the stage to deliver her remarks at approximately 12:15 p.m. The “State of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! Breezy and milder conditions are on the horizon as we move through the week, with some wet weather to close out January. Here’s what to expect: Breezy Mid-week Tuesday brings breezy southwesterly winds gusting between 20-30 mph, helping to boost afternoon highs into the mid-to-upper 40s across central Kentucky and even…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A water shortage advisory has been issued in Clark County as officials work to address problems caused by recent cold weather. The City of Winchester is urging residents to conserve water, citing low water levels in Winchester Utilities’ storage tanks. According to city officials, crews are actively searching for and repairing water main breaks…