LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former Lexington elementary school teacher accused in a serious hit-and-run case is due back in court this morning. Jaime Caldwell, 29, is scheduled for a pre-trial conference at 10:30 a.m. She previously pleaded not guilty to charges including DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. Police say Caldwell struck a pedestrian on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington priest is stepping in to help cover funeral costs for the infant who died in a case involving University of Kentucky student athlete Laken Snelling. Father Jim Sichko posted on Facebook Wednesday that he would pay for the expenses, asking whoever is handling the arrangements to reach out to him directly. Categories:…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Organizers are preparing for this weekend’s Roots & Heritage Festival in Lexington, an annual celebration of African American culture. The festival kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday, featuring live music on Elm Tree Lane, food vendors, and a multi-block parade. Meanwhile, Devine Carama with One Lexington is asking for volunteers to wear orange…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Georgetown firefighters rescued a worker from a flipped crane near the Toyota rail yard Wednesday. According to the Georgetown Fire Department, crews responded to a call about a worker in distress after a crane overturned, leaving its wheels in the air. Firefighters used the platform of a firetruck to safely bring the worker…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lanes have reopened in Laurel County after a multiple-vehicle collision shut down part of State Road 312 for hours. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says State Road 312 near Level Green Road reopened around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies say the road had been closed since around 5 p.m. following a three-vehicle crash that…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A family of three and their five dogs are safe after escaping a late-night fire in Lexington. The Lexington Fire Department says the fire broke out just after 11 p.m. Wednesday at a home on Castleton near Tates Creek Road. Firefighters reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage when they arrived. Officials…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Wildcats are getting prepared to kick off conference play against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday. Senior Tight End Josh Kattus knows that for them to be successful against the Rebels they “don’t need to make the game bigger than it is.” Saturday’s game will be the third meeting in four…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn says the preliminary findings in the death of the infant known as “Baby Snelling” remain inconclusive. In a release, Ginn said extensive microscopic analyses are essential to determine the cause and manner of death, which are currently undetermined. Officials say they were called to a home on Park Avenue…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to Donate Life, 86% of patients waiting on the national organ transplant list are in need of a kidney. For one family in Lexington, that need has become personal. At the end of this month, a father will be receiving a kidney from his daughter. At first, Jim Crouch didn’t want his…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – University of Kentucky running back Jamarion Wilcox appeared in court Wednesday in connection with domestic and interpersonal violence allegations. Court documents show the victim now has a no-contact order, and Wilcox is prohibited from coming within 500 feet of the person in the order. The case stems from an incident last month, when Wilcox…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)– On Wednesday, The Hope Center, which provides shelter to the homeless, opened a new wing of the emergency shelter. According to CEO Jeff Crook, the Quantrell Jones Center helps provide additional services and prepares people to move into permanent housing. “This transitional housing will give them the skills needed in order for them to…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County man accused in the death of one woman and suspected in the deaths of two others is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. Court records show 44-year-old Brian Epperson is set for arraignment after a Powell County grand jury indicted him last week on charges of murder, possession of methamphetamine, and…
WHITESBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Newly filed court documents shed light on the ongoing case against former Letcher County sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is charged with murder in the September 2024 shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins. Defense motions and arguments Attorneys for Stines filed multiple motions, including a Motion to Dismiss the Indictment, arguing that prosecutors mishandled…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The London City Council has appointed a new member just days before a pivotal vote on whether to remove Mayor Randall Weddle from office. On Tuesday, council members voted to appoint Donna Gail Wilson-House to fill the seat vacated by Charles Stacy Benge, who resigned last week. Benge was the only member who voted…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Cooler weather has moved in across Kentucky, but dry conditions are still fueling fire concerns. So far, more than 25 counties and four cities have issued local burn bans. That includes Warren, Pulaski, Shelby, and Mercer counties, along with cities such as Augusta and Lawrenceburg. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says rules can…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Lexington are now paying more to park after LexPark announced increases to both parking rates and fines, the first in several years. At the Victorian Square Garage, monthly rates have jumped from $90 to $105, with reserved spots now at $130. Hospitality rates have also risen to $25. Fines for safety violations…
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a Knox County man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the deadly shooting of his son. According to investigators, 68-year-old John Hall was taken into custody Monday night after an argument inside his home in the Flat Lick community turned deadly. Hall is accused of…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond Police are investigating a shots fired incident near an apartment complex in Madison County. Officers say they received a 911 call around 4 p.m. Tuesday reporting a domestic violence dispute near the Ty Court Apartments. During the call, dispatchers could hear the sound of multiple gunshots in the background. Police say officers responded…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A pedestrian is recovering after being hit by a car Tuesday night in Lexington. Police say the collision happened around 9 p.m. on East New Circle Road at Creative Drive, near the post office and Liberty Road. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to officers. Authorities say the roadway…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Somerset Mayor Alan Keck says he will not run for a third term in office. Keck, who was elected to his second term in 2022, has been recognized with multiple accolades during his leadership, including honors from his alma mater, Western Kentucky University. In his announcement, Keck said his decision is rooted in the…
Today’s copy-and-paste forecast Wednesday will look very similar to Tuesday, with warm afternoon high temperatures in the lower-80s and scattered shower chances. We had a few rain showers early on, but much of the bluegrass is looking dry through the rest of the morning. By lunchtime, showers will begin to move through, with a few t-storms possible through the evening…..