FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Franklin County Coroner has identified the Fayette County teenager that was killed in a crash on Sunday morning in Franklin County. According to Kentucky State Police, 16-year-old Joshua Ragland was ejected from an SUV after it collided with a car on I-64 West. and then veered off the road, crashing into a rock…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital on Sunday afternoon. Authorities say the man arrived at the hospital around 4 p.m. with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At this time, investigators have not determined where the shooting occurred or who may be responsible. Police are urging anyone with information…
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lawrence County Public School District is mourning the loss of a seventh-grade student, Angel Evans, who passed away over the weekend. According to school officials, Evans was a student at Blaine Elementary and a member of the LMS basketball team. The district has announced that grief counseling services will be available throughout…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating after receiving a call about a possible shooting on Lancaster Avenue Sunday night. According to police, officers were dispatched to the scene around 9 p.m. When they arrived, they discovered evidence of a scene but found no victim, suspect, or property damage. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! It’s a cold and crisp start to your Monday across the Bluegrass with early morning temperatures ranging from the low to mid-20s. A stalled cold front in southern Kentucky brought a few flurries overnight, but those didn’t amount to much. As we head into the day, skies will clear, leading to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —The Lexington Fire Department says they responded to a fire just before 6 a.m. Monday at an apartment complex in Lexington. Crews worked to put out the fire at the MAA Village Apartments on Locust Hill Drive. They say the fire started in a middle-level apartment; three apartments were damaged. Multiple people are now…
UPDATE: RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The trial date for Shannon Gilday, the man accused of killing Jordan Morgan during a 2022 home invasion in Richmond, has been delayed until May 2026. Additionally, the mental health competency hearing originally scheduled for Monday (01/27) has also been postponed and is now set to take place in May 2025. Specific dates…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Public School Board is set to meet Monday evening to decide on the potential contract renewal for Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the district office on Park Place, will follow a public hearing at 4 p.m. regarding the district’s wellness report card. As reported earlier,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today is the start of the annual Big Blue Slam blood drive competition against the Florida Gators. UK Wildcat fans are rolling up their sleeves this week to help Kentucky Blood Center increase the supply of their donations after winter-weather cancellations. KBC says you can donate blood at any of their eight donor…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The cats were quick to forget their first SEC loss last week. They cruised to a 89-69 victory over Arkansas at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. Five wildcats finished in double figures. Georgia Amoore had a team-high 19 points and eight assists. Both Clara Strack and Teonni Key recorded double-doubles on Sunday. Strack had…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Heather Hadi, has been practicing law in the city of Lexington for over a decade, and the recent signing of executive orders, have kept her busy at the office. “We’re not advocating for people to be scared. We’re not trying to stoke the fire, what we want is for people to understand,” adds…
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It was a chilly finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a reinforcing shot of colder air moved in behind a departing frontal system. After starting the day in the mid-teens, temperatures struggled to get back into the mid to upper 20s thanks to a few clouds mixed with the sunshine and a west wind pushing additional…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Ted Bassett, a revered figure in Thoroughbred racing and the Bluegrass community, passed away Thursday at his Lexington home at the age of 103. Affectionately known as “Mr. B.,” Bassett served as the president and trustee of Keeneland, where he spearheaded decades of expansion, transforming the racetrack into a globally renowned racing and auction…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Crista Moreno, who is wanted in connection with a murder on Winchester Road earlier this month. Police say Moreno, 35, has a warrant for Murder related to the January 16, 2025, homicide. Authorities urge anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s that time of year again where businesses and people are preparing to file their taxes. “If you have a job and you get a paycheck then you may have had taxes withheld, so, by filing a return, you may be able to receive a refund,” partner at Sterling CPA’s Dan Heidemann said….
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UPDATE FROM RICHMOND POLICE (Jan. 24, 2025, 11:45 a.m.) – Travon Hearst turned himself in to Madison County Sheriff’s Office around 11:30 a.m. on January 24, 2025. Hearst will be charged with the following: • Attempted Murder – Domestic Violence • Robbery 1st Degree • Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree Additional charges may follow pending investigation. ORIGINAL STORY: RICHMOND, Ky….
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SCIENCE HILL, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two individuals are behind bars after Pulaski County deputies say a large amount of methamphetamine was burned inside a home in Science Hill. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and state detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 1676. When they got there, authorities noticed smoke coming from…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is addressing delays caused by the severe winter storms earlier this month, which significantly disrupted operations across Kentucky and throughout their network. In a statement, USPS noted that the back-to-back storms, coupled with employee availability challenges, had a substantial impact on mail delivery and processing. The Postal Service…