Eyes On Weekend
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Cold air and wintry chances on the way

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy New Year! The cold air is here and it is here to stay for awhile. Afternoon highs on New Year’s Day will struggle to get out of the mid-30s for most of the day with off and on snow showers expected. Our eyes are on a pair of wintry chances moving later…

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Armed and dangerous suspect captured after Harrodsburg pursuit

Jesse Mayberry arrested after fleeing traffic stop and crash
ABC 36 Digital Staff,

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Harrodsburg police have captured Jesse Mayberry, a man considered armed and dangerous following a series of events early New Year’s Day. According to a Facebook post from Harrodsburg police, officers conducted a traffic stop around 2 a.m. on January 1 for a suspected impaired driver. During the stop, Mayberry, a resident of Danville…

Car Crash
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One killed, one injured in early morning crash on Iron Works Pike

Jane Davenport,

UPDATE: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fatal crash on Iron Works Pike earlier this morning has left one man dead and another person injured, according to authorities. The road remains blocked as police continue their investigation. Officials say the crash occurred when one vehicle veered off the side of the road and then over-corrected, crossing into oncoming traffic…

Gofundme For Shooting Victim Kadesha Burch
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GoFundMe for shooting victim Kadesha Burch

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A GoFundMe account has been set up to assist with funeral expenses for 31-year-old Kadesha Burch, who was fatally shot last week in Washington County. According to Kentucky State Police, the shooting occurred Friday inside a home on Claybrook Avenue in Springfield. Investigators say another woman was also shot during the incident but survived….

2024 Lexington Homicide Investigations
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2024 Lexington Homicide investigations

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With one day left in 2024, police crime data reveals that Lexington’s number of homicides is close to matching last year’s total. According to Lexington Police, there have been 22 homicide investigations so far this year, compared to 24 in 2023. The most recent case occurred last Thursday when a deadly shooting took place…

Volunteers Needed For 2025 Lexington Homeless Survey
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Volunteers needed for 2025 Lexington homeless survey

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington is seeking volunteers for its annual homeless count, scheduled for Wednesday, January 29. According to city officials, volunteers will assist by surveying individuals experiencing homelessness, distributing care packages, and providing information about available emergency shelter options. Those interested in volunteering can sign up through a link available on the “Lex…

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The updated path to the playoffs for the Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati must win versus the Steelers in Week 18, but there's more to the potential path
Forrest Tucker,

CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Two of the five dominoes that need to fall for the Cincinnati Bengals to make the postseason have tipped over, but knocking down the other three are easier said than done. Control the Controllables Cincinnati can only control part of the equation by beating both their final two opponents. After dispatching the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati…

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Another round of rain on the way to close out 2024

Colder air will move in for the new year as our active weather pattern continues
T.G. Shuck,

After an unsettled final weekend of 2024 with scattered showers and windy conditions (especially Sunday), it was a cloudy and dreary start to the week Monday. Low level moisture stuck around keeping the overcast conditions in place for the morning hours before we enjoyed a mix of clouds and sunshine. We did see enough of a southwest wind ahead of…

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Address mix-up raises questions in Laurel County police-involved shooting

Confusion over dispatch addresses emerges in deadly shooting investigation
Walker Simmons,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Dispatch audio is providing new details about an officer-involved shooting in Laurel County on December 23 that left one man dead and raised questions about whether police were at the correct address. Audio from the London Police Department indicates law enforcement responded to “489 Vanzant Road,” where shots were reportedly fired during…

Man Dies After Struck By Car
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Man dies after struck by car

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

BURNSIDE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man died Sunday morning after being struck by a car while walking along U.S. Highway 27 near Boat Dock Road in the Burnside area. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, 69-year-old Sherman Dick was walking just before 8 a.m. when he stepped into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Officials…