Gurley
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Walking on the Road Less Traveled

One EKU football player's journey to success
Forrest Tucker,

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Eastern Kentucky football player Brad Gurley’s 275 pound frame carries a lineman’s load of strength. But, his strongest muscle is his perseverance. The former Bowling Green Purple made a choice years ago to never stop fighting for his dream; being on scholarship to play the game he loves. “I knew the risk. I knew how…

Tg Temp Trend
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Milder temperatures return with more unsettled weather on the way

The rain gear may come in handy this weekend
T.G. Shuck,

It was a cold start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as skies cleared out following scattered snow showers that fell late Wednesday. Temperatures dropped into the low to mid-20s with cold high pressure in control across the commonwealth. Even with a good bit of sunshine through the day following some early clouds, afternoon highs only managed to recover…

Chinoe Rd Murder Investigation
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Two suspects identified in fatal Chinoe Road shooting

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police have identified two suspects connected to the shooting death of Gregory Williams, which occurred on November 30 on Chinoe Road. Authorities say Jeremiah Mitchell is wanted on charges including murder, wanton endangerment, and criminal mischief. He also faces additional warrants for failure to appear and violating conditions of release. Alexis Compton is…

Unitedhealthcare Ceo Killed
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The internet’s reaction to alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down while walking the streets of New York. He leaves behind a wife and two kids. Now, his alleged killer is gaining positive attention online. Dr. Dan Florell, a psychology professor at Eastern Kentucky University, says this type of reaction has been happening forever. “Robin hood, what…

Cold Thursday Ahead Of Weekend Rain Chances
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Cold Thursday ahead of weekend rain chances

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It’s a cold start to the day out there across central and eastern Kentucky. You can expect these colder conditions to last through the day. Afternoon highs will be in the low 30s across northern Kentucky, while southern Kentucky will reach the low 40s. Skies will remain mostly sunny throughout the…

Quaynell King Murder Suspect Due In Court
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Quaynell King murder suspect due in court

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The suspect accused of killing Lexington community activist Quaynell King is set to appear in court Thursday afternoon for an arraignment. Lexington Police say 20-year-old Tiquan Anderson was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder in connection to the December 1 shooting of 44-year-old Quaynell King on Versailles Road. According to the Fayette County…

Armed Robbery Suspect Jamarion Brown Due In Court In Lexington
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Armed robbery suspect, Jamarion Brown, due in court in Lexington

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An 18-year-old is set to appear in court Thursday afternoon after being arrested in connection with an armed robbery on Wednesday. According to Lexington Police, Jamarion Brown is accused of robbing a person at gunpoint around 4:30 p.m. on Palumbo Drive near Bainbridge Drive. Officers say Brown allegedly took the victim’s money before…

Missing Georgetown College Student Search Continues
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Missing Georgetown College student search continues

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is continuing its search for 21-year-old Emma Smith, a college student who has been missing since Friday. According to police, Smith was last seen in the Military Street area. Officials confirm she is a student at Georgetown College and emphasize that she requires medication critical to her health. Authorities…

Public Meeting In Versailles To Discuss Road Improvements
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Public meeting in Versailles to discuss road improvements

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A public meeting will be held Thursday evening to gather input on proposed road improvement designs affecting Jessamine and Woodford counties. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the meeting will focus on potential upgrades to roads stretching from Pinckard Pike in Jessamine County to Shannon Run Road in Woodford County. The community is…