New training in suicide prevention

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The holiday season can be a stressful time for many people and for those who are already struggling with their mental health it can add even more. QPR, or question, persuade and refer, is a free training focused solely on suicide prevention. “It is a training that is widely available and highly effective…

Cold air settles in for Thursday

Luckily temperatures will flip with a quick warm-up into the weekend

We saw a quick reminder that we are heading into the winter season on Wednesday with a light blanket of snow falling during the early morning hours as colder air rushed into the region. Fortunately road temperatures remained above freezing so the impacts were minimal early. It was a chilly day with afternoon highs only in the mid to upper…

Lexington police arrest suspect in Versailles Road murder

UPDATE: Lexington police say they have arrested the suspect in the Versailles Road fatal shooting. According to police, 20-year-old Tiquan Anderson is now in custody, being held at the Fayette County Detention Center. Anderson is charged with murder, wanton endangerment 1st degree and criminal mischief 1st degree.   ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are…

Special judge and clerk appointed to Letcher County case against former sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Laurance B. VanMeter has announced the appointments of a special judge and circuit court clerk to oversee the case of Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Shawn Stines in Letcher Circuit Court. The special judge for the case is Circuit Court Judge Christopher T. Cohron, whose regular jurisdiction covers Edmonson…

Parents claim child was bullied, resulting in broken arm

Family seeks action after alleged ongoing bullying at Arlington Elementary

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A family in Lexington is looking for answers after they claim their elementary-aged child has suffered months of bullying at Arlington Elementary, culminating in injuries, including a broken arm. Harry Dawes Jr., the father of the injured student, says the incident has been ongoing, with his child returning home with bruises. “I’ve been…

Organization helps bring down Kentucky cockfighting pit

  LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Cockfighting has been around for decades. “These are birds that are bred for aggression, they’re drugged up, they have razor-sharp deadly weapons attached to their legs,” Steve Hindi with SHARK said. SHARK or Show Animals Kindness and Respect says they see a lot of cockfighting operations happening right here in the…

Scattered snow showers return Wednesday afternoon

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEW NOW) – It was a wintry scene across central Kentucky Wednesday morning thanks to a quick moving line of snow. This line of snow is exiting the region to the east, where the mountains of southeastern Kentucky are picking up a little more than just a coating of snow. The snow showers will be replaced…

I-75 deadly crash in Whitley County closes lanes for hours, victim identified

UPDATE FROM KENTUCKY STATE POLICE: WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 75 in Whitley County. According to KSP, the crash happened around 3:16 p.m. at the 15-mile marker on I-75 southbound. Preliminary investigations indicate that a commercial vehicle, driven by 44-year-old Qafa Alfreg…

Three suspects charged in massive “Big Mac Bridge” fire

CINCINNATI (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Three individuals have been arrested in connection to a fire that damaged the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, also known as the “Big Mac Bridge,” which crosses the Ohio River from Northern Kentucky. According to the Hamilton County, Ohio Jail, Kaitlen Hall, Zachary Stumpf, and Terry Stiles were taken into custody on Tuesday following a…

Crews investigating late night fire at Lexington duplex

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to the fire department, a duplex on Norway Street caught fire around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters say the duplex was under renovation, so no one was displaced. Crews are investigating the cause of the fire.   Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Duplex, fire, Investigation, norway street

Alydar Court shooting leaves one in critical condition

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says a shooting happened just before 8 p.m. Tuesday on Alydar Court in Lexington. Officers say a short time after the shooting, a victim showed up to the hospital with reported life-threatening injuries. There is no information about a suspect. If you have any information that could help in…