It was a dreary start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky Monday after much of the region saw a good soaking rain during the early hours. Most locations picked up a good half inch of rain with higher totals down around the Lake Cumberland area which has been one of the “drier” areas of the commonwealth the last month or…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Signs of destruction were visible across Stanton and Powell County after numerous mailboxes were found damaged or completely torn from their posts. Police are actively searching for the suspects involved. A trail of broken mailboxes led to residents like Jean Bradley, who shared her frustration. “I woke up to my mailbox tore off…
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch has arrested Pierce Hamblin, 47, following an investigation into child sexual abuse material. Hamblin was taken into custody on December 6, as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. According to KSP, the investigation began after a complaint alleged that Hamblin was…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One person was taken to the hospital, and another was charged with DUI following a multi-vehicle crash Sunday night in Lexington. According to Lexington Police, the crash happened around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Man O’ War Boulevard and Tates Creek Road and involved three vehicles. Officers say one person sustained minor…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities in Scott County are continuing their search for a missing woman who was last seen Friday. According to the Georgetown Police Department, 21-year-old Emma Smith was last spotted near the Military Street area. Officers say Smith requires medication that is critical for her health. Anyone with information about Smith’s whereabouts is urged…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Baptist Health in Lexington is urging community members to donate blood during two scheduled blood drives on Monday. According to officials, the first blood drive will run until 3 p.m. at the hospital’s Education Center on Nicholasville Road. The second drive goes to 1 p.m. at the Baptist Health Education Center in Hamburg….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A ceremony marking National Wreaths Across America Day will be held Monday afternoon in the Capitol Rotunda, honoring veterans and their families with wreaths placed on their graves. According to the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Monday’s event begins at noon and will honor each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! We have a roller coaster of a weather pattern on the way this week. We will start the week damp and mild, with Monday morning rain showers and temperatures in the mid-to-upper 50s. The rain chances will taper off through the day but skies should remain mostly cloudy to overcast. Late…
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LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — With the holiday season in full swing, Lexington Sporting Club’s Super League Team is living up to its billing as, the community’s club. Players volunteering with the Salvation Army of Lexington, encouraging others in the community to give back. “We should all kind of do it and get ourselves involved,” says Courtney Jones,…
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It felt like the heart of the winter season to kick off Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with temperatures well into the teens for early morning lows. High pressure in place provided plenty of sunshine but it did little to warm things up significantly as afternoon highs struggled to get to the freezing mark in most locations. Ironically this is…
MENIFEE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Human remains were found Thursday in a rural area of Menifee County, according to Menifee County Coroner Megan Peck. Peck told ABC 36 that investigators have not yet determined whether the remains belong to a male or female. The remains are being sent to the state medical examiner’s office for further examination….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The Sayre Spartans capped off an undefeated season by raising the 1A state championship trophy for the first time ever on Friday at Kroger Field. Head Coach Chad Pennington’s team beat Raceland 27-25 to kick off the KHSAA football championship weekend. Quarterback Luke Pennington threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns to wide receiver…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One lane of West High Street, from Merino Street to Madison Place, will be closed starting Monday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 20, as crews install new speed tables, according to the city of Lexington A release says the closure will be in effect 24 hours a day, beginning with the right lane,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An early morning house fire on Elm Street has left local residents displaced, though no injuries were reported, according to the Lexington Fire Department. The fire broke out shortly after 7 a.m. Friday. Neighbor Jesse Amstutz, who first noticed the flames, quickly called 911. “I was sitting on my couch, and I saw…
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