LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington has already seen at least five homicides so far this year, and police are still working to solve the most recent deadly case. The latest homicide happened last week on Maywick View Lane, where officers with the Lexington Police Department say a man was found stabbed to death inside a home near Alexandria…
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials in Russell County say a bald eagle rescued earlier this week at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park will have to be humanely euthanized after veterinarians discovered the bird had been shot. Crews spotted the injured eagle along a roadway inside the park on Monday and moved quickly to get it help. After…
Bitter cold tonight with wind chills in the single digits As we head into tonight, skies will remain mostly cloudy, and temperatures will tumble quickly into the low teens across central and eastern Kentucky. When you factor in a light north breeze, it’s going to feel even colder, with wind chills dipping into the low single digits in many spots….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An arrest has been made in the long-running investigation into the death of 18-month-old Cho’zyn Wilson. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were first called to a home on August 17, 2022, after a report of an unresponsive toddler. Cho’zyn was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new identity verification option is now in place at airports, aimed at helping travelers who don’t have a Real ID or passport — but officials say it shouldn’t be seen as a long-term fix. The Transportation Security Administration recently launched what’s being called the TSA Confirm ID, and it’s already causing some confusion among…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help to track down a wanted suspect in Lexington. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, investigators are looking for Allen Cooper, who is wanted on multiple charges, including burglary and criminal mischief. Police say Cooper is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and has brown eyes. Anyone who knows…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Laurel County Sheriff John Root is confirming that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating the London Police Department. In a statement shared with ABC36, Root said his office has been directed by the Kentucky State Police Audit staff in Frankfort to take over management responsibilities connected to the National Crime Information Center,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools leaders say ice-covered roads and school parking lots — not snowfall totals — have been the biggest factor behind repeated weather-related cancellations this week. District officials took questions Wednesday as families across Lexington continue to deal with slick streets and freezing conditions. FCPS leaders emphasized that safety remains the top…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — New details are emerging about the man shot by police this week during a traffic stop that shut down Alumni Drive near Yellowstone Parkway. According to a release from the Forsyth County, North Carolina, Sheriff’s Office, the suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Brooks Janzen Plemmons of Clemmons. Investigators in North Carolina say they…
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CANNON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A southern Kentucky man is facing multiple gun and drug trafficking charges after a search at his home in Knox County. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, deputies arrested 57-year-old David Barnes on Tuesday at his residence on C. Mills Road in the Cannon community. Investigators say deputies found suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, digital…
Black ice possible this morning, cold pattern continues Falling temperatures into the 20s are creating a black ice risk for the morning commute, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads. Any leftover moisture from earlier precipitation or mist may refreeze, leading to slick spots. While freezing drizzle has been limited, patchy fog and damp surfaces could still cause issues early….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new face is now representing Lexington’s 3rd District on the Urban County Council. Mayor Linda Gorton officially welcomed Tom Eblen during a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at the Lexington Government Center. Eblen steps into the role following the resignation of former council member Hannah LeGris. A longtime Lexington resident and former journalist with the…
With a wave of energy sliding through the Commonwealth Tuesday, it was all about location as a mixed bag of snow and rain spread across the area. With temperatures warming into the mid to upper 30s to even around 40 degrees for afternoon highs, we saw a few spotty rain showers initially (with some light snow in far Northern Kentucky…
(Photo supplied by family) RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Madison County family is looking for answers after a man died following what their attorney describes as an incident inside the Madison County Detention Center. The family’s attorney says Dion Watts was arrested Dec. 31, 2025 on a nonviolent misdemeanor trespassing charge after refusing to leave a Richmond convenience…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – This week is Tinnitus Awareness Week, a time focused on educating people about the constant ringing, buzzing and roaring sounds that affect millions of Americans — and the new treatments helping people better cope with it. Tinnitus is both an audiological and neurological condition, impacting more than 50 million adults across the country. “Tinnitus…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students in Fayette County Public Schools are home again Tuesday as the district called another snow day, citing lingering ice and snow on roadways across the county. This latest closure makes six snow days so far this winter. The district has also already used four nontraditional instruction (NTI) — or remote learning — days….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new representative is about to step in for Lexington’s 3rd District on the Urban County Council. Mayor Linda Gorton is set to appoint a new council member Tuesday morning, following the resignation of former council member Hannah LeGris last month. According to the mayor’s office, the newly appointed council member will be sworn…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major breakthrough in cancer treatment could change the way high-risk melanoma is fought, with early results showing a new personalized vaccine may cut the risk of the cancer returning by nearly half. According to research released by pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck, the experimental vaccine uses mRNA technology — the same platform made…
Wintry mix expected across the Bluegrass A developing weather system will bring a mix of rain and snow to the Bluegrass region, with the greatest impacts expected along and north of I-64. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas due to the potential for slick travel. Morning hours Light precipitation may begin during the morning, mainly across…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Green Alert has been issued for a missing veteran, and authorities are asking the public for help locating Nathan Branstutter. Officials say Branstutter has brown hair and a brown beard, green eyes, and stands about 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds. He has an owl tattoo on his left arm….