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Manhunt underway for suspect accused of killing son in Franklin Co.

Police search for 60-year-old man accused of shooting his son during an argument
Walker Simmons,

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are actively searching for a man accused of killing his son in Franklin County. Authorities say 60-year-old Steven Girtley allegedly shot and killed his son, 36-year-old Justin Girtley, during an argument at their home in the Flat Creek Road area. After the incident, Steven Girtley reportedly fled into a…
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Events across Central Kentucky to celebrate Veterans Day

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Happy Veterans Day! There are several events happening across Central Kentucky to recognize those who have served in the United States Military. Camp Nelson National Cemetery  Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville hosting memorial. Begins at 11 a.m. at 2353 Hartland Parkside Dr., Lexington, KY. Guest speakers, memorial wreath laying, and rifle salute….

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Lincoln County Public Schools cancel classes today

Jane Davenport,

STANFORD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lincoln County Public Schools is cancelling classes today for students in Stanford. The district says classes are cancelled after a water leak within the Stanford waterworks system that’s impacting several schools. According to officials, today will be a traditional day off and not an NTI day for students and staff.   Categories: Featured,…

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Estill County Schools employee under investigation

Jane Davenport,

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In Estill County, a school employee is under investigation. The board of education announced the investigation by law enforcement Sunday afternoon on Facebook. According to officials, the investigation follows an anonymous tip that was sent to the district. Officials say the alleged employee will not have any interaction with students during the…

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Firefighters recovering after a crash over the weekend

Jane Davenport,

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kirksville firefighters are recovering after their firetruck crashed over the weekend. In a letter posted to social media, the fire department says the crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday near Moran Mill and Joe Jones Road in Richmond. Officials say the truck was not responding to an emergency at the time…

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Man arrested after allegedly shooting his sister

Jane Davenport,

    LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to the sheriff’s office, 59-year-old Gary Campbell was arrested Friday, he is accused of shooting his 68-year-old sister. Deputies say Campbell’s sister was found shot Friday morning at a home on Trusty Road in the Geneva Community. Investigators says she was taken to the hospital in critical, but stable…

Drier Monday Ahead Of A Cooler Tuesday
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Drier Monday ahead of a cooler Tuesday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Good morning, Kentucky! We are tracking improving conditions for your Veterans Day. After dreary conditions throughout the day on Sunday a cold front passed through the area last night. This front will be exiting the area during the morning hours leading to clearing skies and drier conditions for your Monday. We are tracking…

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Search for murder suspect in Franklin County

Jane Davenport,

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — State police are searching for 60-year-old Steven Girtley. He is accused of shooting and killing 36-year-old Justin Girtley during an alleged argument at a home in the Flat Creek Road area on Saturday. According to investigators, Steven Girtley ran off into a wooded area after the shooting. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office…

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Kentucky volleyball wins seventh match in a row

Beat Texas A&M and LSU over the weekend
Forrest Tucker,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky volleyball continues to win after a 2-0 weekend at home in the SEC. Brooklyn DeLeye led the team in kills with 11 and Eleanor Beavin had a team high three aces. UK beat Texas A&M and LSU in straight sets on Friday and Sunday. The wins move the team’s winning streak to seven matches….

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Kentucky men’s basketball moves to 2-0 with win over Bucknell

Up next a showdown with powerhouse Duke
Forrest Tucker,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The Mark Pope era is off to a 2-0 start after Kentucky bested Bucknell 100-72 at home on Saturday. Pope is 4-0 including exhibition games and Kentucky has scored at least 100 points for two games in a row. Statistics Splash Kerr Kriisa and Koby Brea were the stars of the Wildcat’s offense. Kriisa provided…

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Several local football teams move on in Round One of the playoffs

Forrest Tucker,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Bryan Station, Sayre, LCA, Lexington Catholic, Madison Central and George Rogers Clark all picked up first round playoff wins on the ABC 36 EndZone. Henry Clay at Bryan Station and Madison Central at Tates Creek West Carter at Lexington Catholic and Fairview at Sayre Green County at LCA and GRC at Lafayette Categories: ENDZONE 2024,…

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A dry start to the weekend but it may not finish that way

More rain chances are on the horizon
T.G. Shuck,

It was a pleasant finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure built into the Ohio Valley. The return of sunshine was a welcome sight after a couple of dreary days through the mid-week. Even with a few high clouds drifting into the area, afternoon highs reached the mid-60s which is a few degrees above average for early…

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Kentucky State Police investigates Wayne County murder and house fire, suspect at large

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MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a suspected murder and house fire in Wayne County. Early Friday morning, around 1:00 a.m., KSP was contacted by Wayne County 911 after reports of a fire on Old Springs Road, where the residence owner, 64-year-old Mary J. Fulton, was believed to be inside. KSP Detective Matthew…

Inmate Found Dead At Federal Medical Center Lexington
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Inmate found dead at Federal Medical Center Lexington

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The FBI is investigating after 25-year-old inmate Kailon Lewis was found dead at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice, Lewis was discovered unresponsive Wednesday evening. Staff attempted life-saving measures, but he was ultimately pronounced dead by EMS. Lewis was serving a 25-year sentence…

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UK increasing campus safety after recent nearby shooting

UK Police to increase patrols and add lighting as part of enhanced campus safety efforts
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky is stepping up safety measures on campus following a shooting incident near the area last weekend. Starting Friday, the UK Police Department is implementing several changes, including increased patrols, enhanced lighting, and tighter access to parking garages. “Starting today, you’re going to see an increase in the number of…

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Pleasant Friday ahead of rain for the second half of the weekend

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! It’s a clear start to the day for the northern half of the area with lingering clouds and some fog in southern and southeastern Kentucky. This cloud cover will be clearing out throughout the day giving way to pleasant conditions for the afternoon. Temperatures will be peaking in the low-to-mid 60s…