New roadway expansion in Paris

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It was a memorable day in Paris as U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell came out to help cut the ribbon on a brand new piece of roadway. Congressman Andy Barr, as well as local officials and community leaders were also there. In 2021, the Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority was awarded $2.3 million in federal…

Rain chances return just in time for Halloween

The weather could be a little "spooky" for trick or treating late Thursday

It was another fantastic day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky Wednesday as a strong south wind and sunshine pushed temperatures to near record levels. Afternoon highs rolled into the upper 70s and low 80s once again as winds gusted 20 to 25 miles per hour. Our extended stretch of dry weather that we’ve enjoyed essentially all of October…

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing Somerset teen

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing teenager Stela Patel, who was last seen on Monday morning in Somerset. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Patel left her home to drop her brother off at school but did not attend school herself that day. Later, her vehicle…

Deputies searching for missing Laurel County man

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating Michael Scott, 27, from London. Deputies say Scott was last seen near Waterworks Road in London in February, and his last social media activity was in April. Authorities believe he may be traveling toward Louisville. Scott is described as approximately…

People with a criminal record searching for a clean slate

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The city of Lexington hosted its annual Clean Slate Expungement Clinic Wednesday. “It automatically gives people a perception about you, and they don’t even know your story,” Chief Equity Implementation Officer Tiffany Brown said. After five years, if those with a criminal record have had no additional charges, they qualify for expungement….

Warm Wednesday ahead of Halloween showers

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! We are tracking another windy and warm day for your Wednesday. Temperatures will be peaking right around the upper 70s, near 80. This is not quite record warmth but we will get close. It’s going to be a very mild night, with lows only falling into the low-to-mid 60s by Thursday…

Triple shooting suspect due in court

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man charged in connection with an October 19 triple shooting on Versailles Road is scheduled for arraignment Wednesday. Jacob Fogal, 20, faces charges of assault and tampering with physical evidence in the incident, which injured three people. According to Lexington Police, two victims were taken to the hospital, while a third victim arrived…

Sgt. Logan Medlock memorial walk

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A memorial walk will be held Wednesday night in Laurel County to honor Sergeant Logan Medlock, a London Police officer who was killed in the line of duty two years ago. Police say Medlock tragically lost his life in 2022 when a drunk driver, Casey Byrd, crashed his pickup truck into Medlock’s police…

Middle school classroom damaged in fire

STANFORD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Cleanup efforts continue Wednesday at Lincoln County Middle School after a fire broke out in one of its classrooms Tuesday afternoon. District officials report that students who were still in the building were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The fire was contained to a single classroom, limiting damage to other areas of…

Expungement clinic and job fair at Central Bank Center

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A special expungement clinic and job fair is scheduled for Wednesday, offering a fresh start for former inmates looking to clear their records and find employment. According to city officials, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Bank Center on West High Street. Former inmates with qualifying misdemeanors…

Fayette County Democratic Party ‘Get Out the Vote’ rally

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Democrats are gearing up for a major “Get Out the Vote” rally in Lexington on Wednesday, drawing attention to key candidates ahead of the election. Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman are expected to make appearances at the event. According to organizers, the rally will serve as a spotlight on Democratic candidates…

Andy Barr ‘Get Out the Vote’ rally

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Republicans will hold a “Super Saturday” rally to encourage early voting, featuring U.S. Rep. Andy Barr. The event is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Barr’s campaign headquarters on Old Rosebud Road in Lexington. Barr, representing Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District since 2013, is up for re-election on Nov. 5, facing Democratic challenger…