LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sophia Rosing, a former University of Kentucky student, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a student desk clerk and using racial slurs during the incident inside a dormitory. As previously reported, Rosing entered a guilty plea in August to charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky has responded to concerns after an emergency alert was mistakenly sent Thursday morning. The alert, which was received just before 10 a.m., was attributed to a technical malfunction involving the university’s alert software. Through their social media channels, UK officials clarified that the alert was erroneously sent to office phones…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A three-legged dog named Kylo, who had been missing for more than two months, was finally reunited with his owner this week in Lexington after a peculiar discovery. Animal Care and Control reported that Kylo was found in someone’s backyard with his head stuck in a snack food canister. The adventurous canine had reportedly…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Central Kentucky Court of Appeals judge is grieving the loss of two family members who were killed in a car accident earlier this week. Judge Pamela As reported by the Lexington Herald Leader Goodwine’s 19-year-old granddaughter, Journee Padgett, and Padgett’s infant daughter, Alanee Grace, died in a collision in Michigan on Tuesday….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred this past summer in Lexington. Police report that 20-year-old Trent Watkins was taken into custody on assault charges Wednesday. Watkins is accused of shooting a woman on Hillcrest Avenue near Highland Drive on June 28. The victim was transported to a…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The search is ongoing across Kentucky for a suspect wanted on domestic violence assault charges. State police are looking for 33-year-old Lonnie Skidmore, who is also facing robbery charges in Louisville. According to investigators, Skidmore is originally from Harlan but may currently be in the London or Somerset area. Authorities are urging anyone…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A candlelight vigil to honor survivors of domestic violence will take place Thursday night in Lexington, organized by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The “Rise Up: Domestic Abuse Survivors Candlelight Vigil and Tribute” aims to raise awareness and support for those affected by domestic violence. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to…
KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— Coca-Cola has announced the recall of more than 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade due to mislabeling concerns. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some cartons contain the full-sugar version of the beverage instead of the advertised zero-sugar variant. The affected twelve-pack cartons were distributed to retailers across Kentucky, Indiana,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Sentencing is set for Thursday afternoon for a former University of Kentucky student who pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a racially charged attack in a campus dormitory. Sophia Rosing, 22, entered her guilty plea in August to charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. The incident gained widespread attention…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It’s a cold start to the day out there with temperatures starting your Thursday in the low-to-mid 30s. We will be warming up slightly this afternoon, returning to the low 60s in Lexington. This is still below average but an improvement from the 50s we’ve been stuck in this week. Another…
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It was definitely a cold start to Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with temperatures dropping well into the 30s across the board. While a few sheltered spots managed to see some frost, winds stayed up enough to prevent temperatures from dropping in the low 30s thus keeping the widespread frost in check. With a little more sunshine in the…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass is making a significant contribution to education in Madison County by donating $100,000 to Ignite Academy. The donation aims to support the development of students pursuing careers in construction and other industries. Joe Curcio, BPBGJV Project Manager, expressed the company’s commitment to the community, stating, “In an effort to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A significant food recall affecting over 11 million pounds of “ready-to-eat” chicken and meat products has been issued amid concerns of potential Listeria contamination. The recall includes hundreds of food items, such as pre-made salads and prepackaged meals, sold at popular retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, and others across Kentucky. “Listeria,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —- Two-year-old Malani Dior Arose Desavieu was recently diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, also known as FSGS. “It is kidney disease and she has the most aggressive level which is tip lesion,” her grandmother Katrina Buster explains. Right now, Malani is receiving treatment in Cincinnati. It is the closest place to Lexington that can…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A student at Tates Creek High School is recovering after a light fixture fell on her during gym class on Friday, according to a letter sent out by the school’s principal. The letter states the incident occurred when a ball struck the fixture. The student was immediately taken to the hospital; however, her current…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! It’s a cold start to the day with temperatures falling into the low-to-mid 30s for many areas. This afternoon will feature more sunshine than yesterday but still be well below average, only climbing into the mid-50s. There will also be a cool northwesterly autumn breeze that will be around through much…