Two wounded in early morning shooting in Richmond

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning on Evansdale Avenue. The incident left two individuals wounded. Authorities say they were alerted just after 6:00 a.m. when the victims arrived at a local medical facility seeking treatment for gunshot wounds. According to the victims’ statements, an assailant allegedly approached their…

Crews headed to North Carolina with Helene victim donations

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Winchester Fire Department is heading to western North Carolina, carrying a semi-truck full of donations for victims of Hurricane Helene. Following the hurricane’s devastation, the department had appealed to the community for essential supplies like bottled water, clothing, blankets, and generators. The response from Central Kentucky residents was overwhelming, leading to a significant…

Lexington investigation after man found shot on Sixth Street

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The investigation is still going after a man was shot early Sunday morning in Lexington. Police say they found the victim around 1 a.m. at the intersection of East Sixth Street and Ohio Street. Fortunately, the man was taken to the hospital with what officers say were non-life-threatening injuries. If you know anything about…

Person killed in Scott County crash

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Sunday morning in Sadieville. Scott County deputies report that the accident happened on Poke-Berry Road sometime between midnight and 3 a.m., resulting in at least one fatality. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from anyone who might have details that can aid…

Case of father charged in baby’s death heads to grand jury

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The parents of a three-month-old baby who died following alleged abuse were set to appear in court. ABC36 News has confirmed that the preliminary hearing for the mother, Kaela Walker, has been rescheduled for October 21st. The father, Amancio Torres-Trevino waived his preliminary hearing. The case now goes to the grand jury. Torres-Trevino and…

Voter registration deadline

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentuckians have until 4:00 PM Monday to register to vote in the upcoming general election, as announced by state officials. Voter registration can be completed online through the state’s official website. Secretary of State Michael Adams highlighted that September saw more than 24,000 new voters register. However, this figure is a decrease compared to…

Body of missing Lincoln County man found during search

KINGS MOUNTAIN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police Post 7 in Richmond reported the discovery of a body identified as 61-year-old Millard ‘Clem’ Mason from Stanford, Kentucky. The body was found in some woods near Robertstown Road in Kings Mountain. Mason had been the focus of a search operation involving KSP troopers, detectives, and EMA search and rescue…

Family of child, who died from alleged abuse speaks out: “I hope both of them rots in jail. Jail, prison, whatever”

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Next week, Amancio Torres-Trevino and Kaela Walker, charged with the criminal abuse resulting in the death of three-month-old Greyson Torres, are scheduled to return to court. Greyson was brought to the hospital with life-threatening injuries last Tuesday and succumbed to multiple blunt force traumatic injuries on Wednesday, the Fayette County Coroner reported. In a…

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Family in Bath County loses home to fire, seeks community support

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A local family is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating house fire that destroyed their home on Wednesday, leaving them in search of a permanent place to stay. Brian Thomas, returned home to find his house engulfed in flames, prompting a desperate scramble to save his pets before calling for help….

Iconic actor William Shatner to screen documentary in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Renowned actor William Shatner, celebrated for his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in “Star Trek,” is set to visit Lexington Friday, including a stop at the ABC 36 studios. The 93-year-old actor will be screening his latest documentary Friday evening at the Kentucky Theatre. ABC 36’s Doug and Lyssa High are slated…