Mother of student recalls I-75 shooting

'Mom, there's an active shooter, we're ducking down, I love you.'

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Families are recalling the terrifying moments surrounding Saturday’s mass shooting on I-75 near Exit 49 in London, Kentucky. One mother, Lisa Wood, shared her emotional experience as her 13-year-old daughter was stuck in traffic on a school bus during the incident. Wood told ABC36 that her daughter, who was returning from a band competition…

Manhunt for suspect in I-75 shooting continues

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The search is still underway for 32-year-old Joseph Couch, who is accused of injuring multiple people in a mass shooting on I-75 near Exit 49 in Laurel County on Saturday. Authorities say Couch allegedly shot into nine vehicles, sending several people to the hospital. Five people were shot, and two others were injured…

FCPS no longer using X/Twitter

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) has announced that they will no longer be posting updates on X, formerly known as Twitter, starting Friday, September 27, 2024. In a statement, FCPS confirmed that they will continue to share news and celebrations on their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages instead. ABC36 reached out to FCPS for…

Tranquil weather rolls on as temperatures warm up into the mid-week

We are watching the potential of some tropical remnants bringing rain to the area this weekend

After a fantastic weekend of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a nice “sneak peek” of the fall season, the pleasant conditions continued to kick off the new week. In fact Monday ended up being our coolest morning of this stretch with record low temperatures tied here in Lexington and a few other locations. We saw some filtered sunshine…

Prevent Child Abuse KY Awards Ceremony

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Central Bank Center recently hosted the annual “Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) Legislative and Policy Awards Ceremony” as part of the “Kids Are Worth It!” conference. The event recognizes elected officials who have contributed to PCAK’s mission of protecting children and strengthening families, as well as those advancing policies in support of these…

Nice weather continues ahead of potential tropical impacts late week

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! After a cold start to the day, we will warming up a bit this afternoon back into the upper 70s near 80. We continue this warming trend through the middle of the week, reaching the upper 80s by Wednesday. Changes are on the way late week as we will be dealing…

First day of fall session at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — With 28 horses and a group of PATH-certified trainers, Central Kentucky Riding for Hope provides therapy services to children and adults with special physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs. “When you get up to the premier accreditation you’re agreeing to uphold hundreds of standards,” Executive Director Pat Kline said. Equine Manager, Ellie Toothaker says…

Search for suspect in Lexington’s 12th 2024 homicide

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a woman early Sunday morning in Lexington. According to the Fayette County Coroner, 28-year-old Esmerelda Rodriguez-Perez died at a hospital after being found shot around 1 a.m. on Betsy Lane. Her death marks the city’s 12th homicide of the year. Investigators also reported…

Extra law enforcement presence Monday at Boyle County schools

DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A heavy police presence is expected at schools in Danville today following a social media threat posted on Snapchat. According to the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office, the threat was recently posted, prompting an ongoing investigation. As a precaution, there will be a significant police presence at both Boyle County Public Schools and Danville Independent…

Authorities vow relentless search as manhunt for interstate shooter enters third day in Kentucky

    By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LONDON, Ky. (AP) — As a grueling manhunt stretched into a third day Monday for a suspect in an interstate shooting that struck 12 vehicles and wounded five people, authorities vowed to keep up a relentless search as the stress level remained high for a rural area where some schools canceled classes. Authorities…

Lexington SC debuts new stadium in Super League match

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — After months of construction, Lexington Sporting Club officially opening the doors of their new stadium to fans for the USL Super league match. The Lexington Sporting Club Super League team faced off against the Tampa Bay Sun FC on Sunday. Lexington SC found it hard to get into the groove at first, Tampa…

BIACS hosts annual India Day

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –  The Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society (BIACS) hosted its annual India Day at the Moondance Amphitheater on Sunday. The event began at 4:30 and lasted until 8:30. The event was free and open to the public. Attendees were able to enjoy Indian cuisine, culture, craft, costumes, and entertainment. “So this is to showcase our Indian…

Lexington SC gives sneak peek of brand new stadium

Will officially open on Sunday, for the Super League match

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A big weekend ahead for the city of Lexington and its professional soccer team. Lexington Sporting Club’s Super League women’s team will be opening up their brand new stadium on Sunday. “We feel confident, we feel excited and we feel ready,” says Michael Dickey, the coach of the Super League women’s team, who…

“It was an accident and we pray for him”: Family of McKenna Letcher doesn’t blame bus driver

15-year-old McKenna Letcher was hit and killed by a school bus on her way to school Tuesday morning

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — Family, friends, loved ones and community members gathered in Winchester on Friday afternoon to say a final goodbye to McKenna Letcher. Letcher — the 15-year-old freshman at George Rogers Clark High School — was tragically killed Tuesday morning after she was hit by a school bus while walking to school. As family members prepared to lay…