UK Disbands Diversity Office

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has announced it will disband its Office for Institutional Diversity, a decision that comes after recent discussions with state policymakers. In a statement released Tuesday, University President Eli Capilouto confirmed that the Office for Institutional Diversity will be eliminated. The statement noted, “The Office for Institutional Diversity will be…

Kentucky State Police search for Madison County escapee

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man who has escaped from custody. According to KSP, 41-year-old Justin Whitt escaped from the Madison County Detention Center. Whitt is described as six foot two, with brown eyes and brown hair. Authorities are urging anyone with information about Whitt’s whereabouts…

Berea Police arrest 4 on drug and firearm charges

BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Berea police have arrested four individuals on a variety of charges related to methamphetamine, narcotics, drug paraphernalia, firearms, and cash. Police say that Charles Ruble, Jason Marcum, Peggy Eversole, and Chasity Thomas were all taken into custody after a search warrant was executed on Monday, August 19th, at a residence on Cope Lane in…

One person injured in Lexington crash

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An injury collision that occurred Wednesday morning in Lexington has been cleared, and the roads are now fully reopened. According to Lexington Police, the accident took place around 6:45 a.m. on North Broadway and New Circle Road. Authorities report that a passenger car was rear-ended by a box truck. The driver of the passenger…

Below average temps again today

Central Kentucky woke up to temps in the upper 40s and low 50s, which is well below the average of 65 degrees.  Jackson, KY, got down to 53 this morning, beating the record set in 2001 of 55 degrees. With afternoon highs only expected in the mid to upper 70s, we will keep temperatures below average this afternoon.  Overnight, temps…

Investigation after inmate dies in custody in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An inmate at the Fayette County Detention Center has died while in custody. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the inmate as 47-year-old William Lane, who passed away around 8 p.m. last night. Lane was in jail on domestic violence charges. According to officials, 9-1-1 was called after they noticed Lane was experiencing…

Investigation after person hit by vehicle in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Lexington late Tuesday night. According to police, the incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. on West Main Street and North Limestone, leading to the road being shut down for some time. Officers reported that the pedestrian who was hit was transported…

Man charged with murder in Lexington, victim’s name released

UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says the victim was 24-year-old Daquan Collins of Lexington. The coroner says Collins died from a gunshot wound sustained in the Delaware Avenue shooting. He was pronounced at UK Hospital.   ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in Lexington on Tuesday…

Judge grants protective restraining order filed by Lexington councilwoman against fellow councilmember

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has granted a protective restraining order filed by Sixth District Councilmember Denise Gray against Fourth District Councilmember Brenda Monarrez. The order, which was upheld in court on Tuesday, will significantly impact how Monarrez can attend council meetings. As a result of the ruling, Councilmember Monarrez will no longer be able to attend…