LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two teenagers lost their lives in a tragic crash over the weekend in Lexington. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims as 13-year-old Omar Shalash and 18-year-old Hasan Mohammad Hasan. The fatal crash occurred early Saturday morning near the intersection of Tates Creek Road and Turkey Foot Road. According to investigators, several…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is underway following a deadly collision involving an off-duty Lancaster police officer and a young motorcyclist in Pulaski County. According to Kentucky State Police, the incident occurred Saturday night on U.S. 27 near Old Norwood Road. Authorities say 31-year-old Officer Derrick Glover was driving a police vehicle while off-duty when he…
UPDATE: Kirkpatrick’s hearing Monday has been rescheduled. GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Garrard County Animal Shelter is urgently seeking assistance after rescuing dozens of huskies from a home in Lancaster earlier this month. The shelter is now asking rescue organizations across the state to help by taking in some of the dogs. ‘Paws 4 the Cause,’…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking contractors to assist with the removal of the old Broadway Bridge in Frankfort. The state has indicated that the removal of the bridge is a crucial first step toward safely reopening a section of the Kentucky River and River View Park, both of which were recently closed as…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky football is approaching their first game week of 2024 after its last scrimmage of preseason camp. Injury Report Head Coach Mark Stoops is pleased with where his team stands, except for injuries. “There are two guys who will have some significant time missed who are important to us,” said Stoops. “Other than that just…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A deadly crash claimed the lives of two people on Thursday. Zachary Blessing and Zachary Allen were killed when Blessing’s bike and Allen’s motorcycle collided at the intersection of Mason Headley Road and Beacon Hill Road. Zachary Allen was just 23-years-old when his life tragically ended. His mother, Deborah, spoke with ABC 36 News…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Friday marked one week since a deadly mass shooting at a Lexington restaurant killed one person and injured five others. As police continue to search for a suspect, and a motive, this latest instance of gun violence is the harsh reality two Lexington mothers are left with every day. “There’s nothing like losing…
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Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, Local News, News
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You could really feel a return of the humid summer air on Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With all that moisture around scattered showers and storms rolled through the area during the course of the day producing some localized heavy downpours. The majority of the activity was in Central Kentucky early before shifting into the southern part of the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The Kentucky Blood Center is offering an incentive to encourage new donors. If you donate blood on Friday or Saturday, you will receive two free movie passes. The Blood Center is currently in urgent need of all blood types due to a shortage in donations. All donor centers will be open on Friday from 9…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Coroner has identified the man killed in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident as 47-year-old James Zeo of Corbin. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred on I-75, just south of Mile Marker 29 in the southbound lane. Deputy Brad Mink, who led the investigation, reported that Zeo…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Unfortunately, after a beautiful week, rain and storms have returned just in time for the weekend. Rain and storms are likely during the first half of your day on Friday, before becoming more isolated late day. There is a Level 1 Severe Risk for most of the ABC 36 viewing area….
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner has identified the two men killed in the crash. 30-year-old Zachary Blessing was identified as the person on the bicycle, who was traveling on Beacon Hill Road. According to the coroner, he collided with the motorcycle at the intersection at Mason Headley Road. That vehicle was operated by 23-year-old Zachary Allen, who was traveling on…
UPDATE: Brian Keith waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty. The judge will appoint a public attorney to handle Keith’s case. Keith’s bond was set at $15,000, and he is to have no contact with the alleged victim. His next court date is August 28. ORIGINAL STORY: MADISON Co., Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man arrested…