GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Georgetown Police K9 euthanized after an incident in which the dog attacked a family member of its handler and another handler. “It’s definitely hit our handlers very hard. Not only do we have one handler that is off right now with an injury, but we’ve got another handler that’s not only lost his…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WHAS 11) – Thursday was supposed to be a routine hearing on evidence in the Crystal Rogers case, but before the judge was able to start the discussion, Steve Lawson raised his shackled hand and requested to speak. “I need to say something to court sir,” Lawson said to the judge. Judge Charles Simms responded, “What is it…
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No big surprise we saw another warm and muggy day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday. With the moisture associated with Debby just off to our southeast, scattered clouds were a bit more numerous along with a few pop-up showers and storms through the late afternoon and evening hours. Once thing that did work to our advantage with a…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Immanuel Baptist Church has announced the launch of its fourth campus, set to open on Winchester Road in Lexington. The church says this expansion is part of the its multi-site vision across the Central Kentucky region. Currently, Immanuel Baptist Church operates two campuses in Lexington, located on Tates Creek Road and Armstrong Mill Road,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — With many students heading back to school, officials are urging drivers to be vigilant and cautious on the roads due to increased traffic. The return to class brings more activity, with numerous students either boarding buses, walking, or being carpooled. “We want to get everybody to our schools safely and everybody home safely”…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tragic accident in Lexington has resulted in the death of 67-year-old Billy Gene Messer. According to a press release from the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Messer was struck and killed by an SUV at the intersection of Man O’ War Boulevard and Beaver Creek Drive Wednesday morning. This was a breaking news story…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police say four armed suspects robbed a man just before 1 a.m. Thursday on Richmond Road. If you have any information that could help in this investigation, call the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: armed suspects, Richmond Road, robbery
Madison County, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The sheriff’s office says attempted murder suspect 35-year-old Richard Clark is now behind bars after two weeks on the run. Deputies say Clark is accused of strangling a person. He is now charged with strangulation, wanton endangerment, and attempted murder. His arraignment is Friday at 9 a.m. in Madison County. Categories:…
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— The school year has begun for more than ten districts in the region, including Woodford County. Buses were picking up students across the area this morning. Officials with Woodford County Public Schools (WCPS) report that the district is well-prepared for the new school year, with all bus routes covered and multiple substitute drivers…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the community to support its Books and Badges program by donating children’s books. The program aims to provide reading materials to local schools and daycares. Deputies are seeking at least 1,000 new or gently used children’s books to distribute through the initiative. Residents interested in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The summer swimming season is nearing its end in Lexington, as the city’s Parks and Recreation Department announces the upcoming closures of public pools. Most of the city’s public swimming facilities will shut their gates next week. Castlewood, Southland, and Tates Creek pools will all close on Tuesday, August 13. However, Shillito and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris choosing Tim Walz as her running mate. Beshear was also in consideration for that role and called it an honor to be in the running. Now the focus turns to what comes next for Beshear and if he could still have a future in…
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We saw more typical early August conditions across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday with some sunshine, muggy conditions and warm temperatures. The only difference is that afternoon highs backed off a bit into the upper 80s and a few isolated showers and storms fired up during the afternoon hours thanks to the moisture hanging around and the frontal system…
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LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —If you’ve ever dropped your phone, sunglasses, or any other belonging to the bottom of the lake, professional diver Nate Byrd can help you get it back. “It’s so common and so frequent for people to drop stuff, it’s nice to be able to reassure people that ‘hey, it happens and it’s not a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – I-75 is now fully reopened following a four-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning. Police were dispatched to the scene around 7:50 AM at mile marker 115 on I-75, where multiple vehicles were involved in a collision. According to authorities, one vehicle rear-ended another, triggering a chain reaction that led to additional collisions, involving a…
As a mostly dry cold front sweeps across Kentucky today, we are tracking isolated rain showers. With increasing cloud coverage ahead of the front, most areas will only top out in the upper 80s today; however, if your area gets some rain, you likely won’t see more than the mid 80s. Behind today’s cold front, Thursday is looking to be…