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UPDATE: Suspects accused in the death investigation of Amber Spradlin due in court
UPDATE: All three suspects pleaded not guilty on all charges. Michael McKinney III is being held on $5 million cash bond, Michael McKinney II’s bond was set at $250,000 cash, and the bond for Josh Mullins sits at $100,000 cash. FLOYD COUNTY, KY, (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The three suspects charged in connection to the murder of 39-year-old…
More storms and high humidity on Thursday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! Our active and muggy pattern continues today. Isolated-to-scattered showers and storms will be around through your morning and early afternoon hours. This may pose a localized risk for flash flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood prone areas that have received a lot of rain recently. There is a Flood Watch in…
Governor orders Flags at half-staff for fallen corrections officer
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff Thursday in honor of 24-year-old Corrections Officer Hunter Miller. The gesture comes as family and friends prepare for Miller’s final farewell. Miller died on July 25th following an incident during training for a special response team at the Northpoint…
Knox County murder suspect to appear in court
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An arraignment is scheduled Thursday morning for Eric Hibbard, 36, who faces murder charges in connection with a fatal stabbing. State police reported that Hibbard was arrested Tuesday for the death of 67-year-old Norman McCreary. According to investigators, Hibbard allegedly stabbed McCreary multiple times in the neck and other parts of his…
Oscar Tshiebwe basketball camp on August 24th in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Former University of Kentucky basketball player Oscar Tshiebwe is set to host his annual youth basketball camp in Lexington. The Oscar Tshiebwe Basketball Pro-Camp for children will take place on August 24th at the Sports Center. Organizers say the camp will offer kids the chance to learn new techniques and enhance their overall performance….
Jessamine County man sentenced to 20 years for hotel shooting
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Alfredo Delgado, 31, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday for shooting a hotel clerk. The state attorney general’s office confirmed the sentencing. According to court records, Delgado was found guilty of assault last month. The conviction stems from an incident at the Home Place Inn in Nicholasville in 2022, where…
Former pastor charged in Bourbon County
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A former pastor faces charges related to the sexual abuse of a child. According to the Bourbon County Detention Center, 53-year-old Dicky Tiller was arrested on Tuesday. The Daily Independent reports that the alleged abuse occurred in May. Tiller’s Facebook page indicates he has previously worked at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and…
Knox county man arrested on murder charges
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Stormy and muggy weather sticks around to kick off August
The unsettled pattern with multiple rounds of heavy rain producing thunderstorms will continue into the late week
The stormy weather pattern we’ve dealt with the last several days has a firm grip on the Ohio Valley and the final day of July was no exception. With plenty of warm, moist air available and clusters of thunderstorms developing to our northwest and riding the upper level flow to the southeast, it was another unsettled day of weather on…
Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control seeks help locating animal cruelty suspects
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control is seeking the public’s assistance in locating three individuals accused of animal neglect. Officials say Catherine Meriwether, Demetrius Clay, and Adriana Meriwether moved out of their house on Emerson Drive, leaving behind two dogs in crates without food or water. The neglect led to the death of one dog,…
Rockcastle County football relying on tradition to fill void of lost experience
Rockets are coming off of a two-loss season in 2023
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Head Coach Chris Larkey’s list of positions that need someone younger to step up is a long one. “Lost my quarterback he was a four year starter. We lost our whole secondary. Lost a tailback, three-year starter. Lost another wide receiver who was a three year starter,” said Larkey. That synopsis is not even…
Reward offered for information on burned puppies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for intentionally setting a litter of puppies on fire. ABC 36 News brought you this tragic story in late May, when a resident discovered a litter of 13 puppies on Todds Road with…
Amen House launches free back-to-school clothing giveaway
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)— The Amen House has kicked off its back-to-school clothing giveaway on Wednesday, offering a much-needed resource for families across the Commonwealth as the new school year draws near. The event, which began Wednesday morning, provides families with a large bag of free clothing, allowing them to prepare their children for school without financial strain. Organizers…
Rain chances hang around the next few days
Keep your rain gear handy; you will need it through the first part of the weekend. A stalled stationary boundary to the north is ushering in storm chances for central Kentucky today and tomorrow. The associated cold front will pass through the Bluegrass Friday and Saturday giving us more storm chances as we head into the weekend. In the wake…
Good Afternoon Kentucky welcomes Russell W. Armstead of the Lexington V.A. Health Care System to the couch!
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Crystal Scarce of Fairy Tails Pet Adoptions brings Joan Jett to visit us!
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Police investigate overnight robbery in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating an overnight robbery that occurred on Larkwood Drive. Authorities say an adult victim was robbed around 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning. At this time, officers do not have a description of the suspect. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Lexington police. Stay tuned to ABC36 NEWS…
Stabbing suspects due in court Wednesday in Richmond
UPDATE: All three suspects pleaded not guilty to the charges. All are scheduled for preliminary hearings on August 7th. ORIGINAL STORY: RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An arraignment is set for Wednesday morning for three individuals arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred in Richmond on Sunday. Police reported that officers were patrolling near North…
Man arrested on child pornography charges in Rockcastle County
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 25-year-old man has been arrested on child pornography charges in Rockcastle County. State police announced Tuesday that Stephen Blevins was taken into custody at a residence in Mount Vernon. Authorities report that Blevins was allegedly involved in sharing explicit images of young children online. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details…
Lexington job fair to take place Wednesday in East end
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A job fair is set to take place Wednesday in Lexington’s East End, focusing on careers and finance. City officials announced that the event will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Charles Young Community Center on East Third Street. The job fair itself will start at 1:30 p.m. inside the gymnasium….
FCPS cancels employee convocation due to cost concerns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools has canceled its employee back-to-school convocation, which was set to take place next week at Rupp Arena. The decision follows concerns over the expenses associated with the event’s keynote speaker, Ron Clark. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, the convocation will not proceed as planned. The district has also…
Man arrested, charged with murder and fetal homicide
MORGAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In Morgan County, a man is charged with murder and fetal homicide after allegedly admitting to killing his pregnant girlfriend. According to his arrest citation, 49-year-old Jeremy Schraufnagel was arrested Monday. Deputies say he went to the sheriff’s office and allegedly told the sheriff that he had just killed his girlfriend,…
Lafayette Generals: Young Bloods Must Step Up for a Winning Season
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