LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Supreme Court of Kentucky has issued a procedural order in the high-profile case involving former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is charged with killing District Judge Kevin R. Mullins in 2024. The court’s order, released Tuesday, sends the case back to Letcher County Circuit Court where Special Judge Christopher Cohorn, who…
Frigid Start to Tuesday, Sunshine Helps a Modest Recovery Tuesday morning started off brutally cold across Central and Eastern Kentucky, even by mid to late January standards. Most locations woke up in the upper single digits, with a few low teens farther south. High pressure remained firmly in control through the day delivering plenty of sunshine and a light southeast…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two students in Jessamine County have been placed under quarantine following a measles exposure, according to the school district. Jessamine County Public Schools confirmed to ABC36 that the Jessamine County Health Department asked the district to quarantine two students due to a measles exposure in their household. District officials say the students are…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington firefighters were dispatched to 322 East 5th Street Wednesday morning for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived around 9:30 a.m. to find advanced fire conditions and quickly upgraded the response to a working fire. Firefighters initially battled the blaze from the outside but later moved inside the building to extinguish remaining hotspots. Officials…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person has died following a multi-family residential structure fire in Versailles, according to the Versailles Fire Department. Fire crews were sent Tuesday morning to a structure fire on Macey Avenue. Officials say first-arriving units encountered a fully involved, three-story building with fire exposure to a nearby structure. The Versailles Fire Department confirmed one…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in Science Hill that left one man dead. Deputies say they were called around 11 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 3264. When deputies arrived, they found a gold Chevrolet Malibu that had gone over an embankment. A man was also…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews responded to a small fire at a Lexington restaurant Monday, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Fire officials say a fire broke out on the roof of Chuy’s on Nicholasville Centre Drive. Firefighters say the fire was contained quickly and did not spread inside the building. The cause of the fire is still…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Walmart is hosting a free wellness event at stores across Kentucky later this month, offering a range of health services at no cost. The wellness event is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participating locations will offer free health screenings, no-cost flu shots, and affordable immunizations. Customers will also be…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Donate Life Kentucky Trust is reporting one of the strongest years in its history for donor registration and support for families across the commonwealth. The nonprofit says more than 75,000 Kentuckians joined the state’s organ, eye, and tissue donor registry in 2025. During the same year, the organization raised more than $1.7 million to support…
Cold Weather Advisories in effect Tuesday morning Along and north of I-64, cold weather advisories remain in effect until 10:00 AM due to freezing conditions. Air temperatures are in the single digits and low teens, with wind chills even colder. Those under the advisories will have feels-like temps near 0 degrees with a few in the negatives. Dress appropriately this…
It was a cold start to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a weak cold front pushed through during the early morning hours. While sunshine dominated for much of the day, that front delivered a reinforcing shot of Arctic air into the Ohio Valley, setting the stage for some of the coldest temperatures we’ve…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — There is no city waste collection in Lexington on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. According to the City of Lexington, Monday curbside customers will have their trash and recycling picked up on Wednesday instead. Carts should be placed at the curb after 4 p.m. Tuesday. The city says businesses with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Lexington are investigating a shooting that damaged a home Sunday evening. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around 6 p.m. after shots were fired on Hollow Creek Road. Police say the gunfire struck a residence in the area. No injuries were reported. Investigators say they are still searching for…
MENIFEE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A hiker was safely rescued Sunday afternoon after being injured on a trail in Menifee County. According to Wolfe County Search and Rescue, crews were called into action after a 911 call reported an injured hiker on the Copperas Creek Trail. Rescuers say the woman suffered a lower leg injury that left her…
Cold weather advisories in effect Several counties are under a cold weather advisory for Monday morning through 10:00 AM. Those counties are along and north of I-64. This is as a cold front pushes into the Bluegrass, bringing frigid air and gusty winds. By late morning, winds will be gusting 25-30 mph out of the west. Wind chill temperatures through…
BOYLE COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that occurred in Boyle County, leaving one person dead and another injured. According to KSP, troopers responded to Shakertown Road for a collision involving two vehicles. Investigators say a man identified as Hector Sanchez was driving south on Shakertown Road when two wheels of…
MADISON COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man accused of killing the daughter of a former state lawmaker during a 2022 home invasion in Richmond is scheduled to appear in court this week. Shannon Gilday is charged in the death of Jordan Morgan, the daughter of former state lawmaker Wesley Morgan. Prosecutors allege Gilday killed Morgan during a violent…
Bitter cold grips the region to start the week The region got off to a brutally cold start, with wind chills dipping into the single digits early this morning. Even with plenty of sunshine through the afternoon, temperatures struggled to rebound, topping out only in the upper 20s. That sunshine helped brighten the day, but it did little to offset…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you’re unusually short or tall, one Super Bowl dream job may already be off the table. According to listings on the Super Bowl Productions website, some workers applying for roles tied to Bad Bunny’s halftime show must meet a specific height requirement. The job involves on-field assembly and disassembly of the halftime stage. Applications indicate…
CHICAGO, Ill. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The city of Chicago is buzzing with excitement as the Bears prepare for their next game in the NFL playoffs. Adding to the energy is a chilly tribute honoring the team’s quarterback. A Caleb Williams “Iceman” ice sculpture is now on display at the city’s Merchandise Mart, drawing crowds of Bears fans eager to…