It was a super muggy Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with dewpoints and humidity levels making it feel more like South Florida. After an early morning round of storms with heavy rain and lots of lightning, we had a chance to heat up into the upper 80s and low 90s across the area and with so much moisture around…
UPDATE: Information from Kentucky State Police in the following news release: PIKEVILLE, Ky. (July 30, 2024) – As a result of this investigation, Michael McKinney lll, 24 years old of Martin, KY, was arrested and lodged in the Rowan County Detention Center on the charges of Murder and seven counts of Complicity to Tampering Physical Evidence. Michael McKinney ll, 56 years old of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman is facing drug charges after methamphetamine was allegedly found on her at the Laurel County Courthouse. Deputies say 25-year-old Kristen Bowman was arrested on Monday after a pipe and straw with meth residue were discovered while she was going through a security checkpoint at the Laurel County Judicial Center. Officials determined that…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –Lexington police are searching for a suspect, who left the scene of a late-morning shooting near the Oakdale Apartments on Mulundy Way. That’s near the intersection of Cielo Vista Road. Police tell ABC 36 the victim, a juvenile, suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and is being treated at the hospital. According to police, the call…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Scott County’s football team will suit up for Friday night lights in a new stadium, but with the same goals. For the first time in 30 years, the team will play a true home game at the new Scott County High School. Senior defensive back and running back Buddy Collins is ready for his last…
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager. Officials are looking for 17-year-old Kacy Brummett, who was last seen off New Salem Road on Saturday night around 11 p.m. Brummett is described as being 5-foot-6 and weighing 100 pounds. If you have any information on her…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three people are in jail following a stabbing incident that occurred over the weekend in Richmond. According to the Richmond Police Department, the incident took place on Sunday near North Madison Avenue. Police say they were patrolling the area when a bystander alerted them to a woman who had been stabbed. The victim was…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State and local government officials gathered to celebrate the opening of UK HealthCare’s new emergency behavioral health unit on the Eastern State Hospital campus in Lexington. UK HealthCare announced the launch of the psychiatric unit called “EMPATH,” which stands for “Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing.” This unit is the first of its kind…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Some high school seniors in Lexington will receive a boost in paying for college expenses. City officials joined One Lexington on Monday to announce the expansion of their scholarship program, thanks to a $500,000 award from Governor Andy Beshear. The funds will provide $10,000 scholarships for seniors of color in the upcoming school years….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) have proudly announced their second-place finish in the ‘Best Looking Cruiser Contest.’ KSP took to Facebook to thank the community for their support, highlighting the overwhelming number of Kentuckians who voted. Despite the strong backing, KSP’s cruiser came in second place to the Florida Highway Patrol. As a result, KSP’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – YMCA of Central Kentucky has received a significant donation from AT&T aimed at increasing internet access for under-served communities. The telecommunications giant awarded YMCA a check for over $26,000. YMCA officials announced that the funds will support their ‘Connection Networks Program,’ which helps individuals learn about different digital devices and how to use the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Good morning Kentucky! Heavy rain and strong storms rolled through the region overnight but you can expect drier conditions for the morning hours. As the heavy rain exits, we will be left with warm and muggy conditions by lunchtime. There will be isolated-to-scattered showers and storms trying to fire up during the afternoon…
We definitely saw some beneficial rains on Sunday across much of Central and Eastern Kentucky as the moisture return from the Gulf of Mexico. Of course overall totals varied with a few spots picking up well over 1″ with others much lower than that. The good news is that most everyone saw some much needed rainfall given the dry conditions…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With hotter temperatures on the horizon, the city of Lexington is implementing Phase One of its Heat Plan from Tuesday through Friday to help those who may be unhoused stay safe from the heat. The Heat Plan goes into effect when the heat index is expected to reach 95 degrees or more. As part…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools is rolling out the welcome mat for its newest employees today at an orientation event being held Tates Creek High School this week. Saugat Bohara, who graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in neuroscience, is among the new hires. Bohara initially didn’t envision returning to a…
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