LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Kentucky inmate who managed to escape custody twice in recent months is back behind bars. Kentucky State Police confirmed the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 43-year-old Jeffrey Harrison in Lexington on Tuesday. According to investigators, Harrison most recently escaped earlier this month from the Estill County Courthouse. Before that, on May 30, he walked…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — City leaders, faith organizers, and grieving families gathered outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Tuesday to honor the victims of Lexington’s July 13 church shooting — and to call for more action against violence. The vigil remembered 72-year-old Beverly Gumm and her daughter, 34-year-old Christina Combs, who were killed at Richmond Road Baptist Church…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a refreshing start to our Wednesday across central and eastern Kentucky, with early morning temperatures dipping into the 60s in many locations. Enjoy the mild air while it lasts—because summer’s heat is back in full swing by this afternoon. Highs today will climb into the low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Fortunately,…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Bluegrass Community and Technical College is expanding its reach to support adult learners with the launch of its new Adult Educational Services site in Woodford County. The college marked the occasion Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System office in Versailles. David Sturgill, BCTC’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Goodwill Kentucky is celebrating the grand opening of its newest store in Lexington’s Cardinal Valley neighborhood. Leaders cut the ribbon on the new location Monday, officially opening the doors to shoppers and donors. Goodwill Kentucky has been helping Kentuckians since 1923, turning gently used donations into job opportunities for people with disabilities and other…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials have confirmed another case of measles in Kentucky — the state’s 13th this year — after an adolescent in Louisville tested positive. According to officials, the patient had recently traveled to a country experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is urging residents to review their vaccination records and make…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Tuesday afternoon. According to police, officers were called to the 100 block of Eastern Avenue just before 12:30 p.m., where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover, police…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — There is concern in Fayette County over how homelessness is being tracked. According to the Kentucky Housing Corporation’s annual K-Count, there are exactly 100 more people experiencing homelessness in Fayette County this year compared to last, with 825 counted in 2024 and 925 in this years report. But Ginny Ramsey with the Catholic…
After weeks of unsettled weather and frequent bouts of heavy rain, Tuesday finally brought a much-needed break across central and eastern Kentucky. High pressure sitting to our northeast allowed for a light east to northeast breeze, ushering in slightly drier air. This helped drop humidity to more manageable levels, making it feel a bit more comfortable despite typical late-July heat….
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Winchester Police are asking for the public’s help as their investigation into Brian Epperson continues. In a statement, the department said it would like to speak with anyone who has had a personal relationship with Epperson, hired him as a contractor, or allowed him access to their home for maintenance within the past three…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man at the center of a controversial theft and deadly police response has accepted a plea deal. According to court records, 49-year-old Hobert Buttery pleaded guilty to stealing a weed eater from Laurel County Judge-Executive David Westerfield’s home. Investigators say Buttery admitted to the theft and claimed the stolen item could…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s been one week since Kentucky State Police Trooper Jude Remilien was shot by 47-year-old Guy House in what authorities called the start of a deadly rampage that also claimed the lives of a mother and daughter at a Lexington church. Trooper Remilien was wounded near Blue Grass Airport while attempting a traffic stop…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington drivers, take note: a major road closure could impact your weekday commute for the next few weeks. Starting Tuesday, Cooper Drive will be closed around the clock on weekdays between Romany Road and Andover Drive as the city begins a stormwater improvement project. The closure is scheduled to last through Tuesday, August 12….
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In response to the recent deadly shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, the London Police Department is offering a free church security training event next month. According to the department, the training is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the London Community Center. Officers say the session will cover safety topics designed…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a stretch of muggy days and steamy afternoons, central and eastern Kentucky will finally enjoy a break from the high humidity today. Drier air has worked its way in behind a weak front, giving us a refreshing start to Tuesday, especially across the Bluegrass. Areas farther south — particularly south of the…
