RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A GoFundMe account has been established to aid Nancey Erwin, who was found shot during a house fire last month. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Erwin was discovered in a car outside a burning home on Jeremiah Drive and was taken to a hospital with gunshot wounds. Firefighters later found a body…
FLORENCE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A GoFundMe account has been established to help cover funeral expenses for Jamison Beck, a 4-year-old non-verbal autistic child who tragically died after being hit by a car. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Beck passed away on Monday at a hospital following the accident early Sunday morning on the Weaver Road I-75…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is currently facing a significant health alert as confirmed cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have surpassed 40. The Fayette County Health Department reported on Tuesday that the city now has 43 confirmed cases, with five new cases identified in the last week. The outbreak, which began on April 26,…
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. — The Powell County Animal Shelter has announced a temporary closure following a confirmed case of parvo, a highly contagious viral disease that can be deadly for dogs. Shelter officials stated that the facility will not be accepting any new strays or surrenders for at least two weeks. The decision comes after an entire litter of puppies…
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UNION COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Cleanup efforts are in full swing after a possible tornado touched down in Union County on Tuesday. Governor Andy Beshear announced the event on social media, stating that at least one tornado may have hit a farm in the area. The governor also confirmed that, fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Cherri Owen, a 76-year-old from Fisherville, is the lucky winner of the Kentucky Blood Center’s (KBC) Taylor Swift ticket giveaway. Owen’s name was drawn for a free pair of tickets to Taylor Swift’s November show in Indianapolis. To enter the giveaway, participants had to donate blood. KBC reported that over 9,200 donors were included…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Fans of the Kentucky Wildcats say that “Big Blue gets in,” to tout the fanbase’s strong support for its sports teams. Champions at Keene Trace Golf Club is no exception this week. But, fans aren’t on the grounds yet. The players and caddies have the place to themselves until Thursday’s first round. Whenever Kentucky’s golf…
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We definitely had a “tropical” feel to the air on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky, mostly due to the remnant low pressure center that was once tropical system Beryl. Even though these systems weaken significant as they move farther inland, they still have a lot of spin and low-level circulation with them, especially on the right side of the…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington-based national company, eCampus.com, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of business in Kentucky. The company, which distributes textbooks and course materials to more than 300 college campuses, marked the milestone with a special celebration at their corporate headquarters in Lexington. The event saw attendance from many of the company’s employees and local leaders….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State University announced their partnership with the Lexington Division of Community Corrections in providing correctional officers a program to advance their educational opportunities. The Correction Certificate Program is an eight-week, fully online program that offers several different classes including intro to criminal justice, criminal justice ethics and interracial communication. Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo,…
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POWELL COUNTY, Ky. — An internal investigation at the Powell County Detention Center (PCDC) has led to the interception of an alleged drug smuggling operation on the Mountain Parkway, preventing narcotics from entering the facility, according to a release from the Detention Center. According to the release, the investigation uncovered a scheme involving an inmate, Rex White of Louisville, and…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! It’s a warm and muggy start to the day as tropical moisture inundates the Ohio Valley ahead of the remnants of Beryl. Heat and humidity will help fuel afternoon and evening storm chances across the region. With the remnants of Beryl passing to our west, this will lead to us dealing…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. — An 18-year-old is facing serious charges of kidnapping and raping an 11-year-old in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that the alleged sexual assault occurred on July 4th. Gabriel Foster, 18, was arrested on Friday in Richmond. He is charged with kidnapping, sexual abuse, and the rape of a child. According to court records,…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. — A former high school teacher and coach in Rowan County has been sentenced to 22 years in prison on child pornography charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Andrew Zaheri received his sentence on Monday. According to his plea agreement, Zaheri admitted to initiating an inappropriate relationship in 2022 with a 17-year-old student at the…
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. — Community members are rallying to support the families of the victims killed in the tragic mass shooting over the weekend in Northern Kentucky. GoFundMe accounts have been set up to help cover funeral expenses for the victims, and so far, significant funds have been raised. As of now, more than $48,000 has been raised for the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The City of Lexington has once again activated Phase One of its Heat Plan, effective Tuesday, July 9, to help protect the homeless from the extreme heat. As part of the plan, Lextran will provide free rides to cooling stations located at community centers across the city. Outreach teams will also be distributing bottled water throughout the…