Look for more hot temps heading into the weekend
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Church security conference in Jessamine County on Saturday
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Churches in Central Kentucky are emphasizing security this weekend with a dedicated conference aimed at enhancing safety measures. The event will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, at Clays Mill Baptist Church in Nicholasville. Organizers have invited national safety experts and law enforcement members to provide valuable insights and guidance on how church leaders…
Fugitive caught on camera in Finnell Pike Area
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The Georgetown Police Department is asking residents to check their security cameras in the ongoing search for Nathan Ginter, a South Carolina man considered armed and dangerous, and a woman traveling with him, Riley Pearson. Police reported that Ginter and Pearson were last seen on a surveillance camera Tuesday in the Finnell Pike area of Central Kentucky….
KY National Guardsmen to receive Medal for Valor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two Kentucky National Guardsmen will be honored on Friday for their courageous actions during the devastating Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022. The ceremony will take place in the State Capitol Rotunda. The National Guard announced that Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Lowe and Staff Sgt. Ryan Hunter will be presented with the Kentucky Medal…
Summer water safety tips for parents
Goldfish Swim School in Nicholasville Rd. offers lessons
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — “It’s really important to keep an eye on them at all times,” explained Kelsi Sego the GM of Goldfish Swim School on watching your kids when they go to the pool. With summer officially here, Goldfish Swim School is helping parents become proactive by offering swim lessons for their kids. “We really emphasize…
Coleman DV8 opioid grant
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Attorney General Russell Coleman visited DV8 Kitchen in Lexington Thursday to announce $12 million in statewide opioid grants. These grants, awarded by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, aim to support prevention, treatment, and enforcement efforts across the state. DV8 Kitchen is one of 51 recipients of the grants, which will help bolster initiatives to combat the…
FCPS to install vape detectors in four middle schools
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New detectors are coming to some Fayette County Public Schools. FCPS COO Myron Thompson, says settlement money from a lawsuit will be used to battle what school officials have called an ‘epidemic.’ “We were part of a settlement with Juul and we received funding,” said Myron. “We decided to put that funding back into…
Shane Ragland, featured on Dateline for UK football player murder case, arrested again
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Shane Ragland, a man previously featured on Dateline for his high-profile murder case involving a University of Kentucky football player, has been arrested again. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, the 50-year-old is facing charges of domestic violence against his mother. Authorities report that Ragland allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill his mother…
Four indicted in death of 8-month-old Miya Rudd in Ohio County
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An Ohio County Grand Jury has indicted four individuals in connection with the death of 8-month-old Miya Rudd. The parents, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd, along with the grandfather, Ricky Smith, and another man, Brodie Payne, face serious charges in this tragic case. Tucker, Rudd, Smith, and Payne have been charged with multiple…
More heat builds in for the first few days of summer
With the summer season officially here it will definitely feel like it into the weekend
The summer solstice occurred at 4:50 P.M. Eastern time on Thursday and it definitely felt like it across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With a bit more in the way of sunshine around the area afternoon highs jumped into the upper 80s with a few low 90s here and there. Sure it was a bit muggy as expected but our heat…
Fatal motorcycle accident in Danville
Courtesy: MGN OnlineDANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A collision on Wednesday, June 19, in Danville, resulted in one fatality and another individual hospitalized. According to the Danville Police Department, around 5:30 p.m. on June 19, Danville Police and emergency crews responded to an incident on the 800 block of Maple Avenue. A 2017 Toyota Rav4, driven by 32-year-old Andrew…
UPDATE: Rare bear sighting in Lexington
Video Courtesy: Leah Sulejmanagic
UPDATE: Lexington police confirmed a bear was hit by a semi-truck on I-75, just after 3:45 Wednesday afternoon. They cannot confirm it was the same bear in this story. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife was contacted about the bear. Police tell us the semi-truck driver was not injured. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In a rare event, a bear…
One person hospitalized after incident at Kings Island’s Banshee roller coaster
MASON, Ohio (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A person was hospitalized Wednesday night after reportedly being struck by the Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island. According to a statement from the amusement park, the individual entered a restricted area near the ride around 8 p.m. and was believed to have been hit. The person was transported to UC Medical Center, and…
Mobile clinics to provide free health services to FCPS students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County Public Schools, HealthFirst Bluegrass, and United Healthcare are collaborating to offer Lexington students access to free healthcare through mobile clinics. These clinics will provide medical services such as check-ups, sports physicals, and immunizations at no cost. Many children miss out on necessary medical care, often due to the difficulty…
Henry Clay High School getting $150 million renovations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — As part of a four-year district facility plan, the Fayette County Public School District announced $150 million in renovations for Henry Clay High School. “This building had reached its useful life,” FCPS COO Myron Thompson said. There are 64 schools across the district; $2 billion in unmet facility needs made some people question this…
Stonehenge not visibly damaged by protest paint
Video courtesy: Just Stop Oil By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Stonehenge monuments that have stood for thousands of years appear unscathed after climate protesters were arrested for spraying orange paint on them, an official said Thursday. Workers cleaned the stones and the roughly 4,500-year-old monument was visibly undamaged, said Nick Merriman, the chief executive of English…
The Bluegrass Mystery Theatre details upcoming production of “Deadly Vows”
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Sentencing set for Thursday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Alysha Noel is scheduled for sentencing Thursday. in connection with the murder of 64-year-old William Ashby, whose body was found two years ago at a hotel in Lexington. Noel, guilty of murder and tampering with physical evidence, was arrested along with a second suspect, Danny Lee Sims, in April 2022. The incident occurred at…
Reward increases as search for suspects continues in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The reward has been increased to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Nathan Ginter, who is considered armed and dangerous. Georgetown Police report that Ginter, along with Riley Pearson, was last seen in the Finnell Pike and Forest Path area in Harrison County. U.S. Marshals increased the reward from $5,000 to…
Mount Sterling man arrested on robbery and drug trafficking charges
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Mount Sterling man, identified as 51-year-old Tommy Hardin, has been arrested on robbery and drug trafficking charges. Mount Sterling Police collaborated with Louisville detectives to apprehend Hardin on Tuesday. Authorities accuse Hardin of robbing two businesses in Louisville last week. During his arrest, police found cocaine and methamphetamine at his home. Investigators…
Woman identified in fatal Laurel County crash
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A tragic accident near London in Laurel County has resulted in the death of 64-year-old Edith Taylor and left a seven-year-old child hospitalized. According to deputies, the incident occurred Wednesday, when Taylor drove into the path of a pickup truck while pulling out of a parking lot on State Road 638. The Sheriff’s Office…
Thursday Night Live at Tandy Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Thursday Night Live is set to light up downtown Lexington this. Organizers have announced live music from the R&B band Positive Movement, along with a variety of food vendors, including Piggin’ Out, Urban Taco, and Bluegrass Kettle Masters. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank…
Officials sending out water testing kits in the city of Paris
PARIS, Ky. — The City of Paris is preparing to send out water testing kits to community members starting the week of July 8th. City officials announced that some residents will receive these kits by mail as part of an ongoing effort to ensure water quality. The testing is mandated by the State Division of Water and the EPA to…
Heating back up on your summer solstice
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy summer solstice! We are tracking warmer temperatures today for the start of the summer season. Skies remained mostly cloudy-to-overcast yesterday which limited our temperatures. Skies will remain mostly sunny-to-partly cloudy today which will allow temperatures to return to the low 90s. This isn’t record warmth but the heat will be noticeable once…