OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two more family members have been arrested in the search for a missing baby in Ohio County. Kentucky State Police say that the second set of grandparents for 8-month-old Miya Rudd were arrested on Wednesday, June 12, in Owensboro at their home. Fifty-year-old Taletha Tucker was arrested on a warrant from Indiana….
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Woodford County will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate their new entertainment district at 6 this afternoon, on Thursday, June 13. The event will be a soft opening for the city’s new downtown market and entertainment district. According to city officials, the nearly $4 million project will be located behind various stores…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools will discuss redistricting plans at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at Frederick Douglass High School. The board will discuss plans for the rezoning of the new Mary E. Britto Middle School. The event is open to the public and will also be livestreamed on the FCPS website at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are going to be warming up once again today with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 80s for most of the region. Skies will remain mostly sunny today as well leading to a peak UV Index of 10. There will be a bit of an increase in humidity today as well…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — FEMA is encouraging those in need of assistance from the April 2nd storms that swept thru the area, to apply for federal assistance. “If you were affected by the April 2nd storms, whether that be your home or your vehicle or your business, you may be eligible for assistance, and the best way…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A few Bat ‘Cats and head coach Nick Mingione are heading to Omaha with some new hardware. Kentucky junior and left fielder Ryan Waldschmidt, transfer DH Nick Lopez, and Mingione earned awards of their own following Super Regionals. Mingione was named Coach of the Year by Perfect Game on Wednesday, June 12, in…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kyle Moats is back in the Bluegrass as the new athletic director for Eastern Kentucky University after 15 years in the same role at Missouri State University (MSU). Moats will also be the school’s new vice president. “I’m honored to join a program that has long been prioritizing student-athletes, focusing on holistic growth and is…
It was a picture perfect mid-week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky with abundant sunshine and nice temperatures for this time of the year. With high pressure in control it was a delightful day from start to finish, especially given the lack of scattered clouds that we dealt with through the first few days of the week. Afternoon highs managed…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Four people have been arrested and are facing charges in an early morning shooting in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired at 2:36 a.m., on Wednesday, June 12, in the 3400 block of Ormond Circle off Redding Road and Lansdowne Drive. The LPD says…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Yet another fantastic start to the day with temperatures falling into the upper 40s and low 50s for most. We will warm up a little this afternoon compared to yesterday but it’s still going to be feeling nice. Afternoon highs will be reaching the low 80s under mostly sunny skies. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred last night in Lexington, leaving one individual hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. According to officers, the victim, a man who had sustained gunshot wounds, arrived at a hospital around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday night. The victim informed authorities that he had been shot while in the vicinity of Ohio Street….
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Five individuals, including Miya Tucker Rudd’s parents and grandparents, are in custody as authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of the eight-month-old. The case has left investigators grappling with more questions than answers. “We don’t know what happened to baby Miya,” Trooper Corey King told ABC36 News Now, emphasizing the ongoing uncertainty surrounding…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky baseball team is set to embark on a historic journey as they depart for the College World Series in Omaha for the first time in program history. To celebrate this momentous occasion, UK Athletics has announced a special send-off event scheduled for Wednesday at noon at Kentucky Proud Park….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department, alongside other first responders, is gearing up for a storm damage assessment training session scheduled for Wednesday. The exercise aims to enhance preparedness and response capabilities in the event of severe weather incidents. According to city officials, the training will take place in the Masterson Station neighborhood, where crews will…
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The animal shelter in Estill County has issued a Code Red alert due to an overwhelming number of kittens and older cats in their care. Officials are urgently seeking foster homes, adoptions, and assistance with rescues. With the shelter currently housing 45 cats and having to turn away dozens due to space…
WINCHESTER, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A fundraiser is underway in Clark County to aid Winchester firefighter Logan Crigler in his recovery from a brain tumor. Crigler underwent a 12-hour surgery at the University of Cincinnati Hospital earlier this month to remove a tumor measuring one and a half inches. The tumor was discovered after Crigler became ill during…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Madison County, the city of Richmond has initiated repairs for its recycling center. Due to the ongoing repairs to the regular drop-off chutes, the city has established a temporary drop-off area at the Richmond Recycling Center. Residents are encouraged to utilize this temporary drop-off location until the repairs are completed. Additional information about…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Post Offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Priority Mail Express will be the only mail delivery to street or P.O. Box addresses. If anyone needs to use postal services, they can access the Self-Service Kiosk (SSK), which are located at select post offices. The SSK accepts credit…
REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The search for eight-month-old Miya Tucker Rudd in Ohio County has intensified as authorities deploy additional resources to locate the missing infant. Kentucky State Police, who initiated the investigation after Miya Tucker Rudd was reported missing last week following a welfare check at a residence in Reynolds Station, say they are now utilizing…
We enjoyed another comfortable and tranquil day of weather on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With a little more in the way of sunshine thanks to less cloud cover and rather lights winds, afternoon highs were a touch warmer with most locations topping out in the mid to upper 70s. With high pressure nosing in we’ve had plenty of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -In a bid to equip expecting parents with life-saving skills, the American Heart Association distributed 500 Infant CPR kits on Tuesday morning. These kits, designed by the association, aim to educate parents on essential techniques to save their baby’s life in choking emergencies. The distribution of these kits was made possible through a generous donation…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Looking for employment opportunities? Lextran, the public transit provider in Lexington, is opening its doors for free walk-in interviews every Tuesday to individuals seeking employment. The interviews will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Lextran administrative offices located on Loudon Avenue. However, before attending, applicants are required to complete an…