LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are actively searching for a suspect following an overnight shooting incident in Lexington. According to police, shots were fired into a home on Niagara Drive, in the Rapid Run Drive and Trent Boulevard area, around 1:45 a.m. Monday. Although there were people inside the home at the time, fortunately, no one was hurt….
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bobby Hubbard, a suspect accused in the shooting death of a man nearly two years ago, is scheduled to appear in court Monday. Court records indicate that Hubbard is due for a status hearing Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. He is charged with murder in connection to the death of Doricky Harris, who was fatally shot on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington should prepare for significant road closures and lane restrictions this summer due to construction projects. Starting Monday, Southbend Drive will be closed from Clays Mill Road to Lafayette Parkway. The city has announced that crews will be working on installing a new sanitary sewer line at the creek crossing. This closure…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In an ongoing effort to combat violent crime, Mayor Linda Gorton and One Lexington Director Devine Carama are set to announce this year’s recipients of the ‘ONELexington’ Violence Prevention Grants. The announcement will take place during a news conference at noon on Monday at the Government Center. The event will be live-streamed on the city’s YouTube page…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With temperatures rising this week, the London City Fire Department is opening a cooling station to help residents of Laurel County beat the heat. Firefighters announced that the cooling station will be available daily from noon until 8 p.m. at the Fire Department located on Fire Rescue Drive in London. In addition to a…
OMAHA, NE (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — #2 Kentucky did not disappoint in their College World Series debut on Saturday against #10 NC State. A home run from Ryan Nicholson in the bottom of the 9th tied things up at 4-4, and sent the game to extra innings. Mitchell Daly then came to the plate in the bottom of the…
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It was a warm and humid finish to the week here in Central and Eastern Kentucky Friday which was a far cry from the mild air and low humidity levels we enjoyed earlier this week. With a weakening frontal system sliding through the commonwealth we saw a mix of clouds and sunshine, a few isolated storms and afternoon highs back…
UPDATE FROM KSP: UPDATE: (June 14, 2024) – Kentucky State Police say they have charged, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd, Miya’s parents, as well as Miya’s grandfather, Ricky Smith and Brodie Payne with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and failure of person to report the death of a person. Additional charges are likely as the investigation is…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fire Department is investigating an incident where a truck drove through a business early Friday morning. Crews responded to a call just after 8 a.m. about a vehicle that had crashed into a structure in the 1600 block of Bryan Station Road. Upon arrival, they discovered that a truck had gone through…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Here’s the gist of what you need to know weather-wise. We are tracking a few showers and storms ahead of a cold front Friday afternoon and early evening. The front passes overnight and we are left with low humidity and seasonably warm temperatures on Saturday. On Father’s Day the heat begins…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The state of Kentucky is mourning the tragic loss of Ronald Logan, a 76-year-old veteran and retired Lexington Fire Department Lieutenant, who passed away this week in a drowning incident. According to the coroner, Ronald Logan died from accidental drowning late Wednesday night after failing to resurface from the water at a reservoir off…
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State police have announced the arrest of an eighth individual in connection with the case of missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd, who was reported missing in April from Ohio County. According to authorities, 28-year-old Brodie Payne has been charged with trafficking for his alleged involvement in an illegal drug operation at the residence of…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A couple and two minors under the age of 18 are facing charges after an investigation into drugs and guns at a residence in Somerset. According to deputies, Robert Price and 35-year-old Michelle Price have been charged with drug trafficking and gun-related offenses. The investigation, conducted by the sheriff’s office, led to their…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — State leaders in Kentucky are set to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Friday, highlighting the importance of protecting elderly citizens from abuse and neglect. An elder abuse awareness event will take place in the State Capitol Rotunda from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday morning. The event aims to raise…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Residents of Berea are on alert after reports of a bear sighting in the area, prompting warnings from local authorities and the state wildlife department. The Berea Police Department issued a cautionary notice about a bear that has been spotted recently near popular locations including Tractor Supply and the Berea Walmart. Officers are advising…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The City of Lexington is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July celebrations with a lineup of events announced Thursday. City officials have revealed the schedule for this year’s festivities, which will commence with an Ice Cream Social on July 1st. This community event aims to bring residents together in a relaxed setting to enjoy ice…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Today, Friday, June 14 is National Bourbon Day. Bourbon is America’s only native spirit. The popular drink can be traced back to the 1700s. One major ingredient to the spirit is corn. In fact, bourbon must be made up of at least 51 percent corn in order to be declared, ‘true bourbon’. The…
It was another dandy day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky Thursday as high pressure continued to dominate here in the Ohio Valley. With the high to our east that opened the door for some slightly warmer air as our temperatures have climbed a few degrees each day since early in the week. With abundant sunshine and a light…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Central Bank’s Thursday Night Live is happening tonight, Thursday, June 13, in downtown Lexington. Festivities will be in Tandy Park from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Five Below Band will be headlining the entertainment for the night. The band is made up of five guys from across Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. They…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A new hotel has opened off of the Athens exit 104 on I-75 in Lexington. Hotel Lex celebrated their official grand opening early Thursday, June 13. The new lodging option held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday to mark that the hotel is ready for business. The new establishment will double as a…