LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are currently investigating a potential kidnapping incident that occurred overnight. Authorities were called to Wilson Downing and Landsdowne following reports of two males forcibly placing another individual into the back of a vehicle. However, when they arrive at the location, law enforcement found no sign of either the victim or the suspects….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -In Lexington, injuries were reported following a serious accident early Wednesday. According to police, two cars collided just before 1:30 AM at the intersection of Liberty Road and Burkewood Drive. Authorities stated that two individuals were transported to a hospital, with at least one person sustaining life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the cause of the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a report of shots being fired into an apartment overnight. According to police, the call came in shortly before 1:00 a.m. Investigators revealed that shots were fired at an apartment located on Centre Parkway while someone was inside. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Police are actively looking into the incident…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County man arrested on child pornography charges is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on June 17th. According to records from the Fayette County Detention Center, 42-year-old James Asher was arrested on Monday. Asher faces more than twenty counts of child pornography and stands accused of distributing explicit images…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair gears up for its opening day Thursday, officials are placing a strong emphasis on safety and security measures. Organizers have underscored that weapons of any kind will not be permitted at the fairgrounds. To enforce this policy, fair officials have arranged for metal detector searches and other…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! We are tracking muggy conditions and more storm chances for your day today. The highest chance of rain will be midday through the afternoon and then another round will move in during the evening and early overnight hours. There is an isolated risk for flooding today, mainly in low-lying and flood…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A remembrance was held on Tuesday in Richmond for a fallen Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley, who was shot and killed just over a year ago during a traffic stop. Community members gathered to honor Conley and other officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. “To Scott County Deputy Conley was the best…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Head Coach Mark Pope has hired two more staff members for his first season at Kentucky men’s basketball. Nick Robinson joins the program as the Director of Operations after his time at BYU. In Provo, Robinson was the Cougars’ assistant coach from 2019 to 2024. “Nick Robinson has worked in college basketball in every capacity…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Lexington, an ‘off docket’ hearing is scheduled for Tuesday for former state lawmaker John Tilley, who faces rape charges. According to court records, the hearing is set for 10:00 AM. Tilley, who previously served as a Justice Cabinet Secretary and state representative, was arrested in 2022. He is accused of raping a woman…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Georgetown, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Tuesday for a 10:00 AM memorial service in honor of Deputy Caleb Conley, who was killed in the line of duty. The Sheriff’s Office has announced that deputies will attend a memorial ceremony to honor Deputy Caleb Conley. Deputy Conley was tragically…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Violent crime continues to trend downward in Lexington. The organization ‘One Lexington’ has released the latest numbers for deadly shootings and homicide investigations. The report indicates that the city has had five homicides so far this year, compared to nine at the same time last year, and sixteen by the beginning of June in…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Louisville, Honor Flight Bluegrass is actively looking for World War II (WWII) veterans to participate in a special event. The organization needs a few more WWII veterans to board a B-25 bomber on Thursday, June 6, commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Invasion of Normandy. For more information on how to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County, mark your calendars! Tuesday is day one of the Lexington Public Library’s Summer Kickoff Parties. The inaugural event will be held at the Northside Branch, running until 1 PM, featuring special guest appearances from popular book characters, a petting zoo, and free books. The celebration continues on Wednesday at the Eastside Branch,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! We are tracking rain and storm chances returning later this afternoon. Isolated-to-widely scattered showers and storms will be developing during the afternoon hours today. The best chance a rain will be from the mid-afternoon hours through the early evening, before dissipating overnight. Isolated heavy downpours will be possible that could cause…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — Governor Andy Beshear signed a $223 million check which he says will help fund the construction of over 950 new rental units, particularly in areas that were hit hard by the tornadoes and floods. “There was a gap and admittedly it was a gap that kept me up at night,” Gov. Beshear said. This money…
