LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews rushed to the 1700 block of Liberty Road Thursday morning after getting reports of a structure fire. When they arrived, there was no visible sign of fire from the outside of the building. After checking inside, they discovered a fire in the kitchen and quickly put it out. Thankfully, no one was…
MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire at the Vinland Energy plant on Gabbard Fork Road in Manchester caused nearby residents to be evacuated on Thursday morning. According to Emergency Management, the fire started on a piece of equipment during routine maintenance at the natural gas plant. Due to the nature of the material involved, officials decided to let…
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The investigation continues into the death of an 11-year-old boy found in a creek in Letcher County. State police report that crews found Curtis Halcomb unresponsive in a creek on Tuesday after receiving a report of a missing child in the Blackey community. Tragically, Halcomb later died at a hospital. His body has…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State police are investigating a deadly collision between a car and a moped that occurred yesterday on Owingsville Road in Mount Sterling. Investigators report that 37-year-old Andrew Romans was driving east on Owingsville Road when he crossed the center line and hit Alavez Gonzalo, who was traveling west on a moped. Tragically, Gonzalo…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The UK Trauma Program is hosting an educational event open to the public Thursday to teach bystanders how to assist during emergencies. The event will take place at Lexington Fire Department Station 20 on Arrowhead Drive from 4 to 6 PM. As part of National Stop the Bleed Day, members of the UK Trauma…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -A suspect wanted on drug trafficking charges has been arrested in Lexington. The Sheriff’s Office reported that Jeremy Spencer was taken into custody Wednesday. Spencer faces charges of selling fentanyl and resisting arrest, according to deputies. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Berea Police responded to a call about a snake inside a building in Madison County. When they arrived, one of the officers skillfully wrangled the snake and safely removed and released it. Police confirmed that no one was hurt during the incident. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: ABC36 News Now, Berea…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City officials in Lexington are petitioning to intervene in a case regarding a proposed solar energy facility by East Kentucky Power Cooperative. The proposal involves constructing the facility on a 387-acre farm in the eastern part of Fayette County, which is currently zoned for agriculture. City officials have petitioned the State Public Service Commission…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are once again tracking the potential for rain and storms for the day today. Upwards of 2-4 inches of rain fell in southern and south-central Kentucky on Wednesday, and those areas are worth watching today. Rounds of showers and storms are on the way Thursday, with a few strong-to-severe storms…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — As the Scott County Sheriff’s Office continues mourning the loss of one of their own, a year ago, on Wednesday the department gathered together with those in the community to have a celebration of life for Deputy Caleb Conley. “We miss him every day,” Scott County Sheriff, Tony Hampton reflects on the last…
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It was another warm and muggy day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday but with a frontal system moving in from the west scattered showers and storms developed through the day. Some of these produced some torrential rain and small hail and there is a chance for could see some additional strong to even severe storms through Wednesday evening…
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KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Democratic primary race for the 6th Congressional District remains too close to call, with three of the five candidates locked in a tight contest for the nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Andy Barr. As of Tuesday night, the unofficial statewide results show: Randy Cravens with 26 percent of reported votes Todd Kelly with 25…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the death of Deputy Caleb Conley. Deputy Conley was tragically shot and killed on May 22nd last year during a traffic stop on I-75 in Georgetown. The alleged driver, Steven Sheangshang, has been charged with murder, and his trial is scheduled to begin…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Boaters are now safe after a late-night rescue from the Kentucky River earlier this week. The Frankfort Fire Department reported that rescue crews responded to a distress call about a sinking boat on the river. Two rescue teams were deployed to the scene to assist the boaters. Fortunately, the fire department confirmed that no…
MCKEE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State police are investigating the death of a worker who was injured outside Jackson County Middle School in McKee. The worker, identified as 48-year-old James Anderson from Stanton, died after being injured while unloading storm drain tiles from a trailer. According to investigators, Anderson fell and hit the ground during the unloading process….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With school out next week in Fayette County, the Lexington Public Library is offering free lunches for students throughout the summer. The library announced that free meals will be available at the Marksbury, Tates Creek, and Northside branch libraries. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday from June 4th until July 26th. This initiative…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! I hope you were able to enjoy the summer-like weather pattern we’ve experienced since the weekend. That will be coming to an end today as strong-to-severe storms return to the forecast. A few showers and storms will be possible early in the day, but the severe threat won’t increase until the…
It was another beautiful summer-like day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday with a mix of clouds and sunshine and warm afternoon highs into the mid to upper 80s. One big difference over Monday was that you could feel a bit more humidity back around as our winds picked up out of the southwest. With the warmth and more…
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A federal fugitive from Virginia has been found and arrested in Laurel County. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office and the Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force attempted to take 71-year-old Byron Howard into custody in the Keavy area. Authorities say Howard led officials on a pursuit that ended when he left the roadway and…
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