State Senator Dr. Donald Douglas visits KSP trooper victim

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Kentucky lawmaker is sharing a message of hope after visiting the state trooper injured in Sunday’s deadly shooting spree involving Guy House. Senator Dr. Donald Douglas posted a photo to his Facebook page showing the trooper in good spirits during his hospital recovery. Douglas said the trooper and his brother encouraged him to…

One Lexington offering victim support

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington’s One Lexington program is working around the clock to support those directly impacted by Sunday’s deadly shooting that spanned from Terminal Drive to Richmond Road Baptist Church. In a joint statement, Mayor Linda Gorton and Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said One Lexington is ensuring “those affected have direct access to…

Joint statement from Mayor Gorton and Chief Weathers

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Police Chief Lawrence Weathers released a joint statement Monday evening, urging unity in the wake of Sunday’s deadly shooting spree that left three people dead, including the suspect, and others injured. In the statement, the city leaders said: “It’s important that we don’t let this tragedy divide us —…

Another pop-up storm chance as muggy pattern continues

Additional pop-up storms in the forecast Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’re stuck in a classic July pattern across central and eastern Kentucky—hot, muggy, and stormy at times. Tuesday starts off muggy, with early sunshine quickly giving way to clouds and scattered storms. Not everyone will see rain today, but the atmosphere is primed with deep tropical moisture, and isolated to widely scattered pop-up…

Winchester community mourns 14-year-old student as funeral services are planned

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Winchester community is preparing to say goodbye to a young student who passed away unexpectedly last week. Clark County Public Schools Superintendent announced on social media Monday the death of 14-year-old Raiden Lee William Parks. According to his obituary, Parks died unexpectedly last Thursday. Parks would have entered George Rogers Clark High School…

Kentucky man faces new voyeurism charge as murder investigations continue in Clark and Powell counties

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Winchester man already facing murder and drug charges in the deaths of two women is now facing an additional charge of video voyeurism. According to jail records, 44-year-old Brian Epperson is scheduled for an arraignment Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in Clark County on the new charge. Epperson is also due in Powell…

Fayette County school budget work group holds second meeting Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education’s budget work group will meet for the second time Tuesday as it continues working toward solutions to the district’s ongoing budget challenges. The group, made up of 31 community members including parents, teachers, business leaders, faith leaders, and students, first met on June 25. District officials say the…

Family remembers Lexington church shooting victims as loving mothers devoted to faith and community

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The family of two women killed in Sunday’s deadly shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church is sharing memories of their loved ones as the investigation continues. Beverly Gumm, 72, and her daughter Christina Combs, 32, were both killed when a gunman opened fire inside the church during a lunch gathering. Three others, including a…

New details emerge on Richmond Road church shooting suspect

Arrest records and victim's family reveal past domestic violence and troubling history of alleged shooter Guy House

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A family is mourning the loss of a mother and daughter following a fatal shooting Sunday at Richmond Road Baptist Church, as new details emerge about the suspected gunman. According to those there when the shooting happened, House shot and killed 34-year-old Christina Combs before entering the church and confronting other members of…

Daily rain and storm chances expected for the week ahead

Scattered rain and storm chances continue

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’re continuing a stretch of very typical mid-July weather across central and eastern Kentucky — and if you’ve got outdoor plans this week, be ready to dodge some pop-up showers and storms. Monday kicks off the week with more scattered storm chances, especially during the afternoon and early evening. While not everyone will…

Kentucky State Police locates family assisting State Trooper who was shot

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Kentucky State Police say they have identified the Good Samaritans who rendered life-saving aid to a wounded trooper after he was shot near Blue Grass Airport on Sunday. In a Facebook post, KSP thanked the public for helping them find the family who rushed to help moments after the shooting. State Police had earlier…

Storm Chances Stick Around to Start the Workweek

Summer Heat Builds Again Through the Week

Stormy Sunday Afternoon Winds Down TonightWe wrapped up the weekend with another round of pop-up showers and storms Sunday afternoon—most of them scattered, but a few packed a punch with gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and plenty of lightning. As we head into Sunday evening, we’ll hold on to the chance for a few more isolated storms before most of the…

Coroner identifies gunman in fatal Lexington church shooting

UPDATE: 7:15 a.m. July 14, 2025  The Fayette County Coroner has identified the shooter in Sunday’s deadly shooting rampage as 47-year-old Guy House. Fayette County Detention Center ABC 36 News Now has learned House has a lengthy criminal record, focusing mainly around domestic violence cases. In fact, according to Fayette County court records, House was scheduled for a hearing Monday,…

Storms Linger into Sunday with Summer Heat Sticking Around

Scattered Rain and Thunderstorms Stick Around with Summer Time Heat Continuing

Stormy Saturday Brings Rain-Cooled ReliefSaturday brought another round of classic Kentucky summertime storms—hit or miss in nature but loud and occasionally intense. Many of us saw gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and plenty of lightning during the afternoon and evening. Temperatures still managed to climb into the lower 90s before storm-cooled air helped bring relief to a few lucky spots….

A quiet Friday night ahead of weekend storm chances

Saturday: 40% chance for scattered showers and storms.  Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 70% chance for rain and storms as a cold front sweep across the state.  Highs in the upper 80s.  Lows near 70. Monday: 30% chance for afternoon/evening showers and storms.  Highs in the upper 80s.  Lows in the upper 60s. Tuesday:…

Estill County animal shelter asks for help after rescuing a large number of dogs from hoarding case

RAVENNA, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Estill County Animal Shelter is asking for the community’s help to adopt or foster dogs after a major animal rescue has left the shelter at capacity. Animal Control Officer Chris Winters said he executed a search warrant Friday at a home on High Street in Irvine, where he found dozens of small-breed dogs…

Governor Beshear speaks on Texas flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is offering his condolences to families affected by the devastating flooding in Texas that has claimed dozens of lives, including children attending a summer camp. Beshear, who has led Kentucky through multiple natural disasters in recent years — including catastrophic flooding in Eastern Kentucky and deadly tornadoes in the west…

Wayne County man charged with attempted murder after string of vehicle thefts, sheriff says

MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A Wayne County man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly stealing several vehicles and trying to run over someone during the crime spree, according to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron. The sheriff said deputies were called just before midnight Thursday when a man tried to steal an ambulance from Wayne County…