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Kentucky father charged in deadly fire appears in court on new child sexual abuse charges
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A Franklin County man already facing murder and arson charges in connection to a deadly house fire that killed his two teenage sons is due back in court Friday morning on separate sexual abuse charges. Dustin Fields, 44, is scheduled for an arraignment on charges stemming from the alleged sexual abuse of a 4-year-old…
Winchester man charged in Airbnb death now suspected in second woman’s death
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A Winchester man already charged with murder in the death of a woman at an Airbnb in Powell County is now also a suspect in a second death in Clark County, according to Winchester Police. Investigators say 44-year-old Brian Epperson is their primary suspect in the death of Reacheal Dawson, who was found dead…
Franklin County community mourns the loss of longest serving Sheriff
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of former Sheriff Ted Collins, the county’s longest-serving sheriff. Officials say Collins passed away Wednesday evening at Baptist Health Lexington. He served Franklin County for a total of 27 years, first as a deputy and later as sheriff. In addition to his law enforcement…
Warm and Stormy Weekend Ahead in the Bluegrass
Scattered Thunderstorms Return with a Summer Heat Boost by Early Next Week
A Dry Start to Friday, but Storms Return by AfternoonWe kicked off our Friday on a quiet note across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with mostly clear skies and a beautiful sunrise. Expect that tranquil weather to stick around through the morning, although a few passing clouds may drift by from time to time. By the afternoon, the summer heat makes…
Man arrested in Tennessee after Lexington kidnapping and assault, police say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A man accused of kidnapping and assault during a disorder call in Lexington was arrested Thursday in Tennessee, according to Lexington Police. Police say the incident happened Thursday morning on Flemishbond Path. Investigators used the department’s Real-Time Intelligence Center and other techniques to track the suspect’s vehicle to Knox County, Tennessee. With help from…
Scattered showers and storms Friday
Friday: 30% chance for scattered showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Saturday: 40% chance for afternoon/evening rain and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 60% chance for more widespread rain and storm chances as a cold front approaches. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows near 70. Monday:…
Laurel County teen charged with attempted murder
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An 18-year-old man is behind bars in Laurel County, charged with attempted murder after a shooting last month critically injured another man. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Zachary Setser of East Bernstadt on Wednesday night on American Greeting Card Road, about nine miles south of London. Deputies say…
Kentucky-based travel site Roadtripzee returns
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KSU and Ale-8-One launch limited-edition “Pawpaw Ale-8” soda coming this August
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A sweet Kentucky collaboration is brewing — literally! Kentucky State University and Ale-8-One have announced a limited-edition soda: Pawpaw Ale-8, featuring the tropical, banana-like taste of Kentucky’s native fruit, often called the “Kentucky banana.” The flavor was created using research from KSU’s world-renowned Pawpaw Program — the only one of its kind in…
McDonald’s Snack Wrap returns Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s the comeback McDonald’s fans have been waiting for — the iconic Snack Wrap is officially back at participating locations in Lexington. On Thursday, the first 100 in-store customers at each location received a Snack Wrap for free, while supplies lasted. The wraps come in two flavors — spicy with a habanero kick,…
GOP State Rep. Deanna Gordon announces for Barr’s congressional seat
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The race for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District is heating up as Republican State Representative Deanna Gordon announces her campaign for the seat currently held by Congressman Andy Barr. Barr is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by longtime Senator Mitch McConnell, who announced he will not seek re-election. Gordon says her…
Golden alert canceled after woman is found safe
BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Madison County woman reported missing earlier this week has been found safe, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers say 44-year-old Rita K. Senter, who was last seen Monday in Berea after reportedly being taken to an unknown doctor’s appointment, is no longer considered missing. A Golden Alert was issued Tuesday as authorities…
Blue Grass chemical weapons plant outlines closure and cleanup plans
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Officials with the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant are sharing their plans to close and clean up the site, which served as the final U.S. facility to destroy old chemical weapons stockpiles. The Blue Grass plant — located in Madison County — is the last of nine facilities nationwide that began destroying…
BREAKING UPDATE: “Barricaded subject” in home in east Hamburg
UPDATE: 10:15 a.m. Police say they had made contact with a victim inside the home. According to police, the subject left the residence before officers went in. Right now, the person is not in custody. Anyone with information about this incident to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. UPDATE: 9:15 a.m. – The ABC 36 News Now team at…
Lansdowne at E. Reynolds shooting sends one to the hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an overnight shooting in Lexington, according to police. Officers say the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Lansdowne Drive and East Reynolds Road. Investigators say one person was shot, and a vehicle at the scene was also hit by gunfire….
Lexington fire crews respond to Rose Street apartment fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews responded overnight to a fire at an apartment building in downtown Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were dispatched just before 12:50 a.m. Thursday to the 100 block of Rose Street after residents reported smoke in the building. When firefighters arrived, they found a small fire inside the building’s…
Stormy Pattern Holds Steady Across Central and Eastern Kentucky
Warm, humid days continue with daily chances for scattered storms—keep the umbrella handy through the weekend.
Still Sticky, Still Stormy—Typical July Weather Rolls OnThursday started off on a quiet note across Central and Eastern Kentucky, aside from a few lingering isolated showers and some patchy fog this morning. We expect yet another warm and muggy afternoon, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 80s—and even a few spots flirting with 90°, especially in areas that…
Man arrested in Montgomery County after multi-county chase
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man is in custody after leading police on a multi-county chase that stretched through Fayette, Madison, Clark and Montgomery counties. According to police, Daeoriontrelles Hurt — who already had several outstanding warrants — is now facing a long list of new charges, including speeding, drug possession, and fleeing or evading police. Officers…
Franklin County to hold town hall on flood buyout program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Franklin County Fiscal Court is hosting a town hall meeting this week for Frankfort residents impacted by historic flooding earlier this year. Officials say the meeting is for homeowners interested in selling property that was damaged during the April floods as part of the county’s buyout program. The town hall is scheduled for…
Scattered storm chances stay in play into the late week
More warm and humid air is on tap in the coming days
Wednesday brought more of that familiar midsummer feel across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Temperatures climbed into the low to mid-80s, which is a little below average thanks to more extensive cloudiness but the humidity made it feel even warmer. Scattered thunderstorms, some featuring locally heavy downpours and lightning, flared up a bit earlier during the morning hours and continued through…