Kentucky man arrested on child pornography charges following ICAC investigation

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Harrodsburg man has been arrested and charged after an investigation revealed he was allegedly downloading and distributing child pornography, according to a press release from the Harrodsburg Police Department. Police say they were notified by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force about illegal online activity tied to a local resident. Following…

Rain & storms Tuesday ahead of a dry rest of the week

Heavier rain and storms will be possible Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a stretch of active weather, central and eastern Kentucky will see one final push of showers and storms on Tuesday before a much-anticipated dry and comfortable pattern settles in for the rest of the week. Tuesday: Scattered Storms & Flash Flood Risk A cold front approaching from the northwest will bring widespread…

Lexington kicks off Fourth of July week with patriotic concert at Moondance Amphitheater

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is kicking off its Fourth of July celebrations Tuesday night with a patriotic concert at the Moondance Amphitheater. According to city officials, the free big band and jazz performance will run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., marking the start of a weeklong series of events leading up to Independence…

Suspect identified in Lexington stabbing on Greentree Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police have identified the suspect arrested in connection with a stabbing Monday afternoon in Lexington. According to officers, 20-year-old William Sanchez was taken into custody on assault charges following the incident on Greentree Road. The victim was taken to a hospital with what police say are non-life-threatening injuries. Court records show Sanchez is scheduled…

UPDATE: Man found safe. Search for missing man last seen in Laurel County

UPDATE: According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Collier has been found safe. There’s no word on how or where he was found. ORIGINAL STORY: LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are continuing the search for a missing man last seen Friday near London. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Branden Collier was last seen…

7-year-old from Lexington identified in apparent drowning incident at Paradise Cove

UPDATE 3: The City of Richmond says the little boy is identified as Santino Matreal Yancey-Hardwick, of Lexington. There are no further updates on the investigation. Statement from the City of Richmond: “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Santino Montreal Yancey-Hardwick. On behalf of the City of Richmond, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and…

Defense challenges death penalty in Shannon Gilday case, citing mental illness

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Attorneys for Shannon Gilday are pushing to have the death penalty removed as a possible punishment in the high-profile murder case involving the death of Jordan Morgan, daughter of former state lawmaker C. Wesley Morgan. During a mental competency hearing held Monday, the court heard from three doctors who evaluated Gilday’s mental health….

Three arrested in Madison County on child abuse and unlawful imprisonment charges

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three adults are behind bars in Madison County following a disturbing child abuse investigation that began when police found a toddler alone outside in unsafe conditions. According to an arrest citation, officers responded to Edwards Avenue on Sunday afternoon and discovered a 2-year-old boy running through a parking lot with no shoes and soaked…

Idaho shooting suspect identified

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (ABC NEWS) — A routine wildfire call turned deadly near Coeur d’Alene as two firefighters were killed and another injured in what authorities are calling an ambush. Law enforcement officials identified Wess Roley as the person starting the brush fire that later resulted in the shootings at first responders. According to a report from ABC News’ Alex…

Missing Franklin County man found safe in Danville after overnight search

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Franklin County man who was reported missing overnight has been found safe, according to emergency management officials. Authorities say 69-year-old Elza Steve Gaines was last known to be in Stanford late Sunday night and was reported missing around 11:30 p.m. A Golden Alert was issued, prompting a search and public outreach. According to…

Woman killed in pedestrian crash on US-27 in Somerset

SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman is dead following a pedestrian-involved crash Saturday night in Pulaski County, according to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office. Officials say 39-year-old Linda Greene was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the southbound lanes of U.S. 27 in Somerset. Emergency crews responded to the scene just before 10 p.m. Greene’s body…

Golden Alert issued for missing Franklin County man last seen in Stanford

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Golden Alert has been issued for a missing Franklin County man, according to emergency management officials. Authorities say 69-year-old Elza Steve Gaines was reported missing around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. He was last known to be in Stanford approximately 30 minutes before he was reported missing. Gaines may be driving a blue Chevrolet Silverado…

Suspect in custody after barricade situation near Henry Clay High School in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A person is in custody following a barricade situation Sunday evening on Fontaine Road, near Henry Clay High School, according to Lexington police. Officers say the incident began around 5:15 p.m. as a disorder call and escalated into a barricade situation. The scene was resolved just before 7:30 p.m. when the suspect was safely…

Police investigating alleged assault on Charles Avenue in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating an alleged assault that took place late Sunday night on Charles Avenue. According to officers, the incident happened around 11:15 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after reportedly being struck with an unknown object. At this time, no suspect information has been released. Police are…

Shillito Park road paving scheduled Monday in Lexington, delays expected

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers headed to Shillito Park Monday should prepare for possible delays as paving work gets underway. According to city officials, Shillito Park Road is scheduled to be paved between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday. The work is part of ongoing construction for the new Senior Therapeutic Center, which is expected to open sometime…

Rain and storm chances to start the week ahead of drier weather for the Fourth of July

Scattered rain and storms around to start the week

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After several days of muggy, unsettled weather, central and eastern Kentucky will continue to deal with scattered showers and storms to kick off the new workweek. The good news? Some much-needed relief from the humidity is just around the corner. Storm Chances Continue Into Tuesday Your Monday will feature scattered showers and storms,…

Warm and Muggy Finish to June, But Relief is on the Way

Scattered storms continue to bubble up through early week before a cold front brings cooler, drier air just in time for the Fourth.

Another Round of Heat, Humidity and StormsThe final days of June are wrapping up just as they’ve gone most of the month—warm, muggy, and unsettled. Sunday brought another dose of typical summertime weather across central and eastern Kentucky, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to near 90 and enough moisture in the air to make it feel even warmer….

Summer Storm Cycle Rolls On This Weekend—Relief Arrives Soon

Storm chances stick around through the weekend before a cold front brings less humid, more comfortable weather by midweek.

Less Heat, But Storms Still AroundAfter a full week of oppressive heat and high humidity, things are finally beginning to ease a bit across central and eastern Kentucky. That big ridge of high pressure responsible for our recent heat wave is starting to weaken and slide west. What that means for us is slightly lower temps—afternoon highs on Saturday will…