Wayne County man charged after thousands in stolen fencing recovered, deputies say

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Wayne County man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he stole several thousand dollars’ worth of fencing from a local business. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a tip about someone stealing fencing materials. After having the business review its inventory, officials discovered that several thousand dollars’ worth…

Active weather pattern continues with wintry weather in spots

Another clipper system early Friday could lay some light snow down across the north and east

It was definitely a windy Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a fast moving frontal system raced through the area bringing rain showers along with the breezy conditions. Winds gusted 35 to 40 miles per hour at times early in the day along the edge of the front as temperatures took a tumble through the day with the boundary…

Lexington Police identify suspect in Magoffin Street shots-fired incident

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police have identified the suspect in a shots-fired incident on Magoffin Street and are asking for the public’s help in locating him. Detectives say 21-year-old Joshua Burgess has been identified as the suspect in Tuesday morning’s incident. Police say Burgess has outstanding warrants for Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, and…

Scott County woman released from prison after 20 years in mother’s murder case

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Scott County woman has been released from prison after serving 20 years for her role in the murder of her mother. According to court records, 41-year-old Stephanie Olsen was released on Monday. Olsen was indicted in June 2002 for complicity to murder, accused of helping David Dressman and Timothy Crabtree in the…

Whitley County man arrested on assault charges

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County man is in custody after deputies say he assaulted a victim who suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to a medical center over the weekend. According to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called just after 10:45 to a home on Maple Creek Road for a report of an…

911 calls reveal chaos as suspect identified in deadly Kentucky State University shooting

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Newly released 911 calls are giving the public its first glimpse into the chaos that unfolded during Tuesday’s deadly shooting on the campus of Kentucky State University, as police identify the suspect now charged with murder and first-degree assault. Police say the suspect, 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard of Evansville, Indiana, was arrested and charged…

KSU suspends classes and finals for rest of week after deadly campus shooting

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State University has suspended all classes, final exams, and campus activities for the rest of the week following Tuesday’s deadly shooting on campus. In a statement released in response to the shooting, university officials said KSU is “deeply saddened by yesterday’s events” and will continue working closely with law enforcement as the investigation…

Armed standoff in Rockcastle County ends in apparent suicide, state police say

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An armed standoff in Rockcastle County Tuesday ended with one man dead from what state police say appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to Kentucky State Police, 42-year-old Marvin Gabbard was found dead inside his home on U.S. 25 North in Mount Vernon Tuesday night after barricading himself inside for several…

Mayor’s task force meets about homelessness

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington’s Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness is scheduled to meet Wednesday afternoon to continue its work on identifying solutions to reduce the city’s homeless population. As previously reported, the task force is examining a range of strategies to address homelessness across the community. Wednesday’s meeting will focus on identifying who is most at risk…

Breezy with more rain showers into Wednesday

Our unsettled weather pattern will stay put in the coming days

After a cold start to the week Monday with low clouds hanging around, we saw a bit of welcome sunshine slowly return on Tuesday along with better temperatures overall. With a fast moving system diving toward the Ohio Valley, winds shifted around to the southwest and picked up in intensity with gusts cranking up over 30 miles per hour at times. This…

Georgetown police host holiday “Cram the Cruiser” drive to help shelter animals

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department is inviting the community to help support local shelter animals this holiday season through its annual “Cram the Cruiser” donation drive. According to organizers, the event runs Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12–14, with officers collecting much-needed supplies for Scott County Animal Care and Control. A Georgetown police cruiser will be…

Police search for armed and dangerous fugitive in Harrodsburg

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police in Harrodsburg are asking for the public’s help as they search for a wanted man considered armed and dangerous. According to officials, Jeffrey Ryan is wanted on multiple arrest warrants. Authorities say he should not be approached if seen. Anyone with information about Ryan’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately. Mercer County…

Police chase D.U.I. suspect near Christmas parade

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove under the influence and attempted to flee officers near the London Christmas Parade. According to the London Police Department, 48-year-old Jerimie Coffey was arrested Friday around 7 p.m. near the parade route. Officers say Coffey allegedly drove around a road barrier on East…