UPDATE 10:20 a.m.: Jacob Bard pleaded not guilty in court Thursday morning. He’s being held on $1 million cash bond. ORIGINAL STORY: FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man accused of shooting and killing a Kentucky State University student — and critically injuring another — is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. According to court records, 48-year-old Jacob…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students, friends, and community members gathered Wednesday at the site of the Kentucky State University campus shooting to honor the life of 19-year-old De’Jon Darrell Fox, Jr. KSU officials say Fox, a sophomore Business Administration major, was known across campus for his creativity, style, humor, and kindness. His death has shaken the university community,…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A months-long drug investigation in Laurel County has led to a major arrest, and officials say the suspect could soon face federal charges. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Keegan Smith was taken into custody on November 20 at a home on Bluegrass Road near East Bernstadt following a five-month investigation….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are looking for a man caught on camera stealing packages from a home on Elizabeth Street, marking yet another case of reported holiday porch piracy. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, the theft happened on November 27. Surveillance video shows a masked man walking up to the home, grabbing packages from the porch,…
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Thursday starts slick for some A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for several counties in the SE Bluegrass through 10 M Thursday. Some roads, especially in higher elevations, may see accumulations of snow and therefore some slick spots. This may impact the morning commute in these areas. Others won’t see these impacts, as the further north and west you…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man has been arrested on child pornography-related charges following an undercover investigation. According to investigators, 20-year-old William David Sizemore was taken into custody on December 8 after he allegedly attempted to lure a minor online. Sizemore is charged with procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New federal data released Wednesday shows that workers’ paychecks aren’t going as far as they used to. According to the latest Employment Cost Index, wages and benefits rose just 3.5 percent year-over-year last quarter — the slowest pace in four years. That marks the weakest compensation growth since 2021. Rising prices for goods and services continue…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates on Wednesday, a move that could mean lower borrowing costs for Americans taking out loans. The anticipated rate cut comes as the U.S. economy continues to face persistent inflation and slowing job growth. Inflation has remained elevated in part due to widespread tariffs imposed by the Trump…
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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…
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…
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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, 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, 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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…