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…

Police search for laundromat theft suspect

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The London Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect connected to a theft at a local laundromat. According to police, the individual is wanted in connection with a theft that occurred at BJ’s Laundromat on West 16th Street. Investigators say the person shown in surveillance images is believed to…

Shots fired during a traffic stop leads to a manhunt in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A police pursuit early Tuesday morning led to gunfire, a disabled patrol car and a large-scale manhunt before officers safely arrested a suspect, Georgetown police said. Around 3 a.m., officers attempted a traffic stop near Paynes Depot and the Bypass, but the driver drove off toward Stamping Ground. During the chase, the suspect fired…

Lexington police investigate shots fired into home

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating after shots were fired into a home early Tuesday morning. Officers were called around 4:47 a.m. to the 700 block of McGoffin Street for reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found a residence had been struck by bullets. No injuries were reported and there are no suspect leads at…

Feeling frigid Tuesday morning, but a milder afternoon ahead.

Temperatures swing through Tuesday The morning starts about 10-15 degrees colder than it was yesterday. By the afternoon, this will flip, and we will be about 10 degrees warmer. This is due to gusty winds out of the southwest, ushering in warm, moist air. Winds may gust up to 25-30 mph, so despite afternoon temperatures reaching the low-40s, we will…

FCPS school board approves broad external audit

LEXINGTON, Ky. ( ABC36 NEWS NOW) — On Monday, the Fayette County School Board decided to move forward and approved a comprehensive external operational and financial review. According to a release from the school district, the board accepted the recommendation from the audit committee to hire Weaver and Tidwell a nationally ranked accounting firm. Board Chair Tyler Murphy says the…

Temperatures returning closer to average into the mid-week

A breezy southwest wind will help push highs well into the 40s.

After a quick break from the extended cold pattern to end the weekend with temperatures reaching the 50 degree mark in some locations, we got a reminder that it’s early December to begin the week on Monday. With a wave of energy sliding through the Ohio Valley and colder air being pulled in, light snow fell during the morning hours…

Winter weather kicks off the week with snow and cold temperatures

Monday starts off snowy and frigid Winter Weather Advisories across the Bluegrass remain in effect through the early afternoon. Snow will continue to fall, accumulating to a few tenths of an inch in most places, up to 0.5″ – 1.0″ in a few areas. Roadways may become slick in some spots, especially on bridges and overpasses. Wind will be gusty…

Community prayer meeting for Wynter Wagoner

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Community members from Laurel and Rockcastle counties will come together this weekend for a prayer gathering in hopes of bringing home Wynter Wagoner, the teenager who has been missing since October. A community prayer meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. at Wayward Ministries in East Bernstadt. Organizers say the…

Police search for church burglary suspect

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of breaking into a Lawrenceburg church and causing thousands of dollars in damage. According to a post from the police department, someone forced entry into First Baptist Church on North Main Street in the early morning hours of Nov. 27. Officials say the…

“Leave the Heat On” Rally at State Capital

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nearly 40 advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Andy Beshear to stop winter utility shutoffs, warning that rising costs and gaps in state policy could leave vulnerable Kentuckians without heat. The coalition is holding a “Leave the Heat On” rally at 11 a.m. Tuesday on the north lawn of the State Capitol. Organizers say…

Winter weather advisory in effect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Central Kentucky as snow continues to fall and create potentially hazardous travel conditions. According to our ABC36 NEWS NOW meteorologists, the advisory will remain in place until 1 p.m. Snowfall is ongoing and could lead to slick roads, reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions throughout the…