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Two Boone County deputies recovering after being shot during standoff, suspect’s identity released
UPDATE: The Boone County Coroner’s Office said the suspect who fired the shots at the deputies was 39-year-old Justin Chapman. BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two Boone County sheriff’s deputies are recovering after being shot multiple times during a standoff Thursday night. According to ABC affiliate WCPO 9 News, one deputy was airlifted and the other taken by…
Winchester police to conduct traffic safety checkpoint this weekend
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Winchester and Clark County should be on the lookout for traffic safety checkpoints this weekend. According to the Winchester Police Department’s Facebook page, officers will conduct a checkpoint Saturday on Lexington Road. Police say they will be checking to ensure drivers are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that vehicles…
Old Richmond Road to close for storm drain repairs next week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says part of Old Richmond Road (KY-2328) will be closed next week for storm drain repairs. The closure will be in effect Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Repairs are planned between the Fayette–Madison County line and Beach Road. Drivers are encouraged to use northbound…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers seeks tips in Lexington double shooting on Whiteberry Drive
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying who is responsible for a shooting that injured two people in Lexington last week. Police say officers responded to Whiteberry Drive on Wednesday, August 20, for a shooting that left one person hurt. A short time later, they were called to a second scene…
Laurel County Schools increases security after out-of-state threat against student
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Laurel County Public Schools say they have increased security after learning that a South Laurel High School student was threatened by a juvenile from out of state. According to a statement posted on the district’s Facebook page, there was never an active threat on campus. Officials said the juvenile who made the threat has…
Fayette Co. Board of Education holds meeting to address budget woes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is under mounting scrutiny over its finances, as board members met Thursday night to discuss a projected budget deficit and a finance administrator’s attorney alleges she was suspended for raising concerns. Budget deficit discussions At a special-called meeting, Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins said the district’s goal is to minimize the…
A fantastic forecast for today through the weekend
A warm end to the week Temperatures started mild this morning, with many in the mid-to-upper 50s, a tad warmer than we have been over the past few mornings. We’ll warm up quickly to the upper 70s by lunchtime, with lower 80s expected this afternoon. We’ll see partly cloudy skies as a cold front moves through this afternoon. This won’t…
Delightful August weather continues to close out the week
The mainly dry conditions should hang around through Labor Day weekend
For the 3rd straight day it was a record setting morning across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the unseasonably cool air helped drop early morning lows into record territory for many locations. The mercury dropped to 48 degrees in Lexington, besting the old record of 50 set back in 1986. Once the sun came up things warmed up quickly with…
Pedestrian struck and killed by train
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A pedestrian has died after being struck by a train in Lexington. Police say the incident happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday on Emmert Farm Lane near Man O’ War Boulevard. Officers found the victim at the scene, but no other details have been released. Authorities have not yet identified the person, and the investigation…
Coroner identifies man killed in Richmond motorcycle crash near Buc-ee’s
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Madison County coroner has identified the man killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday in front of Buc-ee’s on Duncannon Lane. The victim was 72-year-old William “Bill” Wason of Richmond. Police say Wason’s motorcycle collided with a vehicle near the busy interstate exit, knocking out traffic lights and forcing lanes to close for several…
Whitley County Schools respond to false social media claims, no threat found
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Whitley County School District is addressing concerns after false information circulated on social media this week. Officials say some high school students shared claims about an incident at the school, but a thorough investigation confirmed the reports were completely false. No firearm was found, and there is no threat to students or…
Mt. Sterling Police ending in-house medication drop-offs, shifting to take back events
MT. STERLING, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Mt. Sterling Police Department says it will no longer accept medications for drop-off at the police station. Starting Thursday, residents who need to dispose of unused or expired medications will instead be able to participate in “take back days” hosted at local businesses. Police say the events will be held about every…
“Give 8/28 Lex” returns to support Black-serving nonprofits in Fayette County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The “Give 8/28 Lex” campaign returned Thursday, celebrating Black Philanthropy Month and supporting 40 Black-serving nonprofits across Fayette County. The effort is hosted by the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative and the Bluegrass Community Foundation. Organizers say more than $100,000 in matching dollars and prizes are available to help double donations. A kickoff press conference…
Lexplorations has wealth of outdoor recreation on Old Richmond Road
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Louisville students take flight in aviation program
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KCTCS enrollment surges past 70,000 students, largest growth in years
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is reporting major growth in enrollment this fall, with more than 70,000 students signed up across its 16 colleges. Officials say that’s a 6.4% increase from last year, and with more start dates still ahead, total enrollment is expected to surpass 85,000 this semester. Students represent all…
Transylvania University welcomes Class of 2029 on move-in day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It’s move-in day at Transylvania University, as the Class of 2029 begins their college journey. Freshmen and their families started arriving early Friday morning, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. The big day also marks the start of Welcome Week, a series of events designed to help new students get settled, explore campus, and…
Powell County Schools to hold tax hearing Thursday evening
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Powell County Schools will hold a tax hearing Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Powell County Middle School Library. Earlier this week, the district hosted a public forum at the Powell County High School cafeteria. The session included a presentation on the proposed tax increase and time for public questions. School officials say…
Columbia man injured in Jamestown motorcycle crash
JAMESTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Columbia man was seriously injured in a crash Thursday morning in Jamestown. Police say it happened just before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Fruit of the Loom Drive. Investigators report that 30-year-old Jordan Wheat was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he struck the back of a Ford car driven…
Gov. Andy Beshear responds to Minneapolis school shooting tragedy
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is reacting to the school shooting tragedy in Minneapolis, calling it another heartbreaking reminder of the need to keep children safe in schools. “American children should be safe and feel safe in their schools, yet today our country faces more heartbreak as we learn of another school shooting—this time in…
Lexington Police launch investigation into the death of an infant
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating the death of a baby after an infant was found unresponsive on Park Avenue. Officers say the discovery was made yesterday in the 400 block of Park Avenue, near Euclid Avenue and the University of Kentucky campus. No word yet on how the child died. The investigation is ongoing. Categories:…
Court date set for man with guns, drugs and dead deer charges
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man accused of hiding drugs, weapons, and even a deer carcass on his property is set to appear in court next month. According to court records, 53-year-old Scottie Shelton is scheduled for arraignment on September 19. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says DEA agents arrested Shelton earlier this month on…
Road open after closure following chlorine gas leak
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic is moving again after a chlorine leak shut down the road in front of the Mount Vernon Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday. According to police, the incident happened at the water department facility on Richmond Street in the Renfro Valley area. The Mount Vernon Fire Department’s hazardous materials task force responded to…