BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Bell County man connected to the death of a 17-month-old child is facing 20 years in prison after a judge accepted his plea agreement earlier today, according to WRIL Radio. As part of the agreement, a murder charge against 44-year-old Harvey Gollahan was dismissed. Three criminal abuse charges were also amended to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will bring its holiday spectacle to Lexington this winter. The group is returning to the road with its fan-favorite production, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More!” Founded in 1996 by producer and composer Paul O’Neill, the American rock band is known for its high-energy blend of…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentuckians gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to urge federal lawmakers to extend health care subsidies and to call on state legislators to protect vulnerable communities. The demonstration was part of the nationwide “Moral Mondays” movement, which held coordinated actions in 16 states. A pastor participating in the protest said the event highlighted…
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DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Danville-based health care system will pay more than $300,000 and provide additional relief to settle a federal sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, Ephraim McDowell Health rejected a female employee’s bid for a promotion to an advisor position in October 2021. The company’s CEO allegedly told her that men work…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three people were injured in a crash in Lexington on Monday evening. Police said the collision between two vehicles occurred around 6:30 p.m. at Tates Creek Road and Charleston Gardens Boulevard. Two people were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to officers. A third person was treated at the scene and released….
Tuesday – Wednesday Tuesday will see widespread morning rain showers. Rain chances will become more scattered to isolated through the afternoon. This is due to a series of fronts that are moving through. A warm front is bringing us mild temperatures in the mid-60s for Tuesday afternoon. Winds will gust up to 30 mph through the afternoon. Overnight, rain chances…
After a foggy start to Monday that saw visibility down to less than a quarter mile in places during the early morning hours, it turned out to be a pleasant start to Thanksgiving week across the region by late November standards. We saw a few peeks of sunshine during the morning hours (which helped knock the fog out) before clouds continued…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Concerns continue to escalate in the Cardinal Hill neighborhood as Fayette County Public Schools moves forward with a bid for eminent domain tied to construction near the entrance of the new RISE STEM Academy for Girls. Homeowners say the district’s efforts to secure right-of-way space for school buses are encroaching too closely on private…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 29-year-old man is facing charges after being arrested early Saturday morning, after allegedly fleeing from police during an attempted traffic stop, according to the London Police Department. Officials said the incident began just after 5:15 a.m., when an officer spotted a 2014 silver Ford Fusion which appeard to be speeding. When the officer…
SANDY HOOK, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students at Elliott County High School are taking a stand against violence with a student-led initiative called “No Violence November.” According to the school, the effort is organized by the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program and encourages students and community members to take a pledge promoting peace, kindness, and positive communication. School…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Mayor Randall Weddle and Police Chief Bobby Day are asking the community for patience as the investigation into the death of Doug Harless continues. In the city’s latest “Department Talks” podcast, both leaders addressed growing public interest in the case. They noted that while the Kentucky State Police investigation is complete, the findings…
MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Mercer County are investigating a deadly shooting that happened over the weekend. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred around 10 a.m. Saturday on Battlefield Road in Harrodsburg. Deputies say the victim was found dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office reports that suspects were detained, and a…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Scott County deputy is safe after a ballistic shield stopped a bullet during an hours-long standoff with a teenager in Georgetown on Sunday, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the incident happened at a home on Laurie Lane after a juvenile armed with a gun allegedly barricaded himself inside…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools has filed a court action seeking eminent domain to secure property needed for construction of the new RISE STEM Academy for Girls, according to the district. Officials say the property sits near the school’s construction site on Versailles Road, just off Mason Headley Road. The district says acquiring the land…
Monday – Monday Night Dense fog advisories will be in effect throughout the Bluegrass until late morning. There is a lot of moisture trapped underneath a layer of cold air in the mid-atmosphere. This causes fog to persist later than usual. Once that clears, clouds will move in. We’ll end up partly to mostly cloudy for the afternoon. Temperatures will…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former University of Kentucky football player is accused of stabbing two teammates early Saturday morning, just hours before the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s game against the University of South Florida. According to UAB’s interim head coach, both wounded players were hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition. Jefferson County Jail records…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A record number of Americans are expected to spend Thanksgiving weekend shopping this year. According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 187 million people plan to shop between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday. That’s up three million from last year, which previously held the record. Survey results show Black Friday and Cyber Monday remain the most…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the holidays approach, there’s some relief for tens of thousands of TSA workers. A TSA spokesperson says about 90 percent of employees have now received their back pay following the end of the government shutdown. The remaining workers are expected to receive their back pay on Monday. TSA employees missed several paychecks during…
MADISON COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Madison County man is behind bars facing several serious charges, including sodomy and assault. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. Friday after a victim reported being raped and physically assaulted. During the investigation, the victim identified the suspect as Everette Moore. Authorities located Moore later that…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating an early-morning shooting on Centre Parkway. Officers say they were called to the 1300 block just after 1 a.m. for a report of a shooting with a victim. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,…
Sunny Finish to the Weekend Sunday brought a fantastic break in the weather after several gray, soggy days across the region. Sunshine returned in full force, helping temperatures climb back into the upper 50s, with areas across southern Kentucky even reaching the low 60s. It was a perfect late-November day to get outside and enjoy the warmth while it lasted….