LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The 38th annual Big Blue Crush blood drive is officially underway at all Kentucky Blood Center locations, according to a release from KBC. The release says the yearly competition between KBC and Tennessee’s MEDIC Regional Blood Center is designed to help maintain a strong blood supply heading into Thanksgiving week. All KBC donor centers…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office says the search for missing teen Wynter Wagner is ongoing and now involves multiple state and federal agencies, according to a statement posted Friday on the department’s Facebook page. In the post, Sheriff Shannon Franklin said his office continues to work closely with Kentucky State Police, the FBI’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are searching for a driver after an overnight hit-and-run crash that injured four people in Lexington. Officers say a vehicle hit another car around midnight near East New Circle and Winchester Road. Four people in the struck car were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators say the driver who hit them…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The New Circle Road exit ramps to and from Leestown Road have partially reopened earlier than expected, giving drivers a break after more than a week of detours. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, construction crews worked around the clock to get the ramps reopened. For now, drivers should expect limited access — the…
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One student was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after a school bus was struck by a vehicle in Campbell County. According to a release from the Alexandria Police Department, the crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on U.S. 27 near Spillman Drive. The bus was carrying 12 students and one monitor. Police say…
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Bell County School District has released a statement after a school bus carrying students on a field trip was stopped by law enforcement on Friday. According to the district, a replacement driver was immediately sent to ensure students were transported home safely, while the original bus driver was taken to the hospital…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department responded to a barn fire early this afternoon. Officials say crews were called to Harp Innis Road around 1:50 p.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived, they found a barn fully involved and worked to bring the flames under control. No injuries were reported, and the Lexington Fire…
A Quiet, Breezy Sunday with Plenty of Sunshine Sunday brought another beautiful but cooler fall day across the region. Afternoon highs reached the mid to upper 50s, and a few southern spots even managed to touch the low 60s. Sunshine dominated the sky, though northwest winds stayed breezy, adding a bit of a chill at times. Behind last night’s cold…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to release former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison from prison while his appeal moves forward. According to court documents — and reporting from our news affiliate WHAS 11 — Hankison is appealing his 33-month federal sentence. He began serving time on October 9th…
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ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Robertson County judge has ruled that 36-year-old Torilena Fields is competent to stand trial in the disturbing 2024 murder case involving the death of her mother, according to court officials. Fields is scheduled to return to court on December 8 at 9 a.m. for further pre-trial proceedings. According to Kentucky State Police,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is opening its new winter shelter for people experiencing homelessness. According to city officials, the shelter will open tomorrow and is available to anyone in need of a warm, safe place to stay during the cold-weather season. The new winter shelter is located at 1306 Versailles Road, though it…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is rolling out a major new tool aimed at improving safety on campus. UK Police have launched the SafeZone app — a free, one-touch safety resource designed to give students, faculty, and staff faster access to help when they need it most. According to the university, the launch comes at…
COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was killed and another injured in a house fire in Covington early Friday morning, according to reporting from ABC affiliate WCPO. WCPO reports that Covington Fire Chief Corey Deye said several adults were able to escape the home, but one person died at the scene. Another individual was taken to the hospital…
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HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Hardin County man is facing charges after investigators say an infant was found with significant injuries late last month. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Child Protective Services launched an investigation on October 28 after receiving a report of suspected physical abuse. Detectives interviewed both parents, along with medical…
UPDATE 12:20 p.m. From Lexington Police: No hazardous devices were located and detectives are continuing to investigate the call. The roadway has also completely reopened at this time. UPDATE: 11:50 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police say the Lexington Universal Academy was evacuated Friday morning after a bomb threat was reported on campus. According to an update…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Richmond man is facing serious charges after an investigation into a domestic dispute led deputies to allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 35-year-old Jordan Lothridge was arrested Wednesday and is charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. The sheriff’s office says…
A Chilly, Clear Start to Friday We kicked off this Friday morning on a chilly and quiet note, with overnight lows dipping into the upper 30s and low 40s across much of the region. Thanks to calm winds and clear skies, some rural spots even briefly slipped into the low 30s before sunrise. As daylight arrived, sunshine returned in full…
NICHOLAS COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway after a deadly crash on U.S. Highway 68 in Nicholas County. According to the Nicholas County Coroner’s Office, the crash happened Monday. The victim has been identified as Christina Doyle of Fleming County. Officials say Doyle’s body has been taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say they found meth and other items during a search of his home. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 66-year-old Freddie Collett was arrested Thursday following a search at his residence on Highway 196 in Nancy. Deputies say they recovered digital…