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Wayne County inmate recaptured four minutes after brief escape from custody
MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Wayne County inmate is facing an additional charge after deputies say he briefly escaped from custody — for just four minutes. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Shane Cooney escaped from the Wayne County Detention Center around 3:01 p.m. Monday after slipping out of a leg restraint. Deputies say Cooney had just…
Man arrested for allegedly biting, assaulting a woman
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted a woman in a motel parking lot. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old David Fisher was arrested Monday outside a business near West Cumberland Gap Parkway. Deputies say Fisher allegedly bit and hit a woman during an argument, leaving…
Task force created to address growing homeless population
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City leaders are taking new steps to address Lexington’s growing homelessness crisis. Mayor Linda Gorton’s new Task Force on Homelessness is holding its first public meeting Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Building on East Vine Street. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the city’s website. According to officials, the latest LexCount…
CASA Joy Tree program brings holiday hope to children in Fayette County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual CASA Joy Tree program is spreading holiday cheer for children in need across Fayette County. The program, which provides Christmas gifts for abused and neglected children in the family court system, will hold its tree lighting ceremony Wednesday morning at the McBrayer Law Firm on East Main Street. The event begins at…
Typical November weather on tap for Wednesday
Today – Thursday Temperatures will return to average today. This morning is chilly in the 40s with wind chills in the 30s. Winds will stay gusty through the day, but temperatures this afternoon won’t be as affected. Highs today will be in the mid- to upper 50s. Lots of sunshine ahead, so alongside your coat and hat, grab some sunglasses…
Mobile mammogram unit offers free breast cancer screenings in Lexington this week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Primary Care Association (KPCA) and UnitedHealthcare are continuing their partnership to bring free breast cancer screenings to communities across the state — and this week, the mobile mammogram unit is in Lexington. The mobile unit has been traveling throughout Kentucky, providing free screenings to around 200 people so far. KPCA CEO Molly…
Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial adds new name, honors service members on Veterans Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial honored those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces with ceremonies over the weekend and on Veterans Day. The memorial added the name of Kentucky-born Vietnam veteran Warrant Officer Conrad Jack Wheeler, who had been missing. Crews also replaced several of the concrete piers that support the granite memorial…
Temperatures moderate with quiet weather into the mid-week
Afternoon highs should surge back into the 50s.
After an early preview of the winter season to begin the week with light snow, cold temperatures and slick roadways, the unseasonably chilly air stuck around for Veterans Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Temperatures were in the low 20s to start the day and it felt even colder with a brisk west wind in place. A weak wave of energy…
L.C.A. Veteran’s Day Celebration with graduate Capt. Sam Arnold, U.S. Army
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11 cases of whooping cough confirmed in Fayette County since early October
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has confirmed 11 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, reported since October 3. Health officials say 10 of the cases involve school-age children and one case involves a 1-year-old. Cases have been identified at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lafayette High School, Lansdowne Elementary, and Lexington Christian…
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Suspect killed after exchange of gunfire with Kentucky deputies
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is dead after exchanging gunfire with deputies during a chase in Nelson County on Sunday afternoon. According to Kentucky State Police, the incident began around 3:45 p.m. after a 911 call from the suspect’s father, who reported that his son was at his home firing a gun in a threatening manner. Deputies…
Multiple school districts closed due to weather impacts
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Winter weather is causing travel issues across the Commonwealth, leading to multiple school closures and delays Tuesday morning. The Estill County Board of Education shared photos Monday night showing snow-covered roads, announcing that classes are canceled Tuesday due to hazardous conditions. Officials say it will be the district’s first NTI day of the school year….
First snow of the season leads to more than 120 related traffic incidents
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are urging drivers to use extra caution after a spike in weather-related traffic incidents during Monday’s snow and ice. Officers say they responded to more than 120 crashes and roadway issues throughout the day as slick conditions made travel hazardous. Crews have been working to clear major streets and intersections, but police…
Officers go above and beyond to help homeless Vietnam Veteran
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the nation prepares to honor those who served on Veterans Day, Lexington Police are sharing a story of compassion and community support. Officers say they recently helped a homeless Vietnam veteran who earned two Purple Hearts and two Silver Stars for his service. Police say a concerned citizen reached out last month after…
Event planned to honor Kentucky’s Vietnam veterans
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Veterans Day ceremony will be held Tuesday at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Frankfort to honor those who served during the Vietnam War. The memorial features the names of Kentucky veterans engraved in granite and overlooks the State Capitol. Crews recently completed restoration work on the structure’s concrete piers, which support the…
Free meals for Veterans Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several restaurants are honoring those who served with free meals and special offers for veterans and active-duty military members. Participating restaurants include Gold Star Chili and McDonald’s, where guests can receive a free meal with a valid military ID. Meanwhile, Wawa is offering free cups of coffee to veterans and service members — no…
Christmas tree arrives at Triangle Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The countdown to the holidays is on in downtown Lexington, where preparations are underway for the city’s annual Holiday Lighting Festival. On Monday, the Christmas tree for the event arrived at Triangle Park. Crews will spend the next few weeks decorating it ahead of the big celebration. The Holiday Lighting Festival is set for…
Tuesday sees cold temperatures ahead of a slow warm-up
Temperatures on Tuesday morning are in the 20s, feeling like the teens. We’ll continue to see gusty winds and wind chill temperatures around 10 degrees below actual air temperatures. This means that by this afternoon, when we see high temperatures in the 40s, we’ll feel closer to the 30s. Clouds will build through the morning, and we’ll be partly cloudy…
Estill County to use first NTI day of the school year
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The snow and ice covered roads are impacting school districts across the state. The Estill County Board of Education posted pictures of snow covered roads to Facebook on Monday night According to the district, classes have been canceled for Tuesday because of the hazardous road conditions. Officials say Tuesday is the first NTI…
Man killed in Friday shooting identified
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in Friday’s shooting on Centre Parkway as 36-year-old Derrico Wallace Jr. of Detroit, Michigan. Officials say Wallace suffered a gunshot wound at the scene and was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. An autopsy was performed Saturday at the…
Sneak preview of winter gives way to a milder days ahead
Highs will be back in the 60s by the end of the week
We saw an early taste of the winter season across Central and Eastern Kentucky to begin the week on Monday with snow showers and squalls around the area thanks to an upper level system overhead and cold enough air to support frozen precipitation. This activity was scattered but localized areas saw heavier snow bursts and enough for some light accumulations…