LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – As the federal government shutdown continues, Lexington’s homeless shelters and soup kitchens are preparing for a difficult stretch ahead, with SNAP benefits set to expire this Saturday. Local organizations say the loss of those benefits will hit vulnerable families and individuals especially hard — forcing many to rely more heavily on community services….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Preston’s Spring Park in Lexington was closed for most of the day Sunday as detectives conducted a new search related to the 1997 disappearance of 14-year-old Lydia Perkins. According to a video release from the Lexington Police Department, the search was part of an ongoing follow-up investigation into the decades-old missing person case….
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A trial date has been set for Shannon Gilday, the man accused of killing former state lawmaker Wesley Morgan’s daughter Jordan, during a 2022 home invasion in Richmond. During a status hearing Monday, a judge scheduled Gilday’s trial to begin May 1, 2026, and continue through May 29, 2026. Court records also show…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are still searching for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner, who has now been missing for two weeks in Rockcastle County. According to the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office, Wynter was last seen on October 14 around 6:15 p.m. in the Orlando area of the county. She is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall,…
HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Republican Party of Kentucky says it is investigating a social media post shared by the Hardin County Republican Party that depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. The video, shared by Hardin County GOP Chair Bobbie Coleman, has since been deleted following widespread backlash. Coleman apologized for the…
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after several vehicle break-ins early Saturday morning in the Bernard Ridge and McQueary Road area. Deputies say a gun was stolen during the incidents, and the suspect is considered armed. Authorities are asking residents in the area to check home security…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Paws 4 the Cause is asking for urgent help from the community after taking in several dogs from the Estill County Animal Shelter who have been waiting months for a home. The Lexington-based rescue says it desperately needs foster families to help care for the animals and ease overcrowding. The group says fostering…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – One of Lexington’s favorite fall traditions is back! PumpkinMania at Transylvania University is celebrating its 15th year — lighting up the historic steps of Old Morrison with hundreds of glowing jack-o’-lanterns. Each pumpkin was carved by students, alumni, and community members as part of this year’s theme, “Carved in History,” which honors Transylvania’s…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An Eastern Kentucky University football player and his father were arrested over the weekend following an alleged assault after Saturday’s game. According to the Madison County Detention Center, 22-year-old Charles Ingram V and his father, 47-year-old Charles Ingram, were both charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal mischief. The Richmond Register reports that…
Mild temperatures for most of the week Throughout this week, we won’t see a significant difference between morning and afternoon temperatures, as cloud cover will limit both cooling and heating. We’ll stay in the 40s-50s for lows and 50s-60s for highs. Heading into the end of the week, clouds will clear, and we’ll be able to see temperatures dropping into…
Clouds Linger with Light Showers to Start the Week After a mostly cloudy Sunday, we managed to catch a few brief glimpses of sunshine across central Kentucky this afternoon before the clouds filled back in. Temperatures topped out in the low to mid-60s — right on the cooler side for late October. A few light showers have been moving across…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death Friday afternoon. According to police, officers were called around 12:55 p.m. to a home in the 400 block of Lakebow Court for a death investigation. When they arrived, officers found a man who had been shot. He died at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – One of the men charged in connection with the case of two missing Lexington teenagers appeared in court Friday. Court records show 47-year-old Jesus Reyes-Rodriguez was arraigned on a charge of tampering with physical evidence. He waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty. Reyes-Rodriguez, who is not currently in custody,…
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HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Mercer County man has been arrested after police say he tried to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. According to investigators, 53-year-old Hector Carrizales began messaging what he believed was a teenage girl on Facebook on September 25. The profile, however, was a decoy account created by law enforcement and clearly indicated…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control is calling on the public to speak up after turning over evidence in a case involving a dog named Raisin, whose story has drawn widespread attention. While the alleged abuse occurred outside Fayette County, LFACC says it worked with the Clark County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, which has agreed…
