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Clark County man pleads not guilty in assault case
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused in a weekend stabbing in Clark County is facing an assault charge after appearing in court this week. According to the Clark County Courthouse, 37-year-old Jon Southern entered a not guilty plea to the charge of assault. A judge also appointed him a public defender as the case moves forward. Southern…
Two shootings near Kentucky high school football fields raise safety concerns
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two separate shootings near high school football fields in Kentucky this week are raising concerns about safety at school-related sporting events. According to ABC affiliate WCHS News, 58-year-old Brian Irick was arrested Wednesday evening in Pike County after police say he fired shots from an apartment near Shelby Valley High School’s football field. Players, coaches,…
KSP investigating Rockcastle County animal shelter after public concerns
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating concerns at the Rockcastle County Animal Shelter, according to Judge-Executive Howell Holbrook. Holbrook told ABC36 that KSP began looking into the shelter on Monday. The facility was also closed temporarily this week while new surveillance cameras were installed. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting from the public. Nearly 4,500 people…
Berea Police seek public help with vehicle break-ins
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Berea Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a series of vehicle break-ins early Saturday morning. Investigators say the incidents happened between midnight and 6 a.m. in the Brooklyn Boulevard and Queensborough area. Police are asking anyone with video footage from the area to contact Madison County Dispatch at (859) 624-4776….
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Kentucky State Police searching for two escaped inmates
PINEVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are searching for two inmates who escaped Monday night from the Bell County Forestry Camp, a minimum-security facility in southeastern Kentucky. KSP says 32-year-old Billy Potter and 22-year-old Steven Spencer escaped from the facility just before 9 p.m. Authorities are urging anyone who sees the two men not to approach them….
Deadly crash shuts down busy road for hours
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says lanes have reopened following a deadly crash that shut down part of U.S. 25 Monday night. Deputies say the collision happened around 9:10 p.m., about six and a half miles south of London near Lily. The roadway was closed for several hours as emergency crews investigated the scene….
Man facing multiple charges in deadly ATV crash
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a Powell County man has been arrested following a deadly ATV crash. Troopers say 32-year-old Shawn Cornett is charged with reckless homicide, ATV violations, and operating without a license. Investigators say Cornett was driving an ATV when he lost control and it overturned. His passenger, 29-year-old Ashley Plowman, was killed…
Police search for suspect in alleged car break-in attempt
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Georgetown Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles after a suspect was caught on camera allegedly trying to break into cars. Police say the incident happened early Monday morning on Dunn Circle. Surveillance video captured a suspect attempting to get into multiple vehicles. Investigators are asking anyone with information that could help identify…
Chilly mornings and mild afternoons through the week
Possible record-breaking temperatures Our morning low temperatures have been in he lower 50s with a few even dropping ot the upper 40s. Wednesday morning, we look to cool down further with even more dipping into the 40s. With this, we may break a few record lows. This pattern may continue into Thursday; however, cloud coverage could play a role in…
Winchester man indicted on murder charge in Powell County, tied to two death investigations
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County grand jury has indicted 44-year-old Brian Epperson on multiple charges, including murder, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and tampering with physical evidence. According to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office – 39th Judicial Circuit, Epperson is being held on a $1 million cash bond following Monday’s indictment. His arraignment is set…
Fall-like pattern settles into the commonwealth this week
Record low temperatures could be on the table a few mornings
The much anticipated shift in our weather pattern kicked in nicely to end the weekend and kick off the final week of August across Central and Eastern Kentucky with cool high pressure bringing an early preview of the fall season. After starting out in the low 50s, it was a delightful Monday across the board with sunshine and afternoon highs in the mid-70s,…
Kentucky names Zach Calzada starting quarterback
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has named veteran transfer Zach Calzada as the Wildcats’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Calzada, who has previously played at Texas A&M, Auburn, and Incarnate Word, will make his UK debut August 30 when the Wildcats host Toledo. He has started 32 career games. Last season at Incarnate Word,…
Kentucky State Police step up commercial vehicle inspections during Brake Safety Week
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are ramping up safety checks on commercial vehicles this week as part of the nationwide Brake Safety Week campaign. From now through August 30, officers with the KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division are inspecting trucks and buses for faulty brakes. Officials say brake issues are the leading reason vehicles are taken…
Kentucky offers $2M grant for colleges to improve energy resilience
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky is offering a $2 million grant to public universities and colleges to improve energy resilience and reliability. The funding is part of the Kentucky Resilient Micro-grid Program, designed to help schools develop innovative solutions to keep power running during storms, floods, or other disruptions. Gov. Andy Beshear said the program will support energy…
Vista Street closed to traffic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington will need to plan for a new road closure starting Monday. City officials say Vista Street will be closed to thru traffic between Rosemont Garden and Picadome Park. That closure comes on top of the existing shutdown of Picadome Park between Lafayette Parkway and Vista Drive. The closures are part of…
Stolen puppy Wendell found safe in Jessamine County, adopted into forever home
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — There’s good news out of Jessamine County: Wendell, the 4-month-old pit bull mix who was stolen from Animal Care and Control, has not only been found safe but also has a new forever home. Police say recovering Wendell quickly became a top priority for the patrol division. Using FLOCK Safety cameras, officers were…
Harlan County man arrested after firing shots at deputies during domestic dispute
CLOSLPINT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A tense domestic situation in Harlan County ended in an arrest after deputies say a man held his family at knifepoint and then opened fire on law enforcement. According to the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened late Saturday night when 51-year-old Stacy Huff allegedly became intoxicated and threatened relatives with both a…
Laurel County deputies searching for missing 17-year-old girl
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing teenager. Deputies say 17-year-old Katie Drummonds was last seen Sunday afternoon, August 24, around 4:30 p.m. near London. Drummonds is described as about 5 feet 2 inches tall, 115 pounds, with brown eyes and black shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing…
Man accused of murder due in court
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused in a deadly 2021 shooting is set to return to court Monday for a status hearing. Police say 31-year-old Brandon Dockery is charged with the June 2021 murder of Raymar Webb. Dockery was arrested following an officer-involved shooting during a standoff with Lexington Police and U.S. Marshals. He survived and…
Shots fired into parked vehicle in Lexington, no injuries reported
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating after shots were fired into a parked vehicle late Sunday night in Lexington. According to investigators, it happened just before 11 p.m. on Old Todds Road near North Mount Tabor. Officers say the vehicle was empty at the time, and no one was injured. Police are now looking for a suspect….
Weekend stabbing suspect arrested
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man wanted in connection to a stabbing in Clark County is now in custody. Winchester Police say 37-year-old Jon Southern was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Sunday near the Clark County Health Department on Professional Drive. Investigators say an arrest warrant had been issued for Southern following a stabbing reported Saturday at Jackson and…
Woman charged in murder of her mother faces court proceedings
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County woman charged with murder is scheduled to be back in court next week. According to court records, 26-year-old Brianna Rich is set for a pretrial conference Monday on murder charges. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says Rich is accused of shooting and killing her mother, 46-year-old Carol Rich, at a home…