RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two of the nine people arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation at two Richmond daycares are scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. Elizabeth Thomas is set for arraignment now. She is among several individuals charged in the ongoing investigation involving A Step Ahead Daycare and The Kids Club. Meanwhile, Christian Greer…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Winchester man accused of killing a woman back in 2021 is set to be sentenced Thursday morning. Police say 39-year-old Steven McGuire admitted to shooting 34-year-old Sheila Smith inside an apartment building on North Main Street in Winchester. Officers found Smith in the hallway with a single gunshot wound. She was taken to…
PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office has announced the results of “Operation Colonial Sweep” — a major drug roundup targeting trafficking in Paris and across Bourbon County. The Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force led the investigation, focusing on the Colonial Motel located beside Paris Elementary School after it became a hotspot for drug activity, overdoses, and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department conducted a scheduled test of its UK Alert emergency notification system Thursday morning at 10 a.m. The Division of Crisis Management and Preparedness carried out the drill to ensure the system is functioning properly. The test activated text messages, phone calls, emails, digital signage, and outdoor speakers across…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman charged in connection with a double murder outside a Lexington library is scheduled to appear in court Friday morning. According to court records, 69-year-old Deborah Weiss is due for another arraignment at 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Lexington police say Weiss is accused of shooting and killing two men near the Northside Library…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say meth and cash were found inside his camper trailer during an arrest. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Gregory Jones was taken into custody Wednesday night at his home on Parkway Court in Somerset. Deputies said they allegedly found digital…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One Lexington is hosting its annual Youth Gun Violence Symposium on Thursday as part of the city’s continuing effort to reduce violent crime in Fayette County. The event, which will feature national speakers and interactive workshops, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spindletop Hall on Iron Works Pike. According to the…
PRINCETON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Caldwell County is marking a major milestone — its 100th anniversary. According to UK, the center has served as a cornerstone of agricultural innovation for a century, conducting research and education that has helped farmers across the Commonwealth improve production and sustainability. Thursday’s celebration will…
Typical fall day ahead We started quite pleasantly in the 50s and 60s, as cloud cover acted almost like a blanket, keeping us from cooling off. As these clouds continue to clear through late morning, temperatures cool slightly before and during sunrise, likely in the low 50s and possibly the upper 40s. Later in the afternoon, we’ll have lots of…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of K-9 Ash, arrested two people early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop on I-75. Deputies say 33-year-old Matthew Toonnat and 24-year-old Emily Hill were taken into custody after officers pulled over a vehicle that was weaving on the road. According to officials, K-9 Ash…
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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Smucker’s is suing Trader Joe’s, claiming the grocery chain copied its popular Uncrustables sandwiches with a nearly identical product. The J.M. Smucker Company filed the lawsuit over Trader Joe’s “Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches,” alleging the product violates trademarks tied to Uncrustables’ design and packaging. The suit specifically points to the sandwiches’ circular shape…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New car buyers are facing serious sticker shock, as Kelley Blue Book reports that—for the first time—the average price for a new car has topped $50,000. According to the pricing guide, buyers paid an average of about $50,080 for new vehicles in September. Rising auto tariffs, the growing popularity of luxury models, and higher costs for…
It was another quiet day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday despite a weak boundary dropping through the commonwealth. With the lack of moisture at the surface, we saw a few scattered clouds mixed in with the sunshine through the mid to late afternoon. A few spots in far Southern Kentucky managed to reach the mid-70s just…
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County woman is behind bars after allegedly biting two deputies and breaking one officer’s nose with his own baton, according to details in an arrest citation. The citation states that deputies responded to a home in Williamsburg on Monday morning after receiving reports that someone was busting out a victim’s windows. When…
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A structure fire in Mount Vernon caused traffic disruptions near Rockcastle County Middle School Wednesday morning. The Mount Vernon Fire Department responded to Pitman Street around 7 a.m., finding an active fire and deploying multiple fire trucks to the scene. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the affected family, and mutual…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Critchfield Meats celebrated the grand opening of its new food service facility in Lexington Wednesday morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at Jaggie Fox Way, marking a major expansion for the company, which has been a staple in the Greater Lexington area for 56 years. Local leaders attending the event included Mayor Linda Gorton,…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tree Week is branching out in Versailles with a free, family-friendly event this Friday. Life Adventure Center will host a drop-in celebration at its pavilion on Milner Road from 3 to 5 p.m. The event features guided nature activities, tree-inspired crafts for both kids and adults, and complimentary snacks provided by Estepp Energy. Tree…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Georgetown Police are investigating a serious crash that sent two people to the hospital Tuesday night. Officers were called to a three-car accident around 7:30 p.m. on I-75 northbound near mile marker 127. Police say traffic suddenly stopped, causing one driver to rear-end another — which then caused the struck vehicle to collide with…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man charged in connection with an officer-involved shooting at the Berea Walmart is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning. Police say Dustin Allen was arrested after an incident in April, when officers attempted to approach him regarding a stolen vehicle. Investigators report Allen put the car in reverse, striking an officer and…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Center for Women and Families is continuing efforts to honor victims and raise awareness about the issue. During a ceremony held Tuesday morning, the names of individuals lost to domestic violence this year were read aloud as flowers were placed on empty chairs—each representing a life…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new program launches in Lexington Wednesday afternoon — aimed at preparing the next generation of automotive workers. Valvoline Global is kicking off its “Aspiring Mechanics Program,” a five-year initiative designed to create more career pathways for young mechanics. The event begins at 1 p.m. at The Hill on Midland Avenue and will feature…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major milestone for one of Kentucky’s leading research institutions — as the University of Kentucky celebrates 40 years of groundbreaking work to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is marking four decades of continuous funding from the National Institute on Aging. The celebration began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning inside…