LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A celebrated voice of Appalachia has passed away. According to his wife, Gurney Norman — the legendary Kentucky writer and former state poet laureate — died Sunday of natural causes. He was 88 years old. Born in Grundy, Virginia, and raised in Perry County, Norman spent much of his life telling the stories of…
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After more than two decades in public service, State Representative Ken Upchurch says he’s ready to step away from politics. Upchurch, who represents Kentucky’s 52nd District — which includes McCreary, Wayne, and parts of Pulaski County — announced he will retire when his current term ends on December 1, 2026. He first joined…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A teacher with Madison County Schools is behind bars, accused of sexual abuse of a child under 12. 40-year-old Charles Hamilton was arrested Monday. He is currently being held in the Madison County Detention Center without bond. According to the school district, on Sept. 8, they were notified by the Department for Community…
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Cooling down towards mid-week Tuesday morning, we’re cool and calm with lots of sunshine. Sunglasses and a light jacket will be the things to grab when heading out the door. Morning temperatures will remain in the 40s and 50s through Friday morning. Daytime high temperatures will begin to vary a bit. Tuesday afternoon we’ll see the mid-70s. Wednesday we cool…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Public Service Commission is holding a meeting on Tuesday to discuss proposed rate increases for LG&E and KU, electric and gas bills. According to the PSC, the last rate increase was in 2020. KU is asking for an 11 1/2% increase. LG&E is asking for an 8.3% increase for electric and 14% for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The early release of convicted child killer Ronald Exantus has sparked widespread scrutiny of Kentucky’s supervised release program — raising serious questions about public safety, mental health evaluations, and how violent offenders are monitored after leaving prison. ABC 36 News Now spoke with Lexington criminal defense attorney Abe Mashni, who is not connected to…
After a great weekend of fall weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky for any outdoor activities thanks to sunshine and pleasant conditions, we saw more of the same to begin the week Monday. The Ohio Valley was in a perfect spot squeezed between a Nor’easter over New England and a weak front across the Central Plains so we enjoyed more…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with an August shooting that left two teenagers injured. According to investigators, Anazjae Patton was taken into custody Friday and charged with assault. Police say he is one of three people believed to have opened fire during the incident on Chestnut Ridge Drive. Patton’s arrest…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –Officials with the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office are warning about a new scam. Deputy Sheriff Matt Lytle says the scam appeared this week. “We’ve got four pictures, and they’re on our Facebook page, of pictures that these scammers have sent individuals trying to make them believe this is more legitimate,” says Lytle. Deputy Lytle…
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Powell County man is set to appear in court Monday after police say he used Halloween decorations to threaten local government officials. According to Kentucky State Police, 58-year-old Stephan Marcum was arrested October 4th in Stanton after troopers discovered body bag–style decorations in his yard that allegedly included threats directed toward multiple…
MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police and Harrodsburg Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened Friday night in Mercer County. According to investigators, the crash occurred just after 6 p.m. on U.S. 68 near Chin Lane and Curry Pike. Police say a 2001 Chevy Tahoe driven by 43-year-old Joseph Vineyard of Danville went off the…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers traveling through Franklin County this week should prepare for delays on Interstate 64. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, lane closures begin Monday on both the eastbound and westbound sides near mile marker 55.5 — between the U.S. 127 and U.S. 60 exits. Crews will be conducting routine inspections on the twin…
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ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Torilena Fields is back in court on Monday. Fields is scheduled for a pretrial conference. She is accused of murdering her mother and dismembering the body. Fields was arrested last October after her mother’s body was found behind their home on Brierly Ridge Road on Mount Olivet. Investigators say body parts were also…
Calm conditions continue into the work week On Monday, we’re trending slightly above average, but still very mild, in the mid-70s. We’ll have just a few clouds throughout the day, but still plenty of sunshine. A light northern breeze will help give a fall-like feel to the air. This will repeat nearly each day this week, with some slight cooling…
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