STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County man accused of using a Halloween display to threaten government officials is due back in court for a preliminary hearing. According to court records, 58-year-old Stephan Marcum is facing charges of terroristic threatening and intimidating a witness. Kentucky State Police said Marcum was arrested on October 4 after investigators discovered what…
Closer to average temperatures for the middle of the work week Wednesday and Thursday will see afternoon high temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s. On Wednesday, clouds will build through the late morning and will last through the afternoon. Thursday will see some more sunshine. Both days will have a light northeastern breeze. End of the week warm-up…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rising prices can be seen everywhere — from the gas pump to the grocery store — and now, some Kentuckians could soon see higher utility bills. Kentucky Utilities (KU) and Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) have filed requests with the Kentucky Public Service Commission to raise rates. If approved, KU customers could see an…
It was another glorious mid-October day weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the quiet pattern stayed in place, After starting the morning with cool readings in the upper 40s, temperatures rebounded nicely once again with afternoon highs back in the low to mid-70s. A stiff northeast wind actually slowed the warming process down a bit so temperatures underachieve for…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Madison County inmate who escaped Friday has been captured. Kentucky State Police says 26-year-old Jeremy Ward walked away from the Bluegrass Career Development Center Friday evening. Ward was serving time for multiple drug trafficking and burglary charges, as well as possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Authorities launched a manhunt…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Deputies are asking for the public’s help to find a missing man. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Brady Scott Cavanaugh was last seen Friday morning around 8:15 near West Hal Rogers Parkway in London. Authorities say they’re concerned for his safety and have been searching the area since his disappearance….
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man was scheduled for a court hearing Tuesday after investigators say they found drugs, weapons, and even a deer carcass hidden on his property. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Scottie Shelton was arrested earlier this month by DEA agents. Investigators say they discovered a large amount of…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It’s that time of year again — the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued its annual “Antler Alert.” Officials say deer activity — and collisions — sharply increase in October, November, and December, with nearly half of all wildlife crashes happening during these months. Last year alone, Kentucky saw more than 3,400 deer-related crashes, six…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control is celebrating a big success after hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic Monday. Officials say more than 130 pets received vaccinations during the event, which was held at Christ Centered Church. Organizers thanked the community for the strong turnout and said they enjoyed meeting so many pets and their…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control is trying to reunite a lost pig with its owner. Officers say they responded to a call Saturday about a loose pig spotted along Leestown Road. The animal was safely captured and is now being cared for by Animal Control staff. If you’re missing your pig — or know…
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…