LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Councilmember Dave Sevigny says he will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2026. In a post shared Friday on his official Facebook page, Sevigny reflected on his decision after what he described as a period of personal reflection — including a 306-kilometer hike along the Camino de Santiago in…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Bluegrass Career Development Center in Madison County Thursday evening. Troopers say 26-year-old Jeremy D. Ward of Hartford walked away from the facility around 7:30 p.m. Ward is described as 5-foot-8, about 120 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and tattoos on his…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A non-profit organization is giving the community a preview of its new dental clinic set to open next month. Isaiah House is opening a dental office inside the Lexington Rescue Mission building on West Second Street. According to the organization, the clinic will officially open to the public on November 10. Leaders with Isaiah…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One man is frustrated with flooding on his street every time it rains. City officials say they do have a plan to fix the issue, though it will take some time. Tracy Whited has lived on Bermuda Ave. for almost four decades. He says he’s been dealing with flooding on the road since he…
OCALA, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Newly obtained documents from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reveal how deputies tracked down and arrested Ronald Exantus — the man found guilty but mentally ill in the 2015 killing of six-year-old Logan Tipton in Versailles — after he allegedly failed to register as a convicted felon in Florida. According to an arrest affidavit…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former Louisville Metro Police detective convicted in connection with the deadly Breonna Taylor raid is now behind bars. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, Brett Hankison reported Thursday to Fort Dix Federal Prison in New Jersey to begin serving his 33-month sentence. A federal jury found Hankison guilty last November of using excessive…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man already in jail for one deadly shooting is now facing charges in a second homicide case. According to police, 25-year-old Deonte Carter appeared in court Friday for a change of plea related to the 2021 murder of Devon Sandusky on Oak Hill Drive. Carter was already behind bars for the 2022…
Jessamine County deputies searching for missing non-compliant sex offender George Simpson NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding George Simpson, a non-compliant sex offender who’s been missing since Sunday. Deputies say Simpson is from Nicholasville and currently has several active warrants for his arrest. Anyone who knows where…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing woman. Deputies say 76-year-old Eunice Stone was last seen around 1 p.m. Thursday on Box Ankle Road. She told family she was headed to the Meijer store in Richmond but never arrived. Stone was driving a white 2016 Jeep…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Clark County Animal Shelter is condemning the actions of a driver caught on camera abandoning a puppy outside its gate. According to shelter staff, surveillance video shows a vehicle pulling up, shoving the puppy through a small opening, and driving away — all within about 12 seconds. The shelter says there is no…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Improvements are on the way for Berea City Park, as officials announce plans for new restrooms and upgraded facilities. According to city officials, the project is being funded through a Recreational Trails Program grant administered by the Kentucky Department of Local Government. The existing restrooms near Duerson Stadium are expected to be demolished later…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Big Blue Nation, get ready — Big Blue Madness is back Friday night at Rupp Arena! The annual tipoff to Kentucky basketball, presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass, begins at 6 p.m. and will stream live on SEC Network Plus. Before the main event, fans can enjoy the new BBN United…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A special called city council meeting is set for Friday in London. The meeting, called by Mayor Randall Weddle, comes after most of the city’s council members were a no-show during a scheduled meeting on Monday (10/06). Items on the agenda include housing authority board appointments and the second reading for a property tax…
One of the coldest mornings so far this season Before sunrise, temperatures dipped into the upper 30s for many of us. This is likely the coolest we will get until we reach late fall and early winter. A jacket, flannel, or long sleeves and pants will likely be the best choice as you get ready for your day. Temperatures will…
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One family in Richmond is awaiting the return of their loved one. Vicente Castillo Flores was arrested by Immigration Customs Enforcement, two weeks ago, trying to go through a toll booth. His family says after showing his documentation and work visa, he was arrested. “God is gonna bring him home and I know that,” Kay…
MARION COUNTY, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Florida authorities have arrested Ronald Exantus — the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 killing of six-year-old Logan Tipton in Versailles — after he allegedly failed to register as a convicted felon. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest Thursday on X, saying his office worked closely…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eureka Incorporated has issued a recall for its “Durra Ground Cinnamon” packaged in 100-gram plastic containers. The FDA warns that the product may be contaminated with lead. While no related illnesses have been reported, extended exposure to lead can cause serious health issues. The cinnamon was sold in California and Michigan from late August through early…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Publix has released more than a dozen limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors for the season. The seasonal options include Deep Dish Apple Pie, Bourbon Eggnog, Rum Nut Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Pie, and Peppermint Stick, among others. The premium ice creams are available in half-gallon or pint sizes. Shoppers can purchase the seasonal flavors now while supplies…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Air traffic control and Transportation Security Administration employees can eat free at TGI Fridays during the government shutdown. Workers who have been on the job without pay since October 1 can present their employee ID to receive one free meal per day. Menu options include a cheeseburger, chicken fingers, chicken sandwich, or chicken Caesar salad. TGI…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington’s newest destination for outdoor fun is officially open. Mayor Linda Gorton joined city leaders and residents Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Cardinal Run Park North — the city’s largest new park in more than two decades. The 140-acre park, located off Parkers Mill Road, has been years in the making. Mayor Gorton…
It was a beautiful Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure drifted across the Great Lakes providing a nearly perfect fall day for the region. After a chilly start with temperatures dipping down into the mid to upper 40s, we enjoyed abundant sunshine and pleasant fall-like temperatures as afternoon highs only topped out in the mid to upper-60s….