We saw quite the rain event Tuesday along the I-64 corridor with solid 4″ to 5″ totals from the Bluegrass Region back to the west as moderate to heavy rain fell the majority of the day. Lexington saw its wettest October day on record with 4.74″ of rain, which definitely took care of the dry to drought conditions we’ve seen…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Clerk’s Office will temporarily close next month to allow for renovation work. According to County Clerk Susan Lamb, the office at 162 East Main Street will close to the public — except for the Elections Department — at noon on Thursday, November 6, and will reopen Wednesday, November 12, at 8…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Somerset man is behind bars after an early morning shooting left another man dead. According to Sheriff Bobby Jones, deputies responded to a home on Dogwood Lane around 12:35 a.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found 39-year-old Adam Roark of Somerset…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A six-month investigation into narcotics trafficking in Clark County has led to dozens of arrests and major drug seizures, according to Winchester Police. Investigators say the effort involved multiple agencies, including the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). So far, 27 people have been arrested or…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The man accused in a downtown Lexington shooting is back before a judge. Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Streete appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing connected to an August 29 shooting on West Short Street. Officers say a man was found at the scene with a gunshot wound and taken to the hospital…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London City Council will hold a special called meeting Friday morning after Monday’s meeting was canceled when only two of six councilmembers showed up. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. at the London Community Center and will be led by Mayor Randall Weddle. According to the city, the session was requested by…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A local community project was honored for helping make Kentucky a more beautiful place to live. The 2025 Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award were presented at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. The annual award, awarded by Kentucky Living Magazine and the Governor’s Office, recognizes grassroots projects that make a lasting impact on…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is weighing in on the future of his political career. When it comes to whether he might run for president, Beshear says his focus right now is not on a campaign, but on uniting the country. He adds he’s working to be “a reasonable voice in the chaos” and plans to…
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new facility for Outdoor Venture Corporation opened on Wednesday in Pine Knot. The opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility on Industrial Lane. The Kentucky-based company was founded in 1972 and is a major supplier of next-generation modular tent systems, base camp components and other equipment used by the…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say a 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a man Monday evening on Ascot Park. According to police, officers were called to the 1200 block of Ascot Park around 6:35 p.m. on October 6. When they arrived, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Georgetown Police have arrested Brian Alexander Newman, 22, in connection with a shooting that left a man critically injured Tuesday night. According to police, the shooting happened near the Amerson Orchard Apartments in Scott County. Officers responded to the area and began investigating immediately, asking residents to stay clear of the scene while they…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision between an SUV and a construction truck in Rowan County. According to KSP, the crash happened Tuesday on State Road 519 near the Morgan County line. Investigators say 68-year-old Donnie Smith was driving an SUV when he crossed the center line, struck several construction barrels,…
MORGAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are searching for a woman wanted in connection with a stabbing in the Moon community of Morgan County. According to KSP Post 8 in Morehead, troopers responded to Betty’s Grocery around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a call from West Liberty Dispatch about a reported stabbing. When officers arrived, they…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Powell County man is facing serious charges after police say he used Halloween decorations to threaten local government officials. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers arrested 58-year-old Stephan Marcum on Saturday after finding what appeared to be threatening Halloween decorations in his yard near the intersection of Court Street and North Main Street…
Record-breaking rainfall yesterday, October 7th We had quite a bit of rain across the Bluegrass on Tuesday, with those to the south staying a bit drier and only picking up around 0.5″. Those to the north saw significantly more rain. Lexington recorded 4.74″ of rain, which is not only a record amount of rain for October 7, but it’s also…
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UPDATE: WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police have released the names of two people killed in a crash Monday afternoon on the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County. According to KSP, 56-year-old Robbin Burchett and 27-year-old Katelyn Harmon died after the minivan and car they were riding in collided near mile marker 47 around 4 p.m. Investigators…
As expected it was a damp and dreary Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a wave of low pressure along with a cold front brought multiple rounds of rain and a few storms to the area. Some of the activity was on the moderate to heavy side, creating some minor flooding issues despite the recent drought conditions we’ve seen….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the online gaming and social platform of creating what he calls “a hunting ground for child predators.” According to a release, the lawsuit—filed in Madison Circuit Court—alleges Roblox knowingly allowed an unsafe online environment that has led to the exploitation of minors…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Georgetown high school teacher is getting national recognition for his impact in the classroom — and a major award to go with it. Wylie Messer, who teaches welding and advanced manufacturing at Great Crossing High School, has been named one of just 25 winners nationwide of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is urging drivers to use extra caution on wet roads as rain moves through Central Kentucky. In a reminder posted this week, officers advised motorists to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and avoid cruise control when driving in rainy weather. Police say these simple steps can prevent hydroplaning and help…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A traffic stop by the Berea Street Crimes Unit led to a significant drug bust along I-75 North on Monday. According to police, a deputy and his K9 partner, Bruno, conducted a free-air sniff of a vehicle that alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle uncovered 37 grams of suspected…