Convicted man in Crystal Rogers case appeals to Kentucky Supreme Court

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man convicted in the murder of Crystal Rogers is taking his case to Kentucky’s highest court. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News, Joseph Lawson—who was sentenced earlier this month to 25 years for conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence—has filed an appeal directly to the Kentucky Supreme Court. His father…

Two men arrested in connection to copper thefts

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two men are in custody after police say they were caught trying to steal copper wire from a Louisville interstate. According to investigators, officers arrested 54-year-old Robert Kelly and 42-year-old Daniel Bentley on Saturday near I-65 and I-265. Police say the men were tracked down thanks to a device attached to the wire. When…

Kayaker rescued in Green River

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A kayaker is safe after a late-night rescue on the Green River near the Green–Taylor county line. According to Campbellsville Fire-Rescue, crews responded Sunday night alongside multiple Green County agencies after the kayaker became lost and stranded. Dispatchers used a cell phone ping to shrink the search area from 15 miles to just one….

Man shot, hospitalized as search for suspect continues

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A search is underway for a suspect after a man was shot in Lexington Monday night. Police say officers were called to Ohio Street around 7:30 p.m. and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators say no suspect information has been released…

Judge reinstates Randall Weddle as mayor of London

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A special judge has reinstated Randall Weddle as mayor of London, just weeks after the city council voted to remove him from office. Weddle was impeached on September 5 after council members cited alleged misconduct, including misuse of police resources. In the same meeting, the council voted to appoint Tracie Handley as acting mayor….

Lexington-Fayette County health department offers free flu shot clinics

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Health officials are preparing for flu season with free flu shot clinics in Lexington this week. According to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, clinics will be available Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. at four locations across the city: Consolidated Baptist Church, Russell Cave Road Central Baptist Church, Wilson Downing Road Southland…

Calm and warm to wrap up the month of September

Most staying dry today Almost everyone will be dry through the day, starting with mostly clear skies. Cloud cover will increase throughout the day, with partly cloudy skies by the afternoon. There will still be plenty of sunshine, as temperatures will reach the mid-80s. This is nearly 10 degrees above average for this time of year. Southeastern KY will have…

Pleasant conditions on tap to close out September

Our weather looks pretty ideal the next few days

After a nice final weekend of September across Central and Eastern Kentucky, the dry and unseasonably warm temperatures stuck around on Monday. With a broad area of high pressure in place and plenty of sunshine, afternoon highs all the way into the mid to upper-80sd, a solid 10 degrees plus above average for this time of the year. Tropical Storm…