LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control says a woman has been charged in connection with an animal sexual assault case. According to the agency, with help from the Lexington Police Department, officers charged Lisa Marie Wright on September 18 with sexual assault crimes against an animal under Kentucky law (KRS 525.137). Officials say the animal…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – First responders in London pulled a wheelchair-bound man from a burning home Wednesday morning, saving his life. According to a release from the City of London, the fire broke out around 8:48 a.m. on East 5th Street. Crews arrived to find the home filled with smoke and flames, with a resident trapped inside. Firefighters…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man is in custody after deputies say he set fire to a mattress inside a woman’s home. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Jacob Hurley of London was arrested Tuesday afternoon around 4:15 p.m. Investigators say the victim was able to throw the burning mattress outside, preventing the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is giving back to the community this fall with a series of free sock and blanket giveaways. The department says the events will provide socks, blankets, and sleep sacks for babies to help families stay warm as cooler weather sets in. The giveaways are designed to support vulnerable community…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Horse racing fans are getting ready for one of the biggest events of the season as the 2025 Keeneland Fall Meet kicks off Friday, October 3, and runs through Saturday, October 25. Racing will be held Wednesday through Sunday, with no events on Mondays or Tuesdays. The Fall Meet brings some of the sport’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Big Blue Nation, the countdown is on! Tickets go on sale this Friday for the BBN United Blue-White Game, featuring both Kentucky’s men’s and women’s basketball teams at Historic Memorial Coliseum. The event tips off Friday, October 17, at 7 p.m. Reserved seating starts at $29.65, with premium courtside options available. Children two and…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Bluegrass Kayak Anglers are honoring one of their own after the tragic loss of 21-year-old Campbellsville student Peyton Hughes. Hughes went missing on Sept. 24 while pre-fishing for a Bassmaster event in Texas. His body was recovered days later at Toledo Bend. To honor his memory, the Bluegrass Kayak Anglers are hosting a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington city leaders are searching for this year’s holiday showstopper tree. Officials are asking residents to consider donating a large, healthy evergreen that could serve as the centerpiece of downtown’s holiday celebrations. The selected tree will be decorated and lit, bringing cheer to the entire community. Anyone who believes their tree might be the…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Madison County man is set to appear in court Wednesday after an hours-long standoff with deputies earlier this month. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Joshua Botkin was arrested in early September behind a home on Brassfield Road. Deputies had responded to reports of a man armed with a gun and making…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The recent shooting in Lexington has left the community shaken, and the director of One Lexington is speaking out. Devine Carama, who leads the city’s youth violence prevention initiative, says he personally knew the victim and described him as “a kid he loved.” In a message posted on social media, Carama wrote, “My heart…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In the wake of the government shutdown, Kentucky Sixth District candidate Cherlynn Stevenson is placing blame on Republicans in Washington. Stevenson says the shutdown will hit Central Kentucky hard, affecting veterans waiting on benefits, farmers relying on support programs, and families already struggling with rising costs. She claims Republicans chose politics over people, while…
FRANKFORT, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In response to the overnight government shutdown, Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr is introducing legislation aimed at preventing future shutdowns. Barr has proposed what he’s calling the End Government Shutdowns Act. Under the bill, if Congress fails to pass a budget on time, federal funding would automatically continue at 99 percent of the previous year’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim in a deadly East Seventh Street shooting as 19-year old Ja’Zarion Robinson of Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to a home in the 500 block of East Seventh Street around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting. When they…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Mount Vernon woman is facing multiple charges after Kentucky State Police say human remains were discovered outside her home. Troopers say 40-year-old Tausha Flores Mejia was arrested Sunday at her home on Disputanta Road during a search for a person who had been reported missing. According to investigators, the remains were found…
MORGAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say foul play is suspected after an inmate at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty was found dead. Troopers say 27-year-old Ryan Rayburn was discovered unresponsive in his cell Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. According to investigators, another inmate…
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two hikers are in the hospital after falling about 45 feet from Courthouse Rock in the Daniel Boone National Forest. According to Powell County Search and Rescue, the hikers were located Tuesday using GPS coordinates and live cell-phone video after the fall. Multiple rescue teams were called to assist in the operation. Crews…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s fall wildfire hazard season is underway, and runs through Dec. 15. Under state law, outdoor burning is not permitted between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. if it is within 150 feet of woods, brush, or fields. Officials say the seasonal restrictions are put in place every fall and spring to…
Preparing for your Wednesday We’ve got yet another pleasant day ahead. You can expect lots of sunshine and very few clouds, so make sure to keep the sunglasses handy. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s by late afternoon. Ragweed allergens are at medium levels, which isn’t too bad, but can still affect you. Be sure to take allergy medication…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A contractor has died after a workplace accident Tuesday at Eastern Kentucky University. According to the Madison County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 61-year-old Edwin Burton II of Illinois. The coroner says Burton was working on an air conditioning unit in the basement of Telford Hall when it fell on him….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former University of Kentucky professor has filed a lawsuit against university officials and national horse racing regulators, alleging defamation and wrongful termination following his dismissal last month. According to the complaint filed in Fayette Circuit Court, Dr. Scott Stanley — who previously directed UK’s Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab (EACL) — claims that university…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The London City Council has filed a notice of appeal, challenging a judge’s decision that reinstated Randall Weddle as mayor after his impeachment earlier this month. Weddle was removed from office on Sept. 5 following a council vote citing misconduct, including allegations of misusing police resources. Council members also voted to appoint Tracie Handley…