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…

KSP identifies victim in deadly Knott County UTV crash

KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have released the name of a man killed in a weekend UTV crash in the Talcum community. Troopers say 26-year-old Chase Caudill died Saturday night after the UTV he was operating overturned on Starfire Haul Road. Investigators say Caudill was thrown from the vehicle during the crash. The investigation into…

Police: Person critically injured in Sunday night Lexington shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Sunday night. Officers say they responded to a shots-fired call on Village Drive around 9:40 p.m. and soon after found a gunshot victim on Devonport Drive. The victim was taken to a hospital; no suspect information has been…

Hillshire Brands recalls 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick

WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hillshire Brands, the maker of several popular meat products, is recalling 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick items. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall over the weekend, citing concerns the products could contain pieces of wood. The recalled items were sold online and shipped to stores nationwide. Hillshire Brands said…