Week five ENDZONE
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Lexington health department to spray for mosquitoes after third West Nile case
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes early next week after confirming another case of West Nile Virus. According to the health department, three people in Lexington have now tested positive for the virus. The patients range in age from 30 to 77 and have required hospitalization. In response, mosquito spraying is…
Man accused of using automatic handgun in Winburn Drive shooting enters not guilty plea
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New details are emerging about a shooting on Winburn Drive that left a man with life-threatening injuries. According to the Lexington Police Department, Jon’Tay Mattingly, 20, was arrested in connection with the September 18 shooting near Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive. Officers say they found a man at the scene suffering from a gunshot…
One year later: The courthouse shooting that stunned Letcher County and the nation
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It’s been one year since a deadly courthouse shooting shook the Letcher County community and has become a national sensation. On September 19, 2024, District Court Judge Kevin Mullins was shot and killed inside his chambers at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg. According to investigators, then-Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines walked into Mullins’…
One year later: I-75 shooting suspect found dead in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today marks one year since authorities discovered the body of Joseph Couch, the suspect in a September 2024 shooting along I-75 that left five people injured. Couch’s body was found near Exit 49 in Laurel County following a nearly two-week manhunt. Authorities later confirmed his identity through DNA testing, and an autopsy determined…
Kentucky lawmaker pushes to limit ultra-processed foods in schools
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky schools could see a major change in the cafeteria menu under a new proposal from State Representative Steve Doan. Doan presented the plan this week to the legislature’s Make America Healthy Again Task Force. The measure would restrict ultra-processed foods containing certain dyes, preservatives, and chemical additives from school cafeterias, vending machines, and…
Crackdown on vape and smoke shops leads to citations in Central Kentucky
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major crackdown on vape and smoke shops took place this week in Central Kentucky, according to Winchester Police. As part of a nationwide “surge effort,” Winchester officers joined multiple agencies to inspect businesses selling vape and smoke products. While several locations were found to be in compliance, three stores were cited for violations:…
Rep. Thomas Massie urges transparency on Epstein victim list, says names should be released
WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is calling for more transparency from federal investigators after saying the FBI has received at least 20 names from Jeffrey Epstein victims that have not been made public. Massie told reporters that the list of names given to investigators has not been released and suggested two possibilities for why: either the…
Lexington teen charged with murder appears in court
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 18-year-old accused of murder was back in court Friday in Lexington. According to investigators, Micah Carter is charged in the October 2024 shooting on Tates Creek Road that left 20-year-old Jayden Sleet dead and another victim injured. Police say the second victim survived. Carter was arrested Sunday in Georgetown and later booked into…
Manhunt continues for escaped inmate in Northern Kentucky
MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police say the search is intensifying for Jerry Lee Cooper, an escaped inmate from Ohio who may have been spotted in Dover. According to Maysville Police, Cooper and another inmate, Roy Gene Butler, broke out of the Brown County Jail late Monday night. Investigators say the men used a paddle boat to cross…
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Festival Latino de Lexington kicks off this weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The annual Festival Latino de Lexington is set to bring music, dance, and culture to downtown this weekend as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. According to organizers, the festival begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, featuring live music and dance performances. The celebration continues Saturday from…
Plane crashes into Kentucky home after overshooting runway
MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Investigators in Graves County say a small plane crashed into a home near the airport Thursday after failing to stop at the end of the runway. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, the plane landed but continued through a grassy area, broke through a fence, crossed State Highway 58, and ultimately struck…
Lexington family displaced after overnight house fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An overnight fire forced a Lexington family out of their home early Friday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews responded around 1:45 a.m. to a house fire on Bold Bidder Drive, not far from Pimlico Parkway. Two adults and a 16-year-old lived in the home. Officials said no one was hurt….
Sunshine and warmth hold on as weekend nears
Warm sunshine continues into the weekend before rain chances make a return late Sunday.
A Comfortable Start to Friday Friday morning started off mild and pleasant, with overnight lows in the mid to upper 50s and some spots dipping into the low 60s. Skies stayed mostly clear, and that sunshine will carry us through the day once again. This afternoon, temperatures will climb into the upper 80s, with a few locations likely reaching into…
More dry weather on tap heading into the home stretch of summer
Afternoon highs should stay in the upper 80s into the weekend
It’s been a tranquil week of weather across central and Eastern Kentucky with dry and very warm conditions across the area daily and Thursday was no exception. With high pressure continuing to dominate, we saw plenty of sunshine along with afternoon highs in the upper 80s across the Bluegrass with the southeastern mountains seeing mainly low to mid-80s. This lengthy…
Person shot in Lexington neighborhood; life-threatening injuries, say police
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is in the hospital after being shot late Thursday morning in north Lexington. Police say the shooting happened just after 11 a.m. near Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Investigators…
Investigation underway after juveniles suffer medical episodes in McCreary County
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The McCreary County Sheriff’s Office says a multi-agency investigation is underway after reports of juveniles suffering medical episodes possibly tied to illegal substances. Deputies say search warrants were served at two Pine Knot businesses — Good to Go and Hazel Mart. The case now involves Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control, the DEA, and ICE….
Officials warn of spike in drug overdoses across central Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Drug Overdose Alert System is warning of a recent spike in suspected non-fatal overdoses in central Kentucky. Since September 11, local emergency departments have reported 67 visits tied to suspected overdoses, according to the alert system. Officials urge residents to take precautions, including carrying naloxone and avoiding using drugs alone. They emphasize…
Low-cost rabies vaccination clinic set for Thursday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, but the disease is fully preventable with vaccination. With more local cases appearing in wildlife, officials are urging pet owners to protect their animals now. A low-cost rabies clinic will take place Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Douglass Park. Vaccinations will be just $5…
Saint Joseph Health hosting Cancer Survivorship Day in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Saint Joseph Health is inviting the community to come together for its annual Cancer Survivorship Day celebration. The free event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Saint Joseph Cancer Center on Blazer Parkway in Lexington. It will feature vendors, activities, and uplifting programs honoring cancer survivors and their families. Organizers say…
Dining Out for Life brings record number of restaurants to support HIV services
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Dining Out for Life is back in Central Kentucky, with more than 60 restaurants—the largest number yet—donating at least 25 percent of their sales to AVOL Kentucky. The nonprofit provides HIV prevention, care, housing, and support services across the region. The fundraiser runs all day, from breakfast through dinner, with participating restaurants giving back…
Phoenix Park reopens with new playground, dog park, and family features
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Phoenix Park in downtown Lexington is officially open again after more than a year of construction. The one-acre park, located at Main Street and Limestone, has been completely redesigned with new amenities for families and visitors. The upgraded space features swinging benches, picnic tables, a dog park, and a three-story climbing playground. There’s also…
Fallen Kentucky Airman from Vietnam War returns home to Madison County
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After more than five decades, a fallen Kentucky hero is returning home. The body of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Henry Gish, who was killed during the Vietnam War in 1968, will arrive in Kentucky today. Gish and ten others were killed during an attack in Laos and had long been declared missing in…