JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Jackson County man is facing charges after deputies say he made a false 911 call that led to a large emergency response. The sheriff’s office says that around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, 42-year-old Douglas Sparks of Tyner reported that he had been stabbed and that his family had been abducted during a home…
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MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman accused of killing and dismembering her mother was back in court Monday morning in Robertson County. According to Kentucky State Police, 36-year-old Torilena Fields was charged in the October 2024 death of her mother, 59-year-old Trudy Fields. Investigators say the case began when a worker checking the property on Brierly Ridge…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Multiple people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Somerset on Sunday. According to the Somerset Fire Department, crews responded to the crash and treated victims at the scene. Firefighters also stabilized the vehicles and cleared debris from the roadway. Somerset–Pulaski County EMS transported four people to the hospital. The Ferguson…
UPDATE: Lexington Police say 20-year-old Jaylin Clark was arrested in connection to the officer-involved shooting incident Monday morning. Police say Clark is charged with Wanton Endangerment of a Police Officer, Carjacking, Fleeing or Evading Police, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and an unrelated warrant. He’s being held in the Fayette County Detention Center. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington firefighters were called to a fire on New Circle Road early Monday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:06 a.m. to 1081 New Circle Road, where they arrived to find smoke showing from the building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported, but the occupants were…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are investigating a deadly house fire that happened over the weekend in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the fire broke out Saturday at a home on Cassidy Road. Deputies say 58-year-old Debra Kay Moore was found dead inside the home after crews put out the fire. The sheriff’s…
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State police have released the name of a man who died in a dirt bike crash in Whitesburg. According to Kentucky State Police, 30-year-old Jonathan Stewart was killed Sunday when he lost control of his off-road dirt bike and struck a guardrail on State Road 1148. Investigators say road conditions were slippery at…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 18-year-old is facing charges after police say he was found with a gun during the Best of the Bluegrass festival in Georgetown over the weekend. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded Saturday to reports of a juvenile possibly carrying a gun on Main Street. Investigators say they located the 18-year-old wearing a ski…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Board of Education meets Monday afternoon for its regular planning meeting, just days after a special-called session focused on the district’s budget. On the agenda is a superintendent’s report and an unaudited year-end financial report. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the John D. Price Administration Building on Park…
STANFORD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Monday marks the first day of school for Lincoln County students following a construction delay at the high school. The start of classes was originally pushed back due to ongoing renovations at Lincoln County High School. School officials say the work is part of a multi-phase project aimed at improving facilities for students and…
MIDWAY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Midway Branch Library in Woodford County is closing its doors temporarily for building renovations, starting today. Library officials say services will continue through the library’s Bookmobile, which will be stationed in front of Midway Baptist Church on South Winter Street during the week. Patrons can still borrow books and access other library resources…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police say an officer was involved in an on-duty shots-fired incident Monday in the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive. According to police, no injuries have been reported. Officers remain on scene, and neighbors should expect an increased presence in the area as the investigation continues. In a follow-up update, police said roadways in…
Chilly start to the day, below average afternoon The day started for many in the mid-upper 40s, with a slight chill in the air. Throughout the morning, we’ll slowly move through the 50s and 60s before reaching near 70 by lunchtime. We’ll have lots of sunshine and a light northeast breeze. Overall, a beautiful way to start the work week….
A Record-Breaking Start to Sunday It has been a picture-perfect weekend across central and eastern Kentucky, with Sunday bringing highs in the mid-70s and plenty of sunshine. The real headline, though, came early this morning in Lexington, where temperatures dipped to 45 degrees, breaking the previous record low of 47° set back in 2017. Another Chilly Night Ahead Don’t put…
CLEVELAND, Oh. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – For the first time since 2021, the Cincinnati Bengals have won their season opener, narrowly defeating Cleveland 17-16. That year also marked their last super bowl appearance. The Bengals offense produced just 46 yards on the ground, running back Chase Brown accounted for 43 of them and one touchdown. Quarterback Joe Burrow completed…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Despite striking first, Kentucky football ultimately fell 30-23 to No. 20 Ole Miss on Saturday. The cats defense had another strong showing following last week’s performance. Alex Afari Jr. had a team-lead-tying 10 tackles, including one tackles for loss. Ty Bryant matched those 10 tackles, along with two straight interceptions in the first…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Mayor Randall Weddle has been removed from office after the city council voted Friday to impeach him following hours of testimony, debate, and public scrutiny. The impeachment vote came after council members considered 14 charges against Weddle, including allegations of misusing police resources, failing to properly fill housing authority appointments, signing a $5…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky confirms that Laken Snelling, the student accused of concealing the death of her infant, has withdrawn from the university and is no longer a member of the UK STUNT team. University spokesperson Jay Blanton confirmed the withdrawal Friday. Snelling, 21, was arrested on August 31 and charged with abuse of…
It was a warm finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a southwest flow ahead of an approaching cold front helped to push afternoon highs all the way back into the mid-80s on Friday. The front will trigger another round of rain and storms heading into Friday night with the potential of a few strong storms during the…