Lauren Shepard ABC36

Multimedia Journalist at ABC 36 - WTVQ

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

@WayneDLewis Hi, Commissioner Lewis! Lauren Shepard with ABC 36, here. Would you be available for a quick phone interview this evening to talk about the board's decision to pass the proposal for changes to the Kentucky high school graduation requirements? Thank you!

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

@KyDeptofEd Hi! Would anyone on the board be available for a quick phone interview tonight to talk about the passing of the graduation requirement proposal? Thanks!

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

Nicholas Co. Search and Rescue has now joined in on the effort. @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

Harrison Co. Search & Rescue is looking for a missing Cynthiana man. The search is happening in the south fork of the Licking River. River road is closed as a result. @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

Search and Rescue has finished looking in the area cadaver dogs were hitting, and still have not found Hudgins or anything that would lead them to him. Search crews are breaking for lunch now. When they return, a boat with a sonar system will search the river. @ABC36News

[Robert Thomas WKYT @RobertWKYT]

While tonight’s events @WKYT turned out to be harmless, our world has evolved into one where TV stations and journalists can become targets. As with every school and workplace, the safety of those inside to learn and work is important. Thanks to @lexkypolice for their response.

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

The most important information we learned is that police do not believe what the package is hazardous. @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

I'm on scene at @WKYT where police say a suspicious package was found in the back parking lot. We're waiting on more information from officials. @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

@WKYT @ABC36News Media was just briefed by police. @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

Ronnie Bastin has officially conceded to opponent Linda Gorton. @ABC36News #ElectionDay2018 #LexingtonMayor

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

The polls are officially closed here in Kentucky. Ronnie Bastin's watch party is underway here at the Fraternal Order of Police Headquarters. #ElectionDay2018 @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

As numbers are rolling in, mayoral candidate Linda Gorton is telling our @rschmelztv that Bastin has called here to concede. @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

It's #ElectionDay2018 in Kentucky. Here in Lexington, current Mayor Jim Gray's seat is up for grabs. In the race, Ronnie Bastin and Linda Gorton. I'll be covering Bastin's Election watch party tonight for @ABC36News.

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

UPDATE: Police say the barricade situation has ended peacefully. The man involved in the domestic dispute came out thanks to negotiators. Travis Himes (officer unsure of spelling) is arrested and charged with assault & terroristic threatening. Two children are okay. @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

I'm at Maple Grove Mobile Home Park where police have confirmed a potential stand-off situation involving a man and two children. @ABC36News

[Lauren Shepard ABC36 @LShepardWTVQ]

The woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police say no threats have been made toward the kids. Police ask anyone living in the mobile home park to stay out of the immediate area. The entrance to the trailer park is blocked. @ABC36News