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Kim Davis accused of hiding assets as plaintiffs seek to collect $565K same-sex marriage judgment
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis is facing new allegations in federal court that she provided false sworn answers while…
Kentucky man sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing Campbellsville student in 2024
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Charles Escalera has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in connection with the killing of 18-year-old Campbellsville student Josiah Malachi Kilman. Escalera entered a guilty plea as part of…
Ronald Exantus officially released from prison Wednesday after serving half of 20-year sentence
*As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, Ronald Exantus has officially been released from prison. UPDATE: July 29 at 1 p.m. Ronald Exantus, the man once charged in the death of 6-year-old Logan Tipton, will be released from prison…
YMCA of Central Kentucky rallies to give away backpacks to more than 5,000 kids
(LEX NEWS) - The YMCA of Central Kentucky is hosting its annual Back-to-School Rallies, distributing free backpacks filled with school supplies to more than 5,000 students across the area. The rallies, presented by Setzer Properties, provide elementary, middle, and high…
Noah recovering after being malnourished, about to be ready for fostering
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A dog rescued from severe neglect is making an inspiring recovery and getting closer to finding a forever home. Just weeks after arriving at Paws 4 the Cause barely able to stand, Noah…
Several cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed in Franklin County, health department reports
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The Franklin County Health Department is reporting that several cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed in Franklin County. Legionella bacteria can be found in both natural and man-made…
William Wells Brown Elementary kicks off new school year ahead of district start
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — William Wells Brown Elementary School has already started its new school year — two weeks before the rest of Fayette County Public Schools. The early start is intentional and tied…
Kentucky Dairy Queen locations to raise money for Golisano Children’s at UK this Miracle Treat Day
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — In celebration of Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen locations in Kentucky will be joining the rest of the nation to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network on Thursday. One dollar from…
KSP: Kentucky State Penitentiary employee arrested for alleged rape, sodomy against inmate
EDDYVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A former employee with the Kentucky State Penitentiary has been arrested and charged after they allegedly sexually assaulted an inmate, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). According to a press…
Delightful weather on tap to close out July
After an active start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky with multiple rounds of rain and storms, some of which produced some severe weather, it…
Monticello towing company owner arrested for listing customer's vehicle for sale on Facebook
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Troy K. Hicks, owner and operator of Hicks Towing in Monticello, was arrested July 28, on felony charges after a Wayne County Sheriff's Office investigation found he illegally listed…
U.S. Department of Energy announces $100 billion data center investment coming to Paducah in 2031
PADUCHAH, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy and Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that western Kentucky will be the new home to a $100 billion data center, developed by…
Sunshine and lower humidity stick around before a rain chances return this weekend
A Beautiful Wednesday Across the Bluegrass We started Wednesday with plenty of sunshine across Central and Eastern Kentucky, and that will pretty…
Woman charged after threatening employee at Lexington KFC with AR-15 style rifle
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A Lexington woman is facing a wanton endangerment charge after police say she threatened a KFC employee with an AR-15 style rifle. According to an arrest citation, 32-year-old Nayda Roman allegedly became frustrated with how…
Kentucky Football General Manager Pat Biondo resigns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky football general manager Pat Biondo has stepped down, the program announced Tuesday. Biondo said in a statement "After much thought, I have made the decision to leave UK. This…
Kentucky delegation urging Trump to approve disaster declaration for June severe weather
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's congressional delegation is asking President Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for the state following severe flooding and storms last month. All eight members Kentucky Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President…
Former middle school wrestling coach admits to having sexual relations with minor, citation reveals
Update: July 28 at 9:30 p.m. In an arrest citation filed on Friday, a former Bourbon County Middle School and nurse at UK Healthcare admitted to having sexual relations with a teen at her home. According to the citation, 36-year-old…
Casey County tackles water shortage with Green River pumping project
CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Lake Liberty, Casey County's only water source, has been under pressure after months of little rainfall left the reservoir strained and residents scrambling to conserve. Nicki Johnson, director of…
Gov. Andy Beshear announces book tour with first stop scheduled for Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a book tour of his book, 'Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal A Broken Country,' with his first…
YMCA of Central Kentucky rallies to give away backpacks to more than 5,000 kids
(LEX NEWS) - The YMCA of Central Kentucky is hosting its annual Back-to-School Rallies, distributing free backpacks filled with school supplies to more than 5,000 students across the area. The rallies, presented by Setzer Properties, provide elementary, middle, and high…
Noah recovering after being malnourished, about to be ready for fostering
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A dog rescued from severe neglect is making an inspiring recovery and getting closer to finding a forever home. Just weeks after arriving at Paws 4 the Cause barely able to stand, Noah…
Several cases of Legionnaires’ disease confirmed in Franklin County, health department reports
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The Franklin County Health Department is reporting that several cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed in Franklin County. Legionella bacteria can be found in both natural and man-made…
William Wells Brown Elementary kicks off new school year ahead of district start
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — William Wells Brown Elementary School has already started its new school year — two weeks before the rest of Fayette County Public Schools. The early start is intentional and tied…
Kentucky Dairy Queen locations to raise money for Golisano Children’s at UK this Miracle Treat Day
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — In celebration of Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen locations in Kentucky will be joining the rest of the nation to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network on Thursday. One dollar from…
KSP: Kentucky State Penitentiary employee arrested for alleged rape, sodomy against inmate
EDDYVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A former employee with the Kentucky State Penitentiary has been arrested and charged after they allegedly sexually assaulted an inmate, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). According to a press…
Monticello towing company owner arrested for listing customer's vehicle for sale on Facebook
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Troy K. Hicks, owner and operator of Hicks Towing in Monticello, was arrested July 28, on felony charges after a Wayne County Sheriff's Office investigation found he illegally listed…
U.S. Department of Energy announces $100 billion data center investment coming to Paducah in 2031
PADUCHAH, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy and Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that western Kentucky will be the new home to a $100 billion data center, developed by…
Woman charged after threatening employee at Lexington KFC with AR-15 style rifle
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A Lexington woman is facing a wanton endangerment charge after police say she threatened a KFC employee with an AR-15 style rifle. According to an arrest citation, 32-year-old Nayda Roman allegedly became frustrated with how…
Kentucky Football General Manager Pat Biondo resigns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky football general manager Pat Biondo has stepped down, the program announced Tuesday. Biondo said in a statement "After much thought, I have made the decision to leave UK. This…
8-year-old killed, others injured in Tuesday afternoon collision on I-75 in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -The Madison County Coroner's Office has confirmed that an 8-year-old was killed during a Tuesday afternoon collision on I-75 near mile marker 77 in Madison County. The child, of West Virginia, was pronounced…
Madison County Animal Shelter looking for information after 5 cats die inside tote taped shut
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Five cats died after being intentionally trapped inside a tote and left outdoors on Monday, and now the Madison County Animal Shelter is asking the public to come forward with information. According…
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again, charged with domestic violence assault and strangulation
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Powerball winner, James Farthing, has been arrested again, this time in Scott County on…
KFC founder Colonel Sanders' personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — KFC founder Colonel Sanders ' pressure cooker, black bow tie and dozens of other personal items are up for public auction, along with his former home and a dinner house Sanders opened after selling his iconic restaurant chain.…
Lexington Police investigate an unprecedented 6 shootings over span of 4 days
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington Police are investigating 6 unrelated shootings that occurred over four days, with arrests made in four of the six cases. Brian Maynard,…
Gov. Beshear urges Mitch McConnell to 'provide proof' of his capacity to serve KY or resign
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -In a letter sent to Senator Mitch McConnell's office on Monday, Governor Andy Beshear urged the longtime senator to "provide proof of (his capacity) to serve" to the people of Kentucky or resign. The…
Beshear marks 4 years since Eastern Kentucky floods with new housing milestones
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Gov. Andy Beshear traveled to Eastern Kentucky on Monday to mark the four-year anniversary of the 2022 floods, handing over keys to four new homeowners, breaking ground on 30 new homes and signing an executive…
Gov. Andy Beshear announces book tour with first stop scheduled for Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a book tour of his book, 'Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal A Broken Country,' with his first…
Kim Davis accused of hiding assets as plaintiffs seek to collect $565K same-sex marriage judgment
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis is facing new allegations in federal court that she provided false sworn answers while…
Kentucky man sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing Campbellsville student in 2024
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Charles Escalera has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in connection with the killing of 18-year-old Campbellsville student Josiah Malachi Kilman. Escalera entered a guilty plea as part of…
Ronald Exantus officially released from prison Wednesday after serving half of 20-year sentence
*As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, Ronald Exantus has officially been released from prison. UPDATE: July 29 at 1 p.m. Ronald Exantus, the man once charged in the death of 6-year-old Logan Tipton, will be released from prison…
YMCA of Central Kentucky rallies to give away backpacks to more than 5,000 kids
(LEX NEWS) - The YMCA of Central Kentucky is hosting its annual Back-to-School Rallies, distributing free backpacks filled with school supplies to more than 5,000 students across the area. The rallies, presented by Setzer Properties, provide elementary, middle, and high…
U.S. Department of Energy announces $100 billion data center investment coming to Paducah in 2031
PADUCHAH, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy and Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that western Kentucky will be the new home to a $100 billion data center, developed by…
Kentucky delegation urging Trump to approve disaster declaration for June severe weather
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's congressional delegation is asking President Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for the state following severe flooding and storms last month. All eight members Kentucky Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President…
Former middle school wrestling coach admits to having sexual relations with minor, citation reveals
Update: July 28 at 9:30 p.m. In an arrest citation filed on Friday, a former Bourbon County Middle School and nurse at UK Healthcare admitted to having sexual relations with a teen at her home. According to the citation, 36-year-old…
Casey County tackles water shortage with Green River pumping project
CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Lake Liberty, Casey County's only water source, has been under pressure after months of little rainfall left the reservoir strained and residents scrambling to conserve. Nicki Johnson, director of…
Death investigation of 1-year-old in Allen County leads to arrest of 2 people
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Two people have been arrested and charged with child abuse following an investigation into the death of a 1-year-old in Allen County. A joint investigation by the Scottsville Police Department and the Allen County…
Kentucky Agriculture Department mourns longtime farm safety leader Dale Dobson
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is mourning the death of longtime farm safety advocate Dale Dobson, whose work over several decades helped reduce farm-related fatalities and expand safety and mental health programs for agricultural communities…
Juvenile airlifted after being ejected in Pulaski County crash on Highway 196
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A juvenile was airlifted after being ejected from a vehicle in a crash on Highway 196 in Pulaski County. The Nancy Volunteer Fire Department said a vehicle struck a utility pole, causing…
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again, charged with domestic violence assault and strangulation
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Powerball winner, James Farthing, has been arrested again, this time in Scott County on…
KFC founder Colonel Sanders' personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — KFC founder Colonel Sanders ' pressure cooker, black bow tie and dozens of other personal items are up for public auction, along with his former home and a dinner house Sanders opened after selling his iconic restaurant chain.…
Beshear marks 4 years since Eastern Kentucky floods with new housing milestones
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Gov. Andy Beshear traveled to Eastern Kentucky on Monday to mark the four-year anniversary of the 2022 floods, handing over keys to four new homeowners, breaking ground on 30 new homes and signing an executive…
KSP opens death investigation after toddler found unresponsive at Cumberland home
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky State Police are reportedly investigating the death of a toddler found unresponsive inside a Cumberland,…
McConnell releases health update, shares new photo as he continues recovery
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Mitch McConnell released an update on his health, along with a new photo, on Monday. “I’m still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping…
47-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash on Dixie Highway in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Boone County Sheriff's Office says that a 47-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening on Dixie Parkway. According to the sheriff's office, a 2021 Harley-Davidson operated by Robert…
Laurel County man leads deputies on chase, found with meth after K-9 alerts on vehicle
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Keavy man is facing multiple charges after leading Laurel County Sheriff's deputies on a pursuit and fleeing on foot before a K-9 alerted to drugs in his vehicle, according to the…
Beshear highlights Team Kentucky documentary 'Rising' now streaming on Prime Video
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to watch a new documentary highlighting the recovery and resilience of Eastern Kentucky communities following the historic 2022 floods. In a post on X, Beshear shared that “RISING,”…
Prague zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice cubes as heatwave hits
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Keepers at Prague Zoo used tons of ice on Thursday to give its animals some much-needed relief as yet another heat wave hit Europe. Polar bears Aleut and Gregor wasted no time and were…
US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict
CAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for a quick end to the five-month conflict. Following a few days of respite, fears of a…
Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
It seems as if the world is afire this summer. But even as wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more. Experts say…
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
TOKYO (AP) — An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said. The second floor at the Aeon Mall shopping center in Kashima Town…
The Latest: Netanyahu will meet with Trump for first time since the Iran war began
(AP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The two leaders also…
Macron holds crisis meeting as monster wildfires drive 250,000 from their homes
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis meeting Monday focusing on monster, uncontrolled wildfires that have forced more than 250,000 people to flee their homes, amid a first glimmer of hope that the spread…
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested over the war in Gaza if he visits the city for…
France trims Tour de France finale while battling historic wildfires
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled raging wildfires on Saturday and slashed the final stage of Tour de France to redeploy security personnel to…
A US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after an 8-month stint on the ISS
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - A U.S.-Russian space crew landed safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan on Sunday after an eight-month stint on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian crewmates Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev…
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The…
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
(AP) - Tropical Storm Bertha crawled onto the southern tip of Louisiana on Wednesday, making landfall and packing strong winds far from its center after closing beaches from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Bertha made landfall in St.…
June 1 trial date set for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in his US drug trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife will go on trial on drug trafficking charges next June, a judge said Wednesday, as their lawyers continue to object to the U.S. military action that snatched them…
What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers facing rape and trafficking charges
LONDON (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors said they brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them. Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and…
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the…
Andy Burnham officially takes over as Britain's prime minister
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come. After weeks as leader-in-waiting, Burnham officially became prime minister on Monday during a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. He succeeded Keir Starmer, on…
Gas prices hit average of $4 a gallon amid renewed US-Iran attacks
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is…
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States. “It…
Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States. The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was…
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on…
Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. — snapping another fragile…
