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Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds Kenton County man's child sex abuse material conviction
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — The Kentucky Court of Appeals has upheld the legality of an investigation that led to the conviction of a Kenton County man for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), Attorney General Russell Coleman announced…
2 lost hikers rescued overnight near Laurel Lake
LONDON, Ky. — Two hikers were rescued late Sunday night after becoming lost in a remote area near Laurel Lake, according to the London-Laurel Rescue Squad. The London-Laurel County 911 Center notified emergency responders at approximately 11 p.m. about…
Lexington Humane Society holds third annual 'Brews for Rescues' event at West Sixth Brewing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The Lexington Humane Society held its third annual "Brews for Rescues" fundraiser at West Sixth Brewing on Sunday. The event began after Kyle Wiley with West Sixth adopted his dog,…
Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum of understanding as the best way for the country to move beyond what he described as a situation of “neither war nor peace.” “There is not…
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony on Saturday in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet, a killing that drew national attention and led…
Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - The fast-growing Hawk Fire was spreading toward neighborhoods in northwest Reno early Sunday, growing to more than 10,500 acres (42 sq. km.) Nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated, and the “GO NOW” zone reached…
Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - For once, things were moving fast in the nation's capital. Washington was hosting an IndyCar race through its streets Sunday, with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump kicking off the Freedom 250…
Grayson County man sets Kentucky State Fair record with 1,880 pound pumpkin
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A Grayson County man is celebrating a big win with a $3,700 check after he set a new record at the Kentucky State Fair with a 1,882.4-pound pumpkin, according to…
2 killed in shooting at Family Scholar House near University of Louisville's Belknap campus
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — According to a statement by University of Louisville's president, Gerry Bradley, and provost, Kathryn Cardarelli, two individuals died in a shooting at the Family Scholar House, a University of Louisville…
Bengals’ backups shine in 27-9 preseason win over Bears
CINCINNATI, Ohio (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The NFL regular season is inching closer, and the Cincinnati Bengals are getting another chance to evaluate their roster with Week 2 of the preseason underway. The Bengals hosted the…
Nearly 100 golfers compete in Special Olympics Kentucky state golf tournament in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Nearly 100 golfers took to the course in Lexington on Saturday for the Special Olympics Kentucky State Golf Tournament at Lakeside Golf Course, marking it the second consecutive year the…
Chevy Chase Street Fair in Lexington brings the community together for annual event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Crowds packed the streets of Lexington on Saturday for the annual Chevy Chase Street Fair, bringing the community together for a day of local food, free giveaways, and live music.…
Lexington renters see shift in housing market as fluctuations continue in 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — As the housing market continues fluctuate in 2026, renting has become a popular choice for many people in the Bluegrass. Cynthia Trgo, a realtor with Diamond Real Estate Group, said…
Search resumes for person who jumped from boat in Pulaski County
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A search is underway Sunday morning for a person who jumped from a boat in the Pitman Creek area of Pulaski County and did not resurface. The Somerset Pulaski…
Coroner: 26-year-old Lexington man identified as Saturday night drowning victim
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Update: Aug. 23 at 3:15 p.m. The Fayette County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a 26-year-old Lexington man died from drowning on Saturday night at…
Lexington mother launches nonprofit Saturday to prevent child drowning deaths after losing her son
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A Lexington mother is turning the loss of her son into a mission to keep other children safe around water. Alexandria Stewart founded More About Standards in memory of her…
KSP searching for alleged Whitley County shooter after gunshot wound hospitalizes man
SILER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 is searching for a 27-year-old man accused of shooting and hospitalizing a 64-year-old Whitley County man Friday afternoon, according to a press release. According…
KSP: McCreary County substitute teacher accused of bringing weapon to school
WHITLEY CITY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A 72-year-old McCreary County substitute teacher was terminated from his position by the school board after he was accused of bringing a knife onto school property, according to Kentucky…
Victims in Herrington Lake boat crash file second lawsuit alleging fraudulent asset transfers
MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Victims injured in the July 4 boating crash on Herrington Lake have filed a new lawsuit against Cody Casey and his brother, alleging Casey transferred assets in an effort to shield them…
Kentucky Cattlemen's Association opposes proposed tariff-free beef imports
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky Cattlemen's Association is voicing opposition to President Donald Trump's proposal to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the United States tariff-free. In a statement…
Independence removes Flock Safety cameras, cites community concerns
INDEPENDENCE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - City leaders in Independence have issued a statement regarding the removal of the city's Flock Safety camera system. In a news release posted Monday, the City of Independence said it is discontinuing the…
FCPS begins search for next superintendent, seeks nominations for screening committee
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The search for Fayette County Public Schools' next superintendent is officially underway. FCPS announced Monday that nominations will soon open for the Superintendent Screening Committee, marking the first step in the process to…
Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds Kenton County man's child sex abuse material conviction
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX News) — The Kentucky Court of Appeals has upheld the legality of an investigation that led to the conviction of a Kenton County man for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), Attorney General Russell Coleman announced…
2 lost hikers rescued overnight near Laurel Lake
LONDON, Ky. — Two hikers were rescued late Sunday night after becoming lost in a remote area near Laurel Lake, according to the London-Laurel Rescue Squad. The London-Laurel County 911 Center notified emergency responders at approximately 11 p.m. about…
Lexington Humane Society holds third annual 'Brews for Rescues' event at West Sixth Brewing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The Lexington Humane Society held its third annual "Brews for Rescues" fundraiser at West Sixth Brewing on Sunday. The event began after Kyle Wiley with West Sixth adopted his dog,…
Coroner: 42-year-old Lexington man found deceased in Lake Cumberland Sunday morning
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The body of a 42-year-old Lexington man was discovered in Lake Cumberland around 9:45 a.m. Sunday by the Russell County Search & Rescue team, according to Russell County Coroner…
Grayson County man sets Kentucky State Fair record with 1,880 pound pumpkin
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A Grayson County man is celebrating a big win with a $3,700 check after he set a new record at the Kentucky State Fair with a 1,882.4-pound pumpkin, according to…
2 killed in shooting at Family Scholar House near University of Louisville's Belknap campus
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — According to a statement by University of Louisville's president, Gerry Bradley, and provost, Kathryn Cardarelli, two individuals died in a shooting at the Family Scholar House, a University of Louisville…
Bengals’ backups shine in 27-9 preseason win over Bears
CINCINNATI, Ohio (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The NFL regular season is inching closer, and the Cincinnati Bengals are getting another chance to evaluate their roster with Week 2 of the preseason underway. The Bengals hosted the…
Nearly 100 golfers compete in Special Olympics Kentucky state golf tournament in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Nearly 100 golfers took to the course in Lexington on Saturday for the Special Olympics Kentucky State Golf Tournament at Lakeside Golf Course, marking it the second consecutive year the…
Chevy Chase Street Fair in Lexington brings the community together for annual event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Crowds packed the streets of Lexington on Saturday for the annual Chevy Chase Street Fair, bringing the community together for a day of local food, free giveaways, and live music.…
Lexington renters see shift in housing market as fluctuations continue in 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — As the housing market continues fluctuate in 2026, renting has become a popular choice for many people in the Bluegrass. Cynthia Trgo, a realtor with Diamond Real Estate Group, said…
Search resumes for person who jumped from boat in Pulaski County
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A search is underway Sunday morning for a person who jumped from a boat in the Pitman Creek area of Pulaski County and did not resurface. The Somerset Pulaski…
Coroner: 26-year-old Lexington man identified as Saturday night drowning victim
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Update: Aug. 23 at 3:15 p.m. The Fayette County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a 26-year-old Lexington man died from drowning on Saturday night at…
Lexington mother launches nonprofit Saturday to prevent child drowning deaths after losing her son
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A Lexington mother is turning the loss of her son into a mission to keep other children safe around water. Alexandria Stewart founded More About Standards in memory of her…
KSP searching for alleged Whitley County shooter after gunshot wound hospitalizes man
SILER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 is searching for a 27-year-old man accused of shooting and hospitalizing a 64-year-old Whitley County man Friday afternoon, according to a press release. According…
KSP: McCreary County substitute teacher accused of bringing weapon to school
WHITLEY CITY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A 72-year-old McCreary County substitute teacher was terminated from his position by the school board after he was accused of bringing a knife onto school property, according to Kentucky…
Sheriff: 69-year-old London man dies following vehicle collision in Laurel County Friday night
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A two-vehicle traffic collision on North Laurel Road Friday night left one 69-year-old London resident deceased and two individuals with possible injuries, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.…
2 lost hikers rescued overnight near Laurel Lake
LONDON, Ky. — Two hikers were rescued late Sunday night after becoming lost in a remote area near Laurel Lake, according to the London-Laurel Rescue Squad. The London-Laurel County 911 Center notified emergency responders at approximately 11 p.m. about…
Kentucky leaders reflect on Saturday night's shooting in Lexington that left 1 dead, 4 injured
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - On Sunday, leaders across Kentucky, including U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, released statements in regards to Saturday evening's shooting at Charles Young Park in downtown Lexington…
Kentucky woman charged after she allegedly vandalized World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — An Elizabethtown woman is facing federal charges after authorities say she vandalized the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
2 people rescued after attempting to cross flooded river in Wolfe County
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Wolfe County Search & Rescue reports that they responded to a call around 9:15 p.m. on Thursday after two people attempted to drive across the Middle Fork of the Red River near…
U.S. ICE officers could purchase electric shock gloves from Lexington-based company
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could soon purchase a new device from a Kentucky-based company that is designed to deliver electric shocks during enforcement encounters. This week, the Department…
Beshear honors Kentucky State Police for rescue during deadly Adair County standoff in April
ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Gov. Andy Beshear is recognizing the Kentucky State Police Special Response Team for rescuing four people trapped under gunfire during a deadly standoff in Adair County in April. According to a news…
Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest
CHICAGO (AP) — First responders and utility crews worked overnight into Wednesday clearing roads from trees and wires that were downed during severe storms in the Midwest that unleashed tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding while knocking out power to…
Canadian-based robotics company opens 1st U.S. facility in Lexington, bringing 111 jobs
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Canadian-based automation and robotics company has officially opened its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Lexington, marking a $5.4 million investment that is expected to create 111 full-time jobs in Kentucky. Gov. Andy…
Woman found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Pulaski County home, deputies investigating
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A 70-year-old woman found dead at her home in the Lower Line Creek community is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Pulaski County Deputy Coroner. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office…
Berea woman faces child abuse, animal cruelty charges following welfare check at home
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Berea woman is facing multiple charges, including child abuse and cruelty to animals, following an investigation by the Berea Police Department on Monday. According to an arrest citation, Berea police received…
FBI: Suspected gang leader with Kentucky ties added to most wanted list
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Gregory Henderson Jr. has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and animal fighting conspiracies and for his role as the leader of a violent, neighborhood-based…
Former Trooper Island director indicted on theft charge involving camp funds
CLINTON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Clinton County grand jury has indicted Jonathan M. Biven, charging him with theft by unlawful taking or disposition involving more than $10,000 but less than $1 million. According to the indictment,…
Former Bourbon County MS wrestling coach now facing federal charges in child sex abuse case
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A former Bourbon County Middle School wrestling coach who was already facing state charges is now the subject of a federal criminal complaint alleging she sexually abused a 14-year-old boy and transported him across…
Cyclist airlifted with life-threatening injuries after collision with truck in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Florence cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday evening after a collision with a truck towing a boat on Limaburg Road in Boone County, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Office. The crash…
Kentucky Blood Center seeking donors as critical shortage impacts hospitals' fulfill requests
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky's primary blood donation organization is experiencing a severe shortage that has left it unable to completely fulfill requests from area hospitals, creating potential risks for patients across the region. The Kentucky…
Cyclosporiasis cases surge in Kentucky, as health department confirms a total of 735 cases
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The Kentucky Department for Public Health released an update regarding the total statewide reported cases of cyclosporiasis as of early August. According to the research, Jefferson, Fayette, and Madison counties are the…
Richmond man charged with kidnapping, assault in domestic violence investigation
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Richmond man is facing multiple felony charges after police said a woman reported being assaulted, restrained and threatened during a domestic violence incident. According to a citation filed by the Richmond Police…
Report: Kentucky man arrested on North Carolina sex charges involving undercover detective
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Monticello man is in the Wayne County Detention Center after being arrested on a North Carolina warrant for sex-related charges involving an undercover detective. A deputy arrested Joshua L. Brooks on…
Beshear to sign executive order targeting data center oversight in Kentucky
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Gov. Andy Beshear is set to sign an executive order establishing new expectations for companies seeking to develop data centers in Kentucky, saying the move is intended to protect communities as demand for large-scale computing…
Casey County schools delay start date by one week due to severe water shortage
CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - A water shortage is forcing Casey County Schools to push back the start of the school year by one week. Superintendent Barry Lee said the district recognized the severity…
Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum of understanding as the best way for the country to move beyond what he described as a situation of “neither war nor peace.” “There is not…
As US-Canada trade talks collapse, consumers brace for higher costs
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada said it would retaliate beginning Sept. 8 after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in…
Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as the country grapples with the fastest Ebola outbreak in history, the country's health minister said. The 16,250 doses arrived at the N’djili International Airport in the…
Kushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. negotiator and President Donald Trump 's son-in-law Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief on Sunday in a new diplomatic effort to make progress in the stalled Gaza ceasefire. Kushner will meet on Monday with Israel's…
Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday
MILAN (AP) — Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily while crowds gathered across town for the traditional Assumption holiday celebrations, cultural officials and Italian…
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia on Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial attacks of the war. Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year,…
US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization said Friday. Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a…
Rescue teams race the clock to find survivors of Colombia's devastating earthquake
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Rescuers reported apparent signs of life under the rubble in two of the Colombian cities hit hardest by a massive earthquake, rekindling hopes Friday that more people could be found alive. Search and rescue…
European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent
PARIS (AP) — Firefighters across Europe struggled against multiple fires Friday as a new wave of record-breaking heat baked a swath of the continent, their task further complicated by exceptionally parched landscapes. The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change, and are…
2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
(AP) -- The United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Friday that the attacks were acts of piracy. The attacks caused…
Wall Street holds near its record following the latest weak update on the US economy
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting around their record heights Friday following the latest report on the economy to come in surprisingly weak, this time about how much shoppers are spending at retailers. Such data could keep interest rates low, which is something Wall Street…
Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - A Russian plot to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw was thwarted by Poland before it could be carried out, the Polish prime minister said Thursday, marking the first time in decades that…
An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian anti-ship missiles and drones blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a “unique” nighttime operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. Cutting-edge drones developed by Kyiv since Moscow's full-scale invasion over four years…
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 2,000 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over…
Russian attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs Tuesday, killing at least nine civilians, officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is getting new military help from North Korea for its more than 4-year-old…
Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake left over 3,000 missing, with many trapped under the debris. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizalez…
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
NEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade…
Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
(AP) — Israel on Sunday rejected a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump for Gaza. Details emerged on the potential deal between Iran and Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran suggested that vessels linked to “hostile countries” would be barred from the key…
Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. Large-scale Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have become almost routine in recent weeks, with…
Drought forces water rationing across Puerto Rico amid shortage
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the U.S. territory with no relief in sight. More than 180,000 customers will be without water…
