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Bath County Memorial Library seed program offers free seeds to help address community food needs
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The Bath County Memorial Library is the central hub for a seed library program that reaches 25 other libraries, helping residents grow their own food. Libraries are more than…
Nic 'Happy' Smith, a Kentucky Football Defensive Lineman, Dies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 236 NEWS NOW) - On Monday, the University of Kentucky shared in a press release that Nic 'Happy' Smith, a redshirt Freshman on the football team, has died. The three-star recruit out of high school did not…
Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer joins cast Kentucky based film 'Ethan Almighty'
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his role as Dr. Fraiser Crane in "Cheers" and "Fraiser," has joined the cast of "Ethan Almighty," Deadline reports. The film is set to detail the…
Rain and storm chances ramp up into Tuesday
After a dry and warm first weekend of June with summer-like temperatures across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we started the transition back into a more active and unsettled…
Father arrested after toddlers found unsupervised near swimming pools in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A Barbourville man was arrested after two toddlers were reportedly found wandering unsupervised near swimming pools while he was asleep inside the home. According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, a deputy responded Saturday,…
Kentucky woman dies after crash involving tow truck on Highway 460 in Morgan County
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A West Liberty woman died after a rollback tow truck reportedly struck her vehicle on Highway 460 West near West Liberty Vet Clinic on Friday. Kentucky State Police reported that 66-year-old Linda…
Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seat
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Rob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday, kicking off a countdown to November with the support of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The race…
Tyler Childers named first inductee to Railbird Festival Hall of Fame at Red Mile
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Tyler Childers has been named the inaugural inductee to the Railbird Festival Hall of Fame at Red Mile in Lexington, organizers announced. Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Governor Andy Beshear, presented the honor…
KSP: Minnesota woman dies after losing control of 3-wheeled motorcycle in Anderson County
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 61-year-old woman died Sunday after she reportedly lost control of her three-wheeled motorcycle on a sharp curve in Anderson County, Kentucky State Police said. KSP reported that Carol Jean Olson, of Faribault,…
Popular Jackson County restaurant Frosty-ette reopens after community support
SAND GAP, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A popular Jackson County restaurant reopened this week after a fire shut it down temporarily in January. The community played a big role in bringing the Frosty-ette, located on…
Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass and challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots
(AP) - Pope Leo XIV challenged Europe to acknowledge Christianity’s contributions to its cultural identity Sunday, as he presided over a Mass in Madrid attended by more than a million people and honored Spain’s centuries-old traditions of religious devotion and culture. Leo…
Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The…
Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead
(AP via Scripps News Group) - A four-goal lead in what has been a wacky, compelling and highly entertaining Stanley Cup Final nearly wasn't enough for the Golden Knights on Saturday night. A four-goal, third-period rally by the Hurricanes nearly…
Trump says the 100-day-old Iran war doesn't betray his 'no new wars' campaign promise
(AP via Scripps News Group) - President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House.…
First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
(AP) - After a blitz of congressional redistricting ahead of the midterm elections, a national battle for partisan control is about to enter a new phase that could affect representation on everything from tax rates to social safety net programs,…
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, here's how US consumers are rethinking their spending
(AP) - U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are…
City of Frankfort fights Alzheimer's disparity with Unity in the Community event
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — According to University of Kentucky medical research, Frankfort once identified as having one of the nation's highest rates of Alzheimer's disease among African American communities. To take action against that…
GoFundMe organized for female victims in reported double murder-suicide
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Update: June 7 at 6 p.m. A GoFundMe has been created for the two female victims of a reported double murder-suicide that occurred in southern Laurel County Saturday night.…
Beshear extends gas tax cut for 33 Kentucky communities through end of June
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear has extended his executive order reducing the gas tax by 10 cents per gallon for 33 Kentucky cities and counties where local officials formally requested an extension. A press release…
$800K lawsuit alleges Town Branch Park misled donor over naming rights for Water Play Area
A Texas philanthropist has sued Town Branch Park, Inc. in Fayette Circuit Court, alleging the nonprofit and its executives misled her about naming rights for a planned Water Play Area in Lexington. Susan Naylor, chair of the Will Smith Foundation,…
UK Healthcare: Hands-only CPR can double or triple survival chances during cardiac arrest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Hands-only CPR can help bystanders save lives during cardiac arrest emergencies, according to a UK Healthcare expert. Jacob Stone with UK Healthcare said most people hesitate to perform CPR because…
Louisville man arrested after police chase, accused of robbing 2 Kentucky gas stations
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Louisville man is facing multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree robbery, after a police pursuit through two Kentucky counties ended with his arrest Monday. Kentucky State Police Trooper Ben Allen…
Bath County Memorial Library seed program offers free seeds to help address community food needs
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The Bath County Memorial Library is the central hub for a seed library program that reaches 25 other libraries, helping residents grow their own food. Libraries are more than…
Nic 'Happy' Smith, a Kentucky Football Defensive Lineman, Dies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 236 NEWS NOW) - On Monday, the University of Kentucky shared in a press release that Nic 'Happy' Smith, a redshirt Freshman on the football team, has died. The three-star recruit out of high school did not…
Tyler Childers named first inductee to Railbird Festival Hall of Fame at Red Mile
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Tyler Childers has been named the inaugural inductee to the Railbird Festival Hall of Fame at Red Mile in Lexington, organizers announced. Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Governor Andy Beshear, presented the honor…
Popular Jackson County restaurant Frosty-ette reopens after community support
SAND GAP, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A popular Jackson County restaurant reopened this week after a fire shut it down temporarily in January. The community played a big role in bringing the Frosty-ette, located on…
City of Frankfort fights Alzheimer's disparity with Unity in the Community event
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — According to University of Kentucky medical research, Frankfort once identified as having one of the nation's highest rates of Alzheimer's disease among African American communities. To take action against that…
GoFundMe organized for female victims in reported double murder-suicide
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Update: June 7 at 6 p.m. A GoFundMe has been created for the two female victims of a reported double murder-suicide that occurred in southern Laurel County Saturday night.…
Grayson County Sheriff's Office investigating reported Friday night burglary
CLARKSON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The Grayson County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public in a reported burglary that occurred in the Clarkson community on Grayson Springs Road Friday night. In a social…
Golden Tempo wins the 158th Belmont Stakes following historic derby win
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Golden Tempo won the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, capturing the third leg of the Triple Crown five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby and making more history for trainer Cherie DeVaux.…
Bluegrass River Run at Kelley's Landing promotes conservation, active lifestyles
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — At Kelley's Landing in Lexington, water enthusiasts got together Saturday morning to take part in the Bluegrass River Run. The river run was a guided paddle for six miles on…
No Greater Honor 5K Run held in remembrance of veterans on D-Day anniversary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The sixth annual No Greater Honor 5K Run took place Saturday morning at the Keeneland racecourse in Lexington, falling on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Runners and walkers gathered at…
Lexington Police Department connects with local kids at 'Cops & Bobbers' event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kids and community members joined the Lexington Police Department on Saturday at the Gainesway Park Pond for a 'family-friendly fishing' event. Cops & Bobbers, introduced by the City of Lexington,…
Jessamine County Detention Center warning of phone scam targeting families
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Jessamine County Detention Center Jailer Jon Sallee is warning of an ongoing phone scam affecting the Nicholasville community. According to Sallee, the scammer claims to be an employee from…
Clay County couple's tiny home stolen; sentimental items from late father among losses
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A Clay County couple's tiny home was stolen from their property, while their locked shed, containing generators and tools, was also broken into. All that remains where their tiny…
KSP: 17-year-old Adair County girl pronounced dead following serious roadway collision
COLUMBIA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A 17-year-old girl has died from her injuries following a serious car accident in Adair County on Friday, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). According to a press release, KSP…
City of Pikeville announces review of a potential data center at KY Enterprise Industrial Park
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The City of Pikeville announced on Friday that it has signed a preliminary agreement with MD Squared Power LLC to begin to "explore a potential data center" at Kentucky Industrial Park. According to…
$8 Hot Dog and Beer is coming to Kroger Field this fall
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — University of Kentucky fans will pay significantly less for food and drinks at campus venues starting July 1 as part of a new enterprise services partnership. The University of Kentucky…
Beshear extends gas tax cut for 33 Kentucky communities through end of June
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear has extended his executive order reducing the gas tax by 10 cents per gallon for 33 Kentucky cities and counties where local officials formally requested an extension. A press release…
KSP: California woman dies after being struck by car on I-75 while chasing escaped pet in Rockcastle Co.
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A California woman died Monday after she was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County while trying to retrieve a pet that had escaped from her car following…
UK Healthcare: Hands-only CPR can double or triple survival chances during cardiac arrest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Hands-only CPR can help bystanders save lives during cardiac arrest emergencies, according to a UK Healthcare expert. Jacob Stone with UK Healthcare said most people hesitate to perform CPR because…
Louisville man arrested after police chase, accused of robbing 2 Kentucky gas stations
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Louisville man is facing multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree robbery, after a police pursuit through two Kentucky counties ended with his arrest Monday. Kentucky State Police Trooper Ben Allen…
Bath County Memorial Library seed program offers free seeds to help address community food needs
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The Bath County Memorial Library is the central hub for a seed library program that reaches 25 other libraries, helping residents grow their own food. Libraries are more than…
Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer joins cast Kentucky based film 'Ethan Almighty'
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, best known for his role as Dr. Fraiser Crane in "Cheers" and "Fraiser," has joined the cast of "Ethan Almighty," Deadline reports. The film is set to detail the…
Father arrested after toddlers found unsupervised near swimming pools in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A Barbourville man was arrested after two toddlers were reportedly found wandering unsupervised near swimming pools while he was asleep inside the home. According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, a deputy responded Saturday,…
Kentucky woman dies after crash involving tow truck on Highway 460 in Morgan County
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A West Liberty woman died after a rollback tow truck reportedly struck her vehicle on Highway 460 West near West Liberty Vet Clinic on Friday. Kentucky State Police reported that 66-year-old Linda…
Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seat
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Rob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday, kicking off a countdown to November with the support of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The race…
KSP: Minnesota woman dies after losing control of 3-wheeled motorcycle in Anderson County
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 61-year-old woman died Sunday after she reportedly lost control of her three-wheeled motorcycle on a sharp curve in Anderson County, Kentucky State Police said. KSP reported that Carol Jean Olson, of Faribault,…
Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday, kicking off a countdown to November with the support of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The race for governor…
Kentucky State Police investigate 2-vehicle injury collision on US-127 bypass in Anderson County
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Lawrenceburg woman in was hospitalized with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision on US-127 bypass south near the Bluegrass Parkway in Anderson County early Friday morning. Kentucky State Police Post 12 in…
Bluegrass Hospitality Group announces 3 new Kentucky restaurant locations opening in 2026
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Bluegrass Hospitality Group Restaurants announced three new restaurant locations opening across Kentucky. BHG says its first-ever standalone Harry's American Bar and Grill is coming to Richmond in the fall. In addition, BHG says that Malone's…
Cherie DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for the Belmont after her historic Kentucky Derby
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) - Cherie DeVaux knows Saratoga well. She was born in the upstate New York town, and after growing up in Florida, she returned to study at the University of Albany, just a 30-minute drive away. After…
Somerset crews clear roadway blocked by tractor-trailer that rolled, lost load
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A section of Highway 27 in Somerset is now clear after crews worked Wednesday afternoon to remove a tractor-trailer that rolled and lost its load. According to the Somerset Fire Department, crews were…
Addiction Recovery Care CEO indicted on wire fraud, money laundering charges
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Kentucky addiction treatment center CEO faces federal wire fraud and money laundering charges after a grand jury indicted him on allegations he sold the same IRS tax credits to two different buyers. Timmy G.…
Nick Houck, brother of Crystal Rogers murder convict Brooks Houck, arrested for perjury
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police arrested 46-year-old Nicholas "Nick" Houck — the brother of Brooks Houck, who was convicted for the 2015 murder of Crystal Rogers — on a Nelson County indictment warrant Thursday afternoon.…
Franklin County residents lose $75,000 in FTC impersonation scam involving Bitcoin ATMs
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a scam in which a suspect impersonated a Federal Trade Commission employee and directed victims to withdraw cash and deposit it into Bitcoin ATMs. Two…
Muhammad Ali's hometown in Kentucky honors his legacy with a new holiday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Muhammad Ali's hometown honored his legacy on the 10-year anniversary of his death by recalling the unity that brought people around the world together to mourn his passing. The Muhammad Ali Center, founded by Ali and…
Lawsuit challenges new Kentucky law reshaping Fayette County School Board
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Fayette County Board of Education Chair Tyler Murphy and the Kentucky Education Association have filed a lawsuit challenging a newly enacted…
US Army helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz; Trump says crew uninjured
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - A U.S. Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump said the two crew members aboard were not injured in the incident near the strategic waterway that Iran has effectively…
Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response
MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said. The meeting,…
Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in their first attacks since the U.S. struck a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Hours later, Iran's military said that it would stop offensive operations. The…
Mirra Andreeva, 19, wins French Open to become youngest champion since 1992
(AP) - Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15. At 19, she’s a Grand Slam champion. The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska by 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open…
Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A spearfisher was killed on Saturday in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in four weeks, police said. The 35-year-old man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island near the port city of Albany in Western Australia…
Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A zoo in Taiwan's capital received a pair of endangered red pandas from China on Saturday, in the first exchange of animals in more than a decade as tensions between the two sides run high. The…
Court overturns immigration restrictions that left thousands in legal limbo
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter…
Zelenskyy proposes direct meeting with Putin to discuss ending war
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since…
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” Some experts still question whether North Korea…
Patients find help with therapy donkeys at psychiatric hospital near Paris
NEUILLY-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions recover in a psychiatric hospital unit outside Paris that's unique to France. The 19th century farm buildings and wooded surroundings are a haven within the Ville-Evrard hospital complex…
Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Kenya's president on Monday defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility by the U.S., a move that led to protests despite a court order blocking the plan. President William Ruto on Monday night…
Cargo ship explodes off Iraq in latest Mideast maritime attack amid Iran war
The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it targeted American soldiers in Kuwait with missiles, which the U.S. says it…
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday. The capture of…
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon
(AP) - Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday. The capture of Beaufort castle, near the…
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo
(AP) - Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia in eastern Congo, a city at the heart of an outbreak. “Four people…
Joy and relief as rescuers evacuate survivors from Laos cave; 2 still missing
(AP) - Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the day after another one was successfully extracted. Two men remain missing. Lao and Thai rescue groups posted…
WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicenter as cases surge
(AP) - The head of the World Health Organization Saturday arrived in eastern Congo’s Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus still spreads faster than the response, despite better-organized…
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo, following a backlash by medical…
The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaning
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing further cleaning before it returns to its home port, the company that operates it said Tuesday. In a written statement, Oceanwide Expeditions said the…
Rescuers unite in Laos to free 5 villagers trapped in a flooded cave and find 2 still missing
BANGKOK (AP) — Rescuers working at a flooded cave in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos face two daunting tasks: extricating five villagers who were located inside after being trapped for more than a week, and finding two more who are still…
