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64-year-old man killed after being ejected from electric bicycle in Rowan County, coroner reports
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- The Rowan County Coroner's Office reports that a 64-year-old man was killed after being ejected from an electric bicycle on Tuesday evening. According to the coroner's office, around 7:39 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Aerial effort removes more than 1,800 wild pigs at Land Between the Lakes
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- A major wild pig eradication effort at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has resulted in the removal of 1,802 invasive animals and an estimated 90% reduction in the population, according to officials with the…
Versailles City Council approves data center moratorium through end of year
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- The Versailles City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution declaring a moratorium on data centers within the city through Dec. 31, according to a Facebook post by Versailles Mayor Laura Dake. …
Morehead's old Rowan County school opens one last time before UK St. Claire takes over
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The old Rowan County school building on West Sun Street in Morehead will open its doors one final time on Saturday, June 20, giving community members a last chance to walk the…
New FCPS acting superintendent vows to earn trust, focus on students amid budget woes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's second largest school district has a new leader just one month after cutting 120 positions amid a multi-million dollar budget crisis. Last week, the Fayette County School Board voted to appoint Dr.…
Residents in Casey County react to state of emergency amid drought in Liberty
LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Casey County officials have declared an emergency water situation, saying a drought is affecting the water supply in Liberty. The area is currently…
Warm and breezy into the mid-week
It was another delightful mid-June day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with more sunshine and pleasant temperatures Tuesday. With high pressure drifting to the east a bit,…
Former Louisville police officer charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of naked man
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Louisville police officer who resigned last week was charged by a grand jury Monday with manslaughter for fatally shooting a naked man while…
Pizza Hut, where sales have lagged with arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion
(AP)-- Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum said Tuesday that the private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy…
Storms and heavy rain return to Kentucky Wednesday night into Thursday
Pleasant Tuesday Gives Way to Increasing Humidity After a refreshing start to the week, Central and Eastern Kentucky are enjoying another comfortable day on…
Citation: Man charged with child abuse after 3-year-old found wandering alone in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- A man was arrested Sunday evening after a toddler was found "walking in the roadway wearing only a…
Fayette County students return home after traveling to Normandy with WWII veterans
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Three students traveled to Normandy, France, after earning spots through a Fayette County Public Schools essay contest. The group spent eight days in…
State of emergency declared in Liberty due to ongoing drought conditions
LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In a meeting on Monday, Liberty Mayor Sam Haddad declared a state of emergency due to ongoing drought conditions in the area, the Casey County News reports. According to the paper, the order…
Department's first-ever explosives dog sniffs out threats for Georgetown police
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The newest officer at Georgetown Police Department has four paws. Clayton, the department's first-ever explosives dog, is a 2-year-old chocolate lab mix. He joined the force in May alongside handler Officer Tyler LaRue.…
Olympian Springs VFD mourns volunteer firefighter Sam Fuller after cancer death
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Sam Fuller joined the Olympian Springs Volunteer Fire Department just over a year ago and quickly made his mark through not only serving the community, but in the small details that keep…
More shower and storm chances in play this week
It was a pleasant start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky, especially by mid-June standards as an area of high pressure built into the Ohio Valley. With mainly…
Morehead Police share safety tips for residents after black bear spotted in area
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Morehead Police Department provided bear encounter safety tips for residents after a black bear was spotted in the county. Police said the sighting does not necessarily mean the bear will make its way into…
Gov. Beshear posthumously pardons 43 people who helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom
Governor Andy Beshear posthumously pardoned 43 individuals who were wrongfully imprisoned for helping enslaved people escape to freedom, signing the executive order Monday ahead of…
Newtown Pike closed in both directions in Lexington after truck hits wire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- A truck reportedly struck a low-hanging wire on Newtown Pike at Citation in Lexington, causing power outages in the area and prompting road closures, according to Lexington police. Outbound Newtown Pike is closed…
Laurel County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges following KSP investigation
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- A 71-year-old Laurel County man has been arrested following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. According to Kentucky State Police, on Tuesday afternoon, their Electronic Crime Branch arrested William Curry on…
In months-long collaboration, Eagle Scouts and seniors create tiles for dementia-friendly garden
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- What started as an Eagle Scout project grew into a months-long collaboration between local Boy Scouts and seniors at the Lexington Senior Center. Together, they handmade the tiles that now line the raised…
Kentucky State Fair announces 2026 Texas Roadhouse Concert Series lineup
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- The Kentucky State Fair has announced the lineup for its 2026 Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, featuring a mix of nationally known performers and Kentucky artists during the fair's 11-day run in August. The fair, scheduled…
64-year-old man killed after being ejected from electric bicycle in Rowan County, coroner reports
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- The Rowan County Coroner's Office reports that a 64-year-old man was killed after being ejected from an electric bicycle on Tuesday evening. According to the coroner's office, around 7:39 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Aerial effort removes more than 1,800 wild pigs at Land Between the Lakes
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- A major wild pig eradication effort at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has resulted in the removal of 1,802 invasive animals and an estimated 90% reduction in the population, according to officials with the…
Versailles City Council approves data center moratorium through end of year
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- The Versailles City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution declaring a moratorium on data centers within the city through Dec. 31, according to a Facebook post by Versailles Mayor Laura Dake. …
New FCPS acting superintendent vows to earn trust, focus on students amid budget woes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's second largest school district has a new leader just one month after cutting 120 positions amid a multi-million dollar budget crisis. Last week, the Fayette County School Board voted to appoint Dr.…
Citation: Man charged with child abuse after 3-year-old found wandering alone in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- A man was arrested Sunday evening after a toddler was found "walking in the roadway wearing only a…
Fayette County students return home after traveling to Normandy with WWII veterans
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Three students traveled to Normandy, France, after earning spots through a Fayette County Public Schools essay contest. The group spent eight days in…
State of emergency declared in Liberty due to ongoing drought conditions
LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In a meeting on Monday, Liberty Mayor Sam Haddad declared a state of emergency due to ongoing drought conditions in the area, the Casey County News reports. According to the paper, the order…
Department's first-ever explosives dog sniffs out threats for Georgetown police
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The newest officer at Georgetown Police Department has four paws. Clayton, the department's first-ever explosives dog, is a 2-year-old chocolate lab mix. He joined the force in May alongside handler Officer Tyler LaRue.…
Morehead Police share safety tips for residents after black bear spotted in area
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Morehead Police Department provided bear encounter safety tips for residents after a black bear was spotted in the county. Police said the sighting does not necessarily mean the bear will make its way into…
Gov. Beshear posthumously pardons 43 people who helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom
Governor Andy Beshear posthumously pardoned 43 individuals who were wrongfully imprisoned for helping enslaved people escape to freedom, signing the executive order Monday ahead of…
University of Kentucky hires Jason "J" Batt as next Athletics Director
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The University of Kentucky has found its next Athletics Director. Jason "J" Batt has been named Chief Executive Officer of Champions Blue LLC and UK Athletics Director. Batt will officially join UK…
New coffee shop Shibam Coffee opens in Lexington, offers Yemeni coffee
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A local family is opening what they say is Lexington's first Yemeni coffee shop after nearly a decade of dreaming about it. Shibam Coffee is celebrating its grand opening today on South Upper…
Georgetown Police Department offering free citizens police academy for teens this summer
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The Georgetown Police Department is offering local teens a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. Next month, the department will be hosting its annual Jr. Citizens Police Academy, free of charge.…
Lexington upgrades to Next Gen 911, becoming Kentucky's 23rd center to make the switch
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Lexington has transitioned its Enhanced 911 Center to Next Generation 911, becoming the 23rd center in Kentucky to make the switch. Amy Hess, the executive director of Kentucky's Office of…
Georgetown police report daily fraud cases, offering information classes
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Investigators with the Georgetown Police Department claim they receive field fraud reports from citizens daily. "It comes as everything from small-time scams, like someone texting you, 'Hey, we have…
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday, his spokesperson said, but there was no immediate information about why he was there or his prognosis. McConnell, 84, was the longest serving Senate leader in history…
Laurel County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges following KSP investigation
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- A 71-year-old Laurel County man has been arrested following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. According to Kentucky State Police, on Tuesday afternoon, their Electronic Crime Branch arrested William Curry on…
In months-long collaboration, Eagle Scouts and seniors create tiles for dementia-friendly garden
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- What started as an Eagle Scout project grew into a months-long collaboration between local Boy Scouts and seniors at the Lexington Senior Center. Together, they handmade the tiles that now line the raised…
Kentucky State Fair announces 2026 Texas Roadhouse Concert Series lineup
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- The Kentucky State Fair has announced the lineup for its 2026 Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, featuring a mix of nationally known performers and Kentucky artists during the fair's 11-day run in August. The fair, scheduled…
64-year-old man killed after being ejected from electric bicycle in Rowan County, coroner reports
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- The Rowan County Coroner's Office reports that a 64-year-old man was killed after being ejected from an electric bicycle on Tuesday evening. According to the coroner's office, around 7:39 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Aerial effort removes more than 1,800 wild pigs at Land Between the Lakes
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- A major wild pig eradication effort at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has resulted in the removal of 1,802 invasive animals and an estimated 90% reduction in the population, according to officials with the…
Versailles City Council approves data center moratorium through end of year
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)-- The Versailles City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a resolution declaring a moratorium on data centers within the city through Dec. 31, according to a Facebook post by Versailles Mayor Laura Dake. …
Mark Hollis tells AP he's interested in Michigan State job after Kentucky hires J Batt
(AP)-- Michigan State has lost its president and athletic director weeks apart and now faces a leadership crisis. President Kevin M. Guskiewicz announced he'd be leaving for Clemson at the end of May, and athletic director J Batt was hired…
Former Louisville police officer charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of naked man
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A former Louisville police officer who resigned last week was charged by a grand jury Monday with manslaughter for fatally shooting a naked man while…
Citation: Man charged with child abuse after 3-year-old found wandering alone in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- A man was arrested Sunday evening after a toddler was found "walking in the roadway wearing only a…
Fayette County students return home after traveling to Normandy with WWII veterans
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Three students traveled to Normandy, France, after earning spots through a Fayette County Public Schools essay contest. The group spent eight days in…
State of emergency declared in Liberty due to ongoing drought conditions
LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In a meeting on Monday, Liberty Mayor Sam Haddad declared a state of emergency due to ongoing drought conditions in the area, the Casey County News reports. According to the paper, the order…
Morehead Police share safety tips for residents after black bear spotted in area
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Morehead Police Department provided bear encounter safety tips for residents after a black bear was spotted in the county. Police said the sighting does not necessarily mean the bear will make its way into…
Gov. Beshear posthumously pardons 43 people who helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom
Governor Andy Beshear posthumously pardoned 43 individuals who were wrongfully imprisoned for helping enslaved people escape to freedom, signing the executive order Monday ahead of…
University of Kentucky hires Jason "J" Batt as next Athletics Director
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The University of Kentucky has found its next Athletics Director. Jason "J" Batt has been named Chief Executive Officer of Champions Blue LLC and UK Athletics Director. Batt will officially join UK…
A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A coalition that includes Kalshi, Crypto.com and Polymarket filed a lawsuit Friday challenging Kentucky's first-in-the-nation excise tax on prediction markets. The Kentucky General Assembly in April enacted a 14.25% tax on prediction market operators' transaction fees, a…
Kentucky State University gets new academic structure as it transitions to polytechnic institution
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Council on Postsecondary Education approved a new academic structure for Kentucky State University at its June meeting, marking a significant step in the university's transformation to a polytechnic institution under Senate Bill 185. …
Wilmore kicks off Salute to Service celebration with veteran memorial procession
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The town of Wilmore in Jessamine County is marking a milestone-filled year with a three-day Salute to Service celebration that kicked off Thursday. "It's America's 250th [birthday], Wilmore's 150th [birthday],…
Former Jessamine County prosecutor indicted on misconduct-related charges
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A former Jessamine County prosecutor was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday on misconduct-related felony charges, according to Attorney General Russell Coleman. According to a press release, a Jessamine County Grand Jury…
KSP searching for inmate who escaped from the Madison County Detention Center
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky State Police are searching for an inmate who reportedly escaped from the Madison County Detention Center just before midnight on Thursday. 23-year-old Calain Myers of Lexington, is described by KSP as…
Franklin County High School community mourning death of student following cancer battle
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin County Schools community is now mourning the death of rising junior KeAaron Jones following a "courageous battle with cancer," the district said on social media Wednesday. According to FCS, Jones attended…
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in World Cup debut
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored…
Russia unleashes a barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 and damaging a religious landmark, officials say
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s biggest cities in an overnight barrage that killed at least 11 people and set fire to a world-renowned religious landmark, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases in a month-old outbreak as the virus spreads quickly in a remote region whose shifting population challenges efforts to find those…
UK slaps social media ban on children under 16, including TikTok and YouTube
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
(AP) - Stock markets are rallying worldwide Monday, and oil prices are easing after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to get the global flow of crude…
Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but significant challenges remain to ending the war, including whether Israel…
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US
(AP) - The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will…
Hollywood ending: US storms past Paraguay as World Cup returns to LA
(AP) - Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at…
Pope to traffickers of migrants: Stop, repent or face God's wrath
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Pope Leo XIV warned human smugglers on Friday that they will face God's wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants, demanding they stop and repent during his final day in this epicenter of the…
Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light,” as he marked the centenary of the death of its architect, Antoni Gaudí, with a Mass on Wednesday to inaugurate its final…
Ex-Air Canada captain accused of flying for 16 years without proper license
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after flying for years without a proper license, Canadian police said Tuesday. Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an airline captain…
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…
