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Coroner: 75-year-old Russell Springs man dies from apparent drowning
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A 75-year-old man from Russell Springs was found dead in his family's pond on Saturday, according to the Russell County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office responded to Snow Road around 6 p.m.…
Knox County fire crews battle an uncontained 10-acre wildfire as emergency officials suspect arson
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Fire crews in Knox County are battling an uncontained 10-acre wildfire that officials suspect is the result of arson. The Knox County Sheriff's Department said the fire is in the vicinity of…
Lexington police, Department of Homeland Security conduct local investigation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Lexington Police Department has confirmed that officers worked directly with the Department of Homeland Security this week, executing several search warrants at multiple locations. According to police, the arrest warrants were issued…
'High stress': Advocates aim to protect jockeys from the physical, mental dangers of horseracing
(ABC 36 News Now) — Those involved in horseracing report that physical and mental health of a jockey is often overlooked compared to the actual racehorse. In response, a local doctor and a national authority are hoping to get the…
Lexington's Stakes Party gala brings future leaders together to support Safe Passage nonprofit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - The Stakes Party, an annual black-tie gala at 21C Lexington, is bringing together the next generation of community leaders to support a local nonprofit combating child trafficking. For eight years, the event has featured…
'Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break' feeding Lexington kids during spring break
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — With spring break in Fayette County just days away, community advocates are working to ensure kids do not go hungry while they are out of the classroom. Councilmember Tyler Morton and other community…
Greenhouse effect: Tates Creek Middle School opens greenhouse on campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The new greenhouse at Tates Creek Middle School is officially open following a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility on Thursday morning. This project was the idea of Avery Adams, a three-year alumni…
Lexington founder sparks global awareness for rare TAR syndrome
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — What started in Lexington has grown into a global movement raising awareness for TAR syndrome, a rare genetic condition. "TARS is an acronym. It stands for thrombocytopenia absent radius, and it is the…
Local Lexington distillery avoids tariff impacts, explores new overseas distribution opportunities
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — While large-scale distilleries continue to deal with the issues of doing business within the framework of retaliatory tariffs, a local distiller is experiencing a more positive impact. Jeff Wiseman at Barrel House Distilling…
'Student-athletes first': UK athletics announces 12-year partnership with Fanatics, NIL program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — University of Kentucky (UK) Athletics has announced a 12-year partnership with Fanatics, the company used to create and distribute official Kentucky Wildcat merchandise, both online and in stores. The new partnership will introduce…
Sianni Appolon: Two-time state champ, trailblazer in girls' wrestling
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Girls' wrestling officially became a sanctioned sport in Kentucky in 2023, and its experienced significant growth ever since. According to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, 107 girls' teams competed in the postseason…
Kentucky legislature, Beshear react to news of proposed Mitch McConnell statue
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky state lawmakers want to place a privately funded statue of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell in the Capitol rotunda, but Gov. Andy Beshear has hinted that he will veto the legislation. Under House…
Madison County officials describe details of Christopher Morphis' arrest
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - After days of searching, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department captured Christopher Morphis Friday afternoon near a restaurant just off of I-75 in Berea. The sheriff’s department says Morphis is the suspect in…
Gov. Andy Beshear signs Logan's Law to strengthen Kentucky sentencing and parole for violent offenders
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Gov. Andy Beshear signed a House Bill 422 on Thursday to strengthen Kentucky's sentencing and parole for violent offenders. The bill, known as "Logan's Law," is named for 6-year-old Logan Tipton, who was…
Frankfort firefighters extinguish pawn shop set ablaze
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Frankfort Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Benson Valley Road early Saturday morning. According to officials, the Three Bridges Pawn Shop was set ablaze.…
Central Kentucky firefighters rescue 2 lost hikers from Jessamine Creek Gorge
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Two lost hikers were rescued from the Jessamine Creek Gorge on Friday by several firefighters in central Kentucky, according to a social media post. A post by the Jessamine County Fire District reports…
Citation: Knox County man in custody after allegedly assaulting woman and her 2 kids
FLAT LICK, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A Flat Lick man is in custody on a $25,000 cash bond at the Knox County Detention Center after allegedly assaulting a woman and her two children in a domestic dispute. According…
Coroner: New details in Friday Woodford County fatal collision
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Update: April 4 at 12:45 p.m. The Woodford County Coroner's Office has released details new details regarding a fatal collision that occurred Friday evening. According to a press release, the Woodford County…
Raising awareness: Versailles family faces diagnosis of rare syndrome
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A Woodford County family has beaten the odds, but not in a way they want. A father and all three of his children have been diagnosed with a very rare syndrome -…
Kentucky Democrats say Republicans played bingo during a session, sparking outrage
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Photos circulating on social media appear to show bingo cards on the House floor earlier this week. The Kentucky Democratic Party says the game was being played by House Republicans during discussion. The…
2 lawsuits filed against Ramsey's, Missy's Pie Shop in Lexington for food poisoning
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Two separate lawsuits have been filed with the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Fayette Circuit Court, citing Ramsey Enterprises and Missy's Pie Shop as the defendants. The plaintiffs' formal complaints state that their severe food…
Firefighters take part in yearly fire truck driving requirements
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — From firefighters with tenure to those new to the job, one requirement is to pass a series of yearly fire truck driving skill checks. This week, firefighters with the Madison County Fire…
Rain or shine: Lexington firefighters tackle Arcadia Park house fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Lexington Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire around 11:30 p.m. Saturday evening to a residence on Arcadia Park. Fire crews were able to extinguish the flames, which were mostly…
Coroner: 75-year-old Russell Springs man dies from apparent drowning
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A 75-year-old man from Russell Springs was found dead in his family's pond on Saturday, according to the Russell County Coroner's Office. The coroner's office responded to Snow Road around 6 p.m.…
Knox County fire crews battle an uncontained 10-acre wildfire as emergency officials suspect arson
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Fire crews in Knox County are battling an uncontained 10-acre wildfire that officials suspect is the result of arson. The Knox County Sheriff's Department said the fire is in the vicinity of…
Lexington police, Department of Homeland Security conduct local investigation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Lexington Police Department has confirmed that officers worked directly with the Department of Homeland Security this week, executing several search warrants at multiple locations. According to police, the arrest warrants were issued…
'High stress': Advocates aim to protect jockeys from the physical, mental dangers of horseracing
(ABC 36 News Now) — Those involved in horseracing report that physical and mental health of a jockey is often overlooked compared to the actual racehorse. In response, a local doctor and a national authority are hoping to get the…
Lexington's Stakes Party gala brings future leaders together to support Safe Passage nonprofit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - The Stakes Party, an annual black-tie gala at 21C Lexington, is bringing together the next generation of community leaders to support a local nonprofit combating child trafficking. For eight years, the event has featured…
'Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break' feeding Lexington kids during spring break
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — With spring break in Fayette County just days away, community advocates are working to ensure kids do not go hungry while they are out of the classroom. Councilmember Tyler Morton and other community…
Greenhouse effect: Tates Creek Middle School opens greenhouse on campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The new greenhouse at Tates Creek Middle School is officially open following a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility on Thursday morning. This project was the idea of Avery Adams, a three-year alumni…
Lexington founder sparks global awareness for rare TAR syndrome
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — What started in Lexington has grown into a global movement raising awareness for TAR syndrome, a rare genetic condition. "TARS is an acronym. It stands for thrombocytopenia absent radius, and it is the…
Local Lexington distillery avoids tariff impacts, explores new overseas distribution opportunities
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — While large-scale distilleries continue to deal with the issues of doing business within the framework of retaliatory tariffs, a local distiller is experiencing a more positive impact. Jeff Wiseman at Barrel House Distilling…
'Student-athletes first': UK athletics announces 12-year partnership with Fanatics, NIL program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — University of Kentucky (UK) Athletics has announced a 12-year partnership with Fanatics, the company used to create and distribute official Kentucky Wildcat merchandise, both online and in stores. The new partnership will introduce…
Sianni Appolon: Two-time state champ, trailblazer in girls' wrestling
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Girls' wrestling officially became a sanctioned sport in Kentucky in 2023, and its experienced significant growth ever since. According to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, 107 girls' teams competed in the postseason…
Kentucky legislature, Beshear react to news of proposed Mitch McConnell statue
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky state lawmakers want to place a privately funded statue of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell in the Capitol rotunda, but Gov. Andy Beshear has hinted that he will veto the legislation. Under House…
Madison County officials describe details of Christopher Morphis' arrest
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - After days of searching, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department captured Christopher Morphis Friday afternoon near a restaurant just off of I-75 in Berea. The sheriff’s department says Morphis is the suspect in…
Gov. Andy Beshear signs Logan's Law to strengthen Kentucky sentencing and parole for violent offenders
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Gov. Andy Beshear signed a House Bill 422 on Thursday to strengthen Kentucky's sentencing and parole for violent offenders. The bill, known as "Logan's Law," is named for 6-year-old Logan Tipton, who was…
Frankfort firefighters extinguish pawn shop set ablaze
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Frankfort Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the corner of Taylor Avenue and Benson Valley Road early Saturday morning. According to officials, the Three Bridges Pawn Shop was set ablaze.…
Kentucky voter registration surges with nearly 10,000 new voters added ahead of May primary election
Kentucky saw a surge in voter registration ahead of the May 19 primary election, with 9,839 new voters added to the rolls. Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the increase is the largest surge since the month of the 2024…
Kentucky lawmakers override veto to shield Roundup weedkiller maker Bayer from cancer warning lawsuits
(AP) — Kentucky lawmakers have brushed aside the objections of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear to enact a new law that could protect global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer from state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn customers that a commonly used weedkiller…
Kentucky bald eagle population reaches record numbers following decades of wildlife conservation efforts
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The bald eagle population in Kentucky is thriving, marking a recovery from the brink of disappearance. Avian biologist Michael Patton with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife said the state now has more bald eagles than ever…
Beshear identifies deputy sheriff who was shot in Crittenden County confrontation
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —Two people, including a Crittenden County Sheriff's deputy, were shot in an afternoon confrontation in a home on…
Sheriff: Wayne County student charged over April Fools bomb prank at high school
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A 15-year-old high school student is charged with first-degree terroristic threatening following an April Fools prank, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, the student left a…
Two-year, $32.4 billion budget approved by Kentucky legislature now heads to Beshear's desk
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky lawmakers approved a $32.4 million spending plan through House Bill 500, prioritizing "funding for K-12 public education, public safety, veterans’ services, and asset preservation at Kentucky universities," a press release said Wednesday. The bill…
Coroner identifies body found near the Ohio River as missing Lexington man
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A body found near the Ohio River on March 22 has been identified as a missing Lexington man, according to the Clark County coroner's office in Indiana. The coroner's office says that the…
AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Rising gas prices mean drivers are looking for ways to save at the pump, but AAA Blue Grass says savings often start behind the wheel. Lori Weaver Hawkins says her number one tip is avoiding…
1 dead after Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - One person is dead following a Tuesday morning collision on westbound Frankfort Road (US 60) in Woodford County, Versailles Police reports. According to the agency, VPD responded to the area just after…
Millstone Social in downtown Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Millstone Social in downtown Richmond announced on Facebook that it is closing immediately due to the "uncertain economic climate." According to their post, management made the decision after considering the ongoing challenges the…
London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges, AG reports
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Laurel County Grand Jury indicted London Mayor Randall Weddle on four felony counts of excessive campaign contributions, Attorney General Coleman announced. The indictment stems from action taken by the Office of the…
Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Franklin Circuit Court judge has ruled that the impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman are null and void stating…
Eastern Kentucky University becomes the 3rd-largest public university in the state for enrollment
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Eastern Kentucky University is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to recent data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. According to a press release from EKU, its…
Kentucky lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - More than 138,000 Kentucky children will continue to receive a free book in the mail each month after state lawmakers restored a funding…
Bardstown HS teacher arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship with student, police say
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Bardstown Police Department arrested a Bardstown High School teacher Monday morning on charges of first-degree sexual abuse. Police arrested 31-year-old…
Work release inmate apprehended after allegedly stealing Wolfe County vehicle
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - An inmate reportedly participating in a work release program is back in custody after stealing a Wolfe County vehicle and fleeing across multiple counties, according to the Wolfe County Sheriff's Office. …
Kentucky Senate approves Wynter's Law to strengthen state's Amber Alert system
(ABC36 News Now) — The Kentucky Senate has passed Senate Bill 289, known as Wynter's Law, which aims to clarify activation standards and improve coordination in missing child cases. The Kentucky Senate has approved Senate Bill 289, known as Wynter's…
Statewide tornado drill scheduled Wednesday as part of Kentucky Severe Weather Awareness Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentuckians will hear tornado sirens Wednesday morning as part of the annual statewide tornado drill during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Officials say the drill…
Deadline reached to introduce new bills to Kentucky house
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Time is running out for lawmakers in Frankfort to introduce new legislation during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly. Wednesday marks the…
Crew member rescued after US aircraft went down in Iran
One crew member has been rescued after an American aircraft went down in Iran, according to one U.S. and one Israeli official, who both spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive ongoing military operations. The rescue occurred as the…
Congress is taking its first votes on the Iran war as debate rages about US goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump's decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East…
Gov. Andy Beshear mourns U.S. service members killed, including Kentucky-based troops
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Gov. Andy Beshear is urging Americans to come together in support of the families of U.S. soldiers killed as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. In a social media post Tuesday morning, Beshear said…
Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East. The U.S. and Israel battered Iran with airstrikes in what…
War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran and Tehran; 4 American troops confirmed dead
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and allied armed groups fired missiles at Israel, Arab states and U.S. military targets around the region on Monday, while Israel and the United States pounded Iran as the war expanded to several…
World leaders urge return to talks after US and Israeli strikes kill Iranian leader Ali Khamenei
BRUSSELS (AP) — World leaders urged peace and a return to talks as the military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran raised concerns about whether the violence could spread across the region and tensions rose with Iran…
U.S. and Israel strike Iran; Beshear questions action, McConnell backs operation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The United States and Israel launched major strikes against Iran on Saturday, opening a dramatic new chapter in rising tensions in the Middle East. According to The Associated Press, President Donald Trump announced what…
Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told U.S. House lawmakers on Thursday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's or Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes at the start of two days of depositions that will also include former…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
LONDON (AP) — UK police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Thames Valley Police, an agency that covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, said it was “assessing” reports that the former…
Trump in Davos says NATO should allow the US to take Greenland but he won't use force
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that — using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum to repeatedly deride…
Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, European officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt “an obligation to think purely of Peace,” in a…
Greenlandic and Danish officials meet with Vance and Rubio as Trump insists on US control of island
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials from Greenland and Denmark are meeting in Washington on Wednesday with top White House officials as President Donald Trump moved to ratchet up the pressure by suggesting that NATO should help the United States acquire the…
Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation
BANGKOK (AP) — A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok,…
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower. In a report delayed for more than seven weeks by the federal government shutdown, the Commerce Department…
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. The request is the latest in a flurry…
The Latest: Trump putting a positive spin on the economy after voters rebuked his performance
President Donald Trump is heading to Miami on the anniversary of his reelection to a second term to speak to a forum of business leaders and global athletes about what he sees as his economic achievements. His speech comes after…
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. Cheney died Monday night…
Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea
By JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MARK SCHIEFELBEIN Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump described his face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday as a roaring success, saying he would cut tariffs on China,…
Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit and presses for Netanyahu pardon
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Donald Trump told Israeli lawmakers on Monday that their country had no more to achieve on the battlefield and must work toward peace in the Middle East after two years of war against Hamas and skirmishes…
Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownership
By ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.…
