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Frederick Douglass High students join walkouts protesting ICE activity as FCPS outlines safety plans
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Students at Frederick Douglass High School joined classmates across Fayette County Friday and earlier this week in student-led walkouts tied to…
A dry and mild Valentine's Day on tap as rain approaches
After another chilly start to the day with temperatures dipping down into the low to mid-20s, we enjoyed a very pleasant finish to the week on Friday…
Golden Alert issued for missing Laurel County man
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Deputies in Laurel County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man after issuing a “Golden Alert D.” According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Justin A. Robinson was last seen…
Case against man charged in toddler's overdose death goes to grand jury
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — New developments in the case against a man accused in the overdose death of 18-month-old Cho’zyn Wilson in Lexington — as the case is now moving forward to a grand jury. According to court proceedings…
Versailles police investigating deadly crash after SUV strikes tree
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Versailles are investigating a fatal crash that happened Thursday afternoon on Old Frankfort Pike. According to a release from the Versailles Police Department, officers were sent around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday to…
Maryland man accused of kidnapping Rockcastle County teen pleads not guilty
UPDATE: 2/13 11:00 a.m. ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Maryland man accused of kidnapping a Rockcastle County teenager appeared in court Friday morning for arraignment. According to court proceedings,…
Madison County coroner searching for next of kin for Richmond man
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating the next of kin for a…
Lexington honors Lt. Brenda Cowan 22 years after line-of-duty death
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The city of Lexington is remembering Lt. Brenda Cowan, the city’s first Black female firefighter, 22 years after she was killed in the line of duty.…
Pleasant end to the work week
Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs near 50. Lows in the low 30s. Saturday Valentine's Day: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the low 40s. Sunday: 80% chance for rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the upper…
Fleming County Sheriff warns of scam targeting families of inmates
FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fleming County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public after multiple people were reportedly scammed out of thousands of dollars by callers pretending to be detention center employees. According to Sheriff Tim Smith, scammers…
Coroner identifies Morehead man found dead along Rock Fork Road in Rowan County
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials have released the name of a man found dead along a roadside in Rowan County earlier this week. The coroner’s office says the victim has been identified as 41-year-old William Manning of Morehead.…
Family of Sharon Rose Sons still searching for answers more than 30 years after Lexington disappearance
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — More than three decades after Sharon Rose Sons disappeared, her family says they are still holding onto hope — and asking…
Gov. Andy Beshear responds after ICE pushes back on his comments about agency operations
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear is continuing to speak out about immigration enforcement after a public exchange with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on social media.…
Tonie Morgan sets Kentucky single-season assist record in win over Texas A&M
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - No. 18 Kentucky got out to a fast start against the aggies, taking a commanding 27-5 lead after the first quarter. With her third assist against Texas A&M, Tonie Morgan broke the Kentucky…
Ohio man returned to Laurel County, charged with vehicular homicide in deadly I-75 crash
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused in a deadly crash on Interstate 75 has been returned to Kentucky and is now facing charges in Laurel County,…
Lexington man sentenced to 65 years in federal prison for firearms and drug trafficking crimes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after federal prosecutors say he was involved in both drug trafficking and illegal machine gun possession. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office…
Pleasant mid February weather to close out the week
After a chilly start to the day with temperatures in the mid-20s which created a few spots of black ice for the morning commute due to the…
One in custody after overnight vehicle break-ins, pursuit in Winchester
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Winchester say one suspect is in custody after a series of overnight thefts from vehicles in a local neighborhood. According to a post from the Winchester Police Department, officers responded to multiple reports…
Bell County EMT Arrested on Theft Charge
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Bell County EMS employee was arrested Friday in connection with the theft of a county payroll check, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department. Officials arrested 24-year-old Emily Rayne Long, an EMT with…
Three Found Dead After House Fire in Leslie County
HYDEN, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Three people were found dead following a residential structure fire late Friday night in Leslie County, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP in Hazard said troopers were notified at approximately 10:53 p.m., of a…
Two Shot During Party at Anderson County Airbnb
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people were injured in a shooting during a large party early Saturday morning at an Airbnb in Anderson County, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers said they received a report of shots…
Frederick Douglass High students join walkouts protesting ICE activity as FCPS outlines safety plans
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Students at Frederick Douglass High School joined classmates across Fayette County Friday and earlier this week in student-led walkouts tied to…
Golden Alert issued for missing Laurel County man
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Deputies in Laurel County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man after issuing a “Golden Alert D.” According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Justin A. Robinson was last seen…
Case against man charged in toddler's overdose death goes to grand jury
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — New developments in the case against a man accused in the overdose death of 18-month-old Cho’zyn Wilson in Lexington — as the case is now moving forward to a grand jury. According to court proceedings…
Versailles police investigating deadly crash after SUV strikes tree
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Versailles are investigating a fatal crash that happened Thursday afternoon on Old Frankfort Pike. According to a release from the Versailles Police Department, officers were sent around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday to…
Maryland man accused of kidnapping Rockcastle County teen pleads not guilty
UPDATE: 2/13 11:00 a.m. ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Maryland man accused of kidnapping a Rockcastle County teenager appeared in court Friday morning for arraignment. According to court proceedings,…
Madison County coroner searching for next of kin for Richmond man
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating the next of kin for a…
Lexington honors Lt. Brenda Cowan 22 years after line-of-duty death
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The city of Lexington is remembering Lt. Brenda Cowan, the city’s first Black female firefighter, 22 years after she was killed in the line of duty.…
Fleming County Sheriff warns of scam targeting families of inmates
FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fleming County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public after multiple people were reportedly scammed out of thousands of dollars by callers pretending to be detention center employees. According to Sheriff Tim Smith, scammers…
Coroner identifies Morehead man found dead along Rock Fork Road in Rowan County
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials have released the name of a man found dead along a roadside in Rowan County earlier this week. The coroner’s office says the victim has been identified as 41-year-old William Manning of Morehead.…
Family of Sharon Rose Sons still searching for answers more than 30 years after Lexington disappearance
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — More than three decades after Sharon Rose Sons disappeared, her family says they are still holding onto hope — and asking…
Gov. Andy Beshear responds after ICE pushes back on his comments about agency operations
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear is continuing to speak out about immigration enforcement after a public exchange with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on social media.…
Ohio man returned to Laurel County, charged with vehicular homicide in deadly I-75 crash
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused in a deadly crash on Interstate 75 has been returned to Kentucky and is now facing charges in Laurel County,…
Lexington man sentenced to 65 years in federal prison for firearms and drug trafficking crimes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after federal prosecutors say he was involved in both drug trafficking and illegal machine gun possession. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office…
One in custody after overnight vehicle break-ins, pursuit in Winchester
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Winchester say one suspect is in custody after a series of overnight thefts from vehicles in a local neighborhood. According to a post from the Winchester Police Department, officers responded to multiple reports…
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration is ending the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to thousands of arrests, violent protests and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens over the past two months, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.…
London City Council passes resolutions launching investigations into mayor’s office and police NCIC use
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London City Council has approved two separate resolutions ordering wide-ranging investigations into city operations — including actions tied to Mayor Randall Weddle and concerns involving the London Police Department’s access to a national law…
ICE responds after Gov. Andy Beshear calls for agency reforms during national TV interview
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A social media post from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is drawing attention after the agency responded to comments made by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear during a recent national television appearance. In a post Tuesday…
Kentucky winter storm death toll rises to 22, governor "disappointed" with Lexington snow plan
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from the winter storm that swept through the Bluegrass at the end of January…
Severe winter storm update from Gov. Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky is still in recovery mode after last weekend’s powerful winter storm, as Governor Andy Beshear confirmed another weather-related death and warned that dangerously cold conditions remain a serious threat across the commonwealth. The…
At least 10 Kentuckians confirmed dead as Beshear warns of ongoing winter storm dangers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear says at least 10 people across Kentucky have now died as a result of the severe winter storm, as dangerously cold temperatures continue to grip the state. The update came Wednesday…
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation. Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a…
Kentucky lawmakers file bill honoring Logan Tipton, changing parole eligibility rules
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky lawmakers have filed legislation honoring six-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed in his Versailles home more than a decade ago. It was filed Friday. According to legislators, House Bill 422 would increase the…
Former Boone County church music director sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A former church music director in Boone County was sentenced this week to 15 years in prison for…
A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago
Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to a UPS plane crash that killed 15 last year but at that point the planemaker didn't believe it threatened safety, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday.…
Beshear highlights jobs, housing and education after State of the Commonwealth address
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is turning his focus to the economy and other priorities after delivering his seventh State of…
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Ark Encounter, Grant County hotel
GRANT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials in Northern Kentucky are warning the public about a potential measles exposure connected to a popular tourist attraction and a hotel…
New Kentucky laws take effect with start of the new year
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several new laws are now in effect across Kentucky with the start of the new year, including changes to taxes and new regulations on tobacco,…
Defense asks judge to recuse himself in Mickey Stines murder case
WHITESBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines have filed a motion asking the judge overseeing his case to recuse…
Kentucky secures $212.9 million for rural health care under federal program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Plan has been accepted in full by the Trump administration, securing $212.9 million to support health…
Kentucky Blood Center reports critical blood shortage statewide
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Blood Center says it is facing a critical shortage of blood donations across the state. According to KBC, low donor turnout during…
Suspect accused of hiding meth in Christmas gifts arrested in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Investigators in Jefferson County have arrested a man accused of disguising a large amount of methamphetamine as Christmas presents. According to Jeffersontown Police,…
Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary temporarily closes
BEAVER DAM, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensary has temporarily closed its doors less than two weeks after opening, after selling out of its…
Ten Commandments monument returns to capitol grounds in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A historic Ten Commandments monument has been returned to the Kentucky State Capitol grounds in Frankfort. According to state officials, the…
New postal stamps honor Muhammad Ali
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Postal Service plans to honor boxing icon and Louisville native Muhammad Ali with two new commemorative stamps set to debut next month.…
Kroger launching statewide Pappy Van Winkle lottery with more than 1,000 bottles up for grabs
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky bourbon fans are getting an early holiday gift: Kroger is bringing back its Pappy Van Winkle lottery, and this year more than 1,000 bottles will be available across the state. According to Kroger, all…
Running out of time: USPS shares final shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you still need to get holiday gifts in the mail, the clock is officially ticking. The U.S. Postal Service says you’ve got less than a week to send packages if you want them…
Lexington officials urge caution as winter storm approaches; roads already being pre-treated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With winter weather moving into the Commonwealth, Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous conditions overnight and into Friday morning. During a briefing Thursday, the mayor said Streets…
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.…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.…
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
By DON BABWIN CHICAGO (AP) — James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph of on-the-fly can-do engineering, has died. He was 97. Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois,…
Apple to invest $2.5 billion in Kentucky plant for iPhone, Apple Watch glass production
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Apple is making a major investment in Kentucky, announcing a $2.5 billion expansion of the Corning manufacturing facility in Mercer County. Apple CEO…
Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new U.S. intelligence report found that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after a U.S. strike and was not “completely…
Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire 'is in effect' and Israeli planes won't attack anymore
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran violated ceasefire terms by carrying out attacks against each other after an early Tuesday deadline to stop hostilities but Israel was going to “turn around” its jets and stop…
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel after Iran’s missile attack on US base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire" soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating…
Iran launched a missile attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, Trump speaks out
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating…
US signals a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war
By JOSH BOAK and MIKE PESOLI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday signaled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of…
US has struck 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
By SAM MEDNICK, AAMER MADHANI and DAVID RISING Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country's nuclear…
