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Lancaster police chief charged with DUI, placed on administrative leave after crash
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lancaster Police Chief Ryan Hughes is reportedly facing DUI and criminal mischief charges after a single-vehicle crash on US 27 in Somerset on July 17. According to an arrest citation, Somerset police responded…
Storms give way to delightful late July weather
With a strong cold front dropping through the Ohio Valley, we saw some active weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky as strong to severe storms brought…
Moped driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash on Clays Mill Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A moped driver suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Clays Mills Road in Lexington, according to the Lexington Police Department. Officials said officers responded to the scene at around 12:30…
Somerset man faces 6 charges after alleged kidnapping, strangulation in McCreary County
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Somerset man is facing six felony and misdemeanor charges after a criminal complaint reported that he kidnapped and stranguled an individual in McCreary County. Scotty L. Nevels, of Somerset, turned himself…
Severe weather potential ramps up into Tuesday
After a typical mid to late July weekend with a few scattered storms around along with warm and humid conditions, we saw a mainly dry start to…
13-year-old hospitalized after stabbing in Mayfield, police say
MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A 13-year-old remains hospitalized after being stabbed during a confrontation with another juvenile in Mayfield, according to police. The Mayfield Police Department said officers responded about 4:45 p.m. Saturday to both Jackson Purchase…
London police chief Bobby Day resigns, citing political environment at department
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - London Police Chief Bobby Day resigned from the London Police Department Monday, with his attorney citing a political environment that he says has shifted away from the department's core public safety mission. Day's…
Rocky Adkins files campaign finance paperwork, signaling potential run for Kentucky governor
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - UPDATE: July 21 at 8 a.m. Rocky Adkins officially announced Tuesday that he is running for governor of Kentucky, launching his campaign with a pledge to "use common sense to build common ground." “The…
Free service unlocks cars when children are trapped inside
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Pop-A-Lock has helped free more than 4,600 children from locked cars over the past 31 years — about 150 per year — and the service is completely free. Doug Barnes said the company…
Kentucky AG secures settlement in 23andMe genetic data breach case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has secured compensation for Kentuckians whose personal information was compromised in a 2023 data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe. Coleman joined 41 other attorneys general to resolve…
ONE Lexington launches safety action plan after shootings at Falcon Crest Apartments
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - ONE Lexington is launching a monthlong community safety initiative at the Falcon Crest apartment complex following what the organization describe as an increase in community violence and two recent shootings in the neighborhood.…
Muggy and hot to start the week with a looming severe risk
Warm Monday with only a few isolated storms Monday starts with areas of patchy fog and low clouds, especially in places that picked…
Gas prices hit average of $4 a gallon amid renewed US-Iran attacks
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is…
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
(AP) - Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. Products with the potential to be contaminated…
Keeneland hosts Concours d'Elegance car show, raising money for Kentucky Children's Hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Collectors from across the country brought their prized vehicles to Keeneland to compete for awards based on historical accuracy, presentation and cleanliness at the annual Concours d'Elegance. The show ran…
Hiker reportedly struck by lightning at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Powell County
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A hiker was reportedly struck by lightning Saturday afternoon at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Powell County Search and Rescue and Powell County Emergency…
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on…
Death penalty sought in Berea bank shooting case as debate over capital punishment continues
BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The attorney general is seeking the death penalty against 19-year-old Brailen Weaver, the alleged shooter in the April 30 Berea bank shooting that killed two people. Russell Allen of the Kentucky Coalition to…
Beshear says no 4% Medicaid cut planned as Kentucky House Speaker pushes back
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday there will be no 4% cut to Medicaid funding, citing what he described as a strong financial position for the state. During a press conference, Beshear said Kentucky has…
1 person seriously injured after crash involving tractor-trailer on Lexington Road
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - One person has been seriously injured following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle on Lexington Road Wednesday, according to police at the scene. LEX News crews captured Nicholasville police and emergency personnel…
KY housing market grows in June with nearly 7,000 new listings, $1.6B in sales
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky's housing market showed continued growth in June, with nearly 7,000 new listings and sales volume topping $1.6 billion, according to Kentucky Realtors. Kentucky Realtors President Ann Elizabeth Delahanty said the market…
Anita Franklin Back-to-School Block Party returns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — The community is invited to honor the legacy of Anita Franklin by continuing a community tradition she started. The Anita Franklin Community Block Party returns tonight at Charles Young Park with free school supplies, food,…
Lancaster police chief charged with DUI, placed on administrative leave after crash
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lancaster Police Chief Ryan Hughes is reportedly facing DUI and criminal mischief charges after a single-vehicle crash on US 27 in Somerset on July 17. According to an arrest citation, Somerset police responded…
Moped driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash on Clays Mill Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A moped driver suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Clays Mills Road in Lexington, according to the Lexington Police Department. Officials said officers responded to the scene at around 12:30…
Somerset man faces 6 charges after alleged kidnapping, strangulation in McCreary County
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Somerset man is facing six felony and misdemeanor charges after a criminal complaint reported that he kidnapped and stranguled an individual in McCreary County. Scotty L. Nevels, of Somerset, turned himself…
Free service unlocks cars when children are trapped inside
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Pop-A-Lock has helped free more than 4,600 children from locked cars over the past 31 years — about 150 per year — and the service is completely free. Doug Barnes said the company…
ONE Lexington launches safety action plan after shootings at Falcon Crest Apartments
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - ONE Lexington is launching a monthlong community safety initiative at the Falcon Crest apartment complex following what the organization describe as an increase in community violence and two recent shootings in the neighborhood.…
Keeneland hosts Concours d'Elegance car show, raising money for Kentucky Children's Hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Collectors from across the country brought their prized vehicles to Keeneland to compete for awards based on historical accuracy, presentation and cleanliness at the annual Concours d'Elegance. The show ran…
Hiker reportedly struck by lightning at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Powell County
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A hiker was reportedly struck by lightning Saturday afternoon at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Powell County Search and Rescue and Powell County Emergency…
Death penalty sought in Berea bank shooting case as debate over capital punishment continues
BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The attorney general is seeking the death penalty against 19-year-old Brailen Weaver, the alleged shooter in the April 30 Berea bank shooting that killed two people. Russell Allen of the Kentucky Coalition to…
KY grandmother fights Medicaid reimbursement cuts that could affect her grandson's autism therapy
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Misty Adams' 2-year-old grandson, Weston, was diagnosed with autism and receives services at Marshall Pediatric Therapy twice a week. Adams said the upcoming cuts threaten the progress Weston has made since his first…
Doctors remind public to protect skin during UV Safety Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Doctors are reminding people to protect their skin from harmful UV rays as more people spend time outside this summer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, and dermatologists said…
Dispatch calls reveal how Scott County firefighters jumped into action during fatal crash
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Audio of emergency dispatch calls are shedding light on the day Scott County firefighters became victims in a deadly crash while responding to another accident on I-75. The collision occurred Saturday, July…
After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House
(AP) -- In the weeks after Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in 2020, the people Trump appointed to run the Department of Justice, cybersecurity agencies and intelligence departments all said the same thing — the election was fair, legitimate…
Kentucky new laws 2026: What changes take effect Wednesday in the Bluegrass State
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Dozens of new laws passed during the 2026 Kentucky legislative session that will take effect Wednesday, July 15, impacting nearly every aspect of daily life in the state. The Kentucky General Assembly…
Expert: Don't wait for 3% mortgage rates to buy a home
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - If you are contemplating a home purchase but waiting for interest rates to dip to those pandemic-era levels of 2.5 to 3.5 percent, don't. "3 percent? I don't think I'm going to…
$167 million Kentucky Powerball winner indicted after alleged high-speed hit-and-run
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - James Farthing, the winner of Kentucky's record-breaking $167 million Powerball jackpot, has been indicted on a felony wanton endangerment charge and a misdemeanor charge for allegedly leaving the scene of a crash…
FCPS employee sues district over alleged retaliation for financial misconduct reports
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A former Fayette County Public Schools grants accounting manager has filed a lawsuit against the school board and Superintendent Demetrus Liggins, claiming she was retaliated against after repeatedly reporting suspected financial misconduct within…
Beshear says no 4% Medicaid cut planned as Kentucky House Speaker pushes back
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday there will be no 4% cut to Medicaid funding, citing what he described as a strong financial position for the state. During a press conference, Beshear said Kentucky has…
KY housing market grows in June with nearly 7,000 new listings, $1.6B in sales
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky's housing market showed continued growth in June, with nearly 7,000 new listings and sales volume topping $1.6 billion, according to Kentucky Realtors. Kentucky Realtors President Ann Elizabeth Delahanty said the market…
Lancaster police chief charged with DUI, placed on administrative leave after crash
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lancaster Police Chief Ryan Hughes is reportedly facing DUI and criminal mischief charges after a single-vehicle crash on US 27 in Somerset on July 17. According to an arrest citation, Somerset police responded…
Somerset man faces 6 charges after alleged kidnapping, strangulation in McCreary County
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Somerset man is facing six felony and misdemeanor charges after a criminal complaint reported that he kidnapped and stranguled an individual in McCreary County. Scotty L. Nevels, of Somerset, turned himself…
13-year-old hospitalized after stabbing in Mayfield, police say
MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A 13-year-old remains hospitalized after being stabbed during a confrontation with another juvenile in Mayfield, according to police. The Mayfield Police Department said officers responded about 4:45 p.m. Saturday to both Jackson Purchase…
London police chief Bobby Day resigns, citing political environment at department
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - London Police Chief Bobby Day resigned from the London Police Department Monday, with his attorney citing a political environment that he says has shifted away from the department's core public safety mission. Day's…
Rocky Adkins files campaign finance paperwork, signaling potential run for Kentucky governor
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - UPDATE: July 21 at 8 a.m. Rocky Adkins officially announced Tuesday that he is running for governor of Kentucky, launching his campaign with a pledge to "use common sense to build common ground." “The…
Free service unlocks cars when children are trapped inside
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Pop-A-Lock has helped free more than 4,600 children from locked cars over the past 31 years — about 150 per year — and the service is completely free. Doug Barnes said the company…
Kentucky AG secures settlement in 23andMe genetic data breach case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has secured compensation for Kentuckians whose personal information was compromised in a 2023 data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe. Coleman joined 41 other attorneys general to resolve…
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
(AP) - Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. Products with the potential to be contaminated…
Hiker reportedly struck by lightning at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Powell County
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A hiker was reportedly struck by lightning Saturday afternoon at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Powell County Search and Rescue and Powell County Emergency…
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not…
Kentucky cyclosporiasis cases surge above typical annual levels, officials report
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky is experiencing a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases, with state health officials actively investigating the outbreak alongside federal partners. As of July 15, the Kentucky Department for Public Health received 192 reports of cyclosporiasis…
Whitley County man found guilty of child sex abuse charges, jury recommends life sentence
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Whitley County man was found guilty by a jury on multiple child sex abuse charges, according to a press release from the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman. According to the…
Doctors remind public to protect skin during UV Safety Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Doctors are reminding people to protect their skin from harmful UV rays as more people spend time outside this summer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, and dermatologists said…
Kentucky new laws 2026: What changes take effect Wednesday in the Bluegrass State
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Dozens of new laws passed during the 2026 Kentucky legislative session that will take effect Wednesday, July 15, impacting nearly every aspect of daily life in the state. The Kentucky General Assembly…
Expert: Don't wait for 3% mortgage rates to buy a home
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - If you are contemplating a home purchase but waiting for interest rates to dip to those pandemic-era levels of 2.5 to 3.5 percent, don't. "3 percent? I don't think I'm going to…
Kentucky expands Pre-K pilot program to Frankfort and Glasgow, serving 4 school districts
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's Pre-K Pilot Program is expanding to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday, bringing the total number of school districts in the program to four. The full-day…
Family of man killed in Herrington Lake boat crash retains legal representation
Two law firms have been retained to represent the family of a Jessamine County man killed in a July 4 boat collision on Herrington Lake in Mercer County. Peterson Law and Whiteford Taylor & Preston announced they are representing…
After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
NEW YORK (AP) — The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington's best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country's aging lawmakers. Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before…
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
(AP) - Tropical Storm Bertha crawled onto the southern tip of Louisiana on Wednesday, making landfall and packing strong winds far from its center after closing beaches from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Bertha made landfall in St.…
June 1 trial date set for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in his US drug trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife will go on trial on drug trafficking charges next June, a judge said Wednesday, as their lawyers continue to object to the U.S. military action that snatched them…
What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers facing rape and trafficking charges
LONDON (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors said they brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them. Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and…
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the…
Andy Burnham officially takes over as Britain's prime minister
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come. After weeks as leader-in-waiting, Burnham officially became prime minister on Monday during a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. He succeeded Keir Starmer, on…
Gas prices hit average of $4 a gallon amid renewed US-Iran attacks
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is…
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States. “It…
Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States. The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was…
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on…
Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. — snapping another fragile…
Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
CHONGQING, China (AP) — Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left 34 missing. The landslide occurred in Pengshui County on Friday morning on the outskirts…
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday. The thick smoke enveloped the nation’s capital in a gloomy, eerie haze and prompted Major League Baseball's…
Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off in a World Cup Final
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn't think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of…
France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
PARIS (AP) — France’s National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. But the 291-241 vote in the lower house of parliament doesn’t…
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday. Neill's family had earlier announced the actor known…
3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They're in the crosshairs of the Iran war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The expanding U.S. military campaign against Iran has put three small islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in the crosshairs once again. The islands of Abu Musa and Greater…
Italian court convicts 30 including former highway operator CEO in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
GENOA, Italy (AP) — An Italian court on Thursday convicted the former CEO of Italy's main highway operator and 29 others in the 2018 Genoa highway bridge collapse that sent vehicles plunging and killed 43 people, a disaster that exposed serious lapses…
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital, the…
Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek. In an unusual twist, two groups working independently detected the cold gas giant a few…
The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier…
