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Former EKU professor sentenced to 14 years in prison for his wife's 2019 death
UPDATE: April 21 at 11:30 a.m. A former Eastern Kentucky University lecturer was sentenced to 14 years in prison Tuesday in…
Gov. Beshear expresses concern over University of Kentucky management and new dean of law selection
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released a statement expressing his growing concern and loss…
Warm and breezy conditions return to Kentucky with rain chances late week
Sunshine and a Quick Warm-Up After starting off cooler this morning, temperatures have rebounded nicely across the region. Many areas have already climbed…
Nicholasville police, DEA seize 47 kilograms of cocaine valued at over $2 million
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A joint operation involving the Nicholasville Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit and DEA agents resulted in the seizure of 47 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than $2 million. The department reported that…
Lexington woman charged with felony assault after allegedly punching school bus monitor in the face
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Tori Latrice Wright faces a felony charge after a citation states she punched a Fayette County Public Schools bus monitor multiple times, causing visible injuries on April 16. The documents show that…
US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have signaled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, two regional officials said Tuesday, as leaders on both sides warned they were prepared for more fighting if a fragile…
A criminal sentence for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma clears the way for completing its settlement
(AP) -- A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the Justice Department on Tuesday, clearing the way for the company to finalize a settlement of thousands of lawsuits it faces over its…
New Jersey man arrested in Mt. Sterling after elderly woman loses $500K in alleged 'romance scam'
MT STERLING, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A New Jersey man was arrested in Mt. Sterling after an…
Lebanon police seek public assistance after armed robbery at East End Liquors
LEBANON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Lebanon Police Department is asking for the public's help in investigating an armed robbery that…
Churchill Downs to acquire Preakness Stakes intellectual property rights in an $85 million transaction
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million. The company announced Tuesday that it…
Warmer temps for the week ahead
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Wednesday: 20% chance for isolated showers for northern Kentucky. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Thursday:…
Spring-like air returns quickly into Tuesday
With a dry frontal system sliding south of the commonwealth early Monday, it was a pleasant start to the week as a reinforcing shot of cool…
Frankfort man charged in Monday hit-and-run that left 52-year-old woman dead
UPDATE: April 21 at 3 p.m. An arrest has been made in the fatal hit-and-ran crash on 1234 US 127 South that resulted in…
Owingsville hosts its annual walk to promote local autism acceptance
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Throughout the town of Owingsville, signs are going up this month in recognition of Autism Awareness Month and a push for something more: acceptance. The town is hosting its annual Autism…
Barricaded subject in camper on Star Hill Road in Laurel County now in custody
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -A barricaded subject wanted for a probation violation warrant in connection to a felony…
KSP identifies the 3 victims found dead during Adair County shooting investigations
ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - UPDATE: April 21 at 10:45 a.m. Kentucky State Police are investigating the deaths of four people following a…
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader
ASSOCIATED PRESS - Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an…
Frost possible tonight before Kentucky warms back into the 70s
Cooler Temperatures Settle In to Start the Week After several warm days, today started off on a noticeably cooler note across the region. Afternoon highs…
Former EKU professor sentenced to 14 years in prison for his wife's 2019 death
UPDATE: April 21 at 11:30 a.m. A former Eastern Kentucky University lecturer was sentenced to 14 years in prison Tuesday in…
Gov. Beshear expresses concern over University of Kentucky management and new dean of law selection
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released a statement expressing his growing concern and loss…
Nicholasville police, DEA seize 47 kilograms of cocaine valued at over $2 million
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A joint operation involving the Nicholasville Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit and DEA agents resulted in the seizure of 47 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than $2 million. The department reported that…
Lexington woman charged with felony assault after allegedly punching school bus monitor in the face
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Tori Latrice Wright faces a felony charge after a citation states she punched a Fayette County Public Schools bus monitor multiple times, causing visible injuries on April 16. The documents show that…
New Jersey man arrested in Mt. Sterling after elderly woman loses $500K in alleged 'romance scam'
MT STERLING, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A New Jersey man was arrested in Mt. Sterling after an…
Laurel County deputies use tracking device to catch 2 men accused of stealing campaign signs
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff's Office says that deputies used a tracking device and a camera to catch a father and son who were stealing and destroying political signs for Sheriff John Root. Detectives…
Student found with a handgun at Tates Creek Middle School, FCPS says
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A student at Tates Creek Middle School was found in possession of a handgun on Thursday,…
Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman running for governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced on Monday morning that she is officially running for governor. Coleman, during her press conference,…
University of Kentucky DanceBlue marathon raises a record-breaking $2.4 million for children's clinic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The University of Kentucky DanceBlue fundraiser broke a record, raising $2.4 million during its 24-hour dance marathon at Rupp Arena. The funds raised will benefit…
Keeneland launches first-of-its-kind nutrition program for horse jockeys
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — With the Spring Meet at Keeneland underway and the Kentucky Derby less than two weeks away, there is a lot of talk surrounding horse racing in the Bluegrass state right now. While most…
Lexington dog survives house fire, becomes fire crew's assistant
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - A heart-warning, positive story has unfolded in central Kentucky involving a pet's will to live and a human's will for a loving companion. This week, the Lexington Humane Society fortunately rescued Kyda, a…
Police: 34-year-old Owensboro woman dies in single-vehicle collision Saturday
OWENSBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - The Owensboro Police Department has announced that a 34-year-old woman died as a result of a single-vehicle collision on Saturday. According to a press release, the Owensboro Police Department was contacted around 8…
Alum Fire reaches 1,1000 acres as crews actively work to contain flames
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Alum Fire in McCreary County has reached an estimated 1,100 acres, as crews actively work to extinguish the flames. However, progress is being made, as the wildfire is now 72% contained.…
Franklin County Sheriff's Office warning of traffic violation scam
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) - The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has released a scam warning for residents in the area regarding traffic court violation text messages. According to the sheriff's office, the scammer is claiming to be…
Kentucky Ice Hockey Collective hosts inaugural tournament for international players to grow the sport
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Kentucky Ice Hockey Collective is hosting its inaugural tournament this weekend, bringing international players to skate on Bluegrass ice for the first time. For the last three years, the collective has traveled internationally…
Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team rescues injured hiker from Red River Gorge
STANTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — An injured hiker was rescued by the Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team on Saturday at the Sky Bridge Trail in the Red River Gorge district. According to the Wolfe County Search and…
Reforest the Bluegrass marks 27 years of environmental impact in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — An abundance of trees joined Lexington's Coldstream Park on Saturday for the 27th annual Reforest the Bluegrass event. The environmental initiative started in 1999 as a way to help remove pollution from water in…
'Coming together': Spring season kicks off for Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — For the 20th time, the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League kicked off its spring youth season on Saturday at Shillito Park. Opening day brought together players, families, volunteers, and community supporters for a day…
Gov. Beshear expresses concern over University of Kentucky management and new dean of law selection
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released a statement expressing his growing concern and loss…
A criminal sentence for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma clears the way for completing its settlement
(AP) -- A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the Justice Department on Tuesday, clearing the way for the company to finalize a settlement of thousands of lawsuits it faces over its…
New Jersey man arrested in Mt. Sterling after elderly woman loses $500K in alleged 'romance scam'
MT STERLING, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A New Jersey man was arrested in Mt. Sterling after an…
Lebanon police seek public assistance after armed robbery at East End Liquors
LEBANON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Lebanon Police Department is asking for the public's help in investigating an armed robbery that…
Churchill Downs to acquire Preakness Stakes intellectual property rights in an $85 million transaction
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million. The company announced Tuesday that it…
Pedestrian killed after being hit by semi on I-75 in northern Kentucky
ERLANGER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a semi on I-75 in northern Kentucky overnight Monday, according to the Erlanger Police Department. Police say they were dispatched around 3 a.m. to I-75…
Somerset man charged with rape, sexual abuse of 2 minors following investigation
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A 38-year-old Somerset man has been arrested and charged with rape and sexual abuse of…
Laurel County deputies use tracking device to catch 2 men accused of stealing campaign signs
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff's Office says that deputies used a tracking device and a camera to catch a father and son who were stealing and destroying political signs for Sheriff John Root. Detectives…
Women take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industry
SHOREHAM, Vt. (AP) — Meghan Ireland always loved chemistry, but as a college freshman studying chemical engineering, she didn't know she could channel her passion for science into the art of making whiskey. It took stumbling across an article about…
Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman running for governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced on Monday morning that she is officially running for governor. Coleman, during her press conference,…
Alum Fire in McCreary County reaches over 1,000 acres and 29 percent containment as crews battle the flames
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Update: April 16 at 8:30 p.m. Crews in McCreary County are continuing to fight the Alum Fire, now estimated to stretch 1,100 acres with 29 percent containment. Work will continue…
Fayette County Schools to increase school meal prices under state instruction
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Fayette County Schools students will soon see an increase in breakfast and lunch prices following a mandate from the Kentucky Department of Education. Michelle Coker, the district's child nutrition director, proposed raising…
Harlan County Sheriff's Office reports escaped inmate on the loose
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- The Harlan County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for an inmate who was reported to have escaped from…
23-year-old motorcyclist collides with SUV, later dies from injuries
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Rowan County Coroner's Office reports that a motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon in…
3 men arrested after deputies recover stolen firearms in Kentucky burglary investigation
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Three men have been arrested after deputies recovered multiple stolen firearms, a quad racer, and other items during a burglary investigation. The investigation began on April 11 when deputies responded to a…
Louisville selected to host the 2028 United States Olympic gymnastics trials ahead of Los Angeles games
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Louisville will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for gymnastics, serving as the final stop for athletes hoping to compete in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. USA Gymnastics and the Louisville…
Sheriff: Ohio child abduction suspect arrested after high-speed police chase in Kentucky
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Boone County Sheriff's Office says a 20-year-old Ohio man accused of abducting a 2-month-old child on Tuesday was arrested in Kentucky after he led deputies on a high-speed chase and crashed…
London mayor Randall Weddle due in court on alleged campaign contribution violations
LAUREL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - London Mayor Randall Weddle was due in court today for alleged campaign contribution violations. According to court records, Weddle was scheduled to…
US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have signaled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, two regional officials said Tuesday, as leaders on both sides warned they were prepared for more fighting if a fragile…
Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran's ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for…
US Catholics dismayed by Trump’s broadside at first American pope, AP reports
(AP) - A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory. Yet across the broad Catholic political spectrum – even among conservative-leaning bishops – there is dismay over Trump's unprecedented verbal assault on the Pope…
Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose in early market trading on Sunday after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday. The price of U.S. crude oil rose 8% to $104.24 a barrel and Brent crude oil, the…
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) -- U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel,…
Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honor late mother Princess Diana
(AP) - A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year. Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV in…
Russia's Putin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
(AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holiday.…
Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats
(AP) - President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of removing him from office in his second term. By the dozens, Democrats came…
Iran ceasefire doesn’t halt Lebanon clashes; Israel pursues Hezbollah forces
(AP) - Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his threats to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization. But…
Iran-backed militia releases kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson
(AP) - American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad streetcorner last week, has been released, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday. Kittleson was freed in the afternoon, said the official, who…
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
(AP) -- Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie. The Illumination and Nintendo co-production earned $130.9 million over 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…
