NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A juvenile is facing charges after an unfounded threat led to a district-wide lockdown in Jessamine County Wednesday morning, according to the Nicholasville Police Department. Police say Jessamine County E911 received a call at 8:35 a.m. reporting an individual with an AK-47 firearm. The call abruptly ended, but dispatchers determined it originated from the…
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new resource for behavioral health care is now open in Boyle County. New Vista celebrated the grand opening of its Danville clinic Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. The nonprofit organization serves 17 central Kentucky counties, providing mental health and developmental services. “This facility represents more than bricks and mortar. It…
UPDATE 2: From the Nicholasville Police Department Facebook account: Nicholasville Police Department 3 minutes ago · **UPDATE** We can now confirm that there was no credible threat to the students of East Jessamine High School. Our response was the result of a call regarding a subject at that school with a firearm. This call has been categorized as a “prank”…
By MATT OTT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and inflation. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, the fourth straight monthly decline and its…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual connected to a burglary case early Tuesday morning. Police say the burglary occurred around 6:47 a.m. on W. 1st Street. Investigators acknowledged that the quality of available photos is limited but ask anyone who recognizes the individual pictured or who saw…
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Morris Multimedia Inc. is saddened to announce the sudden passing of long-time Morris Network’s Chief Operating Officer Bobby Berry. He passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Bobby worked in radio for two years before starting his career at WCBI-TV in Columbus, Mississippi, in 1987. He quickly worked his way up the sales ranks to become General…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington city officials say they’re making preparations as the University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Team continues its NCAA Tournament run with a Sweet 16 appearance on Friday. “This is a thrilling time for Lexington, and we’re excited to celebrate the success of our hometown team,” Mayor Linda Gorton said in a news release. “We…
UPDATE: William Lyle appeared for his arraignment via closed-circuit camera from Fayette County Detention Center. Lyle entered a not guilty plea. The judge set Lyle’s next court date for April 3 at 8:30 a.m. Lyle’s bond is set at $30,000. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Fayette County Public Schools employee arrested on child pornography…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr is responding to recent claims that he’s inaccessible to his constituents, following criticism during a rally protesting his support for President Trump’s policies. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, Barr emphasized his commitment to accessibility, highlighting that his office regularly answers phone calls and emails and holds…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday that an Estill County jury delivered a guilty verdict in a decades-old sexual assault case involving a former Irvine pastor. According to the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit, Samuel McKinney, 60, was convicted Wednesday on one count of first-degree rape involving a child under 12 years of age,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An alleged social media threat directed at Jessie Clark Middle School in Lexington prompted increased security measures and concern from families Friday morning. However, school officials now say the situation has been resolved safely. According to messages sent to families by Jessie Clark Middle School Principal Jennifer Kendall, the threat, which circulated widely on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man faces multiple charges after a domestic dispute led to a barricade situation Thursday night. Police responded just after 9:00 p.m. to a residence in the 2000 block of Cornerstone Drive for a domestic disturbance. Officers say when they arrived, the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Alvin McLaurin, retreated into the home and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As part of Lexington’s ongoing 250th anniversary celebration, the city will host StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording and preserving personal stories. StoryCorps aims to capture the voices and experiences of people from all backgrounds and beliefs, preserving their stories in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The initiative offers Lexington…
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall, which covers more than 46,000 Cybertrucks, warned that an exterior panel that runs along the left and right…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity before an announcement. Trump has derided the Education Department…
TOLLESBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lewis County that left one man dead and a sheriff’s deputy injured. According to a release from KSP, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) requested the agency’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) to investigate the shooting, which happened late Tuesday night near Tollesboro….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Azur Restaurant and Patio, a longtime staple in Lexington’s dining scene, is set to make a comeback after announcing its closure late last year. According to a Facebook comment on a “Lexington Foodies” post from Sylvia Lovely, a partner in the restaurant, she and Bernie Lovely are working on the reopening with a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tipping off at Rupp Arena this week, Lexington Police are gearing up for increased traffic in the downtown area. Police discussed traffic plans Wednesday as the first and second rounds of the tournament are set to take place on March 20 and 22 in Lexington. Officials are urging…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is providing new figures on the ongoing recovery from February’s devastating flooding across Kentucky. According to Beshear, the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund has now raised over $880,000 from nearly 4,000 donors to assist impacted families. Meanwhile, FEMA has approved more than $22 million in assistance for over 3,800 households, with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Legends are joining forces with the Christian Appalachian Project to aid families affected by devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky. The team is collecting essential supplies, including cleaning products, toiletries, hygiene items, and household paper goods at Legends Field. Donations will be accepted until 6 p.m. today. For those unable to drop off…
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone. Beginning March 31st, people will no longer be able to verify their identity to the SSA over the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky (UK) is severing ties with a nonprofit organization as a federal investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs unfolds. In a letter released earlier Wednesday, UK President Eli Capiluto announced the university would end its partnership with The PhD Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students from underrepresented groups…
UPDATE: The Pulaski County Coroner has released the names of the family members who died in the house fire. They are listed as 78-year-old Norma Dean Putteet, her son, Jerry Todd Putteet, and granddaughter Brilee Kay Putteet, who was 17. 53-year-old Brian Lee Putteet, was airlifted to the Burn Center at U of L Hospital. He is the father of…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld the capital sentence of Karu Gene White, Kentucky’s longest-held death row inmate, according to a release from Attorney General Russell Coleman. White, who has been on death row since 1980, was convicted of a brutal triple homicide in Breathitt County in 1979. Court…