ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man has been indicted in Rowan County on human trafficking charges after authorities say he subjected a minor to commercial sex activity. According to an indictment filed on February 7, 2025, in Rowan Circuit Court, Victor R. Littleton is charged with human trafficking – commercial sex activity involving a victim under 18…
By STAN CHOE NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in months on Friday as Wall Street’s roller coaster suddenly shot back upward. That still wasn’t enough to keep the U.S. market from a fourth straight losing week, its longest such streak since August. The S&P 500 jumped 2.1% a day after closing more than 10%…
UPDATE: On March, 14, 2025 at approximately 3:02 P.M, Ryan Whitaker was located safely. ORIGINAL STORY: HAZARD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Donald “Ryan” Whitaker, a 38-year-old man from Hazard who was reported missing by his family. According to KSP Post 13, Whitaker was last seen on March 6,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American students. The Education Department announced the new investigations Friday, one month after issuing a memo warning America’s schools and colleges that they could…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The third suspect wanted in connection to the January 19 homicide on Fairmont Court is now in custody. According to the Lexington Police Department, 22-year-old Jeffrey Ollie has been arrested and is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center. He is charged with murder (complicity) and tampering with physical evidence in…
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Clay County Public Schools has announced the cancellation of its upcoming spring break, a decision that has sparked frustration among some parents and students. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, school officials stated that spring break, originally scheduled for March 24-28, has been canceled due to the excessive number of missed school days….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather and a high wind advisory. Organizers announced Thursday that while the parade will not take place, festival performances will be moved indoors to the Lyric Theatre starting at 10:30 a.m. “While this was not…
NEW YORK (AP) — Not even a double-shot of good news on the U.S. economy seems to be enough to stop Wall Street’s bleeding. Stocks fell Thursday after President Donald Trump upped the stakes in his trade war by threatening huge taxes on European wines and alcohol. The S&P 500 was down 1.6% in afternoon trading, extending a dizzying stretch…
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Morgan County man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. According to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8, troopers were requested by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office on February 19 to assist in an investigation concerning sexual abuse allegations. A KSP detective responded to a residence…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into effect on April 1. But Trump, in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has denied a motion for early release filed on behalf of former University of Kentucky student Sophia Rosing, who was sentenced to 12 months in prison in October 2024. Rosing’s attorney, Daniel Whitley, had requested shock probation, which would have allowed her to be released after serving between 30 and 180 days…
UPDATE 04-14-2025: A second suspect is now facing charges in the shooting death of 16-year-old Arsenio Jackson Jr. According to Lexington Police, a 16-year-old has also been charged in the shooting death of Jackson. The teen is being held at a juvenile detention center. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As spring weather arrives in Kentucky, so does the threat of severe storms, and AAA is reminding drivers to stay safe when encountering hazardous conditions on the road. Tornadoes, flooding, hail, and lightning can all pose serious dangers for motorists. AAA advises that if a tornado is spotted, drivers should never try to outrun…
WATTS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Breathitt County man is facing a murder charge after Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a domestic incident Tuesday morning. According to KSP, troopers in Hazard received a call just before 6:45 a.m. on March 11 requesting an ambulance for a man experiencing a mental health crisis at a home on Walter Lane…
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County man is behind bars after allegedly making threats toward staff at Whitley County Middle School, including a pregnant teacher and her unborn child. According to his arrest citation, Allen Bell allegedly told school staff, “It’s about to get bad!” before making additional threats. Authorities say his statements led to immediate concern…
WHITESBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 News) – Prosecutors have filed a motion seeking a psychiatric evaluation for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in September 2024. Stines’ defense attorney has indicated plans to pursue an insanity defense, asserting that Stines was experiencing extreme emotional disturbance at the time of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a third suspect in connection to a January homicide on Fairmont Court. Police say they are searching for 22-year-old Jeffrey Ollie, who has active warrants for murder and tampering with physical evidence. Authorities warn that Ollie should be considered armed and dangerous. The homicide…
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market’s sell-off got worse. The S&P 500 fell 2.7% Monday as worries build about how much pain President Donald Trump is willing for the economy to endure through tariffs in order to get what he wants. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.1%, and the Nasdaq composite…
MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Robertson County woman accused of killing and dismembering her mother appeared in court Monday for a pre-trial conference. According to the Robertson County Circuit Court, 32-year-old Torilena Fields was granted a motion for a competency evaluation. A judge scheduled the evaluation to be conducted by a psychiatrist on July 14. Fields was…
UPDATE: Lexington police say the victim died from his injuries and the investigation is now a homicide. The Fayette County Coroner identified the victim as 19-year-old Darius Gaston-Garner. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday afternoon in Lexington. According to Lexington Police, officers were sent to the 3400…
EUBANK, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County couple has been arrested following allegations of child abuse, according to Sheriff Bobby Jones. According to a release, deputies responded to a residence on Floyd Switch Road in Eubank on the night of March 5 after receiving a report that a child had run away seeking help at a neighbor’s house….
By MORGAN LEE SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities revealed Friday that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home. Authorities initially ruled out foul play after the bodies were discovered Feb 26. Immediate tests for carbon monoxide poisoning were negative. Betsy…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people were arrested after a traffic stop on I-75 led to the discovery of meth, fentanyl, counterfeit pills, and a handgun, according to a Facebook post from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Root stated in the post that members of the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force conducted the stop…
NEW YORK (AP) — Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money. Walgreens said Thursday that Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share, giving the deal an equity value just under $10 billion. Shareholders could eventually receive up to…