LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Crews in a boat rescued a person from a pickup truck that got stuck in high water on a flooded street in Keavy on Thursday night, according to first responders. The fire department said it happened just after 9 p.m. at the intersection of East State Highway 552 and Cooper Hill Lane….
PAGE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) has confirmed that one person died in a house fire early Wednesday morning in the Page community of Bell County. According to KSP, a family of four was inside the home when the fire broke out. Thanks to a passing AT&T employee, three of them—the daughter, son-in-law, and brother—were able…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, is recovering after a fall at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The 82-year-old senator reportedly fell down a small set of stairs after leaving the Senate chamber following a confirmation vote for Housing and Urban Development nominee Scott Turner. Senators Steve Daines…
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is reversing course a day after placing a ban on all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong. The post office had announced Tuesday that it would no longer accept parcels from the China and Hong Kong after the U.S. imposed an additional 10% tariff on…
(AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that their planned tariffs were on hold for a month to give time for further negotiations. The statement was confirmed by the White House. Trump’s tariffs against Canada and China are still slated to go into effect on Tuesday. Here’s the latest: Trump renews suggestion US could…
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has died after a boat capsized on Lake Cumberland early Saturday morning, according to a Facebook post by Russell County Search and Rescue. Officials say crews responded to the incident around 4:30 a.m. Saturday (o2/01). While the circumstances surrounding the capsizing remain unclear, two individuals were involved. According to Russell County…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools says students will go to class on Friday, March 14, as a make-up day for winter weather. In an email to parents, the district says right now, there are no plans for any other make-up days, which the email says are scheduled at the discretion of the superintendent. FCPS says…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, the White House said, but it provided no word on whether there would be any exemptions to the measures that could result in swift price increases to U.S. consumers. Trump had been…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton has officially declared January 31 – February 1, 2025, as Blue-White Weekend in Lexington, encouraging fans to wear blue and white to celebrate the city’s deep-rooted basketball tradition. The declaration, part of Basketball Week, honors Lexington’s role in high school and college basketball history, as well as the players and coaches…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City and school leaders in Lexington are working to improve communication and operations during hazardous weather events, according to a release sent to news organizations. Mayor Linda Gorton and Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins held an after-action meeting Thursday to review the response to January’s winter storms and identify areas for improvement,…
UPDATE: Steven Sheangshang, accused of shooting to death Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley, pleaded guilty in court Wednesday, and will spend the rest of his life behind bars, without the possibility of parole. More details to come on ABC 36 News on air and online. GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man accused of killing Scott County Deputy…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Shawn Blanks, the man accused in the December 26, 2024, shooting death of Maurice Elliot, appeared for his arraignment via Zoom on Wednesday from the Fayette County Detention Center. Blanks, 54, is charged with murder, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of a controlled substance (1st degree), and theft of identity….
(ABC NEWS) – Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded its sweeping directive that sought to pause potentially trillions in loans, grants and financial assistance, according to a memo obtained by ABC News. “OMB memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded,” the short memo from Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, reads. “If you have questions about implementing the…
By AMANDA SEITZ WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled, poor and older Americans. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician and key vote Kennedy…
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A routine traffic stop in Harrodsburg led officers to execute a search warrant at a Mercer County residence, resulting in the discovery of a significant amount of fentanyl and multiple weapons, according to the Harrodsburg Police Department. Authorities say officers conducted the traffic stop after observing several infractions. During the investigation, suspected fentanyl was…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police have made an arrest in connection to the December 26, 2024, shooting death of 63-year-old Maurice Elliot on Newtown Pike. According to police, Shawn Blanks, 54, was taken into custody on Tuesday, and charged with murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He’s being held at the Fayette County Detention…
UPDATE: ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a deadly trooper-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Rowan County. According to KSP, a trooper responded to a domestic violence call at a home near Morehead around 11:30 a.m. When he got there, the trooper reportedly found the suspect, identified as Thomas Crouch Jr., armed…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Steven Sheangshang, accused of fatally shooting Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley during a traffic stop on I-75 in May 2023, is scheduled for a change of plea hearing in Scott County Circuit Court on Wednesday, according to court records. Sheangshang, 46, was indicted on charges including murder of a police officer, robbery, and possession…
By CHRIS MEGERIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending. The funding freeze by the Republican administration could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives. Even grants that have…
By JOSH FUNK, MARK VANCLEAVE and DEE-ANN DURBIN OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight, given the surge in demand as Easter approaches. The average price…
By WILL WEISSERT, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a trip to disaster zones Friday, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation’s central organization for responding to disasters. Instead of having federal…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Ted Bassett, a revered figure in Thoroughbred racing and the Bluegrass community, passed away Thursday at his Lexington home at the age of 103. Affectionately known as “Mr. B.,” Bassett served as the president and trustee of Keeneland, where he spearheaded decades of expansion, transforming the racetrack into a globally renowned racing and auction…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Crista Moreno, who is wanted in connection with a murder on Winchester Road earlier this month. Police say Moreno, 35, has a warrant for Murder related to the January 16, 2025, homicide. Authorities urge anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact…
UPDATE FROM RICHMOND POLICE (Jan. 24, 2025, 11:45 a.m.) – Travon Hearst turned himself in to Madison County Sheriff’s Office around 11:30 a.m. on January 24, 2025. Hearst will be charged with the following: • Attempted Murder – Domestic Violence • Robbery 1st Degree • Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree Additional charges may follow pending investigation. ORIGINAL STORY: RICHMOND, Ky….