LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Before we go any further, the grocery stores on this list will be closed on Christmas Day, so you’re probably out of luck if you need a really last-minute grocery run. However, if you still need to pick up some items on Christmas Eve, here’s the alphabetical list we compiled for you, by checking…
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit drugs all while the Florida Republican was a member of Congress. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing. The 37-page report by the bipartisan panel includes explicit details of…
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JAKE OFFENHARTZ NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that statements coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial. Luigi Mangione, 26, was shackled and seated in…
NORWALK, Conn., and LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Xerox Holdings Corporation has announced a $1.5 billion agreement to acquire Lexmark International, Inc., combining two iconic players in the printing industry. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, according to a release from Xerox. Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak said the acquisition would bolster the company’s…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department has provided an update on the investigation into the disappearance of Emma R. Smith, a 21-year-old Georgetown College student who was last seen on December 6, 2024. According to police, Emma’s roommates discovered a “goodbye” letter, prompting them to alert her family, campus safety, and authorities. Following initial concerns, Emma…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punts President-elect Donald Trump demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. House Republicans have been meeting behind closed doors on next steps after Trump doubled-down on his insistence…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man from North Carolina was arrested Thursday evening in Laurel County following a theft and trespass incident, according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root. Rodney Merida, 22, of ShawBoro, North Carolina, was taken into custody around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 490 and KY 3094, approximately three miles north of London….
A day before a potential government shutdown, the House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan Thursday to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling, as Democrats and dozens of Republicans refused to accommodate his sudden demands. Here’s the latest: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats are sticking with the original deal And he called Thursday’s proposed deal “laughable.” “It’s…
ATLANTA (AP) — A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment, leaving the future of the prosecution uncertain. Citing “the appearance of impropriety” by Willis that might not typically warrant such a removal, the court said in a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shots-fired incident that took place on South Upper Street in early November. On November 3, around 1:00 a.m., Lexington Police were sent to the 500 block of S. Upper Street following reports of gunfire. When officers got there, they say they found shell casings and…
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday. The patient had been in contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Agency officials didn’t immediately detail the person’s symptoms….
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear arguments next month over the constitutionality of the federal law that could ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it. The justices will hear arguments Jan. 10 about whether the law impermissibly restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The law,…
UPDATE: The jury has found Corry Jackson not guilty of the murder of Timonte Harris last year. Jurors deliberated less than two hours before reaching the verdict. Commonwealth Attorneys moved to have the felon gun possession charge dismissed as well. It appears Jackson will be released from jail by the end of the day. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)…
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Anderson County High School community is mourning the tragic loss of Colton Fridh, a 16-year-old student who passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, following an automobile accident. In a statement on Facebook, the school described Colton as a beloved student and friend, saying, “The Bearcat Family will miss Colton deeply. We are…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people are facing charges of murder (domestic violence) and criminal abuse 1st degree (child 12 and under) in connection to the death of a 3-month-old baby. According to officials, Amancio Torres-Trevino Jr., 20, and Kaela Breann Walker, 20, were indicted on November 25th, following the death of Greyson Torres. The case began on…
LUNENBURG COUNTY, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man has died after a bear in a tree shot by one of his hunting partners fell on him, state wildlife officials said. The incident occurred Dec. 9 in Lunenburg County, which is between Richmond and Danville, Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources said in a statement. A hunting group was following the bear…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man was arrested Monday afternoon following a domestic complaint, according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root. Deputies responded to a residence on Meadowbrook Road, about one mile south of London, after receiving a report through the London-Laurel County 911 Communication Center. Following an investigation, deputies determined that Donavan Asher, 54, of…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A teenage student opened fire at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, killing a teacher and another teenage student in the final week before Christmas break. The shooter also died, police said. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes did not give details about the age or gender of the suspected shooter who also…
NEW: (ABC NEWS) – A teacher and a teenage student were killed and six other students were hurt in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, police said. The suspect, a teen student at the school, used a handgun and is also dead, police said. Their motive was not immediately clear. UPDATE 4: MADISON, Wis. (AP) —…
By MIKE CATALINI TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey and have been spotted in recent days across the eastern U.S., sparking speculation and concern over where they are coming from and why. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Sen. Andy Kim have both gone out on…
ByAlexandra Hutzler President-elect Donald Trump campaigned relentlessly on grocery prices in the 2024 race, vowing to bring down costs quickly for American families if given four more years in the White House. But in an interview with Time in conjunction with being named the magazine’s “Person of the Year,” Trump now says doing that will be a “very hard” task….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams says voter registration numbers have surged following the November 5 election, with 17,056 Kentuckians registering since voter rolls reopened. This figure also includes 2,470 registrations submitted between October 11 and 31 while the rolls were closed for the election, according to a release from Adams’ office. “Even post-election,…
Stanley is recalling approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. because of a potential burn hazard. The company said that the mug’s lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard. Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide, including…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi, 84, was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, said in a statement that she is “currently receiving excellent…