LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A London, Ky. man is being held on Assault on a Peace Officer charge, during an incident that happened last Friday (3/15). According to the London Police Department, 34-year old Christopher L. Philpot is being held in the Laurel County Detention Center on several charges. In a release, police say Officer Mikey Ashurst started following a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington posted 177 new lab-confirmed flu cases last week, bringing the seasonal total to 3,420 cases, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Officials also say there have been eight flu-related deaths for the season (October 2023 to date). According to the department, there were 66 new COVID-19 cases last week. That number does not include…
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Richmond, Ky. man died today (3/18) from injuries he received in an early morning crash. The Madison County Coroner’s Office says 42-year old Bruce Anthony Kelley died at the scene of the crash, which happened around 5:00 am. The Collision Reconstruction Unit of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Berea Police Department investigated…
NEW YORK (AP) — Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending. In a Monday release, the Hudson, Ohio-based company said that it expected to emerge from bankruptcy as early as the end of next month. Following this process, Joann will likely become privately-owned by certain lenders…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – Clark County Public Schools is looking to hire more teachers. In a release, the school system says there will be a Job Fair on March 24th from 1-3 pm. (Release shared with ABC36 NewsNow) Calling All Potential Candidates! Clark County Public Schools would like to invite you and yours to join our innovative and passionate team!…
RICHFIELD, Minn. (WTVQ) – Best Buy is recalling Insignia (R) Air Fryers and Air Fryer ovens, that could be harmful to consumers. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the air fryers can overheat, causing the handles to melt or break, posing fire and burn hazards. Additionally, the air fryer ovens can overheat and the glass on the door can…
By KATE BRUMBACK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Updated 3:23 PM EDT, March 15, 2024 ATLANTA (AP) — A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump after a judge ruled one of them had to leave the case for it to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Councilwoman Tayna Fogle has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an incident at an AT&T store. She entered the plea today (3/15) in court. Fogle is charged with 3rd degree criminal trespassing, menacing and resisting arrest. It stems from what police say was a “disorder” call last Sunday (3/10) at an AT&T store on…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Kroger tractor trailer driver is facing charges for allegedly “brake checking” a Berea Independent school bus. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a possible road rage incident on I-75, involving the school bus and the truck. The report says it happened on February 13th. The sheriff’s office says their…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – A state of emergency is now in effect, after Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s declaration, following a tornado and severe storms in the commonwealth Thursday. According to a release from Beshear’s office, the state of emergency allow the state to further help affected communities and families, including opening up General Butler State Resort Park. The release says…
BY COURTNEY BONNELL LONDON (AP) — System failures at McDonald’s were reported worldwide Friday, shuttering some restaurants for hours and leading to social media complaints from customers, in what the fast food chain called a “technology outage” that was being fixed. Chicago-based McDonald’s Corp. said the problems were not related to a cybersecurity attack, without giving more details on what caused them….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – If you’re planning to head into downtown Lexington Saturday, ABC36 News has you covered on what road closures you can expect. According to the Lexington Police Department’s traffic alert, here is a list of events and road closures: Events Shamrock Shuffle 3K Start time: 8:30 a.m. Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival Events planned from…
UPDATED STORY By KATE BRUMBACK Updated 9:55 AM EDT, March 15, 2024 ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step aside from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship before the case can proceed, the judge overseeing it ruled Friday. Fulton County Superior Court Judge…
LILY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Whitley County man is being held in the Detention Center there on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. That’s according to The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch. 35-year old Mark Weston McFadden is charged with several counts of possessing sexually explicit images of minors, after the KSP investigation discovered he allegedly…
CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Whitley County teacher/coach is facing charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. According to a Kentucky State Police release, 39 year old Lioney A Henriquez is charged after he allegedly had inappropriate relationships with two minors. The nine counts of promoting a sexual performance by a minor under the age of 18 is…
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A London, Ky. man, with an outstanding warrant from out of state, is facing more charges in Laurel County, for allegedly stealing a school bus and driving under the influence. According to a release, London police officers arrested 26-year old John Robert-Benjamin Driscoll Tuesday night (3/12), after receiving a report of a wrecked school bus in…
By HALELUYA HADERO Updated 1:22 PM EDT, March 13, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers in Washington move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the platform. The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would ban TikTok if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stakes in…
By KATE BRUMBACK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Updated 11:32 AM EDT, March 13, 2024 ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and others, but the rest of the sweeping racketeering indictment remains intact. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee wrote in an order…
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York CNN — Family Dollar, the struggling discount chain that caters to low-income customers predominantly in cities, will close about 1,000 stores. Family Dollar will close 600 locations this year and 370 stores over the next several years as store leases expire. Family Dollar has around 8,000 US stores. Dollar Tree, which owns Family Dollar,…
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man is being held in the Madison County Detention Center, charged with a rape that allegedly happened on the EKU campus in Richmond, Ky. on January 31st. According to a Criminal Complaint, EKU police received a call from a bystander, that a sexual assault took place in a parking lot of the Business and Technology…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – This information just into the ABC36 Newsroom: Traffic Alert: I-75S at Exit 99 (Old Richmond Rd) – A garbage truck with trailer went off the roadway on the exit ramp and overturned. The exit ramp is shut down until further notice. Multiple Police and Fire units, and KSP, on scene. Expect delays on I-75S in this…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man wanted in connection to a February 15th bank robbery is now in custody at the Fayette County Detention Center. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says deputies traveled to Charleston, WV Monday (3/11), and brought Hudson back to Kentucky to face the charge. According to a release, Hudson was wanted on a charge of…
MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man is behind bars in Rowan County, after being charged with murder. Kentucky State Police say 35-year old Matt Jones was involved in a physical altercation with 60-year old Earl Glover. Troopers say Glover was hit several times, and died at St. Clair Medical Center. The incident took place on March 9 in Morehead. Jones…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The search is on for a new head basketball coach for UK’s Women’s Basketball team. According to ukathletics.com, Kyra Elzy is “relieved of duties” as of today (Monday, 3/11). The announcement came from Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart. Elzy has been head coach of the Wildcats since November of 2020. She was associate head coach before that….