EASTERN KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As communities across Eastern Kentucky continue to recover from devastating flooding, the ARH Foundation is stepping up to provide much-needed relief and is asking for public support. According to a flyer shared by ARH, the foundation is accepting supply donations at multiple locations and offering a convenient way for people to contribute financially to…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Officials say cockfighting has been a problem in Kentucky for decades. On Monday, Kentucky State Police announced they arrested 37-year-old Aaron Thompson and charged him with animal cruelty in connection to an alleged cockfighting event. “This bill would give the local law enforcement a little bit of teeth so they can go prosecute…
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UPDATE: According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, all lanes were back open just before 12:30 pm. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A commercial motor vehicle fire has caused lane closures on Interstate 75 in Laurel County. According to a Facebook post from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 11, only the left lane of I-75 southbound at mile…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As cleanup efforts continue from last weekend’s devastating floods, Kentucky crews are now bracing for another round of winter weather. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, road crews spent Tuesday pre-treating highways with brine, salt, and anti-icing materials in preparation for incoming snow. The agency shared a video on Facebook, showing crews hard at work….
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Bardstown man is facing charges after Kentucky State Police say they busted an alleged chicken-fighting event in Nelson County. According to state police, troopers received a tip on Sunday about an organized chicken-fighting event happening on Pottershop Road. During their investigation, troopers arrested 37-year-old Aaron Thompson, the property owner. He is now…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of leading police on a chase and barricading himself inside his home is scheduled for a preliminary hearing today at 1 p.m., according to court records. Justin Whitt, 60, was arrested last week after an hours-long standoff that shut down Highway 151 near the Anderson and Franklin County line. According…
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nearly 300 people were evacuated by the Kentucky Air National Guard after historic flooding trapped residents in two housing complexes in Martin County, state officials said Monday. According to Kentucky State Police and the National Guard, residents were airlifted to safety on Black Hawk helicopters and transported to Big Sandy Regional Airport in…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Our next winter storm is set to impact central and eastern Kentucky late Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing widespread accumulating snowfall, dangerous travel conditions, and bitterly cold temperatures through the end of the week. Tuesday Morning Light Snow and Advisory Light snow is already causing some slick spots for the Tuesday morning commute, especially…
President’s Day brought a break from the wet weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky, allowing rivers and streams to slowly recede after the significant flooding in many locations. While the sunshine was welcome, temperatures remained quite cold with many locations struggling to get into the upper-20s and low-30s for afternoon highs. As we head into Tuesday, we’ll see an increase…
HAZARD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The town of Hazard was hit by some of the worst flooding the town has seen in years. Now, the cleanup process begins. “It’s just utter devastation,” Assistant County Attorney Sam Collins said. Business owners are working to rebuild after nearly five feet of flood water filled their buildings. The Hazard football team…
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EE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Rescue crews in Lee County are working to assist residents impacted by severe flooding, with residents evacuated as water levels surged Sunday night. Downtown Beattyville has turned into a river, with E. Main Street completely submerged and multiple roads closed. “As the water started coming up yesterday , we could tell it…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Monday morning that the death toll from this past weekend’s severe storms has risen to 11. During an update, Beshear said two additional victims were confirmed overnight—a man from Hardin County and another from Floyd County. The governor warned that the number may continue to rise as search and recovery…
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MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two men are dead following an alleged home invasion and shooting in Clay County, according to Kentucky State Police. Investigators say the incident happened Saturday morning at a home in Manchester. Two armed men—identified as 44-year-old Roger Smith and 51-year-old Jeffrey Allen—allegedly forced their way into the home. According to state police, a juvenile…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky is preparing for more winter weather this week as emergency crews continue search and rescue operations following deadly, historic flooding over the weekend. According to Governor Andy Beshear, at least nine weather-related deaths have been confirmed, including multiple fatalities in Pike County, a woman and child in Hart County, and additional deaths in…
MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear announced that more than 1,000 people were rescued from floodwaters over the weekend as heavy rain caused widespread flooding across parts of Kentucky. In Clay County, the Manchester Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team responded to more than 24 emergency calls on Saturday, according to a post on the department’s Facebook…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After falling in their last two games, the cats needed to avoid a three-game losing streak on Sunday against the Bulldogs. The cats came out and hit on all cylinders. Ironically, against Georgia, Georgia Amoore led the cats with 21 points and seven assists. Dazia Lawrence was next with 15 points. Teonni Key…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a day of relentless rainfall, widespread flooding remains a major concern across much of southern and southeastern Kentucky. Heavy downpours earlier in the day led to flash flooding, and as the evening progresses, the focus is shifting toward river and areal flooding. Many area rivers have already reached moderate to major flood…