LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today marks the anniversary of one of the deadliest tragedies in Lexington’s history. On August 27, 2006, Comair Flight 5191 crashed during takeoff at Blue Grass Airport after using the wrong runway. The crash killed 49 people, leaving only one survivor. Each year, the city pauses to remember the victims, their families, and the…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Crews in Wayne County rescued a driver who became trapped under an overturned tractor. The Monticello Fire Department said it happened Tuesday at a farm on R. Barnett Road. Firefighters used airbags to lift the tractor and free the driver. Officials have not released the person’s condition. This is a developing story, and…
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BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The former lead detective in the Crystal Rogers case has been subpoenaed to appear at the upcoming sentencing of Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson. Jon Snow, who helped investigate the 2015 disappearance of the Bardstown mother, is scheduled to testify on September 17. Snow has previously testified in the trials of Houck, Lawson, and…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Life Adventure Center is inviting the public to a free Open House on Tuesday, offering families the chance to explore its scenic 575-acre property. The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at 570 Milner Road in Versailles. Guests can enjoy activities like archery, hayrides, and meeting the center’s horses. Free ice cream…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton joined Dr. Everett McCorvey on Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church to preview the upcoming Lexington Sacred Music Festival. The weeklong festival runs September 21–28 and will feature 25 sacred music experiences across churches, chapels, synagogues, mosques, and concert halls throughout the city. Organizers say the festival celebrates community, uplifts the…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The city of London is continuing to rebuild after the tornado that tore through the area, and one major step forward is now visible at the London-Corbin Airport. Airport officials shared that the Air Evac Lifeteam base has officially reopened, restoring critical air ambulance services to the region. The rebuilt facility ensures that emergency…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Feeding Kentucky officially kicked off Hunger Action Month on Tuesday at God’s Pantry Food Bank, highlighting the need to address food insecurity across the state. Observed nationally each September, Hunger Action Month shines a spotlight on families struggling to put food on the table and the critical role food banks play in filling the…
It was another gorgeous, fall-like Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as an unseasonably cool area of high pressure controlled the weather across the Ohio Valley. Early morning lows dipped into the upper 40s in many spots to begin the day so it was a chilly start by late August standards. We tied the record low for Tuesday morning in…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities have released the name of the man who died in a deadly crash Monday night in Laurel County. The coroner’s office says 87-year-old Edward Queen of London was killed in the collision. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 9:10 p.m. on U.S. 25 near Lily, about six and…
MARION COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Raywick firefighter has died following a crash while responding to a call last week. According to Supporting Heroes, Lieutenant Brian Hatt of the Raywick Fire Department passed away Monday afternoon from injuries he sustained in a line-of-duty crash. Officials say the 51-year-old firefighter was critically hurt Friday when the fire apparatus he…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky says a report of an active shooter near William T. Young Library Wednesday afternoon was determined to be a hoax. According to UK, at 12:12 p.m. police from both UK and Lexington responded within two minutes of receiving the report. Using the campus camera system, officers quickly confirmed the call…
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WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused in a weekend stabbing in Clark County is facing an assault charge after appearing in court this week. According to the Clark County Courthouse, 37-year-old Jon Southern entered a not guilty plea to the charge of assault. A judge also appointed him a public defender as the case moves forward. Southern…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two separate shootings near high school football fields in Kentucky this week are raising concerns about safety at school-related sporting events. According to ABC affiliate WCHS News, 58-year-old Brian Irick was arrested Wednesday evening in Pike County after police say he fired shots from an apartment near Shelby Valley High School’s football field. Players, coaches,…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating concerns at the Rockcastle County Animal Shelter, according to Judge-Executive Howell Holbrook. Holbrook told ABC36 that KSP began looking into the shelter on Monday. The facility was also closed temporarily this week while new surveillance cameras were installed. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting from the public. Nearly 4,500 people…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Berea Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a series of vehicle break-ins early Saturday morning. Investigators say the incidents happened between midnight and 6 a.m. in the Brooklyn Boulevard and Queensborough area. Police are asking anyone with video footage from the area to contact Madison County Dispatch at (859) 624-4776….
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PINEVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are searching for two inmates who escaped Monday night from the Bell County Forestry Camp, a minimum-security facility in southeastern Kentucky. KSP says 32-year-old Billy Potter and 22-year-old Steven Spencer escaped from the facility just before 9 p.m. Authorities are urging anyone who sees the two men not to approach them….
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says lanes have reopened following a deadly crash that shut down part of U.S. 25 Monday night. Deputies say the collision happened around 9:10 p.m., about six and a half miles south of London near Lily. The roadway was closed for several hours as emergency crews investigated the scene….
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a Powell County man has been arrested following a deadly ATV crash. Troopers say 32-year-old Shawn Cornett is charged with reckless homicide, ATV violations, and operating without a license. Investigators say Cornett was driving an ATV when he lost control and it overturned. His passenger, 29-year-old Ashley Plowman, was killed…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Georgetown Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles after a suspect was caught on camera allegedly trying to break into cars. Police say the incident happened early Monday morning on Dunn Circle. Surveillance video captured a suspect attempting to get into multiple vehicles. Investigators are asking anyone with information that could help identify…
Possible record-breaking temperatures Our morning low temperatures have been in he lower 50s with a few even dropping ot the upper 40s. Wednesday morning, we look to cool down further with even more dipping into the 40s. With this, we may break a few record lows. This pattern may continue into Thursday; however, cloud coverage could play a role in…