LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is raising the alarm about the ongoing drug overdose crisis in Kentucky. In 2024, the state recorded just over 1,400 drug-involved fatal overdoses. Officials say fentanyl—a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine—was involved in 62 percent of those deaths. The…
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FRANKFORT, Ky.(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With students back in school, the Frankfort Police Department is reminding parents and guardians about traffic safety during afternoon pickup. Police say there is no stopping, standing, or parking allowed on Hiawatha Trail for student pickup. Officers note that signs are clearly posted and that stopping in this area can create traffic congestion and increase…
ASHLAND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky native and Grammy-winning country star Carly Pearce is set to return home this fall with a special performance at the Paramount Arts Center. The show is scheduled for Friday, October 10, at 8 p.m. in Ashland. Pearce, a Grand Ole Opry and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame member, has become one of country…
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MCKEE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police says an arrest has been made in connection with a deadly shooting investigation in Jackson County. According to a KSP release, troopers took James S. Bergman, 24, of Irvine, into custody Wednesday just before 8 p.m. He is charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. Bergmais…
WILMORE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hundreds of freshmen arrived on campus at Asbury University on move-in day, kicking off the start of their college journey. University leaders and student volunteers helped new arrivals get settled, making the transition smooth and exciting for students and families. Asbury officials say move-in day marks the beginning of a year filled with opportunities,…
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Morehead State University is celebrating record enrollment this fall, welcoming its largest incoming class since before the COVID-19 pandemic. University leaders say students are attracted to MSU’s national rankings, affordable tuition, and scenic campus. Officials note the growth is particularly notable at a time when many universities nationwide are seeing declining enrollment. MSU is…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentuckians impacted by the May 16–17 tornado outbreak have just one more day to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is Friday, August 22, and it applies to both homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg, and Union counties. FEMA officials are urging survivors to file insurance claims first, since federal aid…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is teaming up with Volunteers of America to celebrate the opening of a new support center for veterans. City leaders are cutting the ribbon Thursday on the Veterans’ Unity Point Resource and Support Center, located at the Kenwick Community Center on Owsley Avenue. Organizers say the facility will provide veterans…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man accused in a deadly 2024 shooting is set to be sentenced Thursday in Fayette County Court. Police say Luis Ramos was charged with murder after he shot and killed 24-year-old Daquan Collins on Delaware Avenue last August. Investigators say Collins lived at the home where the shooting took place. In addition…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A missing 15-year-old girl has been found safe in Georgetown, and a man has been arrested in connection with the case. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded Tuesday after the teen’s mother reported her daughter missing. Investigators say the 15-year-old was believed to be with 22-year-old Benjamin Garcia. Police tracked them to a home…
UPDATE: Lexington police now say that both victims from the shooting are juveniles. Police are continuing to investigate and anyone who has any information is encouraged to call the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –…
Feeling fantastic today Temperatures will be slow to warm today due to cloud cover dominating through the morning hours. We’ll see the clouds breaking up in the late morning/early afternoon, allowing us to warm to the mid-80s, a few degrees below average. A light northern breeze will keep dewpoints a few degrees cooler than they have been in the past…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The search continues in Franklin County for an 88-year-old man who has been reported missing. Police say James Davis was last seen Tuesday night in Frankfort. Investigators believe he may be traveling toward Shelbyville, where he has family, and could be driving a red Chevrolet Impala. Anyone with information about Davis’ whereabouts is urged…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major splash is coming to Lexington as city leaders officially cut the ribbon Thursday on the redesigned Douglass Aquatic Center. After years of construction, the historic Douglass Pool has been upgraded with several new features. The improvements include Kentucky’s first “wet bubble” aquatic attraction, a splash pad, and the largest water slide in…
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Lexington hit its hottest mark of 2025 on Tuesday, soaring to 95 degrees. Thankfully, a midweek front brought just enough cloud cover and scattered storms to keep temperatures from climbing that high again. While a few spots picked up heavy downpours, most of Central and Eastern Kentucky stayed dry, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and a muggy…
LEBANON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly home invasion in Marion County that left one woman dead and four suspects behind bars. According to KSP, troopers were called around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal shooting at a home on Hourigan Lane. When investigators arrived, they found the…
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CINCINNATI, Ohio (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police have charged a man in connection with a violent downtown fight that happened last month. According to ABC affiliate WCPO 9 News, the 45-year-old—who is also identified as a victim—faces disorderly conduct charges and is scheduled to appear in court on August 26. He is the eighth person charged in the July 26…