HARLAN COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The family of a Manchester man is asking for the community’s support following a deadly workplace accident in Harlan County. Relatives of 19-year-old Bryson Cotton-Gim say donations are being collected to help cover funeral expenses, with all funds going directly to his parents. As previously reported, the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday…
Our extended stretch of unseasonably mild air continued on Thursday even with more clouds and scattered showers around. We started out the day dry in most spots before a larger area of rain and storms moved through the commonwealth ahead of a wave of low pressure. Once again the favored area was along the I-64 corridor with drier and more…
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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The term “Swiftie” now has official dictionary recognition. Dictionary.com has added the word to its online dictionary, defining it as “a fan of the music of” Taylor Swift. Swift trademarked the term back in 2017 and has used it on merchandise connected to her brand. Dictionary.com regularly adds new words to reflect how the English language…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Pop star Britney Spears is facing a court date following a suspected DUI arrest, according to a law enforcement source. Booking records show the California Highway Patrol arrested Spears north of Los Angeles Wednesday night. Authorities say the singer was later released Thursday morning. A representative for Spears called the incident “inexcusable” and said the singer…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Veteran broadcaster Gayle King is staying with CBS News. A spokesperson confirmed that King has renewed her contract with the network. In a statement, King said CBS News is her longtime home and that she remains committed to the organization’s mission. The contract renewal comes as CBS News undergoes changes in leadership. According to people familiar…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington letter carrier is being recognized for going above and beyond to help a customer in need. The United States Postal Service has awarded carrier technician Kevin Stover the Postmaster General Hero Award after he assisted a senior citizen who had fallen inside her home. Officials say while delivering mail on a route…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Dozens of cats recently taken from a Lexington home will soon be available for adoption. According to the Lexington Humane Society, 53 cats and kittens were surrendered from a home last weekend. Officials say the animals are now safe and receiving medical care. The Humane Society says the cats are expected to be available…
PERRY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Perry County teenager who was killed in an ATV crash. According to her obituary, visitation for 16-year-old Emilyn Clark will be held Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Perry County Central High School. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m., also…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman accused of trafficking fentanyl from Lexington appeared in court Thursday in Montgomery County. According to court records, 38-year-old Megan Johnson was scheduled for an arraignment at 11 a.m. As previously reported, Johnson was arrested over the weekend during a traffic stop in Mount Sterling. Investigators say officers pulled Johnson over after…
LAUREL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fugitive wanted on gun and drug trafficking charges is now in custody after deputies say he ran from officers during a traffic stop in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Jeremy Roberts was arrested early Wednesday morning in a wooded area off Interstate 75 near State Road 770….
LONDON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two former Commonwealth Attorneys are calling for more information to be publicly released in connection with the death of Douglas Harless in Laurel County. Former Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Handy and former Commonwealth’s Attorney and Circuit Judge Danny Evans outlined in a letter a series of documents and investigative details they say should be filed…
GREENVILLE, S.C. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The No. 9 seed Kentucky Wildcats used a dominant second half to defeat the No. 8 seed Georgia Bulldogs 76–61 in the second round of the 2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. It was a slow start for both teams heading into the first media timeout. Neither team had…
RICHMOND, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A crash involving a Kentucky State Police cruiser caused traffic disruptions Thursday in Richmond. According to the Richmond Police Department, the crash happened on Lexington Road at Interstate 75 near Exit 90. Officials say the overpass was shut down while the department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the scene. Drivers heading westbound toward Keeneland Drive…
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MOREHEAD, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on several charges. Troopers say Nelson Leon Myers is wanted for failure to appear on charges that include fleeing and evading police, four counts of wanton endangerment and resisting arrest. Authorities are asking anyone with information about Myers’ whereabouts to contact…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control is warning dog owners in the area about a deadly virus after several sick puppies were discovered. Officials say officers recently found three stray puppies on Augusta Drive showing signs of illness. According to the agency, all three puppies tested positive for canine parvovirus. They are currently isolated and…
LAUREL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A person was found dead following a vehicle fire Tuesday afternoon in Laurel County. According to East Bernstadt Fire & Rescue, emergency crews were dispatched just before 3 p.m. to reports of a vehicle fire with a possible person trapped inside. Officials say a caller reported they were unable to reach the vehicle…
PULASKI COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is behind bars after authorities say he blackmailed a woman for sexual purposes. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, the victim reported that 33-year-old Tyler Thomas allegedly threatened to say negative things about her to someone if she did not send him explicit photos of herself. Officials say…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are investigating after a pedestrian was injured in a crash late Wednesday night. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene around 10:40 p.m. The injured pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities closed the roadway while crews investigated the crash, and the intersection reopened around…
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Rain and storms continue today Periods of rain and a few thunderstorms will continue across the Bluegrass region as a strong weather disturbance moves through the Ohio Valley. A surge of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico is helping fuel the showers, allowing rainfall to become steady at times through the late morning hours. The most widespread rain is expected…
With a stalled out frontal system laying just north of the commonwealth it was another mostly cloudy and unseasonably mild day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, especially for early March. We did see a few scattered showers and rumbles of thunder during the morning hours as some weak energy moved along the boundary as it dropped a little farther to the…