National Night Out in London

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — London Police are inviting families and neighbors to come together Tuesday evening for the city’s annual National Night Out — a nationwide event focused on building stronger, safer communities through connection with local law enforcement. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at 500 College Park Drive. Attendees can meet local first responders,…

A warning about car seats after a crash

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — After a crash, your child’s car seat could be hiding serious damage—even if it looks fine and wasn’t being used at the time. That’s the reminder from the Georgetown Police Department as families hit the road this back-to-school season. According to federal safety guidelines, car seats should always be replaced after a moderate or…

Brooks Houck calls family after murder conviction

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WHAS 11 NEWS) – New jailhouse phone calls are shedding light on Brooks Houck’s conversations– just hours after being convicted of murdering Crystal Rogers.. We’re hearing what he said to his family about the verdict, his assets, and what happens next. Newly released jail phone calls reveal conversations Brooks Houck had with his family after being convicted…

Police investigate vehicle shootings near Bull Creek Trade Center in Prestonsburg

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Prestonsburg Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle shootings that happened late Friday night near the Bull Creek Trade Center. According to police, four drivers have now come forward reporting bullet damage to their vehicles. All the incidents occurred within a 20-minute window along U.S. 23. Investigators believe the shootings may have…

Frankfort police looking for identity of burglary suspect

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Frankfort Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a recent burglary at the Hawkeegan Market. Investigators released a surveillance image of the individual and are urging anyone who may recognize the person to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the department’s…

Lexington woman arrested after police intercept 35 pounds of suspected meth

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman has been arrested after police say they intercepted two suspicious packages containing more than 35 pounds of suspected methamphetamine. According to Lexington Police, narcotics enforcement detectives began investigating a tip last Wednesday about the arrival of two suspicious packages in Lexington. With assistance from the department’s Intelligence Center and the Kentucky…

Lexington woman pleads not guilty in double murder near public library

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 69-year-old woman charged with murdering two men outside a Lexington library has pleaded not guilty. Deborah Weiss appeared in court Monday via video conference from the Fayette County Detention Center. She is charged with two counts of murder in connection with a shooting that happened early Saturday morning, August 2, outside the Northside…

Jackson Street reopens in Winchester after months of construction

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — After months of roadwork, Jackson Street in Winchester is officially back open to drivers. City officials and members of the community gathered Monday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the long-anticipated infrastructure project. Local leaders celebrated the improved roadway and welcomed drivers back to the newly upgraded street. “This road’s…

Richmond Police and Lexington Legends host Battle of the Badges charity softball game

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Get ready to swing for a cause! The Richmond Police Department’s CODE 4 Wellness Program is partnering with the Lexington Legends for a special Battle of the Badges charity softball event. The action kicks off Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m. as the Lexington Legends take on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. But the fun…

Pothole repairs on I-64 to cause delays in Fayette, Scott, and Woodford counties

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Central Kentucky should plan for possible delays this week as pothole repairs get underway along Interstate 64. According to transportation officials, rolling roadblocks will be in place Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to midnight in Fayette, Scott, and Woodford counties. Delays could last up to 20 minutes in some areas….

Ohio’s two-week sales tax holiday offers big savings for Kentuckians

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentuckians looking to save on back-to-school and household items might want to head north—the Buckeye State’s expanded Sales Tax Holiday is now underway. Running now through August 14, Ohio’s holiday allows shoppers to buy most personal items tax-free—up to $500 per item—whether online or in-store. Eligible items include school supplies, laptops, furniture, pet food,…

Pawpaw Ale-8 debuts: KSU and Ale-8-One team up for a Kentucky-grown flavor

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State University and Ale-8-One are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind Bluegrass beverage—introducing Pawpaw Ale-8, a limited-edition flavor made with Kentucky’s own native fruit. The new soda is crafted with real sugar and natural tropical flavors derived from the pawpaw fruit—thanks to KSU’s world-renowned Pawpaw Program, the only full-time academic research program in the…

Fall 2025 registration open at BCTC with extended hours and enrollment support

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Open registration is now underway for the Fall 2025 semester at Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC), with new and returning students encouraged to get enrolled. Starting today, students can book advising appointments or stop by the Newtown Campus Den for help with class registration, financial aid, and general enrollment support. The Den is…

Franklin County students receive more than 700 pairs of shoes ahead of new school year

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Hundreds of families in Franklin County got a back-to-school boost over the weekend, thanks to a major community effort to support local students. According to organizers, 732 pairs of shoes were handed out to students through a partnership between the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers and generous donors. In total, the event funneled…