OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 25-year-old man is in custody after allegedly confessing to sexually abusing a young child in Bath County. According to Owingsville Police, officers were called to Mt. View Estates on July 30 following a report of possible child sexual abuse. Kentucky State Police also responded to assist with the investigation. After interviewing witnesses and…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man wanted for murder in Texas is now in custody in Kentucky. According to Mt. Sterling Police, 44-year-old Marco Martinez was located at a residence on Spencer Pike and arrested without incident. Authorities say Martinez was wanted in connection with a 2023 homicide in Dallas. The arrest was made in coordination with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Students and families are invited to a special “Back to Class and Big Cake” celebration this weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park, honoring both the new school year and the City of Lexington’s 250th anniversary. The free event takes place Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and promises fun for all ages. Organizers say…
STANFORD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Students in Lincoln County will have to wait a little longer to head back to class. The public school district has announced a delayed start to the 2025–26 school year due to unexpected construction issues at the high school. According to officials, the first day of school is now set for Monday, September 8….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools has named Jackie Duvall as the district’s new Director of Athletics. Duvall, a Hall of Fame track and field coach, will officially begin the position on August 18. District officials say she brings a wealth of experience from her time at Kentucky State University and Frankfort Independent Schools. She also…
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Western Kentucky is preparing for a big political weekend as the annual Fancy Farm political picnic returns Saturday at the St. Jerome Catholic Church campgrounds in Graves County. The long-running barbecue fundraiser is a Kentucky tradition known for its fiery speeches and national attention, as politicians from across the Commonwealth try to leave…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is opening the doors to its new location Monday (8/04) morning. The office, now located on State Road 192 East in London, will officially open at 8 a.m. Deputies say the new facility offers improved accessibility for the community, including handicap access and plenty of parking for visitors….
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Boyle County man is facing serious charges after two cats died from apparent heat exposure inside his vehicle. According to the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office, 54-year-old Travis Wheeler has been charged with animal torture and cruelty. Deputies say Wheeler allegedly left his two cats inside his car for more than three hours…
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After days of sweltering heat and humidity, a shift in the pattern is finally here! Thursday marked the beginning of the change as a cold front swept across Central and Eastern Kentucky, bringing a few scattered storms and helping to knock temperatures down just a bit. While some spots saw heavy rain and a good light show, others stayed mainly…
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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nicholasville Police are investigating what they believe to be a murder-suicide involving a father and his 13-year-old son. According to police, officers were called to the Comfort Inn on All Star Way after a report of two unresponsive individuals. When they arrived, they found a father and son inside a hotel room, both with…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) –Planned parenthood clinics around the country are continuing to be reimbursed for Medicaid. A federal judge made the ruling this week. President Donald Trump’s new tax bill originally called for Medicaid payments to be cut to Planned Parenthood members. According to President Trump’s tax bill, federal government is instructed to end Medicaid payments for…
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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Ever wondered what it’s like to walk in a police officer’s shoes? The Georgetown Police Department is offering residents a rare, behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement through its upcoming Citizens Police Academy. The free 10-week program begins September 9 and runs through November 11, meeting every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A local business owner is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the recovery of a missing sign from Jennings Body Shop. According to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, the sign was recently stolen, and investigators are hoping the public can help locate it or identify the person responsible. Anyone with information…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced a proposed settlement with LG&E and Kentucky Utilities (KU) that he says will help keep energy affordable and reliable across the state. The agreement includes plans to build two new natural gas plants and to extend the operational life of two existing coal plants. Coleman says the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky remains in the national spotlight as the debate over tariffs and FEMA reform heats up, with the deadline for a pause on tariffs set to expire Friday. Former President Donald Trump’s tariff pause is nearing its end, and while many countries have secured trade deals, the United States has yet to finalize…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A devastating fire has destroyed a historic building tied to more than a century of ministry in Jackson County, prompting an emotional response from the community and first responders. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews from multiple local fire departments responded late Wednesday night to the working fire in the…
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