KSP warn about the rise in online sextortion scams
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Sentencing delayed for Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson
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Rep. James Comer comments on Barr’s Epstein testimony
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Fayette County Council votes on solar rules
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Beware fake Berea Municipal Utilities representatives
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Two arrested in Danville Lowe’s theft scheme
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two Washington state residents are behind bars in Boyle County after police say they carried out a theft at Lowe’s in Danville using distraction and “quick change” techniques. Danville Police said the suspects — identified as 44-year-old Vandana Horbas and 41-year-old Ioca Horbas, both of Kent, Washington — attempted to purchase about $2,800 worth…
Teen arrested after Lexington hit-and-run crashes send three to hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 17-year-old has been arrested after police say two hit-and-run crashes sent multiple people to the hospital in Lexington over the weekend. According to Lexington Police, the first collision happened around 11 p.m. Saturday near Waller Avenue and Nicholasville Road. A short time later, a second hit-and-run involving three vehicles was reported on Nicholasville…
Dam removal begins at Great Crossing Park in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews in Scott County are set to begin removing a 200-foot dam at Great Crossing Park in Georgetown starting Tuesday. Officials say the dam, located on the North Fork of Elkhorn Creek, has been the site of multiple drownings in recent years, including incidents in 2021 and 2022. The project aims to improve safety…
Congressman Andy Barr to host Georgetown meeting on “One Big Beautiful Bill”
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Congressman Andy Barr is set to meet with Scott County residents Tuesday morning to discuss the recent passage of what is referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its impact on Kentucky. According to Barr’s office, the community meeting will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. at Evans Orchard and Cider…
Nelson County woman charged with arson, attempted murder after Fairfield fire
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Nelson County woman is facing serious charges after deputies say she intentionally started a fire in an attempt to kill her mother and boyfriend. The sheriff’s office says 33-year-old Sarah Shelburne allegedly set the fire Saturday at a home on Little Union Road in Fairfield after an argument with her mother. Deputies…
Rockcastle County coroner identifies woman killed in Mount Vernon house fire
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Rockcastle County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman killed in a deadly house fire in Mount Vernon. Officials say 73-year-old Lois Marie Bowman was found dead Sunday morning after a fire at a home on Davis Street. Her body was sent to the state medical examiner’s office in Frankfort for an autopsy….
Fire breaks out on R.J. Corman property in downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews responded overnight to a blaze on the R.J. Corman property in downtown Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, it happened around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at the site on West Main Street near Oliver Lewis Way. When firefighters arrived, they found a train car on fire and worked quickly to put it…
High heat today, rain chances tomorrow
Dangerous heat possible this afternoon Sunshine will be abundant today, which will help us quickly warm up to the low 80s by lunchtime and the mid-90s by late afternoon/evening. Because we have the humidity sticking around, feels-like temperatures will reach the upper-90s to low-100s. This means that we will need to use caution as we’re heading outdoors today, being sure…
Hot and humid weather hangs tough for a few more days
Some relief is on the way as our storm chances pick up late this week
After a steamy mid-August weekend, we started the new week with much of the same across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Afternoon highs climbed into the low 90s once again and with the humidity factored in, it felt more like upper 90s to near 100° at times but luckily that was confined to mostly Southern and Western Kentucky as a northeast…
Police investigate early morning shooting on university campus
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus. Frankfort Police say they were called just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday to Young Hall, where witnesses reported hearing 15 to 20 gunshots. Investigators say multiple people in a dark-colored passenger vehicle opened fire on a group walking on campus. Two people were…
Woodford County kicks off Mac ‘N Cheese Week
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife at work on environmental project
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A major environmental project is underway in Scott County. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has started removing a low-head dam at Great Crossing Park on the North Fork of Elkhorn Creek. Officials say the dam—stretching 200 feet across the creek—has been linked to multiple drownings, including incidents in 2021 and 2022. Removing…
Traveling with Teri: Beautiful You
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Gatton Park Grand Opening
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Breathitt County mother indicted for murder in son’s death; stepfather charged with complicity
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Breathitt County mother and stepfather are both facing serious charges in connection to the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer. What began as a preliminary hearing Monday for Felicia Gross turned into an indictment announcement. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office said a grand jury upgraded her original manslaughter charge to murder, along with charges…
Friday night lights: eCampus Bowl returns
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Tickets go on sale Tuesday for Keeneland’s 2025 Fall Meet
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Tickets go on sale Tuesday for Keeneland’s 2025 Fall Meet, which runs October 3 through October 25. This year, fans will be among the first to experience several major upgrades at the historic track. The improvements include a new East Entrance, a redesigned Saddling Paddock, modernized Jockeys Quarters, and a new Stakes Winner’s Circle….
Battle of the Badges took place over the weekend
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It was a “Battle on the Ballfield” in Richmond this weekend — but the rivalry was all for a good cause. The Richmond Police Department and the Richmond Fire Department squared off at the Lexington Legends’ ballpark for the annual “Battle of the Badges” charity softball game. The friendly competition benefits CASA of the…
Kentucky lawmakers strengthen penalties for copper theft with proposed bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky lawmakers are taking aim at copper theft with a new law that increases penalties for offenders. Sen. Brandon Storm (R-London) highlighted Senate Bill 64, which makes copper theft a Class D felony, carrying stronger penalties than before. The law comes after seven people were arrested in Louisville for stealing telecommunications wiring. Lawmakers say…