Bluegrass Crime Stoppers’ most wanted person of the week
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Mitch McConnell on Republican election victories
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Dancing with the Stars recap 11/13/2024
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New tariff tax could affect local businesses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – “Universal tariffs” could be coming America’s way if president-elect Donald Trump gets his way when he takes office. Plus, Trump has said he wants taxes on all Chinese imports to be a high as 60%. Many economists have been sounding the alarm about this policy. Trump’s tariff proposal would implement a tax between 10%…
Damp and dreary heading into the late week
A good soaking rain is on tap for much of the area
It was another nice fall day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as our tranquil stretch of weather rolled on. After the brief cooldown Tuesday, temperatures recovered nicely on the heels of some early sunshine and a southeast wind as afternoon highs reached the low to mid-60s in most locations. You may have noticed a steady increase in mid to…
Man accused in hit-and-run case enters not guilty plea
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man charged in connection with a hit-and-run case pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon, via Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center. 21-year-old Logan Rogers is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Render Aid or Assist leading to Death or serious Physical Injury. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the…
Brad hacker gives 3 tips to pay cash for Christmas
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Heather Wilson Lex Grow Trees Urban Forestry
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Catholic Action Center looks to increase safety on Winchester Rd.
Recent pedestrian death prompts call for action on dangerous Lexington road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Catholic Action Center is voicing concerns about pedestrian and driver safety along Winchester Road after the recent death of a pedestrian familiar to the organization. Earlier this week, 43-year-old Angelina Wells was struck and killed by a car while walking on Winchester Road. Ginny Ramsey, the director of the Catholic Action Center,…
Clay County mother charged with murder after infant’s death following months of investigation
MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) has charged a Clay County mother with murder following the death of her infant daughter. Authorities say Brianna “Morgan” Burkhart was initially under investigation for child abuse after her three-month-old daughter was hospitalized in April with severe injuries, including fractures, hemorrhages, and retinal bleeding. The investigation began after KSP…
Local creator of cat toilet training kit kicked off Amazon
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Elizabeth Slone, creator of Kitty’s Loo, says she’s no longer allowed to sell her product on Amazon after a Chinese-owned company filed an infringement case against her. “Supposedly he was claiming that my pictures and my products were his, Slone said. “I clicked on the link and everything that I had, my…
Lexington Catholic Social Media Club
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Rain returns Wednesday night into Thursday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! After the chilly start to the day, temperatures will be climbing into the mid-60s by this afternoon. The big headline today will be the rain moving in later this evening. Rain will hold off during the daytime before increasing in likelihood after sunset. We expect the heaviest of the rain to…
Trial dates set for suspects in Crystal Rogers case
Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson to face trial together next June
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Trial dates have been set for three suspects charged in connection to the disappearance and death of Crystal Rogers in Bardstown. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, a judge announced Tuesday that Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson will be tried together on June 24 of next year. Meanwhile, Steven Lawson, Joseph’s father,…
Man charged in deadly Lexington hit-and-run to appear in court
Suspect accused of fleeing scene after fatal moped crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A man arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lexington is set to appear in court Wednesday for an arraignment. Police say 21-year-old Logan Rogers is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid. Officers report that Rogers allegedly drove away after hitting a moped around…
Crash on I-75 in Madison County causes delays
Collision near Exit 87 leads to traffic backups
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Officials are investigating a collision that happened Tuesday night near Exit 87 on I-75 in Madison County. Madison County 911 reported traffic delays due to the crash. This is a developing story as the investigation into the incident continues. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: central kentucky, Collision, Crash, delays, developing story,…
State Street fire after UK’s win over Duke
Fans set couch ablaze after UK victory
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Hundreds of University of Kentucky fans took to State Street late Tuesday night to celebrate the Wildcats’ win over Duke. Police say a crowd gathered near Crescent Avenue around 11:45 p.m., where a couch was set on fire. No injuries or arrests were reported, according to officers.The only property damage reported was the…
#19 Kentucky takes down #6 Duke in Champions Classic
ATLANTA, Ga. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a nine point halftime deficit, the cats escape with a 77-72 win over the blue devils on Tuesday night. This was Kentucky’s first real test of the season, and it was a game all the way down to the final buzzer. Kentucky shot 40% from both the field and the three. Andrew…
Berea Police investigating multiple car break-ins
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UPDATE: At least two people killed in factory explosion in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) — Two people are dead and at least ten people are injured after an explosion at a factory in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood. The incident was reported at the Givaudan Sense Colour manufacturing plant in the 1900 block of Payne Street around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The plant is known for producing caramel color in soft drinks. Twelve people…
Dry into Wednesday before showers return late week
Another good soaking rain is on the horizon
It definitely felt more like the heart of November across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday as a weak frontal boundary ushered in a shot of cooler air. Despite all the bright sunshine, afternoon highs struggled to reach the mid-50s which is right around average for this time of the year, something that has been a rarity the last month or so with…
Boil Water Advisory
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Adair and Casey Counties Circuit Court Judge suspended
CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Judge Judy Vance Murphy, who serves as a circuit judge for Casey and Adair Counties, has been temporarily suspended from her role following a preliminary investigation into alleged misconduct. Court records indicate that Murphy agreed to a suspension order, which is effective from November 11 through November 25, and will be without…
Robertson County woman accused in mother’s murder enters not guilty plea
MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Torilena Fields, the Robertson County woman charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged murder and dismemberment of her mother, entered a not guilty plea during a Zoom court appearance from the Bourbon County Detention Center. Fields faces several charges, including murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, obstructing government…