LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A temporary Medicaid extension for children that was put into effect during COVID-19 is set to expire at the end of this month. Thousands of Kentuckians may be impacted by the upcoming change. July 1 is a major date for 600,000 Kentucky children who are currently covered by Medicaid. That’s when the state’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a foggy and humid start to the new week across central and eastern Kentucky, and that sticky summer feeling isn’t going anywhere just yet. After a few dry hours this morning, we’ll see isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms fire up later this afternoon into the early evening. While storm coverage today…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin Baptist Association is asking the community for prayers after a deadly church bus crash Sunday in Frankfort claimed the lives of two people and injured another. According to Kentucky State Police, the crash happened at the intersection of East Main Street and Butler Drive. Investigators say the First Corinthian Baptist Church bus…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people were hospitalized late Sunday night after a fiery crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Lexington. According to police, the crash happened around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and South Broadway. Both the motorcycle and the car caught fire after the collision. Officers say two people on the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A celebration of life ceremony has been announced for Noah Tinch, a Kentucky teenager who tragically died while fly fishing in Colorado — just hours before his 19th birthday. According to a post from his father on Facebook, Tinch passed away last Thursday while fishing in the Grand Mesa area. Noah was the son…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Georgetown Police say a person of interest is in custody after a car was struck by gunfire Sunday on Tanbark Drive near Timberland Drive. According to investigators, the shooting damaged a vehicle, but no injuries have been reported. Police took one person into custody Sunday night as part of the ongoing investigation. Officers…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A suspect is in custody after an overnight standoff in Pulaski County, where police say shots were fired at state troopers. Kentucky State Police say 69-year-old John Woody, of Somerset, was arrested and charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st – Discharge of Firearm, and Murder of First Responder (Peace Officer) (Attempt). KSP says Woody will…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The lady cardinals were eliminated 11-8 in the KHSAA State semifinals on Friday morning. Scott County fell 11-8 to the reigning KHSAA state softball champions, Henderson County. The Cardinals trailed 11-3 heading into the final inning but mounted a late rally, scoring five runs in the bottom of the seventh to nearly complete…
After a warm and humid finish to the week, we’re sliding right into a more unsettled weather pattern across Central and Eastern Kentucky—and the weekend looks like it’ll be carrying that baton. Friday saw a few scattered downpours, and while not everyone got wet, those who did may have experienced a brief tropical-style drenching. That’s thanks to a steady stream…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a fairly quiet and muggy start to our Friday across central and eastern Kentucky, rain and storm chances will ramp up this afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 80s, but it will feel even warmer than that with tropical moisture surging into the region. Dewpoints are pushing into the…
UNION, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Northern Kentucky man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after allegedly exchanging gunfire with deputies during a standoff in Boone County. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Thursday on Saunders Lane in Union. Investigators say the suspect allegedly fired shots from a window at a landscaping crew working…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Georgetown traffic stop early Thursday led to the arrest of a man now facing drug trafficking charges. According to police, officers pulled over 50-year-old Jesus Gutierrez-Castillo in a pickup truck and discovered individually wrapped packages of suspected cocaine, along with a large amount of cash. Gutierrez-Castillo was arrested at the scene and…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Residents in Madison County now have a new way to contact emergency services: by text. Officials announced the launch of the county’s text-to-911 service on Thursday, allowing people to send a message to 911 when calling isn’t safe or possible. The service is designed to help in situations such as domestic violence incidents,…
We’ve been riding a nice stretch of weather here in Central and Eastern Kentucky, and Thursday kept the streak alive. Sunshine was in full force and highs warmed into the mid-80s—right on par for this time of year. The big difference you might’ve noticed? A subtle uptick in humidity, as moisture began returning from the south, setting the stage for…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’re off to another mainly dry start across central and eastern Kentucky on this Thursday. A little more moisture is sneaking back into the region, so you’ll probably notice it feeling a bit more humid this afternoon, especially as temperatures rise into the mid and upper 80s. Most areas will stay dry through…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Catholic Action Center is asking for volunteers to help support Lexington’s homeless community this weekend. According to organizers, volunteers are needed this Sunday to help distribute bottled water to unhoused individuals in the downtown area. The outreach effort is part of the Center’s ongoing mission to provide care and relief during periods of…
UPDATE FROM LEXINGTON POLICE: UPDATE: June 12, 2025: A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with the homicide that occurred last night on Douglas Avenue. On June 12, 2025, a 16-year-old was charged with Murder, Robbery 1st Degree, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Receiving Stolen Property (under $500). They are currently being held at a juvenile detention center. At this time, all…
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Clark County has been arrested across the country in Montana. According to police, 31-year-old Jesse Lewis was taken into custody Wednesday night on Mullan Road in Missoula, Montana, following a tip about his location. A shelter-in-place alert was issued for the area, and…
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