Ksp Reminder That It Is Consumer Protection Week
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Kentucky State Police highlight Consumer Protection Week, promote Team Kentucky Stop Scams initiative

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is reminding residents that Consumer Protection Week runs March 1 through March 7. State police are supporting Team Kentucky Stop Scams, an initiative focused on helping families recognize scams, report fraud and stay informed through trusted resources and real-time alerts. Officials say the effort is designed to provide Kentuckians with tools…

Dunbar Community Center Grand Re Opening
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Lexington to celebrate grand reopening of renovated Dunbar Community Center

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington city leaders will celebrate the reopening of a newly renovated Dunbar Community Center on Monday afternoon. Mayor Linda Gorton, along with council members and city staff, will host a grand reopening at 4:30 p.m. at the Dunbar Community Center. The event will include a press conference, tours of the renovated building, community activities…

Officials Searching For Wanted Suspect Last Seen In Laurel County
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Laurel County deputies searching for wanted suspect after traffic stop

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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials in Laurel County are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted suspect following a traffic stop Tuesday night. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says around 7 p.m., a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plate off Cumberland Gap Parkway. According to deputies, the…

One Killed In Wayne County Motorcycle Crash
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Monticello man dies after motorcycle crash on KY-90 in Wayne County

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MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has died following a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Wayne County. Kentucky State Police say troopers were called around 1:40 p.m. to a crash on KY-90 near Hall Road in Monticello. According to investigators, 26-year-old Christian Vanover was riding a 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound. Witnesses told troopers Vanover was navigating traffic when…

Officials Highlight Importance Of Spaying And Neutering Pets As Over 50 Cats And Kittens Are Surrendered From One Home
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53 cats surrendered to Lexington Animal Care; officials urge spay and neuter

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Dozens of cats are now in the care of Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control after being surrendered earlier this week. According to a post on the agency’s Facebook page, 53 cats and kittens were turned over from a single home in Lexington. In the post, officials stressed the importance of spaying and neutering pets…

Messy Start Gives Way To Springlike Warmth And More Rain Chance
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Messy start gives way to springlike warmth and more rain chances

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Wintry mix possible this morning Cloudy skies dominate the Bluegrass early this morning as precipitation moves in from the west. Temperatures start out in the lower to mid 30s, cold enough for some areas (especially along and north of the I-64 corridor) to see a brief mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and wet snow. A light coating to around…
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Multiple Fire Agencies Respond to Structure Fire in Somerset

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SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews from several departments responded Saturday to a structure fire on Starview Drive, according to the Somerset Fire Department. Officials said Somerset fire crews were dispatched on Feb. 28 to assist Parker’s Mill Volunteer Fire Department. Two Somerset engine companies responded, and a citywide all-call was issued to ensure coverage within Somerset. A…

Lexington Dream Factory Grants Camper Wish For Local Teen With Chronic Illness
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Lexington Dream Factory grants camper wish for local teen with chronic illness

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington nonprofit helped make a teenager’s dream come true this week by surprising her with something that will allow her to travel more comfortably with her family. The Lexington Dream Factory granted 17-year-old Amelia Osborne her dream of having a camper. The Dream Factory is a volunteer-run nonprofit that grants dreams to children…

Calloway County Man Charged With Multiple Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
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Calloway County man charged with multiple child sexual exploitation offenses

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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Calloway County man is facing multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an undercover investigation. According to Kentucky State Police, 25-year-old Aiden Santos was arrested in Murray after an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. Officials say the agency’s Electronic Crime Branch began investigating after discovering the suspect allegedly sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. Santos…

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Fabulous weather to close out February

Look for sunshine and afternoon highs in the 60s Saturday
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After a chilly start to Friday with temperatures in the low 30s along with some patchy and even freezing fog, it turned out to be a delightful finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure in control we saw plenty of sunshine across the area once the morning fog burnt off. This allowed afternoon highs to…
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Frankfort woman charged with animal cruelty after search warrant reveals neglected animals

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FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Frankfort woman is facing animal cruelty charges following a search warrant execution at her home, according to a uniform citation filed by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The citation identifies the defendant as Keeley Howard, 38, of 254 James Way in Frankfort. According to the citation, deputies executed a search warrant at the…

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Man charged in nearly 30-year-old kidnapping, death case

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nearly 30 years after a 7-year-old girl was kidnapped from a Bowling Green apartment complex, a federal criminal complaint has now been filed in the case. Robert Scott Froberg, 62, is charged with kidnapping resulting in death under federal law, according to court documents filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the…

Owensboro Dispatcher Arrested For Dui After Allegedly Reporting To Work Intoxicated
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Owensboro dispatcher arrested for DUI after allegedly reporting to work intoxicated

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OWENSBORO, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A dispatcher has been arrested after police say she reported to work intoxicated at the Owensboro Police Department. According to the department, Brandy Gray, 44, of Owensboro, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first offense. Police say officers were alerted after Central Dispatch reported that an…

Winchester Police Spring Break Food Drive Nearing Goal, Donations Still Needed
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Winchester Police Spring Break Food Drive nearing goal, donations still needed

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WINCHESTER, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Winchester Police Department says its Spring Break Food Drive is going strong thanks to generous community donations. Organizers say they are getting closer to their goal but still need items such as tuna salad kits, canned meals and pasta sides to help feed children while school is out. Donations can be dropped off…

Burger King Testing Ai Chatbot “patty” In 500 Restaurants
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Burger King testing AI chatbot “Patty” in 500 restaurants

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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Burger King says it is piloting an AI chatbot named “Patty” in 500 restaurants nationwide. The company says Patty is connected to employee headsets and is designed to help reinforce hospitality and customer service standards. Burger King officials say the tool is not meant to surveil employees or enforce a strict script. Instead, they say it…

The U.s. Consumer Product Safety Commission Warns Of Burn Risk From More Than 40,000 Gourmia Pressure Cookers
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of burn risk from more than 40,000 Gourmia pressure cookers

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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning for more than 40,000 pressure cookers due to a burn risk. The warning involves Gourmia six-quart pressure cookers sold between 2017 and 2020 at Best Buy, other retailers and online. The agency says the lid can open while the cooker is still pressurized, causing hot contents…

Kentucky State Police Continue Search For Missing Christian County Woman
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Kentucky State Police continue search for missing Christian County woman

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HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are continuing the search for a missing Christian County woman. Troopers say Emerald “Emmy” Raeann Forgette, 39, was last seen during the early morning hours of January 11 in the area of Hopkinsville Road in Nortonville. Forgette is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes….