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Man shot, killed by State Trooper in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Harrison County. Troopers say 50-year-old Ramon Morales was shot and killed by a state police trooper Sunday night outside a home on State Road 36 near Cynthiana. According to investigators, the trooper had responded to a disturbance call at the property. Before the…
Laurel County man arrested on drug trafficking charges
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing serious charges after deputies say they uncovered a large stash of drugs, weapons, and cash during a search of his home. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 68-year-old Chester Couch was arrested last Thursday at a residence on Typo Road in Bonnyman. Deputies say the search…
Fayette County School Board pauses tax increase
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education is putting a hold on its proposed occupational license tax increase, following backlash and a legal opinion from the state’s attorney general. Board members announced they will not move forward with additional steps tied to the tax hike, which had proposed raising the rate from 0.5% to 0.75%…
Suspect charged after guns, cocaine found in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A suspect is facing drug trafficking charges after weapons, and a large amount of suspected cocaine, were allegedly found during a search. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, 24-year-old Nathaniel Edison was arrested Saturday, at his home on State Road 459, near Barbourville. Deputies say they found cocaine, marijuana, THC vapes, baggies,…
Drying out for the middle of the week
Afternoon highs on Tuesday will reach the mid-to-upper 70s under mostly sunny skies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After scattered showers and storm on Monday we will be drying things out for the middle of the week. Once the morning low-level cloud cover and fog clears, you can expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing into the low 70s for the afternoon. There’s a small chance of a quick shower south…
Scott County softball headed to KHSAA state semifinals for first time since 2018
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Scott County softball is headed to the KHSAA State semifinals for the first time since 2018. Scott County beat Bullitt East 3-2 in the first round, and handed Rowan County a 7-1 loss in the quarterfinals. The cardinals will play Henderson County at 10 a.m. at John Cropp Stadium on Friday June 13th….
A nice stretch of weather is on tap the next few days
Look for plenty of sunshine and warm highs in the 80s through the mid-week
After a soggy and sometimes stormy weekend, Monday brought one last push of rain and thunderstorms as a cold front swept through the Ohio Valley. A few of those storms packed a punch, particularly in Eastern Kentucky, with damaging winds being the primary concern. Now, we get to enjoy some well-earned quiet weather! High Pressure Brings Sunshine and Lower Humidity…
Missing man’s body recovered from Elkhorn Creek, says family
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) —Close friends of a man, who has been the subject of an intense water search, confirm his body has been recovered from Elkhorn Creek in Franklin county. Michael Looby went missing while tubing over the weekend. Looby was last seen Saturday near Still Waters Campground in Frankfort. According to his close friends, he was…
Somerset Assisted Living Home evacuated after fire
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An assisted living facility in Somerset was evacuated Thursday after smoke was discovered inside the building. According to the Somerset Fire Department, crews responded to a call in the 200 block of Norfleet Drive. When they arrived, smoke was visible, and staff members were actively evacuating residents from the facility. Firefighters determined the source…
Ambassador Boba says Woodford Humane’s Summer Gala is coming!
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Locks For Addiction Memorial Fence vandalized
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A heartfelt tribute to those lost to addiction has been left damaged after vandals targeted the “Locks for Addiction” memorial fence in Lexington over the weekend. According to organizers with the memorial, a number of locks were broken and debris was left scattered across the site. The fence is located near Oliver Lewis Way…
Two infants die from whooping cough in Kentucky; first such deaths since 2018
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State health officials have confirmed that two infants in Kentucky have died from pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. The Kentucky Department for Public Health says the deaths occurred within the last six months and mark the first pertussis-related deaths in the state since 2018. According to officials, neither the infants nor their mothers had been…
Crash shuts down U.S. 25 in Richmond; drivers urged to take I-75
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A crash has shut down both directions of U.S. 25 in Richmond, just north of Jacks Creek Road. Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area and take I-75 instead while crews respond to the scene. There’s no word yet on how long the road will remain closed or if anyone was injured…
Search continues for missing man in Elkhorn Creek
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Search efforts are on hold for a man who reportedly went under while tubing on Elkhorn Creek over the weekend. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Saturday, prompting emergency response teams to the area. Officials say rising water levels — about three feet higher than normal Saturday night —…
Perry County school district mourn loss of student Zane Lewis
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Communities in Perry and Leslie counties are mourning the loss of a young student. School officials announced Sunday the passing of Zane Lewis, a student at East Perry Elementary and a former student at W.B. Muncy Elementary in Leslie County. While both school districts are currently on summer break, officials say grief counselors…
Man due in court on tampering with evidence charges in case of missing Lexington teens
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man charged with tampering with physical evidence in the case of two missing and presumed murdered Lexington teenagers is scheduled to appear in court Monday. According to court records, 47-year-old Jesus Reyes-Rodriguez is set for a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. He and a 17-year-old suspect were arrested on May 15 after a…
Two suspects injured after fleeing police, falling off cliff in McCreary County
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two suspects are recovering in the hospital and facing a series of charges after falling off a cliff during a police chase involving a stolen tow truck. According to Kentucky State Police, 55-year-old Rex Vaughn and 40-year-old Thelma Travillian were taken to a hospital in Corbin Friday night after they were rescued from…
Lexington Councilmember Denise Gray announces she will not seek re-election
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Sixth District Councilmember Denise Gray has announced she will not seek re-election. Gray shared the news Sunday in a post on her official Facebook page. Her announcement comes nearly a year after she accused a fellow council member of sexual misconduct — a case that drew public attention and scrutiny. Gray did not mention…
Round of strong-to-severe storms Monday ahead of a dry mid-week
The strongest storms are expected to move in during the afternoon and early evening mainly south and east of Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a quiet start to the day, we’re tracking a round of potentially strong to severe thunderstorms later this afternoon into early evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central and eastern Kentucky in a Level 1 or Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms. The greatest risk for…
Lexington teen now facing second murder charge in connection to missing 15-year-old
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 17-year-old already charged in the death of Ali Naqvi is now facing a second murder charge, this time in connection to the disappearance of 15-year-old Aoun Basboos. Lexington Police announced the additional charge on Friday, June 6. Although Basboos has not been located, investigators say they now presume him to be deceased. Police…
Unsettled weather pattern kicks in for the weekend
Take the rain gear along for outdoor activities just in case
The first week of June has brought plenty of sunshine and classic early summer warmth, with afternoon highs climbing into the low to mid-80s across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Friday kept that trend going but you could really feel the increase in the humidity. A stalled front just to our north did stir up scattered showers and storms—some of which…
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Body found in Pike County creek identified as missing Virginia man
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating after a body was found in a creek in Pike County earlier this week. According to a news release, troopers with the Pikeville Post were notified Wednesday, June 4, by the Elkhorn City Police Department about the discovery of a deceased individual near Big Branch Road. KSP says…