FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Kentucky, alleging state election officials refused to provide the state’s full voter registration list after a formal written demand from the Attorney General. Kentucky is one of five additional states — along with Utah, Oklahoma, West Virginia and New Jersey — named in…
It was a messy start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a wave of energy brought a potpourri of weather to the area depending on where you were located. As expected, enough cold air crept as far south as the I-64 corridor early to produce some light snow, which accumulated up to a couple of inches across Northern…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three people are displaced after a heavy house fire in Lexington, according to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts with the Lexington Fire Department. Fire crews were sent to a home in the 4600 block of Fitzroy Court for a reported structure fire. Roberts said firefighters arrived to find heavy flames showing from the home, prompting…
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man believed to possibly be in the Nelson County area. According to troopers in Elizabethtown, Jason Smith is wanted on charges that include receiving stolen property and criminal mischief. State police say investigators are actively searching for Smith and are asking…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thousands of Lexington residents will soon see relief from medical bills after the city announced a second round of medical debt forgiveness. City officials say more than 3,000 people will begin receiving letters this week notifying them that all or part of their outstanding medical debt has been paid off. According to the city,…
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Versailles man has been found guilty after prosecutors say he shot his neighbor in the face during an argument over loud music. According to police, a jury convicted 68-year-old Paul Wilson following a three-day trial. Investigators say the shooting happened in 2022 during a dispute between neighbors. Officials say Wilson fired at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is inviting families and community members to weigh in on possible changes that could reshape school boundaries across the district. District leaders say the “Right Size, Bright Future” community forum is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the John D. Price Administration Building on Park Place. According to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington woman is celebrating a major milestone — turning 100 years old — and doing it in a place she visits often. According to a Facebook post from Mayor Linda Gorton, Jean recently marked her centennial birthday surrounded by a group of supporters at the Charles Young Center on East Third Street. The…
Showers taper off by midday Any remaining rain across the Bluegrass wraps up through the morning as the system responsible for recent showers moves out of Kentucky. A brief mix with a few snowflakes is possible in far northern spots early on, but warm ground temperatures prevent any impacts. By midday, conditions turn dry with skies gradually clearing from northwest…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused in a high-profile Rockcastle County kidnapping case appeared in federal court this week in London, where a judge scheduled the next steps in the case. According to federal court records, Christian Alexander Delgado appeared Tuesday for an initial appearance and arraignment before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in London. Court minutes…
WASHINGTON. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fifteen states are suing the Trump administration over revisions to the recommended childhood vaccine schedule. The lawsuit argues the administration illegally changed recommendation procedures for several vaccines and did not follow federal requirements governing how those decisions are made. At issue is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, commonly…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The iconic cleaning mascot Mr. Clean is jokingly announcing his “retirement” after more than 60 years representing the popular household brand. Social media posts attributed to the bald, muscular cartoon figure say he has earned time off after decades of spotless service. However, parent company Procter & Gamble says customers shouldn’t expect any changes to product…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – OpenAI says its technology helped uncover a covert Chinese operation aimed at influencing and silencing dissidents living abroad. According to the company, a Chinese official allegedly used ChatGPT like a personal diary to document details of the influence campaign. OpenAI investigators say those notes were later matched with real-world actions targeting individuals critical of the Chinese…
LONDON, UK. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Aston Martin is blaming global tariffs for a major round of layoffs, announcing plans Wednesday to cut about 20 percent of its workforce. The luxury automaker says the reductions will impact roughly 600 employees worldwide as the company works to offset rising costs and financial losses. Aston Martin reported losing more than half a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington is preparing for this year’s LexCount, an annual effort aimed at better understanding how many people in the community are currently without stable housing or shelter. The 2026 LexCount will take place Wednesday night after being postponed from late January due to winter weather. City officials say the count helps…
It was a breezy and mainly cloudy Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with wind gusting over 30 miles per hour during the early morning hours thanks to a stout southwest wind. The breeze helped temperatures to remain steady/slow rise so most folks were greeted with low to mid-40s out the door. With a weak frontal system dropping through the…
CASEY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have arrested a Casey County man on multiple felony charges connected to child sexual exploitation following an undercover investigation. Troopers say 34-year-old Thomas Hagen Woods was taken into custody Tuesday in Liberty after investigators with KSP’s Electronic Crime Branch identified him as part of an operation with the Internet Crimes…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead following a crash on Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County, according to police. Authorities say the accident happened near the 63-mile marker just north of Mount Vernon. A preliminary investigation indicates the driver, identified as Rex Loveless, was traveling southbound on I-75 when he pulled onto the right shoulder of…
HOPKINS COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate a deadly collision involving a bicyclist in Hopkins County. Troopers say they were called just after 5:30 a.m. last Wednesday to Charleston Road in Dawson Springs. According to investigators, a pickup truck traveling northbound crossed into another lane to pass a vehicle and struck a bicyclist…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a Jackson County woman is facing multiple drug charges following a narcotics investigation. According to troopers, 42-year-old Felicia Potter, of Tyner, was arrested Monday after investigators executed a search warrant connected to suspected illegal drug activity. Police say the investigation involved illegal narcotics. Potter is charged with multiple counts…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is offering a free hands-on safety program aimed at helping students and community members better understand the importance of seat belt use and safe driving habits. According to KSP, the rollover simulator gives participants a firsthand look at what can happen during a crash when a seat belt is not worn….
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are looking for local business sponsors ahead of this year’s “KSP Classics, Customs and Cruisers” car show, an event that helps support troopers and their families. According to KSP, the annual show benefits Kentucky Trooper Outreach, a program that provides assistance to Kentucky State Police employees and their families during times…