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3 displaced after heavy fire damages home; firefighter treated for minor injuries
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…
KSP searching for Elizabethtown man wanted on multiple charges
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…
Second wave of medical debt relief for some Lexington residents, clearing more than $5 million
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,…
Man found guilty of shooting neighbor in face
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…
Fayette County Public Schools to hold a community forum on school boundaries
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 woman celebrates her 100th birthday
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…
Rainy start with warmer days ahead before active weather returns
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…
Man accused in Rockcastle County teen kidnapping case enters not guilty plea in federal court
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…
Fifteen states sue Trump administration over childhood vaccine schedule changes
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…
Mr. Clean announces “retirement” as Procter & Gamble teases new reveal
(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…
OpenAI says ChatGPT helped uncover Chinese influence operation targeting dissidents
(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…
Aston Martin announces major layoffs, blames global tariffs for losses
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 volunteers prepare for LexCount to measure homelessness across the city
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…
A few showers on tap into the late week
Temperatures should climb as we dry out toward the weekend
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…
Kentucky State Police arrest Casey County man on child sexual exploitation charges
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…
One dead after Interstate 75 crash in Rockcastle County
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…
Bicyclist killed in Hopkins County crash under investigation
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…
Woman arrested following narcotics investigation in Jackson County
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…
Kentucky State Police offering free rollover simulator safety program for schools and community groups
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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Kentucky State Police seeking sponsors for Classics, Customs and Cruisers car show supporting trooper outreach
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…
Lexington Police search for missing 11-year-old boy ends; boy found safe
UPDATE: According to police, Jacob Troxell has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help as officers search for a missing 11-year-old boy. According to police, Jacob Troxell was last seen Tuesday afternoon around 5 p.m. walking in the 500 block of Breckenridge Street. Investigators…
Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman to headline annual Fairness Rally in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman are set to headline the annual Fairness Rally at the Kentucky Capitol this week. According to organizers, the event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Capitol Education Center on Capital Avenue. Advocates say the rally is aimed at opposing what they describe as anti-LGBTQ…