LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A dean at Bryan Station High School is on administrative leave after being accused of pointing a gun at a Lexington man earlier this year. John “Jay” Bordas faces a wanton endangerment charge in connection with the alleged incident, which occurred in February. According to court documents, Bordas allegedly followed the man to…
After several days of damp, dreary, and downright chilly conditions, Central and Eastern Kentucky finally caught a break on Tuesday. That pesky upper-level low that had been spinning over the Ohio Valley has moved off to the east, allowing sunshine to return and temperatures to climb back into the mid to upper 60s. While that’s still a few degrees below…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The two teenage boys killed in a devastating house fire on Flat Creek Road have now been formally identified by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office as 13-year-old Bently Maxwell Fields and 15-year-old Rylan Austin Fields. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of April 30. Emergency crews responded around 12:45…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is gearing up to honor the Class of 2025 during commencement ceremonies this weekend at Rupp Arena. More than 5,700 degrees have been conferred, with over 4,200 graduates expected to walk across the stage during celebrations on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Among this year’s graduates are stories…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Starting Wednesday, May 8, new federal travel rules go into effect that could impact how you fly or enter secure government buildings. To fly domestically or access places like military bases and federal courthouses, travelers will now need one of the following: a REAL ID, valid passport, passport card, or military ID. In…
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MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Clay County man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing three people during a violent attack in Manchester. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Roots Branch Road where they say 27-year-old Stephen Centers was detained at the scene. Investigators say Centers stabbed three people, knocked down a woman, and…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Wayne County Schools community is mourning the loss of a fourth grade student who tragically died following a car crash last week. According to Superintendent Wayne Roberts, Caroline Alvarez, a student at Monticello Elementary, passed away as a result of the accident. In a statement, Roberts expressed condolences and asked for…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police is investigating troubling online activity involving photos of women and children—some reportedly from law enforcement families—posted to a pornographic website. Authorities say they are working to determine if any of the content includes child pornography or threats, both of which would constitute serious crimes. While copying and reposting publicly available…
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MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Amaris Hamilton, Theodrick Hersey, Jessica Houck, Brooklyn Houck, Khrystian Greer, and Elizabeth Thomas all pled not guilty during their arraignments at Madison County Court today. The six suspects are charged in connection to an investigation involving alleged child abuse at A Step Ahead Childcare in Richmond. Hamilton is charged with wanton endangerment,…
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities issued a public safety alert early this morning as they continue their search for an escaped inmate in Morehead. Local and state police, along with other agencies, are working to locate Anthony Martinez, who escaped from UK St. Claire Hospital around 3 a.m. while in the custody of Rowan County Detention Center…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a soggy start to the month, we’re finally catching a break across central and eastern Kentucky. For your Tuesday, expect a noticeable improvement in conditions—especially if you’ve been itching to get outside or catch up on yardwork. While we can’t rule out a stray sprinkle or two, most of us will enjoy…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Several suspects connected to the ongoing child abuse investigation at a Richmond daycare are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday in Madison County. According to police, Jessica Houck, Theo Hersey, and Brooklyn Houk are facing charges including child abuse, failure to report abuse, and obstruction. Additional daycare employees—Khrystian Greer, Amaris Hamilton, and Elizabeth…
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PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office say they arrested 54-year-old Nelson West after a months-long investigation. Officers say West was arrested after a warrant was issued last week. He is accused of selling meth out of his home on Elihu Drive in Somerset. The sheriff’s office says they found more than 131 grams…
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Morehead Police Department has issued a public safety alert this morning in the search for escaped suspect Anthony Martinez. Officers say Martinez escaped from UK St. Claire Hospital while in custody of the Rowan County Detention guards. According to police, Martinez is wanted on federal charge and was last seen near the…