ST. PETERSBURG, FL. (ABC 36 News Now) — Nearly 900 miles away from their home in Kentucky, a young family’s worst nightmare is unfolding in Florida. Bailey and Sasha Combs, from Hueysville, were vacationing in the Tampa Bay area with their sons — two-year-old Axel and one-year-old Bennett — when their oldest son, Axel, suddenly became very sick. “Axel had…
It was a mild and dry start to Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky but it didn’t stay that way for long. An approaching cold front triggered scattered showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon with more expected to develop into the evening hours. While not everyone will see severe weather, some storms could pack a punch especially with damaging winds being…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Ethan West and Lonnie Briley are separated by 40 years of age, but they are both on even ground this 151st Kentucky Derby week. The pair are this year’s first timers taking part in the race. Both have a lot to be happy about heading into a week both say is unlike any other they’ve…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Hall of Fame horse trainer Steve Asmussen is in search of his first Kentucky Derby win this year and it’s been that way for awhile. For the 151st Derby, he has two contenders at 20-1 odds. That’s Tiztastic and Publisher, the latter of which hasn’t broken his maiden. Both horses will start the race next…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The number of arrests tied to the ongoing investigation into alleged abuse at Step Ahead Daycare in Richmond has climbed to nine. According to Richmond Police, Amanda Spears was taken into custody late last week. On Monday, two more individuals were arrested in connection with the case: Amaris Hamilton, charged with wanton endangerment, and…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Frankfort Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager last seen Monday morning near Franklin County High School. According to the department, 18-year-old Astrid Gutierrez Montoy was last seen around 11 a.m. in the area of the school. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman killed in a crash early Sunday morning on I-75 in Lexington. According to a press release from the coroner, 22-year-old Liczi Lopez of Richmond died from multiple blunt force traumatic injuries following a motor vehicle collision. Her death has been ruled an accident. Lopez was…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is underway after an early morning officer-involved shooting at the Walmart in Berea. According to the Berea Police Department, officers were called to the store to investigate a stolen vehicle. When officers tried to make contact with the driver, officials say the driver put the vehicle in reverse, hitting an officer and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a warm and quiet start to your Tuesday across central and eastern Kentucky, but all eyes are on the potential for strong-to-severe storms later today. The ABC 36 Storm Team is tracking a potent cold front moving in from the west, bringing with it the risk for damaging wind gusts, heavy rain,…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities have identified the man found dead after a devastating house fire in northern Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 66-year-old Stanley Crisp was discovered inside the remains of a burned home on Patton Road, north of London. The fire was reported early Monday morning. Emergency crews responded quickly and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters were called to the scene of a townhome fire early Tuesday morning on East Sixth Street, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Crews say they received the call around 4:55 a.m. and arrived to find a fire in the kitchen area of a vacant townhome that was undergoing renovations. No injuries were reported….
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people have been indicted and arrested following an investigation into alleged misuse of fire department funds in Perry County. According to police, James Farris, the chief of the Jakes Branch Fire Department, and his girlfriend, Sharla Stacy, are facing charges of theft by unlawful taking and abuse of public trust. Investigators say…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A false alarm at Camargo Elementary School prompted a lockdown Monday, according to Montgomery County Schools officials. District officials say the lockdown was triggered when a student repeatedly pressed a staff member’s CENTEGIX badge, which is used to alert authorities during emergencies. Emergency protocols were activated, and the building was placed on lockdown…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced that FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in eight of the 13 counties approved for Individual Assistance following April’s severe flooding. According to the release, families in Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties can visit any Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)…
It was a picture-perfect start to the final days of April across Central and Eastern Kentucky! Sunshine and southwest winds helped send our afternoon temperatures soaring into the low 80s — several degrees above average for this time of year. Hopefully you found a little time to get outside and enjoy it, because the weather will take a much more…
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man wanted for murder is now behind bars after being arrested over the weekend. According to the Floyd County Jail, Larry Johnson was taken into custody Saturday and charged with murder. Kentucky State Police say Johnson allegedly shot and killed 48-year-old Steven Adkins during a fight near the Auxier Bridge. Investigators say…
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man charged in connection with a deadly crash last weekend made his first court appearance Monday. David King appeared for a preliminary hearing after a crash on Sano Mount Olive Road early last Sunday (4/20). According to Kentucky State Police, King ran off the road and hit a tree, killing one juvenile…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man from northern Kentucky has died after a boating crash on Lake Cumberland. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 59-year-old John Bezold of California, Kentucky, was killed when the fishing boat he was in crashed Sunday night in the White Oak Creek area. Officials say the investigation into what caused the…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A sixth person is now facing charges in connection with the abuse investigation at Step Ahead Daycare in Richmond. According to police, Amanda Spears was arrested Friday, accused of abusing a child under her care. She is the latest employee to be charged, following the arrests of daycare owners Jessica Houk and Theo Hursey,…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says one woman is in custody and another suspect is still on the run after a pursuit Friday on Interstate 75. Deputies say they arrested Taylor Markwell but are still searching for Brandon Woods. Investigators say the pursuit started when a deputy attempted a traffic stop, but the…
MENIFEE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A climber is recovering after falling 35 feet while climbing at Indian Creek in Menifee County, officials say. According to rescue crews, the climber was leading a route when a handhold broke and his equipment failed, causing him to fall to the ground. A fellow climber, who is trained as a wilderness first…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fire Department is hosting a free car seat education and installation event Monday at the Meijer store in Hamburg. Certified technicians will be available until 5 p.m. to assist families with properly installing car seats and answering safety questions. If you can’t make it to today’s event, officials say you can schedule…