RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The investigation into two Richmond daycare centers continues as the owners and another individual face multiple charges tied to a growing child abuse case. According to police, Jessica Houk and Theodrick Hersey, owners of A Step Ahead Daycare and The Kids Club childcare center, were arrested Friday along with Brooklyn Houk. All three…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A line of rain showers and a few rumbles of thunder is kicking off our new workweek across central and eastern Kentucky. This system will be short-lived and relatively weak, with no severe weather expected and rainfall totals generally staying between a quarter and half an inch. This line will push eastward fairly…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened Sunday afternoon in Rockcastle County. According to investigators, the crash occurred just before 4 p.m. on Brindle Ridge Road. State Police say a pickup truck driven by two juveniles crossed the center line and collided head-on with a car. The driver of…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Pulaski County man accused of killing his wife is scheduled to appear in court Monday morning. According to the Pulaski County Detention Center, 61-year-old Ralph Letner is expected in court for a hearing related to a murder charge stemming from the death of his wife, 50-year-old Kimberly Letner. Deputies say they…
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, from the chapel…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Lacrosse has been played in North America since native tribes gathered to use the sport to prepare men for war as early as the 12th century. In the Bluegrass, the sport is not as deeply rooted, but that may change soon as interest in tlacrosse is growing throughout Lexington. You Never Forget Your First This…
Two words to describe our Good Friday are hot and windy- highs peaked in the low and mid 80s and wind gusts were clocked more than 30 mph. We will keep the warmth and the winds around through the night tonight as temps only fall to the mid 60s and winds continue out of the southwest. Saturday will mirror Friday…
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Lexington, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Mark Sevilla was driving down Interstate 71 in Boone County back in January of 2015 when a semi-truck crossed lanes, hit Mark head-on, and killed him. Kathy Strack, Mark’s sister, describes the terrifying day. “Mark was on his Bluetooth at the time, so he said to his friend, ‘hang on’ and just screamed,”…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Three more people have been arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation involving two Richmond daycares. According to police, Jessica Houk and Theodrick Hersey, identified as the owners of A Step Ahead and The Kids Club, have been charged along with Brooklyn Houk. Investigators say the three instructed staff members to lie…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Heading into Easter weekend, some church services are looking different this year as the historic flooding earlier this month continues to have an impact. As Easter Sunday services begin across the Commonwealth, some congregations are having to gather in different locations. Bellepoint Community Church is one of them, after floodwaters filled their building…
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MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A dog is safe after being stranded on a cliff approximately 100 feet above the Kentucky River in Mercer County on Thursday. According to Jessamine County Emergency Management, responders from both Jessamine Animal Care and Control and Emergency Management were able to set up a rope system on a nearby farm that…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Partly cloudy skies, strong breezes, and unseasonably warm temperatures will headline your Friday forecast across central and eastern Kentucky. A powerful southerly wind is fueling a major warm-up, with afternoon highs surging into the upper 70s to near 80°. A few locations, especially in eastern Kentucky, could even crack the low 80s by…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- In the USL Super League, Lexington Sporting Club has had a rough first season spending most of the campaign in the bottom half of the table. The Girls in Green are on a four match losing streak with a loss to Spokane this week, 3-0. In those four games, 14 goals have been scored against…
MUSCLE SHOALS, Al. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Morehead State women’s golf are OVC Champions after winning the conference tournament by 29 strokes in Alabama this week. Head Coach Stephanie Barker, the conference’s Coach of the Year, had her team in a comfortable 13 and 18 stroke lead after the first and second rounds to glide into first place and capture the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one person injured. According to the department, officers were called to the area of Broadway and Third Street around 10:30 p.m. Thursday for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, officers say they didn’t find any victims or property damage, but they did locate…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Whitaker Family YMCA is inviting families to join them this weekend for a free Spring Fling celebration. According to organizers, the event will take place Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Whitaker Family YMCA on Old Rosebud Road. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, inflatables, face painting, and Kona Ice…
MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has officially broken ground on its first licensed medical cannabis cultivation facility. According to Beshear, Centaurus Farms is building a 10,000-square-foot facility in Monticello, located in Wayne County. The company is a tier-two cultivator and will be focused on growing and cultivating medical cannabis. “That’s why I’m…
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