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Troopers urge caution after fatal crash involving juveniles

Kentucky State Police say a 21-year-old was killed in an Easter Sunday head-on collision in Rockcastle Co.

April 22, 2025

Walker Simmons,

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate a deadly crash that happened on Easter Sunday. Troopers say the collision occurred just before 4 p.m. on Brindle Ridge Road in Rockcastle County. According to investigators, two juveniles were in a Ford F-250 when a boy juvenile driver crossed the center line and hit…

FCPS High School placed on “heightened alert” after gun found in student’s backpack

April 22, 2025

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bryan Station High School in Lexington was briefly placed on “heightened alert,” after a firearm was found in a student’s backpack, according to a letter sent to parents by the principal. According to the letter, the firearm was found by security ambassadors at the metal detectors. The letter states “appropriate disciplinary actions” are being…

Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit

April 22, 2025

John Croft,

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Sean Woods named boys basketball Head Coach at Scott County

Woods fills the shoes left by former Head Coach Steve Helton

April 22, 2025

Forrest Tucker,

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Former Kentucky player and college coaching veteran, Sean Woods, is the new Head Coach for Scott County’s boy’s basketball team. Woods, a former coach with seven NCAA programs, is tasked with turning around a Cardinal program that ended with a 6-21 record last season. His return to coaching comes after a two year break from…

Local leaders remark on the life, legacy of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025

Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, Kentuckians are remembering the pontiff’s legacy of humility, compassion, and inclusion — including reflections from Gov. Andy Beshear and Father Jim Sichko, a Papal Missionary of Mercy from the Diocese of Lexington. Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, was often referred…

Flags at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags across Kentucky to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis. According to the governor’s office, flags at all state office buildings will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of the pope’s interment. Beshear is also encouraging businesses, schools, and other organizations throughout the Commonwealth…

Remembering Officer Kevin Chaney

April 22, 2025

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Detention Center is mourning the loss of one of its officers, who died unexpectedly over the weekend. According to the Department of Community Corrections, Officer Kevin Chaney passed away while off duty. He joined the department in June 2023 and was serving as a first-shift custody officer at the jail. In…

Laurel County man arrested on rape charges

April 22, 2025

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing serious charges following his arrest Tuesday. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Wyatt Collins was taken into custody on Blackwater Road near London. Deputies say Collins was arrested on an indictment warrant issued by the Laurel Circuit Court. Collins is charged with rape, sexual abuse,…

Nice stretch of weather ahead of rain and storm chances late week

Temperatures on Tuesday will climb into the low-to-mid 70s

April 22, 2025

Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Skies will be clearing out nicely across central and eastern Kentucky as we roll into your Tuesday, setting the stage for a beautiful and seasonable spring day. Temperatures this afternoon will climb into the low-to-mid 70s across much of the area under partly to mostly sunny skies. We’ll keep things quiet tonight as…

Star Spangled Veterans Celebration Honors America's Heroes

Veterans honored with patriotic tribute

April 21, 2025

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Hundreds gathered in Nicholasville this weekend to pay tribute to America’s veterans during the Star-Spangled Veterans Celebration, held at East Jessamine High School. The event featured a moving program of music, prayer, and patriotic reflection. Retired Brigadier General Howard Hunt served as master of ceremonies, and attendees also heard from several state and national…

Dry and pleasant weather returns into the mid-week

Afternoon highs look nice the next few days into the mid to upper 70s

April 21, 2025

T.G. Shuck,

After a warm and pleasant Easter weekend featuring highs around 80°, Monday brought showers and a few thunderstorms as a cold front swept across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While the rain wasn’t overly intense, the boundary did deliver some gusty winds and mild temperatures thanks to a persistent southwest breeze with most locations topping out in the 60s where the…