Mother and daughter describe loss of family member for Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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,”…

Three more arrested in Richmond child abuse investigation linked to daycares

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…

Church damaged by floods still finding a way to celebrate Easter

Frankfort's Bellepoint Community Church relocates services after severe flooding earlier this month

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…

Dog rescued after being stranded on cliff above Kentucky River in Mercer County

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…

Warm and windy Friday expected

Temperatures will climb near 80 thanks to a gusty southerly wind

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 SC’s women’s team staying optimistic during four game slump

Greens are 1-4-1 under Interim Manager Sam Stockley

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…

Morehead State women’s golf wins conference title by 29 strokes

Third-largest winning margin in OVC history

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…

Broadway and Third Street shots fired investigation

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…

Whitaker Family YMCA to host “Spring Fling”

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…

Cannabis cultivator breaks ground in Wayne County

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…

Real ID deadline approaching May 7th

Officials warn travelers could face delays or be turned away at TSA checkpoints after May 7

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The federal Real ID deadline is less than a month away, and Kentuckians are being urged to update their driver’s licenses if they plan to fly out of U.S. airports. Starting May 7th, officials say travelers will need a Real ID  license, marked by a black star at the top, to board domestic…

Driver dies after late night crash on Larkin Road, identified by coroner

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the person killed in a late-night accident in Lexington. The coroner’s office says 62-year-old Paul Randall Williams died from blunt trauma injuries to his head and torso. Lexington police say Williams was involved in a single vehicle collision on Larkin Road. ABC 36 will update this story…