DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man is facing multiple charges after Danville police say buildings and dorms were unlawfully entered and a vehicle was stolen during an investigation on the Centre College campus. According to the Danville Police Department, officers were called Friday night to investigate suspicious activity on campus. Police say officers worked alongside Centre College Public…
Cold and blustery Monday Cold, blustery conditions dominate the Bluegrass region through the day. Afternoon temperatures only reach the 30s, while strong northwest winds gust between 20 and 25 mph. These winds make it feel colder than the thermometer suggests, with wind chills staying in the 20s during the afternoon. Early-morning wind chills start out even colder, in the teens….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is offering assistance to residents displaced or left without power following Saturday’s apartment fire on Village Drive. According to city officials, the fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a second-floor unit before spreading to other apartments in the building. The Lexington Fire Department says four adults and two children were…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police say multiple people were hurt after a series of crashes along Interstate 75 in Corbin during snowy conditions late Sunday night. According to officers, an 11-vehicle crash — including two semi-trucks — happened on I-75 northbound near mile marker 27. Several people were taken to the hospital following the collision, though officials have…
COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Covington Police say a suspect is now in custody following a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy seriously injured in the Latonia neighborhood. According to an update released early Monday morning, Jayden Marsh, 19, of Covington, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting. Police say he is being…
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in eastern Kentucky are warning families about a dangerous new trend involving drug tablets designed to look like candy and appeal to children. According to a public safety alert from the Paintsville Police Department, members of the Violent Crime Drug Task Force with the Huntington, West Virginia Police Department recently seized about 900…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Four people are facing charges after deputies say drugs were discovered during a weekend traffic stop along Interstate 75. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over a vehicle Saturday morning for a traffic violation. During the stop, investigators say they located a large amount of suspected methamphetamine hidden inside a…
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WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In the world of sports, the contributions of African American athletes have shaped generations, and one local team continues to stand as a powerful example of that legacy. The George Rogers Clark High School 1991 KHSAA state champion women’s track and field team — often called the “GRC-5” — not only reached the top…
Winter Reminds Us It’s Not Done Yet After a brief taste of milder weather last week, winter made a quick return across central and eastern Kentucky today. Temperatures struggled to climb out of the upper 20s, and on-and-off snow showers stuck with us through much of the day. Some of those snow showers were briefly heavier at times, especially across…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Club Hockey will close out its home schedule Friday night with its final game of the season, hosting Cincinnati for Senior Night. The puck drops at 11:59 p.m. at the Lexington Ice Center. This was the program’s first season competing in Division I of the American Collegiate Hockey Association after making the…
After a sneak preview of our spring severe weather season with hail producing thunderstorms across the area on Thursday, we saw a much quieter Friday around Central and Eastern Kentucky. A few scattered clouds in the morning gave way to sunshine the rest of the day but it was definitely on the breezy to windy side. Brisk west winds gusting…
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LOS ANGELES, CA. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hollywood is mourning the loss of actor Eric Dane, who has died at the age of 53 following a battle with ALS, according to a statement from his publicist. The statement said Dane passed away Thursday and spent his final days surrounded by family and close friends. Dane was best known for his…
WOODFORD COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A free hands-only CPR training will be held Saturday at the gym at Woodford County High School. The training will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with walk-ins welcome. Organizers say all ages are encouraged to attend. Each session takes about 30 minutes and teaches participants how to perform hands-only CPR during…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Andy Beshear and Kentucky State Police are encouraging young Kentuckians to apply for the State Police Youth Academy Program. The program, known as Trooper Island, is a weeklong immersive camp designed for 16- and 17-year-olds who are interested in a career in law enforcement. The academy focuses on leadership, physical fitness, teamwork and law…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A group of Kentucky physicians gathered in Frankfort to challenge the state’s abortion bans. Health officials representing 600 Kentucky physicians and allied health providers called for an appeal of Kentucky’s abortion laws during the event. One physician addressed how the bans are affecting the medical industry, saying the restrictions have created challenges for providers…
RUSSELL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Family members, friends and classmates are saying their final goodbyes today to a Russell County High School student-athlete who died suddenly earlier this week. Visitation for 15-year-old Brylie Northcutt is scheduled for 11 a.m. this morning at Bernard Funeral Home. Her funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. The Russell County School District…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country. It’s the first major piece of Trump’s broad agenda to come squarely…
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LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway after an overnight house fire in Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called just before 3:30 a.m. to a home on Brigadoon Parkway near Wilson Downing Road. Firefighters say they located a small fire in the crawl space of the home. Officials confirmed no one was injured….
FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman accused in a recent incident has been booked into the Franklin County Jail on multiple charges. Officials say 59-year-old Rita Lang is facing charges including kidnapping, speeding, and fleeing or evading police. Authorities say Lang is scheduled to appear in Mason County court for an arraignment on Monday. She is also…
Cooler air settles in after storms, chilly weekend ahead for central and eastern Kentucky After starting the morning with showers and a few thunderstorms moving through the region, conditions have quieted down across central and eastern Kentucky. Those early storms were just ahead of a cold front, which has now pushed through the area and completely changed our weather pattern….