GRC 1991 state champion track team reflects on legacy, impact of coach Dr. Elaine Farris

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…

Cold snap lingers as snow showers fade and a midweek warmup arrives

Blustery conditions stick around through Monday before temperatures rebound into the 50s ahead of late-week rain chances

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…

Cooler air returns this weekend

Look for low end rain chances and a few snowflakes as well

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…

Gov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police encourage teens to apply for Trooper Island Youth Academy

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…

Kentucky physicians gather in Frankfort to challenge state abortion bans

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…

Community gathers to remember Russell County softball player Brylie Northcutt

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…

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda

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…

Former caregiver accused of kidnapping 83-year-old woman

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…

Storms clear as cooler air settles in with chilly weekend ahead for Kentucky

After morning thunderstorms, gusty winds and falling temperatures usher in a colder pattern with a chance for snow showers by Sunday

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….

Storms give way to a gradual cooling trend into the weekend

It will feel more like February in the coming days

We’ve enjoyed a nice spring-like stretch of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky the last several days and Thursday was no exception, even with some scattered clouds and a few showers to start the day. With a wave of low pressure spinning off to our west, a steady southwest wind helped push afternoon highs into the mid to upper 60s…

Corbin man arrested after woman says methamphetamine was placed in her coffee, Knox County deputies say

KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Corbin man is facing charges after a Knox County woman told deputies she was assaulted and allegedly drugged without her knowledge, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. In a press release, deputies say the investigation began Monday, Feb. 16, when Deputy David Dunn took a report from a woman who said…

Severe storms possible tonight as colder air returns to Kentucky

Fog clears, temperatures surge into the 60s, then strong thunderstorms threaten central and eastern Kentucky before a chilly weekend settles in

Fog, Thunderstorms, and a Severe Weather Threat Across Central and Eastern Kentucky After a foggy and damp start to the morning, parts of central and eastern Kentucky finally saw skies begin to brighten up this afternoon. Dense fog reduced visibility early on, and scattered rain showers, even a few rumbles of thunder, moved through before clearing out. Now, some sunshine…

17-year-old arrested as suspect in Allen County double homicide

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a double homicide after two people were found dead inside an Allen County home Tuesday evening. Troopers say they were called to a residence on Stamps Road just before 7 p.m. by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say a 12-year-old boy and a 42-year-old woman, identified as…

Kentucky State Police searching for wanted man facing arson, kidnapping and attempted murder charges

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on multiple serious charges in eastern Kentucky. Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville say they are searching for Marty Eugene Hurley, who is wanted on charges including arson, two counts of kidnapping involving adults, three counts of attempted…

Lexington police searching for suspect in East Tiverton burglary caught on surveillance video

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to an early-morning burglary that happened last month. Officers say they were called just after 6 a.m. on January 30 to the 100 block of East Tiverton Drive after a business reported damage to its front door. Investigators say the…