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….
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…