LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky (UK) is severing ties with a nonprofit organization as a federal investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs unfolds. In a letter released earlier Wednesday, UK President Eli Capiluto announced the university would end its partnership with The PhD Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students from underrepresented groups…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A classic spring setup unfolds across Kentucky today as warm and windy conditions give way to an approaching cold front, bringing a round of storms late tonight. This front will also send temperatures plummeting by Thursday, with a touch of wintry weather possible—just in time for the official start of spring at 5:01…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fire Department says they came to the rescue for a cat stuck in a tree last week. After receiving a call for help from its owner, the firefighters showed up to retrieve the cat. Officials say the cat had been stuck in the tree for more than 24 hours before its…
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Crews say they rescued a hiker after she fell off a cliff in the Red River Gorge Tuesday afternoon. According to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, a woman says she was trying to reach the Airpods she had dropped when she lost her footing and went over the edge of…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The community is remembering a teenager and two of her family members who died in a house fire Tuesday in Somerset. The fire department says it happened just before 2 a.m. on Parkers Mill Road killing 78-year-old Norma Putteet, her 55-year-old son Jerry Putteet and her granddaughter 17-year-old Brilee Putteet. According to firefighters,…
LAUREL COUNTY, y. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Walter Trebolo died after he was shot multiple times outside a home on Parker Road Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say the shooting happened during an alleged incident with another person. Deputies say a rifle was found on the scene. According to the sheriff’s office, evidence from…
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Emergency management crews say a fire in Lancaster has temporarily shut down US 27 northbound. Officials say traffic is being rerouted at KY 39 to Crab Orchard Street. This is a developing story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: fire, Garrard County, Lancaster, US 27
After a brief cooldown to begin the week, we enjoyed a delightful Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine and temperatures rebounding nicely. Afternoon highs jumped all the way back into the low to mid-70s, a good 20 degrees plus warmer than what we saw on Monday. It was a nice sneak preview of the spring season, which is…
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UPDATE: The Pulaski County Coroner has released the names of the family members who died in the house fire. They are listed as 78-year-old Norma Dean Putteet, her son, Jerry Todd Putteet, and granddaughter Brilee Kay Putteet, who was 17. 53-year-old Brian Lee Putteet, was airlifted to the Burn Center at U of L Hospital. He is the father of…
MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – No injuries were reported after a school bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, according to Mercer County Emergency Management. The accident, which included an overturned vehicle, happened around 3:30 p.m. Emergency officials said 17 children were on board at the time, but none were injured. The bus sustained only minor…
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County man has been arrested on child pornography charges following an investigation by Kentucky State Police. According to state police, 32-year-old Matthew Gray was taken into custody Friday after a search at his home in Rockhold. Investigators say Gray is accused of uploading sexually explicit images of children to one of…
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 87-year-old man has died after being found stabbed in a road, and his car stolen in McCreary County, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies say Roland Sumler, 87, was found lying in the road near Barren Fork with multiple stab wounds on Sunday. He was taken to a hospital, where he later…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are searching for two suspects involved in an armed robbery at a CVS early Monday morning. According to investigators, the robbery happened around 1:30 a.m. at the CVS on Old Todds Road, near Liberty Road. Officers say one of the suspects was armed with a gun. Both suspects left the scene with…
WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A historic church in Northern Kentucky is now in ruins after strong winds tore through the region over the weekend. According to ABC affiliate WCPO, the front half of the Williamstown Presbyterian Church collapsed Saturday night after powerful wind gusts caused the steeple to topple. Officials say the 140-year-old church, built in 1885, was…
IRVINE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Estill County to assist residents affected by February’s severe storms, flooding, and landslides. According to emergency management officials, the center is located at Irvine City Hall on Chestnut Street and will provide resources for storm survivors seeking federal assistance. The deadline to apply for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Major renovations are coming to the Lextran Transit Center on East Vine Street, with construction set to begin on Monday, April 7. According to Lextran, the project will include a new customer area, updated public restrooms, and a redesigned employee break room. During the renovations, bus loading areas will be temporarily relocated to High…