JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Jackson County Public Schools say a school bus was involved in an accident, but thankfully no serious injuries have been reported. In a social media post, district officials said all students on board were examined by EMS crews at the scene. Students are now being taken to the Jackson County Board of Education…
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Russell County High School student who died after collapsing during softball tryouts earlier this week. According to her obituary, visitation for 15-year-old Brylie Northcutt will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Bernard Funeral Home, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Russell County Schools says…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a drive-by shooting at a local apartment complex. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Joshua Sawyers was arrested Tuesday night in connection to the investigation. Deputies say Sawyers is accused of firing at least five shots at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A dog found tied to a stop sign in Lexington is now safe after a good Samaritan stepped in to help. According to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control, the dog was discovered early Wednesday morning on Atoma Drive. Officials say someone had tied the animal to a stop sign before the passerby untied him…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager who may need medication. Deputies say 18-year-old William Ralph Patrick, who goes by “Trey,” was last seen around 5 p.m. on February 17 on Eastwood Drive in Richmond. According to the sheriff’s office, Trey is described as 5…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington is inviting the community to get hands-on with protecting local waterways through its Water Quality Monitoring Program, giving volunteers the chance to help track the health of area creeks. City leaders say the program will allow residents to collect water samples alongside trained staff and environmental professionals, helping monitor conditions…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined Kentucky State Rep. Jason Petrie in Frankfort to discuss House Concurrent Resolution 45, a proposal that calls for a balanced federal budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The resolution would formally ask Congress to consider an amendment requiring the federal government to balance its budget, something supporters say is…
It was another mostly cloudy day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday with sunshine definitely being at a premium. Despite this, temperatures were once again very spring-like, driven by a strong southwest wind pushing unseasonably mild air into the area. Low level moisture helped some patchy drizzle and a few light showers to develop so it ended up being…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three people and a dog are displaced after their Lexington house caught fire Wednesday morning. According to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts, crews were sent just after 11:45 a.m. to a reported house fire in the 100 block of Winston Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the rear of the home. Crews…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In celebration of Black History Month, Ray-Con Beauty Academy, the first Black-owned cosmetology school in Lexington, is making waves in the beauty industry. Founded by Connie Mosley Goree, a seasoned veteran with over 30 years of experience, the academy is dedicated not just to teaching beauty techniques but to empowering individuals and nurturing the…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky House of Representatives has passed House Bill 6, a measure aimed at strengthening and modernizing Kentucky’s child care sector. The bill passed by an 84-11 vote. Supporters say the legislation addresses child care shortages across the commonwealth by updating regulations, improving oversight and expanding access for families. House Bill 6 would require…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Frankfort Independent Schools will be closed for in-person classes today through Friday due to widespread illness impacting both students and staff. District officials say the closures will be designated as Nontraditional Instruction Days six, seven and eight. Teachers will communicate assignments and updates with families through ParentSquare and email. During the closure period, school…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rand Paul has introduced legislation that would remove special liability protections for vaccine manufacturers and administrators. The proposal, known as the End the Vaccine Carveout Act, would allow people who say they were harmed by vaccines to file civil lawsuits directly in state or federal court. Currently, most claims must first go through the federal Vaccine…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A bill that would require DNA collection from people arrested on felony charges is moving forward in the Kentucky legislature. House Bill 414 cleared the House Government Committee with a unanimous vote, sending the proposal to the House floor for further consideration. Lawmakers say the legislation would require jails to collect a DNA sample…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear teased what he calls a message about bringing people together — and it turns out it’s coming in the form of a new book. Tuesday, Beshear posted on his personal Facebook page that he was preparing to share a major announcement he had been working on for some time, saying he…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Pulaski County man is facing serious charges after deputies say he was arrested in connection to alleged sex crimes involving two young girls. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 64-year-old Edward Dick was taken into custody Tuesday in Science Hill following an investigation into allegations that date back to 2021. Deputies…
Our pleasant stretch of weather here in mid February continued on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky, even with a bit of scattered cloud cover to contend with. We did manage to see a few peeks of sunshine from time to time as a steady south wind helped push afternoon highs into the low 60s in most locations. The good news is…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating after shots were fired near an apartment complex Tuesday morning. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 7:30 a.m. to the 3600 block of Bold Bidder Drive, near the Briarwood Apartments, after receiving reports of a domestic disturbance. Investigators say someone fired several rounds into the air…
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Emergency crews were busy early Tuesday morning after a serious crash along Rose Hill Road in Mount Vernon. According to the Mount Vernon Fire Department, firefighters were called to a vehicle crash involving a tree around 7:30 a.m., where they assisted EMS crews with patient care at the scene. Because of the severity…
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HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly crash that shut down part of Interstate 65 Monday morning near Lebanon Junction. According to KSP, the two-vehicle collision happened around 9:50 a.m. in the northbound lanes near mile marker 103. Investigators say traffic had slowed because of an earlier crash when a car struck the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Registration is now open for “Give 8/28 Lex 2026,” a local giving day aimed at supporting Black-serving nonprofits across Fayette County. Organizers say the event, hosted by the Blue Grass Community Foundation in partnership with the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative, is set for August 28. The campaign aligns with Black Philanthropy Month and the…
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. As a young organizer in Chicago, Jackson was called to meet with King at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, shortly…