LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Department of Government Efficiency is continuing its layoffs of federal employees. Government-paid workers received an email last week which received heavy backlash. “Some of the people were squawking because they were asked to put down five things they did in the past week,” Senator Rand Paul said. “Most people in the private…
UPDATE 2: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says the victim was 16-year-old Arsenio Jackson, Jr. The coroner says Jackson died from gunshot wounds, but says the actual number of those wounds is not being released right now. Jackson’s body has been taken to Frankfort, where an autopsy is scheduled to be performed Wednesday by the State Medical Examiner’s office. …
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for an 11-year-old Harrodsburg boy who died in an ATV crash last week in Washington County. According to the coroner, Benton Lester passed away Friday following the crash on Deep Reed Road. Walden Funeral Home has scheduled two visitations before his funeral. The first will be Thursday, March 6,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Health officials in Lexington report a decline in flu and COVID-19 cases. According to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, 362 lab-confirmed flu cases were recorded for the week ending February 22, down from 530 the previous week and 782 the week before that. COVID-19 cases also saw a decrease, with 68 lab-confirmed cases reported…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A powerful storm system is set to bring strong winds, showers, and a few storms to central and eastern Kentucky late tonight before a sharp temperature drop midweek. Gusty Winds Ahead of the Front A Wind Advisory will take effect this afternoon and continue through Wednesday as wind gusts could reach 40-50+ mph…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three individuals were taken into custody in Laurel County Friday night on various charges, including drug trafficking and public intoxication, and are now being held for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to Laurel County Sheriff John Root. A release says deputies responded to a reckless driving complaint Friday night around 7:30…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A bill aimed at increasing government accountability in Kentucky is moving forward after passing unanimously in committee. Senate Bill 257, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, a Republican from Smithfield, would expand the state auditor’s authority to investigate waste and mismanagement in state agencies. The bill also provides additional funding and staff to conduct audits…
After a chilly start in the 30s, today turned out to be a fairly pleasant early March day across central and eastern Kentucky. A mix of sun and clouds allowed temperatures to climb into the upper 40s and low 50s by the afternoon making for a seasonable start to the workweek. Winds remained light, adding to the comfortable feel, but…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — For the first time, a popular grocery store is preparing to open its doors in Lexington. In two days, this will be the first Publix to open in the Lexington area and the second in the state. The Louisville store opened just last year. “If we pop up in a place, it’s usually…
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Three children are now without their parents after a tragic murder-suicide in Lincoln County. “We have to find a way for the children to have a better world than this. This is so unfair,” Heather Balwin’s friend Geoff Sebesta said. On Thursday, February 27th, Kentucky State Police say 30-year-old Spencer Baldwin shot…
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An 11-year-old from Harrodsburg has died after an ATV crash that happened on February 28th in Washington County. Benton Lester died at UK Medical Center Friday evening after a wreck that happened on Deep Reed Road. The Fayette County Coroner says Lester died from blunt force trauma to the head and torso. According…
Monday starts the work week with sunshine and highs around average in the low 50s. Clouds will increase Monday night and southerly winds will help temps stay above average in the upper 30s/ low 40s. Tuesday we will have highs in the low/mid 60s with mostly cloudy skies, as a cold front approaches bringing our next chance for showers and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to the Fayette County Detention Center, 27-year-old Alicia Ropp was found unresponsive in her cell around 8:15 a.m. on Saturday. Investigators says corrections officers and first responders tried to revive her but were unsuccessful. According to officials, an internal review of the incident is now underway. Officials say Ropp was booked on…
OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An 18-year-old is dead after a crash on Highway 36 in Bath County. Kentucky State Police say Ricky Lee Vice lost control of his car Saturday, crossed the center line, and hit a guardrail. The Bath County coroner says Vice died at the scene. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: bath county, Crash,…
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Harrodsburg Police Department investigating a weekend death. Officers say the recent death is an isolated incident and that there is no danger to the public. Authorities have not released further details but say more information will be provided later. ABC 36 News is working to learn more about the investigation, and will…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky National Guard is removing posts from its social media pages in compliance with Department of Defense instruction. The National Guard says they’re following The Department of Defense and recent executive orders issued by President Donal Trump ordering the military to remove articles, photos and videos that promote DEI. According to officials…
CRAB ORCHARD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Three people have died after a murder-suicide in Lincoln County. According to Kentucky State Police, 30-year-old Spencer Baldwin shot 40-year-old Dennis Perry and 30-year-old Heather Baldwin before allegedly turning the gun on himself. KSP says the shooting happened around 11:45Thursday night at an apartment on Main Street in Crab Orchard. KSP also…
It was a sunny but blustery end to February across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with winds gusting over 40 mph at times thanks to a strong southwest flow. Those gusty winds helped push afternoon highs into the low to mid-60s making for another warmer-than-expected day despite a chilly start in the low 30s. However, change is on the way as…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A shooting investigation in Laurel County Friday morning led to the arrest of a convicted felon on multiple charges. Deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim at a shed behind a residence off U.S. 25, about two miles north of London, around 8 a.m. Friday. They found Jacob Hurley, 27, of…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Two Kentucky businesses are stepping up to support flood relief efforts as donations pour in to help Eastern Kentucky residents recover. On Friday, community members in Lexington gathered to load a moving truck with donated cleaning supplies and winter clothing. The relief effort, organized by Wildcat Moving and the Kentucky Association of Realtors,…