Kentucky National Guard taking down DEI posts on social media

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…

“Just check on your friends, man.” Three dead after murder-suicide

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…

Colder air returns as we kick off March

The weekend looks dry but highs will struggle to reach the 40s

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…

Kentucky businesses step up to support flood relief efforts

Wildcat Moving and Kentucky Realtors collect supplies for Eastern Kentucky residents

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,…

Authorities searching for robbery suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are searching for a suspect following an overnight robbery in Lexington. According to investigators, a person—possibly armed—allegedly robbed someone on Tates Creek Road around 1:45 a.m. Friday. Officers say the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. Police confirmed that no injuries were reported. This remains an active investigation. Categories: Featured, Local…

State Police investigating triple-shooting in Lincoln County; three confirmed dead

CRAB ORCHARD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that left three people dead, including the alleged shooter, in Lincoln County. According to KSP Post 7 in Richmond, officers responded to a shooting at a residence on Main Street in Crab Orchard just before 11:45 p.m. Thursday. Investigators say Spencer Baldwin, 30, of Crab…

London Mayor, Randall Weddle, responds to defamation suits

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Mayor Randall Weddle is pushing back against defamation lawsuits filed against him, stating that his comments were based on fact and not defamatory. Three men—James Phelps, John Phelps, and Elijah Jarvis—have filed suits against Weddle, alleging he made defamatory social media posts about them. The Phelps brothers, both retired from the Kentucky State…

Counterfeit $50 bills in Laurel County, search for suspects

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Laurel County are searching for two suspects caught on surveillance video allegedly using counterfeit money at a local business. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, security footage shows a man and woman using ten counterfeit $50 bills at a store on Keavy Road on Tuesday. Deputies say additional counterfeit bills…

Warm today but temps drop this weekend

We will have lots of sunshine for our Friday and warmer temperatures in the low to mid 60s, but it will be a very windy day. With wind gusts upwards of 50mph at times, most of central Kentucky is under a Windy Advisory until midnight.  A dry cold front will sweep through overnight bringing increasing clouds and dropping temperatures for…

Former Lexington Mayor Isabel Yates dies at 100

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Isabel Yates, the former vice mayor of Lexington, has died at 100. According to Milward Funeral home, Yates passed away on Wednesday. Yates became a resident of Lexington in 1963, where she raised four children and served as a tour director, her obituary states. Fondly called “Mrs. Fundraiser,” Yates was well known for her community service…

Windy and mild to wrap up February

Temperatures should warm back up briefly before more cool air returns

After a stretch of spring-like warmth earlier this week, today brought us back to reality with cooler temperatures and a brisk breeze. While the morning featured a few lingering showers, much of the day ended up dry aside from some scattered afternoon showers and even a few rumbles of thunder as an upper level wave scooted by to our northeast….

Former UK student Sophia Rosing seeks early release through shock probation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The attorney representing former University of Kentucky student Sophia Rosing has filed a motion requesting early release from her sentence. Rosing, who pleaded guilty to multiple assault charges after attacking a Black student worker and using racial slurs in a viral 2022 video, was sentenced to 12 months in prison in October 2024….

Frankfort gym member frustrated after possible measles exposure

Possible exposure linked to Planet Fitness visit last week

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials are warning about a possible spread of measles in the Frankfort area after an infected person visited a popular gym last week. For the first time in nearly two years, someone in Kentucky has tested positive for measles. Officials say that while infected, the person visited Planet Fitness in Frankfort at…

Confirmed measles case in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of Frankfort. According to health officials, the individual was diagnosed after recently traveling internationally to an area with ongoing measles transmission. The state health department is now working to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed…

London mayor to address pending lawsuits at press conference

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Mayor Randall Weddle is set to speak today regarding two pending lawsuits filed against him. The announcement came from Weddle’s attorney, Jeremy Bryant, who stated the mayor will discuss defamation lawsuits and what he claims are false statements made against him on TikTok. During the press conference, Mayor Weddle is expected to present…

State Senate president criticizes FEMA response as legislative session nears end

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With less than three weeks remaining in this year’s legislative session, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers says lawmakers are working through several key issues before the deadline. One major topic of discussion: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its impact on Kentuckians. Stivers expressed frustration with FEMA’s response to past disasters, emphasizing the…