LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — After a red-eye flight from Portland to Lexington in 2018, Mark Meade says he was walking through the airport parking garage when he suffered a heart attack. “I had intense burning in my chest, I was nauseous, I was sweating,” Meade said. He then began significantly coughing. “After about a minute, I came…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rowan County School District is mourning the loss of a student from Rowan County Senior High School. In a post on Facebook, the district announced that the student passed away Wednesday. Officials say grief counselors will be available at the school today to meet with students individually and in groups to provide…
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, 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…
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…
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As cleanup and rebuilding efforts continue following last week’s deadly flooding, FEMA officials and Kentucky Emergency Management are opening disaster recovery centers in Pike County to assist those affected. According to officials, the centers will be located at the Pike Public Library and the Belfry Public Library. They will be open seven days…
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than a dozen dogs displaced by the devastating flooding in Pike County have been rescued and relocated to a shelter in Chicago, according to officials. A total of 21 dogs were evacuated from the floodwaters and transported through a partnership between the Anti-Cruelty organization and the BISSELL Pet Foundation. Officials say the…
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Residents of the Elkhorn Health Rehabilitation assisted living facility in Elkhorn City were safely evacuated during last week’s devastating flooding, according to officials. The evacuation took place on February 15 after a nearby creek overflowed, washing out roads and making travel dangerous. Crews worked for 12 hours to relocate residents to other facilities….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A change in the pattern is underway after a mild stretch, with colder air beginning to filter in behind a cold front sweeping through Kentucky. Thursday will feel significantly different from Wednesday, with temperatures dropping 10-20 degrees compared to the previous day. Despite the cooldown, temperatures will still be slightly above average for…
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after deputies say he was found intoxicated behind the wheel of a vehicle that later caught fire. According to a release from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in a ditch along Somerset Road, about two miles west…
It’s been a spectacular stretch of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky, and Wednesday was no exception. With abundant sunshine and a strong southwest wind ahead of an approaching cold front, afternoon highs soared into the upper 60s and even low to mid-70s in some spots—offering yet another taste of spring. However, changes are on the horizon as we close…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Kristopher Thomas, who has been named the Wanted Person of the Week by Bluegrass Crime Stoppers. According to police, Thomas, 47, is wanted on 11 warrants from Fayette and surrounding counties. His charges include burglary (third degree) and theft by unlawful taking….
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BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Schools in Bourbon County were closed for in-person learning Wednesday, but not because of severe weather. Heavy rainfall, historic flooding, and multiple snowstorms have led to several school closures in recent months. However, this latest cancellation stemmed from widespread water pressure issues across Paris. “Pretty much across the city, we had some…
DAYTON, Ohio (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One of the largest publicly traded cannabis companies in the U.S., Cresco Labs, LLC, is expanding its footprint in Ohio, just across the state line from Kentucky, where medical marijuana was recently legalized. ABC36 had the opportunity to tour Cresco’s 50,000-square-foot cultivation and processing facility near Dayton, which is part of a growing industry…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a chilly start this morning, we’ll warm up nicely this afternoon with highs reaching the upper 60s to near 70 across central and eastern Kentucky. Southwest winds will help pump in the warmth, but changes are already on the horizon. A cold front will bring scattered showers and perhaps a rumble of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie was the lone Republican to vote against a GOP-led budget proposal that narrowly passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night. The Republican-controlled House approved the budget blueprint 217-215, with no support from Democrats. The measure is intended to advance President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. Massie defended his opposition…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting donations to assist survivors of recent flooding across Kentucky. Officials say non-perishable food, tools, and cleaning supplies are among the most-needed items. Donations can be dropped off at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, located on North Limestone in Lexington. The sheriff’s office is working to collect…
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bourbon County and Paris City schools are closed Wednesday due to low water pressure issues affecting multiple schools, according to officials. Bourbon County students and staff will have a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day, marking the district’s seventh NTI Day this school year. Meanwhile, Paris City Schools will have a traditional no-school day for…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Pro-life supporters are gathering in Frankfort on Wednesday for the annual March for Life rally at the state capitol. The event began with a Celebration of Life Mass in the morning, followed by a concert and prayer service. The main rally is scheduled to begin at noon, featuring guest speakers and advocacy efforts. Organizers…
ROCKHOLDS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating a trooper-involved shooting that left a suspect dead Monday evening in Knox County. According to KSP, the incident occurred just after 6 p.m. at 635 Hubbs Hollow Road in Rockholds. Troopers were assisting the Barbourville Police Department in executing an active arrest…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Cleanup is in full effect across the commonwealth as Kentuckians assess damages. Now, individuals, businesses, and nonprofits across multiple counties can apply for newly approved federal funding, after President Donald Trump approved major disaster declaration for Kentucky Monday. “It would also open individual assistance with the max grant award of $43,600. We would…