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…
HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Traffic is moving again along the Bluegrass Parkway after an overnight crash involving two semi-trucks forced a lengthy closure in Hardin County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 4, all eastbound and westbound lanes reopened around 6:30 a.m. EST. Troopers say traffic is now flowing normally and are reminding drivers to stay alert while…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington should prepare for overnight delays as crews work to repair potholes along New Circle Road. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, rolling roadblocks are scheduled from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 5 a.m. Wednesday morning on New Circle Road near Georgetown Road, heading toward the Woodhill Drive exit. Officials say the same overnight…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease — one of the leading causes of death in Kentucky and across the country, according to health experts. To help promote heart health in the community, Baptist Health Lexington in Hamburg is hosting a free heart-healthy community event Tuesday from 10…
It was a very foggy start to President’s Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile at times early along with a few slick spots on the roadways thanks to temperatures sneaking below freezing for a period of time. Fortunately with it being a holiday, there was less traffic during the morning so that…
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ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that happened Sunday afternoon in Allen County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green, troopers were called around 4:30 p.m. to Franklin Road after a car reportedly left the roadway and struck a tree. Investigators say the driver, Toni Hudson, 66, of…
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured late Friday night in Ohio County. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers were called around 11:40 p.m. to the 900 block of Crowe Street after reports of a confrontation at a residence. Investigators say Miles Snodgrass allegedly fired a gun during an…
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A second person has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a stolen payroll check belonging to a Bell County ambulance service employee, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say a warrant was issued for 23-year-old Caleb Chase Day of Wallins Creek as a co-defendant alongside Emily Long. Investigators allege Day…
GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police say an Ohio County man is in custody following a motorcycle pursuit that began Friday afternoon in the Caneyville area. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers attempted to stop a motorcycle that was not displaying a license plate. Investigators say the rider refused to stop, prompting a pursuit that was later…
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The U.S. Marshals Service says a Tennessee man wanted in connection with a violent assault on a police officer is now in custody following a fugitive investigation in Bell County. According to officials, 24-year-old John Brandon Gray was arrested without incident Friday morning on Mason Hill Road in Pineville during a joint operation involving…
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BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused of attacking a pregnant woman and causing the death of her unborn child in Bell County is now awaiting extradition back to southern Kentucky following a grand jury indictment. According to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, a grand jury recently indicted 35-year-old Taylor DeHart on fetal homicide charges. Investigators allege DeHart…
Dense fog and slick spots this morning Dense fog is impacting much of the Bluegrass region this morning, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in spots. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM, and travel may be slow through the morning commute. In addition to low visibility, slick spots may form on bridges and…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The newly formed Winchester Police–Clark County Sheriff’s Special Response Team was deployed for the first time Sunday afternoon to serve a court order and arrest a suspect, authorities said. Officials said the team responded just before 4 p.m. to a residence in the 300 block of Botts Court to enforce a judge’s Emergency Protection…