It was all about location relative to temperatures across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a warm front drifted northward toward the commonwealth. While much of the area including the Bluegrass region saw a dreary and chilly day thanks to clouds, drizzle and a cool east wind, while far Southern Kentucky saw slightly milder air into the late-afternoon hours as the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, is recovering after a fall at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The 82-year-old senator reportedly fell down a small set of stairs after leaving the Senate chamber following a confirmation vote for Housing and Urban Development nominee Scott Turner. Senators Steve Daines…
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MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Steven Gerlaugh, 75, appeared via video call in Madison County District Court for his arraignment, Wednesday morning, facing a murder charge in the shooting death of 42-year-old Thomas Rison. “You are charged with the offense of murder, a class A felony, do you understand that charge,” the judge asked. “Yes ma’am,” Gerlaugh…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear addressed the crowd at the Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association winter conference. “I just got back from the World Economic Forum, and I was so proud because Kentucky was invited for the very first time,” he said. Now that he’s back, he has some major topic to take up in this…
The quiet weather we’ve had for the past few days is coming to an end today, as multiple systems impact south and central Kentucky through the coming week. Today we’ll have another unique temperature setup as a warm front moves in from the south, causing about a 20-30° difference in temperatures from north central Kentucky to southern Kentucky. Southern Kentucky…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 75-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a man in Berea before fleeing to another county is in court today on murder charges. According to Berea police, Steven Gerlaugh was arrested early Tuesday morning in Garrard County during a traffic stop, following a multi-county search. Officers say Gerlaugh is accused of shooting 42-year-old…
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A home was damaged, and a dog was rescued after an early morning fire in Manchester on Tuesday. According to the fire department, the fire broke out just before 4 a.m. in the back corner of the home. Crews arriving at the scene found a dog abandoned inside the house and were able…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are continuing the search for a missing Laurel County man. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Branden Collier was last seen near London. Officials have not provided details on the circumstances of his disappearance. Deputies are urging anyone with information about Collier’s whereabouts to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is set to speak Wednesday at a Recovery Advocacy Day rally event and sign a proclamation in support of individuals recovering from substance abuse. According to organizers, the event will take place in the State Capitol Rotunda and aims to raise awareness and support for those in recovery. The event runs…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 13-year-old, reported missing by Rockcastle County officials, has been located, according to authorities. According to the sheriff’s office, Landon Means was located Wednesday morning, after he was reported missing Tuesday night. The sheriff’s office says Landon left his home just before 7:00 pm Tuesday, riding his bike to a gas station about…
After a record setting start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky with temperatures surging into the low 70s with a spring-like feel, a cold front dropped through the area early Tuesday bringing cloud cover and cooler temperatures. While our official highs for Tuesday occurred just after midnight with readings in the low 60s here in the Bluegrass, much…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In the last month, both the London Police Department and the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office have purchased body cameras and software from Motorola. London Mayor Randall Weddle said the decision was based on recommendations from law enforcement agencies already using the system. “They thought this was a durable good system, Kentucky State Police…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — House Bill 116, filed by Representative Richard White, would allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. “It gives adminstrators and teachers in our school systems the option to display or use portions of the Ten Commandments in your teachings or school,” White said. If passed, the bill would not…
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Tuesday’s temperatures have an interesting twist with the morning low occurring mid-morning, due to a cold front sinking to the east/southeast. Temps dip to the mid 40s mid-morning before rebounding to the low/ mid 50s by the later afternoon hours. Quiet conditions continue today, although that won’t last long, as rain and possible t-storm chances head our way Wednesday. A…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — During the City of London’s council meeting, a man named James Jones was escorted out after he played audio of a conversation he allegedly recorded between himself and a council member. The conversation was about the mayor, jobs and transparency. London Police officers escorted Jones out of the meeting after he asked for…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A suspect considered armed and dangerous is now in custody after a deadly shooting Monday night in Berea. According to the Berea Police Department, 75-year-old Steven Gerlaugh was taken into custody overnight. The search for Gerlaugh began after a shooting on Baldwin street. Police said Gerlaugh was wanted for questioning. According to officers,…
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After a nice start to February over the weekend with sunshine and unseasonably mild temperatures, we enjoyed more of the same to kick off this first week of February across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With a breezy southwest wind in place along with a good bit of sunshine, afternoon highs surged into record territory with highs in the upper 60s…
WASHINGTON (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A bill proposed by a Kentucky congressman seeks to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. For the fifth time as a U.S. representative, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is reintroducing legislation that would eliminate the department. According to Massie, H.R. 899 is a one-sentence bill that, if passed, would dissolve the department on December 31,…