PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews in Somerset spent hours battling a challenging fire inside a sawdust silo at an industrial site on Race Track Road. According to the Somerset Fire Department, the fire broke out Tuesday afternoon and was difficult to extinguish due to the dense buildup of sawdust inside the silo. Crews remained on scene…
Mostly Dry Today with a Pop-Up Storm PossibleAfter a few days with scattered storms and patchy fog, we’re finally getting a break in the action. A ridge of high pressure is sliding in from the west, and that will help squash most of the shower and storm activity across the area today. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with…
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says Eastern Kentucky’s bald eagle population is soaring, with a 20% increase in active nests documented in the region since the last survey. Biologists surveyed the area earlier this year as part of a rotating, statewide aerial monitoring effort that began in 2021. Officials say 41…
WHITESTOWN, In. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – During the Great Lakes Regional of the Little League World Series on Monday, Kentucky manager Jake Riordan went viral on social media for his unexpected strategy. With bases loaded and no outs, Riordan visited the mound not to talk strategy, but to crack a joke. The light moment worked. Eastern Little League gave…
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BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The first person convicted in connection with the 2015 disappearance and murder of Crystal Rogers has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Steve Lawson was found guilty in May of conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in the high-profile case involving the Bardstown mother of five. On Wednesday, Judge Charles…
It was another warm August day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a mix of sunshine and clouds, and highs settling into the mid-80s. A few scattered storms popped up during the afternoon, particularly in areas east of I-65, similar to Tuesday’s setup. For the spots that did see rain, it came down fast and heavy, leading to some localized…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Despite the loss of Dane Key and Barion Brown to the transfer portal, the wide receiver room is still deep and talented. First year receivers coach L’Damian Washington is impressed with the four talented players the wildcats gained from the portal; Troy Stellato (Clemson), Kendrick Law (Alabama), JJ Hester (Oklahoma), and Ashton Cozart…
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on serious criminal charges. Officials say 40-year-old Raymundo Pelayo of Mount Sterling is wanted on a Montgomery County indictment warrant for one count of first-degree rape (incapable of consent/physically helpless) and one count of first-degree sodomy (incapable…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person is dead following a crash involving a pedestrian late Tuesday night in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around 10:45 p.m. to the intersection of Liberty Road and Liberty Hill Drive for a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Police say the male pedestrian was pronounced dead…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Bardstown Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man they’re calling a “snack bandit,” accused of stealing 10 cases of Little Debbie snacks from a storage unit. According to investigators, the man was seen on camera cutting a lock and loading the snack cakes—worth roughly $700—into a truck from a storage unit…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 75. Deputies say the incident happened Monday in a construction zone between mile markers 88 and 90. A deputy sheriff’s cruiser was struck, and the other vehicle—a white 2006 to 2010…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man connected to a theft investigation. Deputies say the man is a person of interest in a theft that happened off Keavy Road, southwest of London. If you recognize the man or know where he might be located, you’re…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington city leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new office space for the city’s Community Paramedicine Program. Mayor Linda Gorton was joined by Fire Chief Jason Wells and members of the Lexington Police Department for the event, which took place at the new facility on Cisco Road. The new…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education is moving forward with plans to acquire more land for the RISE STEM Academy for Girls, saying it will use eminent domain to secure the property. According to a statement from the district, the expansion does not impact any homes, but will affect portions of several backyards…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman is celebrating a century of life, reflecting on a journey full of faith, family, and unforgettable adventures. Jean Haney turned 100 years old this week. Born in Science Hill in 1925, Haney graduated from high school during World War II and went on to raise three children in Somerset. Her life…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A longtime staple of Lexington’s music scene is preparing to close its doors. CD Central, the beloved independent record store on South Limestone, announced in a Facebook post that it will shut down next month after 30 years in business. The store’s owner says the decision to sell was personal, not financial, and a…
A Few Afternoon Storms Still in the Mix TodayWe’re still under the influence of that sluggish upper-level system, and it’s keeping just enough instability around to pop a few isolated to scattered showers and storms this afternoon—especially across areas east of I-65. Not everyone will see rain, but if you do, you could pick up a quick downpour, some gusty…
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