ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Adair County Public School District is mourning the loss of a young student following a tragic DUI crash over the weekend. In a social media post, school officials confirmed that second-grade student Rose Morgan was killed in the crash, and two other students were injured. According to Kentucky State Police, the crash…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One of two brothers accused in a drive-by shooting that killed a mother of four is scheduled to appear in court Monday. Kevin Marquez Chavez, 18, is set for an arraignment Monday afternoon. His brother, 21-year-old Brian Marquez Chavez, is scheduled for a court appearance on January 2. The brothers were arrested earlier this…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A detainee who escaped from UK Hospital last week while under police guard is scheduled for arraignment Monday. Police say 37-year-old Paige Aich was apprehended last Wednesday, days after her escape on Sunday, December 15. She faces charges related to theft and drugs. According to investigators, Aich walked out of UK Hospital while under…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials with One Lexington are planning a series of open forums focused on addressing gun violence across the city. According to One Lexington, these forums will be held every Wednesday throughout January at various locations. The first forum is scheduled to take place at Tates Creek High School on Wednesday, January 8. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Christmas Eve Eve! It’s a cold start to the day but temperatures will be improving by the afternoon. Afternoon highs will be ranging from the mid-to-upper 40s across the region. Cloud cover will be increasing late today into the overnight. This is ahead of some light rain returning to the forecast by…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, including one as he was falling to the turf, and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 24-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Bengals (7-8) need to win their last two games and get some help to reach the postseason. Burrow passed for three or…
NEW YORK, NY, (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Mark Pope is looking for answers after #5 Kentucky had their shooting stifled versus unranked Ohio State in a 20-point loss on Saturday. 85-65 was the final score in Madison Square Garden for the second game of the CBS Sports Classic. Kentucky drops to 10-2 on the season with one more game to go…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Santa Claus is making his annual stop in the Bluegrass with the best college basketball fans in the country before Christmas night next week. Saint Nicholas says that he’s been having fun watching both Kentucky basketball teams play this season and named some of his favorite Wildcats. He also wants everyone to know that if…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Christmas is here early for Kentucky women’s basketball after the Wildcats bested Belmont 84-78 at home on Friday. Head Coach Kenny Brooks’ team is 10-1 on the season and has one more non-conference game until SEC play begins. Georgia Amoore had a breakout second half scoring 20 of her overall 23 points. Fellow Australian, Amelia…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department has provided an update on the investigation into the disappearance of Emma R. Smith, a 21-year-old Georgetown College student who was last seen on December 6, 2024. According to police, Emma’s roommates discovered a “goodbye” letter, prompting them to alert her family, campus safety, and authorities. Following initial concerns, Emma…
A fast moving clipper system diving into the Ohio Valley kept our weather cloudy and a bit unsettled for the final day of fall on Friday. A few scattered rain showers early gave way to snow showers as additional cold air poured into the region, dropping temperatures into the low 30s by day’s end. The snow fell heavy enough to…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Christmas is just days away, malls, stores, roads, and airports are gearing up for massive crowds. Travel experts predict record national travel this year, with the busiest days expected this weekend ahead of the holiday. “We think that Saturday and Sunday ahead of that are really going to be busy times to travel….
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Jannings family take the holidays very serious. “I grew up with my dad doing crazy lights, we were the crazy Griswold house in the neighborhood,” Shane Jannings said. Shane and his wife Kristen have lived at 414 Rose Drive for 12 years. Each year their light show gets bigger and better. “He…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky is hosting its December commencements today, with two ceremonies at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington. The first ceremony begins at 10 a.m., followed by the second at 3 p.m. According to the university, more than 1,200 graduates are registered to participate. UK officials say the ceremonies will also be…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We are tracking some wintry precipitation in the forecast for your day today. The day will start off with light rain showers before transitioning to a rain/snow and eventually all snow showers by the evening hours. Temperatures will be dropping throughout the day as well. After starting the day in the…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 17 suspects in a large-scale drug roundup following a months-long investigation. Deputies say the individuals are accused of selling drugs such as methamphetamine, fentanyl, and hydrocodone. The sheriff’s office reports that additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 59-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a drug and retail theft operation in southern Laurel County. Paul Tate was arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Tate is accused of exchanging oxycodone for stolen items from local stores. During a search of his…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A suspect accused of murdering Lexington community activist Quaynell King is due in court Friday morning for a preliminary hearing. Court records show the hearing for 20-year-old Tiquan Anderson is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Last week, during an arraignment, a judge set Anderson’s bond at $1 million. Lexington police say Anderson is charged…
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