LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused of horrific abuse involving multiple children appeared in court Thursday, facing a series of felony charges tied to what investigators describe as extreme neglect and confinement. Brian Smith appeared by Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center for his arraignment. Court records show he is charged with six counts of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused in the 2022 overdose death of an 18-month-old child was scheduled to face a judge Thursday but refused to appear from the Fayette County Detention Center. Ka’Darrius Warren is charged with murder in connection with the child’s death, according to court records. During Thursday’s court appearance, a judge set Warren’s bond…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nearly a decade after Crystal Rogers vanished from Bardstown, Kentucky lawmakers are taking another step aimed at protecting investigations tied to cases like hers. The Kentucky House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to advance House Bill 305 — known as the Crystal Rogers Act — a proposal that would tighten the rules around grand jury secrecy…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major stretch of Man O’ War Boulevard is closed Thursday after a serious crash left both drivers injured — one of them with life-threatening injuries. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called just after 7:40 a.m. to an injury collision involving two vehicles between Alumni Drive and Pimlico Parkway. Police say both…
Cold and quiet conditions ahead Cold air remains in place across the Bluegrass with a mix of clouds and occasional clearing. Temperatures vary widely depending on cloud cover, with some areas starting much colder where skies briefly clear. Any patchy fog developing in low-lying areas may be slow to lift early, but widespread impacts are not expected. Clouds increase through…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools is calling another snow day Thursday, saying icy conditions on neighborhood roads are still making it unsafe for school buses to run. District officials say many residential routes remain covered in ice, creating dangerous conditions for stopping, turning and navigating hills. With today’s closure, FCPS has now used eight snow…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington has already seen at least five homicides so far this year, and police are still working to solve the most recent deadly case. The latest homicide happened last week on Maywick View Lane, where officers with the Lexington Police Department say a man was found stabbed to death inside a home near Alexandria…
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials in Russell County say a bald eagle rescued earlier this week at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park will have to be humanely euthanized after veterinarians discovered the bird had been shot. Crews spotted the injured eagle along a roadway inside the park on Monday and moved quickly to get it help. After…
Bitter cold tonight with wind chills in the single digits As we head into tonight, skies will remain mostly cloudy, and temperatures will tumble quickly into the low teens across central and eastern Kentucky. When you factor in a light north breeze, it’s going to feel even colder, with wind chills dipping into the low single digits in many spots….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An arrest has been made in the long-running investigation into the death of 18-month-old Cho’zyn Wilson. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were first called to a home on August 17, 2022, after a report of an unresponsive toddler. Cho’zyn was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new identity verification option is now in place at airports, aimed at helping travelers who don’t have a Real ID or passport — but officials say it shouldn’t be seen as a long-term fix. The Transportation Security Administration recently launched what’s being called the TSA Confirm ID, and it’s already causing some confusion among…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help to track down a wanted suspect in Lexington. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, investigators are looking for Allen Cooper, who is wanted on multiple charges, including burglary and criminal mischief. Police say Cooper is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and has brown eyes. Anyone who knows…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Laurel County Sheriff John Root is confirming that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating the London Police Department. In a statement shared with ABC36, Root said his office has been directed by the Kentucky State Police Audit staff in Frankfort to take over management responsibilities connected to the National Crime Information Center,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools leaders say ice-covered roads and school parking lots — not snowfall totals — have been the biggest factor behind repeated weather-related cancellations this week. District officials took questions Wednesday as families across Lexington continue to deal with slick streets and freezing conditions. FCPS leaders emphasized that safety remains the top…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — New details are emerging about the man shot by police this week during a traffic stop that shut down Alumni Drive near Yellowstone Parkway. According to a release from the Forsyth County, North Carolina, Sheriff’s Office, the suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Brooks Janzen Plemmons of Clemmons. Investigators in North Carolina say they…
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CANNON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A southern Kentucky man is facing multiple gun and drug trafficking charges after a search at his home in Knox County. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, deputies arrested 57-year-old David Barnes on Tuesday at his residence on C. Mills Road in the Cannon community. Investigators say deputies found suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, digital…
Black ice possible this morning, cold pattern continues Falling temperatures into the 20s are creating a black ice risk for the morning commute, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads. Any leftover moisture from earlier precipitation or mist may refreeze, leading to slick spots. While freezing drizzle has been limited, patchy fog and damp surfaces could still cause issues early….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new face is now representing Lexington’s 3rd District on the Urban County Council. Mayor Linda Gorton officially welcomed Tom Eblen during a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at the Lexington Government Center. Eblen steps into the role following the resignation of former council member Hannah LeGris. A longtime Lexington resident and former journalist with the…
With a wave of energy sliding through the Commonwealth Tuesday, it was all about location as a mixed bag of snow and rain spread across the area. With temperatures warming into the mid to upper 30s to even around 40 degrees for afternoon highs, we saw a few spotty rain showers initially (with some light snow in far Northern Kentucky…
(Photo supplied by family) RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Madison County family is looking for answers after a man died following what their attorney describes as an incident inside the Madison County Detention Center. The family’s attorney says Dion Watts was arrested Dec. 31, 2025 on a nonviolent misdemeanor trespassing charge after refusing to leave a Richmond convenience…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – This week is Tinnitus Awareness Week, a time focused on educating people about the constant ringing, buzzing and roaring sounds that affect millions of Americans — and the new treatments helping people better cope with it. Tinnitus is both an audiological and neurological condition, impacting more than 50 million adults across the country. “Tinnitus…