FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As lawmakers head into the second week of the legislative session in Frankfort, one Kentucky senator is pushing new legislation aimed at better protecting teachers and school staff from violence in the classroom. Senator Matt Nunn has introduced Senate Bill 101, a proposal designed to crack down on assaults against teachers and other school employees….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A local Lexington restaurant is stepping up to help a family who lost their home in a devastating fire earlier this month. Ramsey’s Diner – Lucille Drive will donate a portion of its proceeds to support the Campbell family, whose home was destroyed by fire in the Masterson Station area. The fundraiser will take place…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department is sharing more details about a new aerial public safety support program and is inviting the community to learn more. In a post on social media, police say the program includes the use of drone technology to help support public safety efforts across the city. To explain how the technology would…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Winchester police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people accused of leaving a restaurant without paying their bill. According to investigators, the two suspects were caught on surveillance video at a local business. Police say they allegedly ordered and ate food, then left the restaurant without paying. Police are now sharing the images…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Georgetown are asking for the public’s help as they search for a robbery suspect accused of taking money from multiple businesses. According to Georgetown Police, the suspect first targeted the Speedway on Southgate Drive around 8:20 p.m. Thursday night. Investigators say the person allegedly scammed a store clerk and walked out with an…
Rounds of rain and storms Friday morning will begin with some scattered showers and t-storms. We may see a few stronger storms, especially south of Interstate 64 and west of Interstate 75. We could see winds gusting up to 55 mph with any stronger storms. Rain will last through the afternoon, beginning to dry up around lunchtime. Then we see…
Despite a good bit of cloud cover across Central and Eastern Kentucky Thursday, we saw another unseasonably mild day by early January standards as a steady southeast wind pushed afternoon highs into the low to mid-60s in most locations. These readings were a solid 15 to 20 degrees above average for high temperatures and being just 1 week into the…
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NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in Nelson County and left an 80-year-old man dead. According to Kentucky State Police, their Critical Incident Response Team was called in to investigate the shooting, which happened around 1:17 p.m. Investigators say the situation began at the Nelson County Humane Society,…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a building in Georgetown late Thursday morning. According to Georgetown police, officers were called around 10:30 a.m. to the GLO Orthodontics building after a vehicle drove into the structure. Police say one person was injured after becoming pinned between the car and the…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted on multiple charges. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers are searching for Alexandria Lee Smith, who has an active warrant. State police say Smith is wanted for theft by failure to make required disposition of property and for being a persistent…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide that has gone unsolved for more than 15 years. According to the Lexington Police Department, the shooting happened late on the night of Aug. 17, 2008. Officers were called around 11:23 p.m. to a home in the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive after…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is turning his focus to the economy and other priorities after delivering his seventh State of the Commonwealth address and final budget proposal Wednesday. The governor delivered the address at the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort, outlining what he says are major investments aimed at creating jobs and strengthening communities across the…
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Golden Alert remains in effect as state police continue searching for a Whitley County woman reported missing earlier this week. According to the Kentucky State Police, 72-year-old Linda Bryant was last seen Tuesday in Corbin. Investigators say she was with an unknown man and may have been traveling in a white pickup truck….
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Virginia woman is expected to be brought back to Kentucky to face charges in a cold case dating back more than three decades. According to reporting from the Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky State Police say 55-year-old Jennifer Cummins was arrested Tuesday in Fairfax, Virginia. She is currently being held in jail while awaiting extradition to…
High pressure leaving, clouds taking its place Overnight, clear skies allowed temperatures to quickly drop into the 30s for many across the Bluegrass. It’s a chilly Thursday morning, so a layer or two is needed. Additionally, dewpoints are in the low to mid-30s alongside temperatures. This means there’s plenty of moisture in the air to cause frost on cars, so…
LOS ANGELES. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The awards show formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards is officially entering a new era with a new name. The ceremony will now be known as the Actor Awards, with nominations for this year’s honors set to be announced later today. Organizers have not yet named a host for the event. The…
LOS ANGELES. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bruno Mars has fans buzzing after announcing that his fourth studio album is officially finished. The Grammy-winning artist shared the news on social media, revealing that the new project is complete. No additional details were released, including a title or release date. The upcoming album will be Mars’ first solo studio release in nearly…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – During the first day of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Lindsey Burke filed a bill aimed at protecting medical privacy and preventing the criminalization of reproductive health care. According to a release, the proposed legislation would establish clear protections against penalties related to seeking or facilitating abortion care that is legal where it…
After a foggy start to Wednesday with reduced visibility during the early morning hours, some drier air eventually worked into Central and Eastern Kentucky through the day as a weak boundary lingering over the commonwealth moved off to the southeast. With some sunshine back in the picture through the afternoon, temperatures managed to work back into the mid-50s for afternoon…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says it has solved a homicide case that had gone unanswered for more than two decades. In a release issued Wednesday, police announced detectives have officially solved the November 1998 killing of Linda Rutledge, bringing long-awaited answers to her family. Police say the case dates back to the morning of Nov….
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LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is asking for the public’s help in naming its newest elementary school, which is currently under construction. According to district officials, community members are invited to submit name suggestions that meet one of several criteria. Proposed names must honor a prominent local, state or national figure of good character, such…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron officially filed paperwork Wednesday morning to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by longtime Senator Mitch McConnell. Cameron filed his candidacy at the Secretary of State’s Office at 9:30 a.m., formally entering what is expected to be a highly competitive race. On the Democratic side, Amy…