Perry County man arrested after allegedly attempting to meet minor

PERRY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Perry County man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he attempted to meet with a minor for sexual activity. According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Greg Sizemore was arrested Monday at the Grand View Plaza shopping center in Hazard. Investigators say Sizemore had a pre-arranged meeting with a 17-year-old…

Lexington Police name Josef McLean as this week’s Wanted Person of the Week

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate this week’s Wanted Person of the Week. Police are searching for Josef McLean, who has active warrants for probation violation and third-degree sexual abuse. McLean’s date of birth is March 11, 1996. Investigators say they are urging anyone with information about McLean’s…

Kentucky launches new mobile ID app for smartphones

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky has launched a new mobile ID program that allows residents to access a digital version of their driver’s license or identification card on their smartphones. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, residents can download the new Kentucky Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to create a digital version of their…

Owensboro Health Implements Visitor Restrictions Amid Respiratory Virus Surge

OWENSBORO, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Owensboro Health Regional Hospital says it is implementing visitor restrictions due to a high number of admissions related to respiratory viruses. According to a social media post from the hospital, the restrictions are being put in place to help protect patients, visitors and staff as respiratory illnesses continue to spread. Hospital officials say anyone…

Driver hospitalized after early morning crash on I-75 on-ramp in Lexington, ramp reopens

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person was taken to the hospital after an early morning crash on a busy interstate on-ramp in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around 4:15 a.m. to the on-ramp from North Broadway to I-75 for a reported injury collision. The Lexington Fire Department says crews arrived on scene just a…

Emergency ordinance keeps services running in London

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several City of London agencies are thanking city leaders after an emergency ordinance was passed that allows them to stay on the job following months of budget uncertainty. Multiple departments — including the London Fire Department, London Police Department and the city’s Public Works Department — posted messages on Facebook Tuesday night expressing gratitude…

Wednesday stays dry, with rain chances on the horizon

A mild and dry midweek Wednesday starts mild in the mid-40s for many, slightly warmer to the south. We’ll keep that temperature gradient throughout the day. Some may also be starting the day with some dew and patchy fog outside. High temperatures today are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 50s. Clouds will clear throughout the day, leaving us with…

Clouds clear Wednesday before rain and storms arrive late week in Kentucky

Mild temperatures continue midweek before a wetter, stormier pattern moves in Thursday and Friday

Clouds, Mild Temps, and Spotty Drizzle to Start We started the day on a cloudy note as low clouds pushed back into the region overnight and lingered through the morning. Even with the cloud cover in place, temperatures climbed efficiently this afternoon, reaching the upper 50s and low 60s across much of central and southern Kentucky. A few areas also…

A survivor’s story: One woman’s journey through child trafficking and recovery in Kentucky

KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In the second part of a two-part series examining child trafficking in the Commonwealth, ABC36 News Now is sharing the story of a woman whose life has been shaped by trauma — and resilience. To protect her identity as a trafficking survivor involved in a previous sting operation, she is being identified as “Chelsea” throughout this…

Burn ban issued for Breathitt County due to fire danger

BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Breathitt County residents are being asked to put outdoor burning on hold after the county judge executive issued a burn ban. According to a Facebook post from the county, Judge Executive Jeff Noble signed an executive order Monday banning all outdoor burning in Breathitt County until the order is lifted. The order cites current…

State police investigating inmate death after alleged assault at Eastern Kentucky prison

MORGAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of an inmate following an alleged assault at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty. According to state police, the incident happened Sunday night. Investigators say 49-year-old Marcus Gray was found unresponsive inside his cell. Gray was flown to UK Hospital for treatment, where he later…

Gov. Beshear to deliver State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear will deliver his annual State of the Commonwealth and budget address Wednesday evening in Frankfort. According to the governor’s office, the address is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and will outline Beshear’s priorities for the year ahead, including his proposed state budget. The governor says the speech will be livestreamed on his official…

Juvenile pedestrian hit on Harrodsburg Road, inbound lane blocked

UPDATE: Lexington police say the pedestrian is a juvenile. Police say the Traffic Section is investigating the crash. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Part of Harrodsburg Road is blocked after a pedestrian was hit Tuesday morning in Lexington. According to the city’s traffic ticker, the crash happened at the intersection of Harrodsburg Road and Blue Ash Drive. The ticker reports…

London City Council cancels special meeting on emergency budget and pay plan

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of London has canceled a special-called City Council meeting Tuesday. Leaders have been working to move forward on an emergency budget and pay plan aimed at keeping city workers on the job. The meeting had been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the London Community Center. City officials say the proposed emergency budget…

Light drizzle possible Tuesday, more robust rain chances late week

Mild and spring-like conditions ahead Tuesday starts mild in the mid-40s. By the afternoon, we reach the upper 50s with a few of us near 60. Winds will be breezy, with gusts up to 30 mph out of the south. This will bring some moisture into the Bluegrass, allowing for cloud cover to increase through the late morning, becoming overcast…