Blue Grass Airport undergoing major upgrades

TSA rolls out nationwide updates as Lexington airport unveils some of its own.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Airports across the country are rolling out a new change at TSA checkpoints,  and it’s already in place at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington. Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes when going through standard security lines, a shift that took effect this week. “So that did start here at Blue Grass…

New case of measles as outbreak continues in Central Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has confirmed another measles case connected to the ongoing outbreak that began in Woodford and Fayette counties. According to the health department, there are now nine cases linked to the outbreak. The newest case was reported Tuesday, and it brings the total to five confirmed cases within the same…

Details on Winburn Public Safety Day

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Winburn neighborhood is hosting its annual Public Safety Day on Wednesday, offering an evening of food, fun, and community safety awareness. According to event organizers, the free event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Action Council on Winburn Drive. Attendees can enjoy free food, games, and live safety demonstrations…

Fleming County man killed in fireworks accident over holiday weekend

FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Fire officials in Fleming County are urging caution with fireworks after a tragic accident claimed the life of a local man over the holiday weekend. According to the fire department, crews were called to Wallingford Road just after 10:30 p.m. Friday for reports of an accident during a fireworks show. Officials say 45-year-old…

Jury finds two men guilty in Crystal Rogers disappearance case

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A jury has found two men guilty in the high-profile case of Bardstown mother of five, Crystal Rogers, whose disappearance and death have gripped Kentucky for nearly a decade. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, the jury deliberated for about four hours before returning guilty verdicts against Brooks Houck, Rogers’ boyfriend at the…

Two men arrested after alleged fraudulent ATM transactions

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Two men are facing serious charges in Fayette County after allegedly making hundreds of fraudulent transactions at ATMs using fake debit cards. According to the Lexington Police Department, its Financial Crimes Unit was alerted to a pattern of suspicious activity involving forged cards at area ATMs. Officers say 52-year-old Sergiu Railean was arrested and…

18-year-old charged with murder, while 17, in case of missing Lexington teens

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The 17-year-old suspect originally arrested in the case of two missing teens turned 18 on Monday and is now being held at the Fayette County Detention Center. He has been identified as Jesus Eduardo Reyes-Ocampo. He is charged with two counts of murder in connection to the deaths of 16-year-old Ali Naqvi and 15-year-old Aoun…

Typical July weather pattern continues into the mid-week

Daily afternoon storm chances will be on the table

It was another textbook July day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with hot and humid conditions dominating the region. Sunshine kicked things off early Tuesday, but by afternoon, scattered thunderstorms developed thanks to daytime heating and a very muggy atmosphere. While not everyone got wet, those who did experienced locally heavy downpours and plenty of lightning. Temperatures peaked in the…