(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former assistant principal at McCreary County High School has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to persuade a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity online. According to court documents, 52-year-old Aaron Anderson communicated with the minor through Microsoft Teams using the victim’s school-issued Chromebook. Investigators say the conversations occurred daily…
We saw a big reminder on Friday that the winter season is officially arriving this weekend as a blast of much colder air moved back into the commonwealth to end the week. Very strong winds, heavy rain and mild air along a cold front late Thursday gave way to more winter-like air and a few snowflakes to begin Friday. Winds…
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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Santa is getting some help from a 100-year-old California man who handcrafts wooden toys all year long. The centenarian spends months creating a variety of toys, from ducks and cars to dinosaurs and noisemakers, entirely by hand. Each holiday season, he opens his workshop in his Garden Grove garage to sell his creations, and this year…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tennessee Governor has granted a pardon to rapper-turned-country music star Jelly Roll. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was originally convicted of robbery as a juvenile and granted parole in 2005. While on parole, he was later charged and convicted of possession with intent to sell cocaine, a sentence he completed in…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new study suggests that consuming high-fat cheese and cream may help lower the risk of developing dementia, though experts urge caution in interpreting the findings. Researchers followed nearly 28,000 Swedes for up to 25 years. They found that participants who ate at least two ounces of high-fat cheese daily had a 13 percent lower risk…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – YouTube will no longer provide streaming data to Billboard’s music charts beginning next month. The announcement was made Wednesday by YouTube’s global head of music, who said the company disagrees with how Billboard weighs different types of music streams when compiling its charts. According to YouTube, Billboard’s current formula does not place enough value on ad-supported…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with grocery delivery company Instacart over allegations of false advertising and deceptive practices that harmed consumers. The FTC announced Thursday that Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds to customers who were charged for services without their written consent. According to the agency, the refunds will go to…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. assets to a group of American investors, according to a memo sent to employees by the company’s CEO on Thursday. The agreement appears to bring an end to a years-long process that began during President Donald Trump’s first term, when concerns were raised about the app’s Chinese…
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RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman they would like to speak with following a collision last week. According to police, officers are seeking to question the woman in connection with a crash that occurred at a CVS Pharmacy in Richmond last Tuesday. Police stress the woman is not…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington drivers in the Rosemont Garden area should prepare for an extended road closure. According to city officials, Rosemont Garden from Lafayette Parkway to Cherrybark Drive will remain closed for several more months. The city says the current closure has been extended until early February as crews continue work to upgrade a sanitary sewer…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools leaders have voted on the future of the STABLES program at the Kentucky Horse Park and the district’s STEM academies. According to the district, the Fayette County school board voted Tuesday night to support Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins’ recommendation to keep the STABLES program open for at least another year….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today is graduation day for University of Kentucky students, with commencement ceremonies scheduled at Rupp Arena. According to the university, ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. at the downtown Lexington venue. Officials say nearly 1,300 graduates are registered to participate. UK says both ceremonies will be livestreamed on…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Jessamine County Homeless Coalition is hosting a free community Christmas dinner later today in Nicholasville. According to the organization, the event will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Jessamine County Public Library. Organizers say more than 750 meals are expected to be served during the event, which is open…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A historic Ten Commandments monument has been returned to the Kentucky State Capitol grounds in Frankfort. According to state officials, the monument was reinstalled earlier this week and is now permanently displayed in Monument Park. The monument had been placed in storage during construction projects in the 1980s and was recently restored before being…
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Friday starts frigid with little improvement through the day A strong cold front moved through last night, bringing the Bluegrass downpours and thunder. It brought many nearly an inch of rain, and here in Lexington, we saw nearly half an inch. 1.43″ was recorded at the Bluegrass Airport. We got a few tenths of an inch more early this morning…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sad news out of Hollywood: actor Gil Gerard, best known for his role as sci-fi hero “Buck Rogers,” has died. According to a statement from Gerard’s wife, he passed away Tuesday in hospice care while battling cancer. He was 82 years old. An Arkansas native, Gerard first rose to fame in 1979 starring in the film…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man they would like to speak with regarding an incident that occurred on Dec. 4, 2025. Police have not released additional details about the incident but say the individual may have information that could assist investigators. Anyone who recognizes the man…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are asking for the public’s help in locating this week’s Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week. Police are searching for 19-year-old Denis Gutierrez-Villanueva, who has active warrants for first-degree reckless endangerment involving a firearm and participation in organized crime. Authorities urge anyone with information that could help locate Gutierrez-Villanueva to contact…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Georgetown man is behind bars after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected drugs and cash. According to police, officers stopped a vehicle Tuesday after observing it driving at fluctuating speeds and failing to stay within its lane. Officers say the driver appeared to be under the influence and was…