WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Wayne County man is facing serious charges after deputies say he fired multiple shots inside his home and at a neighboring house while intoxicated. Deputies responded late Tuesday night to a residence on Highway 776, where they learned family members were inside and potentially in danger. After setting up a perimeter, officers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Brooks Houck, the man accused in the disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers, has been transferred to Warren County ahead of his high-profile trial set to begin next week. Rogers vanished in 2015 in Bardstown. Despite her body never being found, prosecutors believe they have enough circumstantial evidence to prove Houck is…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is reminding people to stay safe when buying and selling items through online platforms like Facebook Marketplace. Police say it’s important to stay informed and cautious when arranging to meet someone for a transaction. It comes as officials say some recent meetings have gone wrong. “We’ve had a few…
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Fort Campbell soldier who died in a helicopter training accident will be laid to rest on Friday. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright, 40, was killed on June 11 during an Apache helicopter training exercise. He served as a pilot with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, part of the 101st Airborne…
LEXINGTON, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A weak cold front is working its way through the region today, helping to spark off additional scattered showers and storms across central and eastern Kentucky. While we’re not looking at a widespread severe weather event, a few stronger storms could develop—especially this afternoon and early evening—bringing brief heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Juneteenth celebrations are underway across the country Thursday, marking the anniversary of June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free after the Civil War. In Kentucky, slavery officially ended six months later with the ratification of the 13th Amendment. To honor the day, Lexington is unveiling a new…
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LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are expanding the search for a man wanted in Anderson County after he ran from officers Tuesday in Lawrenceburg. Police say 52-year-old James “Charter” Bixler was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and a baseball cap when he fled the area. Investigators believe he may have traveled to another city and…
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A police chase in Middlesboro ended with a crash that sent both a suspect and an officer to the hospital. According to Kentucky State Police, the incident happened Wednesday near South 35th Street and Exeter Avenue. Investigators say officers attempted to approach Jason Bullins, who was wanted on active parole and burglary warrants….
It’s been a steamy stretch across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Wednesday brought more of that classic late-spring humidity with highs topping out in the mid-80s. A few spotty storms tried to pop during the afternoon, but the main event is still ahead of us. It’s definitely been quite wet in spots the last several days and now a cold…
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COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A major step forward for one of the region’s biggest infrastructure projects: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled the official design for the new Brent Spence Bridge companion span on Wednesday. The new bridge, a state-of-the-art cable-stayed structure, will carry both I-71 and I-75 traffic across the Ohio River—aimed at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Construction is now underway on the new Legacy Business Park, located between Georgetown Road and I-75. Mayor Linda Gorton, alongside other state leaders, broke ground on the 200-acre project Wednesday morning. City officials say the Legacy Business Park is one step closer to becoming a major addition for Lexington’s economy. They credit partnerships…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Blakely Shae Tyler was last seen on Tuesday, June 17, in the Brodhead area. She is described as 5 feet tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and braces. Anyone with information on her…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A close vote in the Louisville Metro Council is drawing attention to ongoing efforts for police reform and community oversight. According to ABC affiliate WHAS11, council members voted 13 to 12 on Tuesday to pass a resolution endorsing the U.S. Department of Justice’s recommendations for reforming the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). The DOJ’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — If you notice a heavy law enforcement presence near the University of Kentucky campus Wednesday, don’t be alarmed — it’s part of a planned training exercise. According to UK Police, the department is partnering with FBI Louisville for a tactical training drill being held during regular business hours on Wednesday. The exercise is closed…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Volunteers are invited to take part in Lexington’s annual Kentucky River Clean Sweep this Saturday, June 21. Participants will head out in boats to collect trash along the 12-mile stretch of the Kentucky River that borders Fayette County. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Kelley’s Landing on Old Richmond Road. City canoes…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Families in Lexington are invited to a free community event Wednesday evening in celebration of Safe Kids Day. The event will take place at Green Acres Park on La Salle Road from 4 to 7 p.m. Organizers say families can expect free snacks, face painting, and interactive safety demonstrations for children of all ages….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Federal offices, including post offices across Kentucky, will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Officials say there will be no mail delivery, phone services, or access to post office boxes during the closure. Most major banks and courthouses are also expected to be closed. Regular services will resume on…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A special dedication ceremony is being held Wednesday afternoon in Georgetown to honor the Old Georgetown Cemetery, recognized as the city’s first public cemetery. The event, scheduled for 1 p.m. on North Hamilton Street, commemorates a site that serves as the final resting place for U.S. military veterans, United States Colored Troops, and Buffalo…
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A suspect is under arrest after a car crashed into a retail store in Hazard on Tuesday. According to Hazard Police, the crash happened at the Shoe Show Mega Store in the Daniel Boone Plaza. Witnesses told officers they saw the driver speeding and doing donuts in the parking lot before slamming into…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’re starting your Wednesday with a damp, muggy feel across much of the area. Pockets of heavier downpours rolled through eastern and southern Kentucky earlier this morning, and we may continue to see some isolated to scattered showers or storms during the first part of the day. While not everyone will see rain…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing drug trafficking charges after police say he was found unresponsive in his vehicle outside a Dollar General store. According to the London Police Department, 36-year-old Nicholas Phillips was arrested last Friday after officers discovered him allegedly slumped over in a pickup truck with the driver’s door open…