PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A high-speed chase that started in Somerset early Monday led to the arrest of two 18-year-olds and the discovery of suspected meth and other drugs, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Kisean Cowan of Somerset fled a traffic stop just after midnight and was spotted speeding on Bourbon Road. The…
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HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Harrison County. Troopers say 50-year-old Ramon Morales was shot and killed by a state police trooper Sunday night outside a home on State Road 36 near Cynthiana. According to investigators, the trooper had responded to a disturbance call at the property. Before the…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing serious charges after deputies say they uncovered a large stash of drugs, weapons, and cash during a search of his home. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 68-year-old Chester Couch was arrested last Thursday at a residence on Typo Road in Bonnyman. Deputies say the search…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education is putting a hold on its proposed occupational license tax increase, following backlash and a legal opinion from the state’s attorney general. Board members announced they will not move forward with additional steps tied to the tax hike, which had proposed raising the rate from 0.5% to 0.75%…
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A suspect is facing drug trafficking charges after weapons, and a large amount of suspected cocaine, were allegedly found during a search. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, 24-year-old Nathaniel Edison was arrested Saturday, at his home on State Road 459, near Barbourville. Deputies say they found cocaine, marijuana, THC vapes, baggies,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After scattered showers and storm on Monday we will be drying things out for the middle of the week. Once the morning low-level cloud cover and fog clears, you can expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing into the low 70s for the afternoon. There’s a small chance of a quick shower south…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Scott County softball is headed to the KHSAA State semifinals for the first time since 2018. Scott County beat Bullitt East 3-2 in the first round, and handed Rowan County a 7-1 loss in the quarterfinals. The cardinals will play Henderson County at 10 a.m. at John Cropp Stadium on Friday June 13th….
After a soggy and sometimes stormy weekend, Monday brought one last push of rain and thunderstorms as a cold front swept through the Ohio Valley. A few of those storms packed a punch, particularly in Eastern Kentucky, with damaging winds being the primary concern. Now, we get to enjoy some well-earned quiet weather! High Pressure Brings Sunshine and Lower Humidity…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) —Close friends of a man, who has been the subject of an intense water search, confirm his body has been recovered from Elkhorn Creek in Franklin county. Michael Looby went missing while tubing over the weekend. Looby was last seen Saturday near Still Waters Campground in Frankfort. According to his close friends, he was…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An assisted living facility in Somerset was evacuated Thursday after smoke was discovered inside the building. According to the Somerset Fire Department, crews responded to a call in the 200 block of Norfleet Drive. When they arrived, smoke was visible, and staff members were actively evacuating residents from the facility. Firefighters determined the source…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A heartfelt tribute to those lost to addiction has been left damaged after vandals targeted the “Locks for Addiction” memorial fence in Lexington over the weekend. According to organizers with the memorial, a number of locks were broken and debris was left scattered across the site. The fence is located near Oliver Lewis Way…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State health officials have confirmed that two infants in Kentucky have died from pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. The Kentucky Department for Public Health says the deaths occurred within the last six months and mark the first pertussis-related deaths in the state since 2018. According to officials, neither the infants nor their mothers had been…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A crash has shut down both directions of U.S. 25 in Richmond, just north of Jacks Creek Road. Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area and take I-75 instead while crews respond to the scene. There’s no word yet on how long the road will remain closed or if anyone was injured…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Search efforts are on hold for a man who reportedly went under while tubing on Elkhorn Creek over the weekend. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Saturday, prompting emergency response teams to the area. Officials say rising water levels — about three feet higher than normal Saturday night —…
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Communities in Perry and Leslie counties are mourning the loss of a young student. School officials announced Sunday the passing of Zane Lewis, a student at East Perry Elementary and a former student at W.B. Muncy Elementary in Leslie County. While both school districts are currently on summer break, officials say grief counselors…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man charged with tampering with physical evidence in the case of two missing and presumed murdered Lexington teenagers is scheduled to appear in court Monday. According to court records, 47-year-old Jesus Reyes-Rodriguez is set for a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. He and a 17-year-old suspect were arrested on May 15 after a…
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two suspects are recovering in the hospital and facing a series of charges after falling off a cliff during a police chase involving a stolen tow truck. According to Kentucky State Police, 55-year-old Rex Vaughn and 40-year-old Thelma Travillian were taken to a hospital in Corbin Friday night after they were rescued from…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Sixth District Councilmember Denise Gray has announced she will not seek re-election. Gray shared the news Sunday in a post on her official Facebook page. Her announcement comes nearly a year after she accused a fellow council member of sexual misconduct — a case that drew public attention and scrutiny. Gray did not mention…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a quiet start to the day, we’re tracking a round of potentially strong to severe thunderstorms later this afternoon into early evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central and eastern Kentucky in a Level 1 or Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms. The greatest risk for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 17-year-old already charged in the death of Ali Naqvi is now facing a second murder charge, this time in connection to the disappearance of 15-year-old Aoun Basboos. Lexington Police announced the additional charge on Friday, June 6. Although Basboos has not been located, investigators say they now presume him to be deceased. Police…
The first week of June has brought plenty of sunshine and classic early summer warmth, with afternoon highs climbing into the low to mid-80s across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Friday kept that trend going but you could really feel the increase in the humidity. A stalled front just to our north did stir up scattered showers and storms—some of which…