SANDY HOOK, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students at Elliott County High School are taking a stand against violence with a student-led initiative called “No Violence November.” According to the school, the effort is organized by the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program and encourages students and community members to take a pledge promoting peace, kindness, and positive communication. School…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Mayor Randall Weddle and Police Chief Bobby Day are asking the community for patience as the investigation into the death of Doug Harless continues. In the city’s latest “Department Talks” podcast, both leaders addressed growing public interest in the case. They noted that while the Kentucky State Police investigation is complete, the findings…
MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Mercer County are investigating a deadly shooting that happened over the weekend. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred around 10 a.m. Saturday on Battlefield Road in Harrodsburg. Deputies say the victim was found dead at the scene. The sheriff’s office reports that suspects were detained, and a…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Scott County deputy is safe after a ballistic shield stopped a bullet during an hours-long standoff with a teenager in Georgetown on Sunday, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the incident happened at a home on Laurie Lane after a juvenile armed with a gun allegedly barricaded himself inside…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools has filed a court action seeking eminent domain to secure property needed for construction of the new RISE STEM Academy for Girls, according to the district. Officials say the property sits near the school’s construction site on Versailles Road, just off Mason Headley Road. The district says acquiring the land…
Monday – Monday Night Dense fog advisories will be in effect throughout the Bluegrass until late morning. There is a lot of moisture trapped underneath a layer of cold air in the mid-atmosphere. This causes fog to persist later than usual. Once that clears, clouds will move in. We’ll end up partly to mostly cloudy for the afternoon. Temperatures will…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former University of Kentucky football player is accused of stabbing two teammates early Saturday morning, just hours before the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s game against the University of South Florida. According to UAB’s interim head coach, both wounded players were hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition. Jefferson County Jail records…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A record number of Americans are expected to spend Thanksgiving weekend shopping this year. According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 187 million people plan to shop between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday. That’s up three million from last year, which previously held the record. Survey results show Black Friday and Cyber Monday remain the most…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the holidays approach, there’s some relief for tens of thousands of TSA workers. A TSA spokesperson says about 90 percent of employees have now received their back pay following the end of the government shutdown. The remaining workers are expected to receive their back pay on Monday. TSA employees missed several paychecks during…
MADISON COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Madison County man is behind bars facing several serious charges, including sodomy and assault. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. Friday after a victim reported being raped and physically assaulted. During the investigation, the victim identified the suspect as Everette Moore. Authorities located Moore later that…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating an early-morning shooting on Centre Parkway. Officers say they were called to the 1300 block just after 1 a.m. for a report of a shooting with a victim. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,…
Sunny Finish to the Weekend Sunday brought a fantastic break in the weather after several gray, soggy days across the region. Sunshine returned in full force, helping temperatures climb back into the upper 50s, with areas across southern Kentucky even reaching the low 60s. It was a perfect late-November day to get outside and enjoy the warmth while it lasted….
ChatGPT said: CUMBERLAND, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One man is dead and another is in custody following an overnight shooting in Cumberland. Kentucky State Police say they were called to the home of Brian Johnson on Cold-Iron Branch Road at 4:10 a.m. Friday. When troopers arrived, they found Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. He was…
LONDON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A London man is facing multiple charges following a Friday night traffic stop that began after police observed his vehicle crossing the double yellow line several times. According to the London Police Department, officers stopped a red Chevrolet around 9:19 p.m. after the driver also made a turn without signaling. Police identified the driver…
Rain Moves Out & Skies Slowly Clear After a damp start to Saturday, the last few areas of drizzle finally exited the region by midday. Cloud cover hung around for much of the day, but just as expected, skies gradually cleared from north to south this evening. Highs reached the upper 50s and low 60s — a nice rebound after…
WINCHESTER, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Winchester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a theft at Rural King on Saturday afternoon. According to officials, the individual shown in a released photo was involved in the incident and detectives are working to confirm their identity. Anyone who recognizes the suspect is urged…
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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Transportation Department has introduced a new female crash test dummy — a major step toward addressing long-standing safety gaps in vehicle testing. Officials say the dummy’s design is modeled specifically on women’s body shapes and biomechanical responses, allowing automakers to better assess how seatbelts, airbags, and other safety systems protect female drivers and passengers. A…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new Miss Universe has been crowned, and the title goes to Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch. She claimed the crown during this year’s pageant held in Thailand, following a dramatic and highly publicized run-up to the event. Earlier this month, Bosch faced controversy when a Miss Universe official criticized her during a livestreamed pre-pageant meeting, accusing…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eddie Murphy is adding another major milestone to his storied career. The legendary entertainer has been selected to receive the 51st AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor presented each year to an individual whose work has made a lasting impact on the cinematic arts. The award ceremony is scheduled for April. Murphy first rose to fame…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation continues to chip away at Americans’ purchasing power. According to figures released Friday, inflation-adjusted hourly earnings for all U.S. employees were flat in September for the second month in a row. The annual rate of real wage growth held at 0.8 percent, matching the slowest pace…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Federal Aviation Administration is predicting the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years, with more than 52,000 flights expected on Tuesday ahead of the holiday. The Sunday after Thanksgiving is projected to be the next busiest travel day as millions of Americans head home. The FAA administrator says the agency is prepared for the holiday…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department says a previously issued Green Alert for a missing veteran has been canceled. According to police, it has been determined that 54-year-old Jyronna Parker is not at risk. Police first issued the Green Alert after Parker was reported missing on Oct. 17. He was last seen around 2:25 a.m. in…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has just set a new auction record, selling for $54.7 million. The sale marks the highest price ever achieved at auction for a work by a female artist. The previous record was held by the late American painter Georgia O’Keeffe. Kahlo’s vibrant and deeply personal artwork continues to captivate…