LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC NEWS) – Federal investigators continue searching for answers after a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville earlier this week that killed more than a dozen people, with several others still missing. Officials say at least nine people remain unaccounted for. Among those confirmed dead are Louisville residents Luis Fadon and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Kimberly Asa. UPS…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking a court to intervene after Governor Andy Beshear declined to sign a death warrant for Ralph Baze, the man convicted of killing two Powell County law enforcement officers more than 30 years ago. Coleman argues that the Governor’s interpretation of a 2010 court order is incorrect and…
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MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing man who hasn’t been seen in three months. Deputies say 50-year-old Jonathan Ploof was last seen on August 3 near the Burger King and Walmart in Morehead. Investigators say Ploof had been camping in the Daniel Boone National Forest off KY 377…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s largest hunting season of the year kicks off this weekend. Modern gun deer season opens Saturday, November 8, and runs through November 23. Hunters across the state will be heading into the field in pursuit of Kentucky’s plentiful white-tailed deer, providing a sustainable source of wild venison for families. Last year, nearly 150,000…
OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bath County High School is reassuring parents and students after a threat reported Thursday was determined to be false. According to school officials, a student made a statement that caused concern, prompting an immediate investigation by the school resource officer. After looking into the matter, authorities determined there was no credible threat. The school…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The city’s fifth annual Glow Ride is set to light up Coolavin Park Friday night with a celebration of community, cycling, and safety. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with the community bike ride rolling out at 6:30. Riders of all ages are encouraged to decorate their bikes — and…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County woman is set to be sentenced Friday morning in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that happened nearly two years ago in Lexington. According to court records, Olivia Fouts is scheduled to be sentenced at 10 a.m. for leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid resulting in death….
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway in Scott County after a person was hit by a train earlier this week in Georgetown. According to police, the incident happened on Wednesday. Officers say the victim was taken to UK Hospital for treatment. Their condition has not been released. No other details have been shared at this time…
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Today – Tonight Temperatures this morning are in the 40s and 50s with high temps in the 60s. Winds are already gusting up to 20 mph. These will ramp up even more as we head through the day, gusting up to 30-35 mph later Friday afternoon. A line of showers and storms will move through this afternoon, starting with some…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Outback Steakhouse is scaling back its footprint nationwide after a series of closures last month. The restaurant chain’s parent company announced in its latest earnings report that 21 Outback locations were closed in October, with 22 more scheduled to shut down over the next four years. The closures come as part of what the company calls…
COVINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Covington police officer has been suspended following an internal investigation into a protest arrest on the Roebling Suspension Bridge. Fifteen people — including two journalists — were arrested during a July demonstration against ICE. Video footage showed Officer Zachary Stayton repeatedly punching a protester who was already on the ground. Police Chief Justin…
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CORBIN, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer in Corbin. According to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, 53-year-old Stephen Smith was taken into custody after deputies say he pretended to be an assistant constable and stopped two girls riding a golf cart on Forego Trail in the Tattersall…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman indicted on murder charges in connection to a deadly summer shooting pleaded not guilty during her arraignment. Court records show that 30-year-old Keaira Pennie was indicted Monday by a grand jury for the murder of 42-year-old Edwin Haddix. Investigators say Haddix was found shot on Bryan Station Road on August 10 and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, sources say momentum is building toward a potential resolution. Senate leaders reportedly met Thursday morning to negotiate the final details of a deal. The proposal under discussion could involve attaching a short-term stopgap funding bill to a larger package of bipartisan legislation aimed at funding several…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Teamsters Local 89 is honoring the lives lost and those impacted by the tragic crash of UPS Flight 2976 with a candlelight vigil Thursday evening. The event will take place Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Teamsters Local 89 Union Hall, and the community is invited to join in remembrance and support. Union leaders…
The delightful early November weather continued across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday as another area of high pressure built into the Ohio Valley behind a departing cold front. With plenty of sunshine in place and a light east wind, afternoon highs reached the upper 50s to around 60 degrees which was about 10 degree cooler than what we enjoyed mid-week…
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WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two missing women who haven’t been seen since mid-October. Police say 43-year-old Shyrone M. Taylor and her daughter, 26-year-old Brooke S. Lowery, who has special needs, were last seen in Williamsburg on October 15. Family members told authorities they have not heard from…