FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Friends, family, and state leaders gathered in Frankfort Sunday to honor former Governor Martha Layne Collins, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 88. Collins, a teacher and lifelong Democrat, made history as Kentucky’s first and only woman elected governor, serving as the state’s 56th governor from 1983 to 1987. Her tenure…
LOUISVILLE, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has confirmed that all victims of the UPS cargo plane crash near the airport have now been located. In a post on X, Greenberg said that 13 victims recovered at the crash site match the total number of missing persons reported to Louisville Metro Police. Combined with the plane’s crew,…
A Dreary Sunday Turns Colder Today was one of those gray November days that really felt like winter was knocking on the door. Temperatures actually peaked early this morning in the low 50s before steadily dropping into the 30s through the afternoon and evening. As colder air rushed in behind a passing cold front, scattered rain showers began mixing with…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New video and witness accounts are shedding light on the moments after the deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville earlier this week. Rob Sanders, an employee at Grade A Recycling who lives on-site in his RV, says he was inside just minutes before the crash. When he stepped outside, he was met with…
After a beautiful week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we saw some changes to end the week Friday as a cold front moved through the region. With gusty southwest winds pushing milder air and moisture into the commonwealth, a broken line of showers and storms developed through the afternoon hours. This brought some heavy rain in spots and…
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…