Georgetown police investigating “serious collision”

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Georgetown police are investigating what they describe as a serious late-night collision on I-75. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the crash happened Tuesday night on the northbound side of the interstate near mile marker 127. Emergency crews from the Georgetown-Scott County Collision Investigation Unit responded to the scene. Police are urging drivers to…

Real ID enforcement begins

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —New federal travel and facility access requirements are in effect as part of the Real ID enforcement. That means if you’re flying within the U.S. or planning to visit secure federal buildings like military bases or the White House, you’ll now need a Real ID or another federally accepted form of identification. In Kentucky,…

Pushing the low 70s Wednesday ahead of showers & a few storms Thursday

A few isolated showers possible Wednesday with a better chance on Thursday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s another cool start across central and eastern Kentucky this Wednesday morning, but we’ve got some modest warming ahead as we head into the afternoon. Sunshine early will give way to increasing clouds through the day, but overall, it should stay dry for most spots. Temperatures will climb nicely this afternoon, topping out…

Bryan Station High School dean on leave after gun-pointing allegation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A dean at Bryan Station High School is on administrative leave after being accused of pointing a gun at a Lexington man earlier this year. John “Jay” Bordas faces a wanton endangerment charge in connection with the alleged incident, which occurred in February. According to court documents, Bordas allegedly followed the man to…

Better weather mid-week as the upper low exits

It should feel more like early May into Wednesday

After several days of damp, dreary, and downright chilly conditions, Central and Eastern Kentucky finally caught a break on Tuesday. That pesky upper-level low that had been spinning over the Ohio Valley has moved off to the east, allowing sunshine to return and temperatures to climb back into the mid to upper 60s. While that’s still a few degrees below…

Franklin County teenage fire victims identified

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The two teenage boys killed in a devastating house fire on Flat Creek Road have now been formally identified by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office as 13-year-old Bently Maxwell Fields and 15-year-old Rylan Austin Fields. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of April 30. Emergency crews responded around 12:45…

Dates and times set for graduations at UK

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is gearing up to honor the Class of 2025 during commencement ceremonies this weekend at Rupp Arena. More than 5,700 degrees have been conferred, with over 4,200 graduates expected to walk across the stage during celebrations on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Among this year’s graduates are stories…

Clay County man arrested for multiple stabbings

MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Clay County man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing three people during a violent attack in Manchester. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Roots Branch Road where they say 27-year-old Stephen Centers was detained at the scene. Investigators say Centers stabbed three people, knocked down a woman, and…

Monticello Elementary student dies from crash

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Wayne County Schools community is mourning the loss of a fourth grade student who tragically died following a car crash last week. According to Superintendent Wayne Roberts, Caroline Alvarez, a student at Monticello Elementary, passed away as a result of the accident. In a statement, Roberts expressed condolences and asked for…

Kentucky State Police investigating disturbing online activity

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police is investigating troubling online activity involving photos of women and children—some reportedly from law enforcement families—posted to a pornographic website. Authorities say they are working to determine if any of the content includes child pornography or threats, both of which would constitute serious crimes. While copying and reposting publicly available…

Six suspects plead not guilty in daycare child abuse case

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Amaris Hamilton, Theodrick Hersey, Jessica Houck, Brooklyn Houck, Khrystian Greer, and Elizabeth Thomas all pled not guilty during their arraignments at Madison County Court today. The six suspects are charged in connection to an investigation involving alleged child abuse at A Step Ahead Childcare in Richmond. Hamilton is charged with wanton endangerment,…

Police continue search for escaped inmate in Morehead

Authorities say Anthony Martinez fled custody at St. Claire Hospital early Tuesday morning

MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities issued a public safety alert early this morning as they continue their search for an escaped inmate in Morehead. Local and state police, along with other agencies, are working to locate Anthony Martinez, who escaped from UK St. Claire Hospital around 3 a.m. while in the custody of Rowan County Detention Center…