Kentucky State Police searching for missing Grayson woman last seen in February

GRAYSON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are searching for a woman who has been missing since February. Officials say troopers received a missing person report on February 23 for 50-year-old Tessa Reeves. According to investigators, Reeves was last seen February 14 at Bayso’s Bar on South Hord Street in Grayson. Witnesses told authorities Reeves was wearing a…

Nicholasville police searching for missing 15-year-old Jayden Kash

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nicholasville Police Department are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager. Police say 15-year-old Jayden Kash was last seen leaving Providence School in Nicholasville on Wednesday and did not return home. Authorities say Kash was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, navy blue sweatpants, and navy blue and orange Nike…

Corbin man indicted on rape and sexual abuse charges in Knox County

KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Knox County Sheriff’s Department says a Corbin man has been arrested following a grand jury indictment connected to incidents dating back to 2020. Investigators say 44-year-old Preston Messer of Corbin was indicted by a Knox County grand jury on February 27 after evidence was presented in the case. Authorities say Messer was…

Cold temperatures return ahead of a weekend warm up

Cooler air settles into the Bluegrass today A much cooler and drier air mass is settling across the Bluegrass region Thursday morning after a strong cold front swept through Kentucky on Wednesday. The boundary, as of early morning, has pushed east of the Appalachian Mountains, while lingering clouds and cold northwest winds continue across the Ohio Valley. The last of…

Advocates urge Kentucky lawmakers to fund Alzheimer’s research

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Advocates are urging Kentucky lawmakers to take action on what they call a growing public health crisis: Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 80,000 Kentuckians are living with Alzheimer’s, while nearly twice as many serve as caregivers for loved ones with the disease. Advocates are asking the Kentucky General Assembly to…

Hope Center of Lexington hosts Full Bloom fundraiser to support homelessness services

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Hope Center of Lexington invited the community to shop for a cause during the Full Bloom fundraising event. Guests who mentioned the Hope Center at checkout had their purchases included in the event’s total, with 10 percent of qualifying sales donated back to the organization. Officials say the funds raised will directly support…

Storms give way to cooler air into the late week

Afternoon highs may not get out of the 40s Thursday afternoon

It was a breezy and spring-like Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a cold front pressed into the area from the west. We started the day with lots of wind and a few storms to our north and west. The strong southwest breeze continued through the day with sustained winds around 20 to 30 miles per hour with some…

Keeneland unveils new paddock building ahead of spring meet

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The upcoming spring meet at Keeneland Race Course will offer fans new ways to experience race day thanks to a major renovation project. Track officials say a brand-new paddock building will debut this season, featuring five new hospitality spaces for guests. The additions include the Dogwood Room, the Sycamore Room, the Ivy Room, rooftop…

Gas line break closes downtown Lexington intersection

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A section of downtown Lexington is closed after an emergency gas line break. According to city officials, the intersection of West High Street and South Mill Street is closed and the shutdown is expected to last until late Wednesday afternoon. West High Street is closed between South Upper Street and South Broadway, while South…

Laurel County deputies ask for help identifying burglary suspect

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a burglary investigation. Officials say the burglary happened March 4 at a location off Lynn Acres Road in Laurel County. Investigators are currently working to identify the person involved and are asking anyone with information about the case…

Laurel County man arrested after alleged threats made inside church

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One man is facing charges after authorities say he made threats inside a church in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 56-year-old James Bell was arrested Sunday after deputies were called to a church where he allegedly made threatening statements. Officials say Bell reportedly walked into the church and said, “I…

Jackson County man indicted after missing child investigation in Pulaski County

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Jackson County man has been indicted following an investigation into a missing child report. Officials say 47-year-old Michael Moon of Annville was identified during a March 11, 2025 investigation into a child reported missing from a home on East Brown Ridge Road in the Nancy area. Investigators…

Breeders’ Cup World Championships returning to Keeneland in 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will return to Keeneland Race Course on October 30–31, 2026. Officials say ticket options and hospitality packages are now available for preview, with general public ticket sales beginning April 21 at noon. The two-day event will feature 14 Grade 1 races and more than $34 million in purses and…

Kentucky American Water invests $72 million in infrastructure upgrades

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky American Water says it invested nearly $72 million in infrastructure improvements in 2025 to strengthen reliability and water quality for customers across its service areas. The company says the upgrades include improvements to treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and water storage tanks. Officials say about $40 million of the investment went toward replacing…