LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle has shut down lanes on Newtown Pike in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, all outbound lanes of Newtown Pike are closed just before Citation Boulevard. Officials say traffic is being diverted to Newtown Springs Drive while crews respond to the scene. Drivers are…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Andy Beshear hosted the 58th annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning in Frankfort. The event began at 7:30 a.m. at the William Exum Center on the campus of Kentucky State University. This year’s theme was “Fostering Unity and Love.” The keynote speaker was Stephen Boyken, leader of the Hope Initiative. During the breakfast, the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The deputy superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools has announced plans to retire from public education later this year. According to a release from the district, Dr. Houston Barber will retire September 1 after nearly three decades of service across Kentucky. District leaders say they are grateful for the experience and leadership Barber has…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is launching a new partnership designed to give students hands-on experience while helping members of the community. Officials say the Drive Center at The Hill will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at 1 p.m. alongside Jubilee Jobs, powered by Valvoline Global. Through the partnership, students in the district’s automotive technology…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky lawmakers are considering a new proposal they say could help make schools across the Commonwealth safer. The legislation under discussion is called Alyssa’s Law, which would help school districts install silent panic alert systems in schools. The bill is named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old who was killed during the 2018 shooting at…
MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police in Mayfield are asking for the public’s help locating a wanted man. Troopers say they are searching for Joshua Hunt, who is wanted for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Officials say Hunt has tattoos on both hands and arms, and his last known residence was in the Paducah…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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GREEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a teenager was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Kentucky 88 in Green County. Troopers say a 14-year-old driver was traveling west when the vehicle lost control, crossed the center line, sideswiped a bucket truck, and then collided with a Ford F-350. The juvenile driver was pronounced…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A crash involving injuries has shut down several lanes near Versailles Road and Man O War Boulevard in Lexington Wednesday. According to the Lexington Police Department, inbound lanes of Versailles Road are closed at Man O War Boulevard, with traffic being diverted onto Man O War. Police say the inner loop of Man O…
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Donald Trump is scheduled to make a stop in Boone County Wednesday afternoon. According to the Republican Party of Kentucky, Trump will visit the Verst Logistics contract packaging facility in Hebron at 1 p.m. Officials say the public is invited to attend the event. Registration for the visit is still open, and a…
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…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on a parole violation warrant. Police say 25-year-old Gage Cates is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair. His date of birth is December 19, 2000. Authorities are asking anyone…
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…