GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is urging drivers to use extra caution on wet roads as rain moves through Central Kentucky. In a reminder posted this week, officers advised motorists to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and avoid cruise control when driving in rainy weather. Police say these simple steps can prevent hydroplaning and help…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A traffic stop by the Berea Street Crimes Unit led to a significant drug bust along I-75 North on Monday. According to police, a deputy and his K9 partner, Bruno, conducted a free-air sniff of a vehicle that alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle uncovered 37 grams of suspected…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Georgetown Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in connection with a stolen motorcycle. According to the department, a 2006 Harley-Davidson was reported stolen, and investigators have released photos of a person they believe may be connected to the theft. Police are urging anyone who recognizes the individual or has…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Former Louisville Metro Police detective Brett Hankison, convicted of using excessive force during the 2020 raid that killed Breonna Taylor, is set to report to prison this week. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News, Hankison was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison in July after a jury found him guilty of firing…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s been pouring across Central Kentucky all morning, and the rain is starting to take a toll on local roads. Bermuda Avenue in Lexington is one of several areas seeing flooding as water continues to rise from the heavy downpours. Drivers are being urged to slow down, use caution, and avoid flooded streets whenever…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is participating in Operation SafeDRIVE, a nationwide safety effort running now through October 9. The campaign focuses on preventing crashes involving large commercial trucks by targeting distracted, reckless, and impaired driving. According to KSP, officers will increase highway patrols and conduct vehicle inspections throughout the week…
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MAYSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A multi-state investigation has ended in Kentucky after police tracked down a Pennsylvania man wanted hundreds of miles from home. According to Scottdale Borough Police in Pennsylvania, officers — along with Kentucky State Police and the Maysville Police Department — arrested Shawn Michael Prince at a hotel in Maysville. Prince was wanted in Westmoreland…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — London Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the owner of a van tied to a weekend theft investigation. According to the department, the theft happened around 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pit Stop Market on Barbourville Road. Investigators released photos of a van believed to be connected to the case and say…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is rolling out a stronger plan to prepare for winter weather this year — with more staff, equipment, and salt already in place ahead of the season. Streets and Roads Director Rob Allen is presenting the city’s updated winter weather strategy at Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee meeting….
PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Paris Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Bourbon County is sounding the alarm — declaring a “Code Red” as the shelter runs out of space for new dogs. Staff says every kennel is full, and recent intakes from Animal Control have pushed the shelter past capacity. In just the last few days, three additional…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky hunters have a new digital tool just in time for deer and elk season. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has launched a new mobile app called “KY Deer & Elk” to help hunters plan, track, and manage their trips. The app provides real-time maps, county-based planning tools, and quick access to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One of Lexington’s biggest celebrations is returning next summer. The 2026 Lexington Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from noon to 10 p.m. on Oliver Lewis Way. The annual event celebrates love, inclusion, and community, featuring live performances, local vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. Organizers with the Lexington Pride…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Just as Halloween wraps up, the holiday spirit will move right in. “Spirit Christmas” — a seasonal store from the same company behind Spirit Halloween — is set to open in Lexington this November. The new holiday pop-up will take over the current Spirit Halloween location in Hamburg and will feature Christmas decorations, gifts,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a shooting that left one man seriously injured Monday night. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around 6:30 p.m. to Ascot Park, near Armstrong Mill Road and River Park Drive, after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound….
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Tensions continue at London City Hall after Mayor Randall Weddle called for the resignation of a city council member during a meeting Monday evening that most of the council did not attend. The meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and streamed live on Facebook, saw only two council members present, while the others were absent….
Widespread rain chances through Tuesday night Rain will move through from the west as a cold front passes. Some may see thunderstorms and localized heavy rainfall. There are no major impacts expected, although in places where we see torrential downpours, ponding on roads and flash flooding could be possible. Rain will begin to fizzle out this evening, but will pick…
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After a beautiful first weekend of October across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine and highs in the low 80s, clouds thickened up to begin the week on Monday signaling some chances on the way. With moisture streaming northward from the Gulf along with an inverted trough over the region, a few scattered showers developed out west, slowly moving eastward…
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OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A former Rowan County assistant football coach and substitute teacher has been arrested in Bath County after police say he repeatedly exposed himself to several victims. According to the Owingsville Police Department, officers arrested Kris Krolikowski on Sunday afternoon following multiple complaints. Investigators say Krolikowski exposed himself to several adult victims over a prolonged…