ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision between an SUV and a construction truck in Rowan County. According to KSP, the crash happened Tuesday on State Road 519 near the Morgan County line. Investigators say 68-year-old Donnie Smith was driving an SUV when he crossed the center line, struck several construction barrels,…
MORGAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are searching for a woman wanted in connection with a stabbing in the Moon community of Morgan County. According to KSP Post 8 in Morehead, troopers responded to Betty’s Grocery around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday after receiving a call from West Liberty Dispatch about a reported stabbing. When officers arrived, they…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Powell County man is facing serious charges after police say he used Halloween decorations to threaten local government officials. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers arrested 58-year-old Stephan Marcum on Saturday after finding what appeared to be threatening Halloween decorations in his yard near the intersection of Court Street and North Main Street…
Record-breaking rainfall yesterday, October 7th We had quite a bit of rain across the Bluegrass on Tuesday, with those to the south staying a bit drier and only picking up around 0.5″. Those to the north saw significantly more rain. Lexington recorded 4.74″ of rain, which is not only a record amount of rain for October 7, but it’s also…
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UPDATE: WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police have released the names of two people killed in a crash Monday afternoon on the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County. According to KSP, 56-year-old Robbin Burchett and 27-year-old Katelyn Harmon died after the minivan and car they were riding in collided near mile marker 47 around 4 p.m. Investigators…
As expected it was a damp and dreary Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a wave of low pressure along with a cold front brought multiple rounds of rain and a few storms to the area. Some of the activity was on the moderate to heavy side, creating some minor flooding issues despite the recent drought conditions we’ve seen….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the online gaming and social platform of creating what he calls “a hunting ground for child predators.” According to a release, the lawsuit—filed in Madison Circuit Court—alleges Roblox knowingly allowed an unsafe online environment that has led to the exploitation of minors…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Georgetown high school teacher is getting national recognition for his impact in the classroom — and a major award to go with it. Wylie Messer, who teaches welding and advanced manufacturing at Great Crossing High School, has been named one of just 25 winners nationwide of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize…
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,…