Former Rowan County coach arrested for indecent exposure and stalking in Owingsville

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…

Big man for U.K. Basketball is eligible for this season

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Big news for Big Blue Nation — Kentucky forward Andrija Jelavic has officially been cleared to play. UK confirmed Monday the 6-foot-11 forward from Croatia has been declared eligible for immediate competition by the NCAA. Jelavic joined the Wildcats in August after playing two seasons for Mega Superbet in Serbia, where he averaged 11…

Amy McGrath announces run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Retired Marine fighter pilot and former senatorial candidate Amy McGrath has officially announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Mitch McConnell. McGrath, who previously challenged McConnell in 2020, said in a statement that she believes Kentuckians deserve “decency and courage” in their representation, and pledged to be a senator…

One last day of above average temperatures before fall returns

Cloudy and warm to start the work week Cloud cover will continue to increase through Monday morning. Temperatures are mild to start with many sticking to the low-mid 60s. By late morning, we may see enough moisture to squeeze out a few isolated showers. These would be brief and likely wouldn’t bring much rainfall. Most of us will stay dry…

White House responds after early release of man convicted in 2015 killing of Woodford County child

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The White House says it is reviewing the case of Ronald Exantus, the man convicted in connection with the 2015 killing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton in Versailles, after his early release from prison last week. In a post on social media, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the situation “unacceptable,” saying in part,…

A Change in the Pattern: Rain Returns to Start the Week

Showers and storms return early this week before cooler fall-like air settles in.

Sunshine Wraps Up the Weekend The first weekend of October wrapped up on a familiar note—sunny, dry, and warm. Afternoon highs climbed into the low to mid-80s across the region, making it feel more like late summer than early fall. Tonight, skies will stay mostly clear with lows dropping into the low 60s, a mild start to the new workweek….

Sunshine, warmth, and a taste of summer for early october

Warm, sunny days stick around before rain chances return early next week.

A Warm Start to October We’ve started off the month of October on a warm and sunny note, keeping the same pattern we’ve seen for several days now. Highs today climbed into the low to mid-80s, which is well above normal for this time of year. Skies have stayed mostly sunny, and tonight we’ll dip back into the mid-50s under…

Man wanted for First Degree Wanton Endangerment

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on serious charges. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, 35-year-old Demarkco Ross is wanted for first-degree wanton endangerment and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Ross is described as 5-foot-9 with black hair and brown eyes. Police warn Ross should be…