LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a late-night robbery. Deputies say the suspect was caught on camera before allegedly stealing items and threatening people at a store on North Laurel Road just before 11:30 p.m. The person then drove away. Anyone…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A dump truck crash shut down Iron Works Pike on Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital and leaving gravel scattered across the roadway. Lexington police say it happened just before 8:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of Iron Works Pike. The dump truck overturned after a mechanical issue, and the driver…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is speaking out following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, urging leaders across the country to denounce violence without political spin. Beshear said leaders face a clear choice: either condemn violence against anyone, or risk turning tragedy into partisan politics. He emphasized that political disagreements should never escalate…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A former CIA officer and military veteran is entering Kentucky’s high-profile U.S. Senate race. Joel Willett, 41, officially announced his Democratic campaign Wednesday, pointing to the Trump administration’s revocation of his security clearance as a major motivation for running. The Louisville native criticized tax breaks for the wealthy and cuts to Medicaid, saying…
MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The search continues today for Jerry Cooper, one of two inmates who escaped from the Brown County Detention Center in Ohio. Authorities say Roy Butler, the second escapee, was captured in Mason County. Cooper, however, remains on the run and was last seen in the Dover area near the Mason-Bracken County line….
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Prestonsburg High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after a student allegedly made threats about having a gun on campus. According to police, a school resource officer was alerted that a male student claimed to have a firearm in his backpack. Within minutes, Prestonsburg Police, Floyd County deputies, Kentucky State Police, and…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A London City Council member and his former girlfriend are both in court Wednesday on domestic violence charges. Justin Young, 49, was arrested Monday after his former girlfriend, Crystal Hoskins, accused him of assaulting her in May and July. He faces charges of fourth-degree assault and second-degree criminal mischief. Hoskins, however, is also…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Emergency Management has added two new outdoor warning sirens, bringing the city’s total to 33. One siren has been installed at Cardinal Run Park North and another near Davis Park, behind Artworks at the Carver School. Officials say the sirens are designed to alert people outdoors during severe weather—not those inside homes…
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two hikers are safe after being rescued Tuesday afternoon near Courthouse Rock in Powell County. Just after 2:30 p.m., Powell County Search & Rescue, along with teams from Lee and Wolfe counties, responded to a 911 call from a female hiker and her male companion in his 20s. The pair had become…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is celebrating Constitution Day on Wednesday with events highlighting the nation’s founding document. Faculty, staff, and students will gather on the steps of the Rosenberg Law Building to read provisions of the U.S. Constitution aloud. The Law Library will also showcase a special book display and distribute pocket-sized copies…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on Louisville this weekend for the Louder Than Life Music Festival. To ease congestion around the Highlands Festival Grounds, organizers announced a downtown shuttle service. Pickups will be offered at the Kentucky International Convention Center, with rides running from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. each…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington animal shelter is asking for help after taking in two dogs found in dire condition over the weekend. According to Paws 4 the Cause, a good Samaritan rescued a doodle and a puppy after spotting them Sunday night near her driveway in the Manchester area. The shelter said the animals appeared…
A Clear and Comfortable Start Wednesday began on a pleasant note, with overnight lows dipping into the low to mid-50s under mostly clear skies. Some patchy dense fog formed in a few spots early this morning, but that is expected to clear out as the sun takes over. By this afternoon, look for plenty of sunshine with highs climbing into…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the teenager killed in a weekend shooting at a Frankfort apartment complex. According to the release, 16-year-old Chirome Avant Randle of Frankfort died after being shot during the incident Sunday morning on Ashwood Court. Police previously said Randle and an adult man were both found with…
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Pike County man now faces a murder charge after a deadly shooting in July. According to Mountain Top Media, 54-year-old Clifford Triplett was originally arrested on a charge of second-degree manslaughter after police said he accidentally shot and killed 50-year-old James Mounts during an altercation. A Pike County grand jury has…
HAZARD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A former Hazard Middle School teacher has been arrested on charges that include first-degree sexual abuse. According to the Hazard Herald, a Perry County grand jury indicted 42-year-old Monty Clay Salyer II, of Oak Street in Hazard, on September 12. The indictment alleges that last month Salyer subjected a child under the age…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Two people are in the hospital following a crash on I-75 North. The wreck happened Monday night near mile marker 88 and involved a motorcycle and a car. Emergency crews took both individuals to a local hospital. As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, authorities had not released an update on their condition. Investigators…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A London City Council member is facing domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his former girlfriend earlier this year. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says 49-year-old Justin Young was arrested Monday after Crystal Hoskins reported incidents in May and July. Young is charged with fourth-degree assault and second-degree criminal mischief. In…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The final two men convicted in the disappearance and death of Crystal Rogers are set to be sentenced this week, according to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News. Brooks Houck, Rogers’ ex-boyfriend, was found guilty of murder and evidence tampering. Joseph Lawson was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence. Their…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Winchester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person wanted in connection with a theft investigation. Police released photos Tuesday of the individual and are asking anyone who may recognize the person to contact the Winchester Police Department. Investigators say callers can remain anonymous when providing tips. Categories:…
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Lawrenceburg man critically injured in an officer-involved shooting nearly two years ago is back in court. Court records show 24-year-old Daejon Rucker appeared Tuesday for a status hearing related to charges from a December 2023 shooting outside a McDonald’s in Lawrenceburg. According to Kentucky State Police, Rucker opened fire on officers…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Applications are now open for the next Kentucky State Police cadet class. KSP says they are looking for recruits to serve communities across the state, especially in rural areas. Starting pay is $69,500, and candidates must be at least 21 with a high school diploma or GED, plus work, college, military, or law…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky is rolling out a new “Institutional Neutrality Policy” in response to House Bill 4. The university says it will no longer issue official statements on social or political issues that don’t directly affect campus operations. Leaders say the change is intended to ensure “viewpoint neutrality,” promote open debate, and…
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