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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Tuesday: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid/upper 80s. Lows in the upper 50s. Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows near 60. Friday: Partly sunny. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 60s. Saturday: 20% chance for isolated showers. Highs in the upper…
GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two convicted felons are behind bars after a police chase that stretched across multiple counties Monday morning. According to the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Andrea Coomer and 52-year-old James Bixler were arrested following a pursuit that began in Jessamine County, continued through Garrard County, and ended in Boyle County near Wells…
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A devastating fire broke out Monday at the Bluegrass Wedding Barn, a well-known venue on Mitchellsburg Road in Boyle County. According to Bluegrass Wedding Barn officials, the fire destroyed their barn. The cause has not yet been determined. Officials said their top priority is helping couples who have upcoming events, working to make…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Sunday night house fire on Loudon Avenue ended with a heartwarming reunion, as Lexington firefighters returned a dog safely to its owner. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews responded to the blaze and were able to bring the situation under control. The department later shared photos of the reunion on Facebook,…
Other than a few sprinkles during a brief window Saturday evening and some storms Sunday just to our west, our weekend remained high and dry across Central and Eastern Kentucky with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. Monday was no exception as we kicked off the week with more sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures across the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Franklin Circuit Court judge has dismissed State Auditor Allison Ball’s lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration over the implementation of Senate Bill 151, which expands support for kinship and foster caregivers. According to Gov. Beshear’s office, Judge Thomas Wingate ruled that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has complied with…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Wayne County mother and her boyfriend have been arrested after allegedly abusing her two children, ages 2 and 5, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were contacted by a Kentucky Child Protective Service employee about abused children being treated in the emergency room. Medical staff reported signs…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two Kentucky lawmakers have been recognized for their work on policies aimed at preventing child abuse. During the Kids Are Worth It conference, Senator Brandon Storm and Representative Nick Wilson were honored for their legislative efforts. Storm worked on Senate Bill 26, which ensures that an application for placement or adoption of children…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews were called to a house fire early Monday morning on the 1300 block of Canonero Drive, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Firefighters said they arrived around 6:16 a.m. to find smoke and flames visible, prompting an upgrade to a working structure fire. The blaze was contained to a single bedroom,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Lexington should prepare for overnight road closures on North Limestone starting Monday, according to city officials. The roadway will be shut down from Rosemary Avenue to New Circle Road between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday, as crews work on a sewer construction project. The work is expected to…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a weekend robbery south of London. Deputies said the robbery happened around 9:35 p.m. Saturday at the Smoke Shop on KY 363, about a mile south of the city. Investigators say the suspect entered the store, pepper-sprayed the…
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Bell County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with a vehicle damage investigation. Deputies shared a photo of the man and are asking anyone who recognizes him to contact Bell County Dispatch. Officials emphasized that all calls will be kept…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Scott County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in an industrial accident last week as 35-year-old Richard Thurman of Elizabethtown. Officials said Thurman was a contractor performing machine maintenance at International Crankshaft when the incident happened. A second person was also injured and taken to the hospital. Their condition has…