PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly UTV crash that killed a juvenile in Pike County Friday night. Troopers said the crash happened around 7:10 p.m. on an off-road trail near Pinsonfork Road. According to investigators, a 2021 Can-Am UTV overturned with two juveniles inside. The passenger, a 14-year-old, was pronounced dead…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf says more than $40 million in unclaimed property is waiting to be claimed by residents in Fayette County. According to the Treasurer’s Office, the Division of Unclaimed Property safeguards money from dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance policies, utility deposits, stocks, and even safe deposit boxes. Metcalf said the goal…
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UPDATE: According to officials, Marks is now facing a murder charge. ORIGINAL STORY: FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Police say a man is facing multiple charges after a double shooting at an apartment in Frankfort. According to investigators, officers responded Sunday to Ashwood Court, where they found a juvenile and an adult man suffering from gunshot wounds. Both…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the man killed in a pedestrian crash on New Circle Road Saturday morning. According to the coroner, 49-year-old Micah Smith died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the outer loop of East New Circle Road near the Winchester Road exit. The crash happened around 6:15…
CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Bengals pulled off a dramatic 31–27 comeback win over the Jaguars on Sunday, despite losing star quarterback Joe Burrow to a”left toe injury” in the second quarter. Burrow was sacked midway through the second quarter and left the field limping. Initial reports suggest a possible turf toe injury, with further evaluation pending….
Wrapping Up the Weekend Sunday closed out the weekend just the way it started—sunny, warm, and feeling more like mid-summer than mid-September. Highs reached into the upper 80s, and some spots even touched the low 90s. After a few isolated overnight showers Saturday into early Sunday, skies cleared back out, leaving us with another dry and bright afternoon. Tonight, expect…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was taken to the hospital after a mobile home fire in Lexington Friday morning, according to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts with the Lexington Fire Department. Crews were sent to Dalray Street just before 8:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived, the incident was upgraded to a working fire inside…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Wawa has officially opened its newest gas station and convenience store in Jessamine County. The new location is on Lexington Road in Nicholasville. Doors opened at 8 a.m. Friday, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30. The first 250 customers received a free T-shirt, and all customers can enjoy free coffee of any…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was taken to the hospital after a mobile home fire Friday morning in Lexington, according to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts with the Lexington Fire Department. Crews were sent to Dalray Street just before 8:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived, the incident was upgraded to a working fire inside…
A fantastic Friday to end our work week Temperatures start mild in the 60s, reaching the low 80s by lunchtime. We’ll warm to the mid-upper 80s by afternoon, feeling close to average for this time of the year. High school football tonight will start warm in the low 80s before cooling to the 70s past sunset. Throughout the day, we’ll…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual State of the Schools breakfast is being held Friday morning in downtown Lexington, according to the Fayette Education Foundation. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. at the Central Bank Center on West Vine Street. It will feature student performances, remarks from Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins, and a…
LEXINTGON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s defense has been the bright spot so far this season. Over the last two games, the Cats have recorded 11 tackles for loss, three sacks and three interceptions. The defensive line has been extremely disruptive this season. Brad White credits Coach Stewart for the line’s success, as well as how tight-knit the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into seven tech companies over potential harms their artificial intelligence chatbots could cause children and teenagers. The inquiry focuses on AI chatbots that can serve as companions. The FTC is seeking information on how companies measure the impacts of their chatbots on young users, how they…
CAMBRIDGE, MA (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – According to the New York Times, Harvard researchers have been told some federal research funding is being restored. Last week, a judge ruled the Trump administration’s withholding of funding was illegal. This week, the administration reportedly contacted both the school and individual researchers about restoring money. However, the fight over the funding is expected…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thousands of vehicles have been recalled due to heating and cooling system problems. More than 90,000 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models are affected by the recall, which involves faulty HVAC systems. The impacted vehicles include 2023 to 2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra models. Officials say the HVAC systems can fail, causing…
It’s been a quiet week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Thursday was no exception with more sunshine and warm temperatures. The only blemish was a mid-level wave diving by to our southwest, which provided some scattered clouds and even tried to pop an isolated shower up with little success just to our west but essentially it was…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Community and Technical College has received a $30,000 award from United Way of the Bluegrass to support its Direct Support Professionals training program. The funding will help BCTC students prepare for careers as DSPs, who provide critical care and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Those services include personal care, medical…