WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Happy Monday! We are tracking the potential for strong-to-severe storms moving into the ABC 36 viewing area over the next two days.…
PITTSBURGH, PA (WTVQ)- Kentucky men's basketball's 2024 NCAA Tournament run is at an end 40 minutes after it started. The Wildcats lost to Oakland University on Thursday in Pittsburgh,…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - A Jackson County, Kentucky couple is in the Detention Center there, facing charges they tried to sell their twin newborn daughters. According to their arrest citations, Zackary Davis and Jacquilyn Keith are charged with…
It's been several days since any significant rainfall. Unfortunately, our returning chances for rain on Sunday also come with a Level 1 risk for severe thunderstorms. This is a low end threat but be aware that the potential for damaging…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - At least one person is dead and seven others are injured following a shooting outside a lounge in Louisville early Saturday morning. Louisville Metro Police said around 12:45 a.m. officers were called to a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Roller Derby of Central Kentucky or ROCK was back in town at the Central Bank Center for a home game. ROCK is Lexington, Kentucky's only amateur flat-track roller derby team. Rock Stars (a team)…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A man is dead following a domestic dispute Friday night in Laurel County. According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, a man and his stepfather were involved in a domestic dispute following the…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Officials are investigating a drowning at Lake Cumberland. The drowning happened at the lake Friday night. Crews are still in the area continuing search efforts, all boat traffic and bystanders are advised to…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Deputies with the Scott County Sheriff's Office have successfully apprehended wanted fugitive, Nathan Ginter, in the Cynthiana Road/Newtown Pike area, according to the Sheriff's Office. The days-long manhunt is now over. The…
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- It's a bill that would provide relief to families with costs in kinship care, senate bill 151. Earlier this year, the bill was signed into law and would go into effect next month. The bill…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Domestic violence is an epidemic in Kentucky, according to directors in the industry. So why would the only shelter in Frankfort be shutting down? The…
Summer is officially here as of Thursday afternoon but it has felt like the heart of it already all week long across Central and Eastern Kentucky.…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Laurel County Sheriff's Department says a Golden Alert has been issued for an 81-year-old Laurel County man. Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Tommy Grimes. Grimes was reported missing on Friday,…
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner identified the victim as 57-year-old Charles McDowell, who was pronounced dead at the scene. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Central Bank Center is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 27, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. in partnership with the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC). Donors will be entered to win Taylor Swift…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Attorney General's Office has filed a motion to reverse a judge’s decision to dismiss a high-profile murder case.…
LEXINGTON, Ky. ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man is recovering after being shot in Lexington this morning. Officers were sent to the 600 block of Carver Road,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Henry Clay High School has named a new head principal according to the Fayette County School District. Antonio "Tony" Blackman has been appointed as the new principal of Henry Clay High School, effective July…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The city of Lexington will extend Phase One of its Heat Plan from Saturday, June 22, through Tuesday evening, June 25. Phase One Actions Include: Free Transportation: LexTran will offer free rides to cooling…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal gun control law that is intended to protect victims of domestic violence. In their first Second Amendment case since they expanded gun rights in 2022, the justices ruled 8-1 in favor of a 1994 ban…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Churches in Central Kentucky are emphasizing security this weekend with a dedicated conference aimed at enhancing safety measures. The event will take…
