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Looking for a family member of Laurel County woman
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a family member of a woman found…
Fans brave the weather for last day of Keeneland
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- Umbrellas and rain jackets replaced the typical accessories people see at the Keeneland Spring Meet. The last day of Keeneland, mirroring…
Farewells in Frankfort as Kentucky National Guard soldiers deploy overseas
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —Kentucky National Guard soldiers said goodbye to family and friends in Frankfort as they prepare to deploy overseas for a vital mission. A hangar…
FBI director says a judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, DEVI SHASTRI and COREY WILLIAMS MILWAUKEE (AP) — The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over…
Danville Police arrest suspect in armed robbery at Bluegrass Drug Store
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Danville Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Thursday morning, about 8:00, at…
Rain and storms likely on Friday ahead of a cooler, drier weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Your Friday is shaping up to be a soggy one across central and eastern Kentucky, with…
Lexington murder suspect faces new charges after alleged jail stabbing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man already charged with murder is now facing additional charges after allegedly stabbing another inmate at the Fayette County Detention Center. According…
Two suspects arrested after armed carjacking, police pursuit in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say two people are in custody after an armed robbery and carjacking that ended in a police pursuit Thursday night. According to…
Man injured in overnight shooting in Lexington, suspect still at large
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Thursday night. Officers say a man was shot around 11 p.m. on Crossen…
Horse euthanized after injury at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 3-year-old racehorse has been euthanized after suffering catastrophic injuries at Churchill Downs, according to a statement from track officials. Churchill Downs says…
McConnell speaks out about Trump tariffs during visit to Northern Kentucky
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell is speaking out against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, warning of the impact on everyday Americans. During a stop…
Second measles case in Kentucky confirmed
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky health officials have confirmed the state’s second measles case of the season. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, the case involved…
Ducklings rescued from storm drain
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A mother duck and her ducklings are safe after a dramatic rescue from a storm drain in Lexington. According to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control,…
Maxwell Hairston drafted 30th overall by the Buffalo Bills
GREEN BAY, WI. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- With the 30th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, former Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston has been selected by the Buffalo Bills. The Michigan native becomes…
FCPS says it already complies with Title VI and won't sign DEI federal compliance
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Officials with Fayette County Public Schools say they will not sign a statewide letter confirming its elimination of DEI initiatives. FCPS School Board Chair Tyler Murphy says the "Dear Colleague" letter sent by…
Wet and stormy to finish out the week
After another gorgeous spring Thursday morning across Central and Eastern Kentucky, it didn’t take long for the atmosphere to stir up a few showers and storms—thanks to a…
Silent protest at UK after university cancels several graduation celebrations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Protestors lined the hallways at the University of Kentucky's Gatton Student Center on Friday urging the university not to comply with…
Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff Saturday to honor WWII Army pilot from Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff Saturday, April 26, in honor of a Kentucky…
Former Estill County clerk pleads guilty to theft and tax charges
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday that former Estill County Clerk Brian Crowe has pleaded guilty to felony charges related to theft and…
Looking for a family member of Laurel County woman
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a family member of a woman found…
Fans brave the weather for last day of Keeneland
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- Umbrellas and rain jackets replaced the typical accessories people see at the Keeneland Spring Meet. The last day of Keeneland, mirroring…
Farewells in Frankfort as Kentucky National Guard soldiers deploy overseas
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —Kentucky National Guard soldiers said goodbye to family and friends in Frankfort as they prepare to deploy overseas for a vital mission. A hangar…
Danville Police arrest suspect in armed robbery at Bluegrass Drug Store
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Danville Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Thursday morning, about 8:00, at…
Lexington murder suspect faces new charges after alleged jail stabbing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man already charged with murder is now facing additional charges after allegedly stabbing another inmate at the Fayette County Detention Center. According…
Two suspects arrested after armed carjacking, police pursuit in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say two people are in custody after an armed robbery and carjacking that ended in a police pursuit Thursday night. According to…
Man injured in overnight shooting in Lexington, suspect still at large
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Thursday night. Officers say a man was shot around 11 p.m. on Crossen…
Horse euthanized after injury at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 3-year-old racehorse has been euthanized after suffering catastrophic injuries at Churchill Downs, according to a statement from track officials. Churchill Downs says…
McConnell speaks out about Trump tariffs during visit to Northern Kentucky
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell is speaking out against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, warning of the impact on everyday Americans. During a stop…
Second measles case in Kentucky confirmed
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky health officials have confirmed the state’s second measles case of the season. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, the case involved…
Ducklings rescued from storm drain
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A mother duck and her ducklings are safe after a dramatic rescue from a storm drain in Lexington. According to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control,…
FCPS says it already complies with Title VI and won't sign DEI federal compliance
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Officials with Fayette County Public Schools say they will not sign a statewide letter confirming its elimination of DEI initiatives. FCPS School Board Chair Tyler Murphy says the "Dear Colleague" letter sent by…
Cat food is on the menu if the Lexington Legends lose on Opening Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Alan Stein doesn't want to eat cat food. But, once again, that's out of his control. The Owner Emeritus of…
Nearly one hundred pounds of native fish species saved from Buffalo Trace Distillery after flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — After historic flooding in Frankfort, fish were found stranded nearly a quarter mile from the Kentucky River — on the grounds…
McConnell speaks out about Trump tariffs during visit to Northern Kentucky
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell is speaking out against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, warning of the impact on everyday Americans. During a stop…
Local leaders remark on the life, legacy of Pope Francis
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, Kentuckians are remembering the pontiff’s legacy of humility, compassion, and…
Flags at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags across Kentucky to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis. According to the governor’s…
Murder suspect wanted in Tennessee arrested in Georgetown without incident
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A person wanted in connection with a murder case in Tennessee has been arrested in Georgetown, according to the Georgetown Police Department. Police say the department’s Special Response Team, along with patrol…
Trump signs executive orders boosting coal industry
WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Tuesday aimed at reviving the coal industry, with direct implications for coal-producing states like Kentucky. Surrounded by a group of coal miners at the White House,…
Kentucky State Police says missing man's body recovered from floodwaters
UPDATE FROM KSP: ***UPDATE*** KEVIL, Ky. (April 7, 2025) - The deceased body of Lee Chandler has been recovered from floodwaters. Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife…
Flooding after rounds of storms
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As severe storms continue to impact Kentucky, officials are warning residents about the increasing threat of flooding in several areas. According to Governor Andy Beshear,…
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather threat
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency across Kentucky ahead of expected severe weather over the next several days.…
State Rep. Pamela Stevenson launches bid to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Democratic State Representative Pam Stevenson of Louisville has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Mitch…
Driver's permit law update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky teens eager to get behind the wheel can now schedule their driver’s permit tests at age 15, following legislation recently signed by Gov. Andy Beshear.…
Pinwheel planting in Frankfort for child abuse awareness
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear is marking the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month with a pinwheel planting ceremony Monday morning. According to officials,…
Flags ordered to half-staff for fallen Army Major Scott Swindell
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of…
Bill to return Ten Commandments monument to Kentucky Capitol heads to governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A joint resolution aimed at relocating a historic Ten Commandments monument back to the Kentucky State Capitol is now awaiting Governor Andy…
Prosecutors request psychiatric evaluation for former Letcher County Sheriff accused of murdering Judge Kevin Mullins
WHITESBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 News) – Prosecutors have filed a motion seeking a psychiatric evaluation for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, who is accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in September 2024. Stines' defense…
Beshear goes to Selma for anniversary of "Bloody Sunday"
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- Governor Andy Beshear travelled to Selma, Alabama for a march and Unity breakfast marking the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.…
Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to…
Pope Francis dies at age 88 after a stroke
Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. The Vatican said the cause…
White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, the White House said, but it provided no word on whether…
All passengers feared dead after plane crash between military helicopter and passenger jet
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and…
New Zealand's Auckland is the first major city to welcome 2025 with fireworks and light show
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky…
Trump picks loyalists for high-profile government roles
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general,…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but…
Kate, princess of Wales, says she'll return to public duties
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the princess of Wales, says she has completed chemotherapy and will return to some public duties in the coming months. The 42-year-old wife of Prince William is expected to undertake a light program of engagements…
The biggest diamond found in over a century is a whopping 2,492 carats
By SELLO MOTSETA Associated Press GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at…
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the…
Massive prisoner swap frees US reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, Turkish officials say
By ERIC TUCKER, DASHA LITVINOVA and MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Michigan corporate security…
U.S. city named host of the 2034 Winter Olympics
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a Wednesday vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002.…
Monday breaks the record for the hottest ever day on Earth
By SIBI ARASU and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel…
Internet outage latest | Airlines, businesses hit by global technology disruption
(AP) - An internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world, with problems continuing hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and…
Stonehenge not visibly damaged by protest paint
Video courtesy: Just Stop Oil By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Stonehenge monuments that have stood for thousands of years appear unscathed after climate protesters were arrested for spraying orange paint…
Biden prepares a tough executive order that would shut down asylum after 2,500 migrants arrive a day
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is telling lawmakers that President Joe Biden is preparing to sign off on an executive order that would shut down asylum requests to the U.S.-Mexico border once the number of daily encounters hits…
Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election…
Prisoners in the US are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands
ANGOLA, La. (AP) — A hidden path to America’s dinner tables begins here, at an unlikely source – a former Southern slave plantation that is now the country’s largest maximum-security prison. Unmarked trucks packed with prison-raised cattle roll out of…
The Super Bowl is set: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Purdy and the 49ers
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Las Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while facing the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago. The Chiefs beat Lamar Jackson and…
