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Troopers urge caution after fatal crash involving juveniles
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate a deadly crash that happened on Easter Sunday. Troopers say the collision occurred just before 4 p.m. on Brindle Ridge Road in Rockcastle County. According…
FCPS High School placed on "heightened alert" after gun found in student's backpack
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Bryan Station High School in Lexington was briefly placed on "heightened alert," after a firearm was found in a student's backpack, according to…
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…
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…
Remembering Officer Kevin Chaney
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Detention Center is mourning the loss of one of its officers, who died unexpectedly over the weekend. According to the Department of Community…
Laurel County man arrested on rape charges
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing serious charges following his arrest Tuesday. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Wyatt Collins…
Nice stretch of weather ahead of rain and storm chances late week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Skies will be clearing out nicely across central and eastern Kentucky as we roll into your Tuesday,…
Veterans honored with patriotic tribute
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Hundreds gathered in Nicholasville this weekend to pay tribute to America’s veterans during the Star-Spangled Veterans Celebration, held at East Jessamine High School. The…
Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen commits to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky made a major addition to its roster by landing a national champion on Monday afternoon. Former Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen, who played a key role in the Gators’ championship run, averaged 7.7…
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly…
Passengers evacuated from burning Delta jet
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Delta Air Lines airplane caught fire on Monday before it was supposed to take off at a central Florida airport, forcing the evacuation of passengers, airport officials said. There were no reports of any injuries…
Dry and pleasant weather returns into the mid-week
After a warm and pleasant Easter weekend featuring highs around 80°, Monday brought showers and a few thunderstorms as a cold front swept…
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…
Kings Island begins 2025 season
MASON, Ohio (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kings Island officially launched its 2025 season on Saturday, drawing thousands of eager guests for opening day thrills. Visitors packed the park to take…
Unemployment up throughout Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Unemployment increased in every Kentucky county last year, according to new data released by the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The report…
Floyd County Schools responding to threats
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Floyd County Schools is working with law enforcement after threats began circulating on social media. In a statement, district officials said they…
Troopers urge caution after fatal crash involving juveniles
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate a deadly crash that happened on Easter Sunday. Troopers say the collision occurred just before 4 p.m. on Brindle Ridge Road in Rockcastle County. According…
FCPS High School placed on "heightened alert" after gun found in student's backpack
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Bryan Station High School in Lexington was briefly placed on "heightened alert," after a firearm was found in a student's backpack, according to…
Sean Woods named boys basketball Head Coach at Scott County
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Former Kentucky player and college coaching veteran, Sean Woods, is the new Head Coach for Scott County's boy's basketball team. Woods, a former coach with seven NCAA programs, is tasked with turning around a…
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…
Remembering Officer Kevin Chaney
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Detention Center is mourning the loss of one of its officers, who died unexpectedly over the weekend. According to the Department of Community…
Laurel County man arrested on rape charges
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing serious charges following his arrest Tuesday. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Wyatt Collins…
Veterans honored with patriotic tribute
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Hundreds gathered in Nicholasville this weekend to pay tribute to America’s veterans during the Star-Spangled Veterans Celebration, held at East Jessamine High School. The…
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly…
Kings Island begins 2025 season
MASON, Ohio (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kings Island officially launched its 2025 season on Saturday, drawing thousands of eager guests for opening day thrills. Visitors packed the park to take…
Unemployment up throughout Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Unemployment increased in every Kentucky county last year, according to new data released by the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The report…
Floyd County Schools responding to threats
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Floyd County Schools is working with law enforcement after threats began circulating on social media. In a statement, district officials said they…
Former Georgetown police officer passes away
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown community is mourning the loss of a beloved veteran and longtime public servant. Ronald J. Carroll, 73, of Georgetown, passed away on…
Clinton County man arrested after allegedly using his son to shoplift
ALBANY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Clinton County man is facing multiple charges after police say he tried to use his 13-year-old son…
Lexington church mourns Pope Francis, reflects on his impact
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Bells tolled downtown Lexington Monday morning as the local Catholic community joined churches around the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88. At the Historic…
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.…
Bill to strengthen government accountability, similar to DOGE, advances in Kentucky Senate
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A bill aimed at increasing government accountability in Kentucky is moving forward after passing unanimously in committee. Senate Bill 257, sponsored…
11-year-old dies in ATV crash, Coroner says
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- An 11-year-old from Harrodsburg has died after an ATV crash that happened on February 28th in Washington County. Benton Lester…
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…
