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D.E.A. Drug Take Back Day garners nearly 10,000 pounds
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentuckians stepped up in a big way during the DEA’s latest National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, turning in nearly…
Highway fatalities down in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky recorded its lowest number of highway fatalities in a decade last year, according to Governor Andy Beshear. In 2024, 707 people died on…
Scammers posing as L.F.A.C.C staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control is warning the public about a new scam involving callers posing as LFACC employees. According to the agency, scammers…
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, dies at 85
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died. He was 85. Souter died Thursday at…
Gradually clearing out the skies on this cooler Friday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - It’s a cooler end to the workweek across central and eastern Kentucky as high pressure builds in behind…
Juvenile hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after reported gun incident in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A juvenile is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after Lexington Police responded to a report of a young person playing with a…
Motorcyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital Thursday night after a serious crash in Lexington. According to police, the collision happened around 7:20 p.m. at…
Commencement ceremonies scheduled for UK graduates
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Thousands of University of Kentucky students are celebrating a major milestone this weekend as UK holds its spring commencement ceremonies at Rupp Arena.…
Fr. Jim Sichko: Pope Leo XIV will allow people to "walk through the door" Francis opened
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) -- Loud cheers from thousands of faithful bellowed below as Pope Leo XIV made his first appearance on the balcony of St.…
Storm chances diminish as we close out the week
Thursday brought another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms across Central and Eastern Kentucky, thanks to a pair of weather systems—low pressure to our south…
Man who escaped from guards back in custody after arrest in Morehead
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A safety alert issued earlier this week has now been canceled after Anthony Martinez, an escaped inmate, was captured in Morehead. According to the Morehead Police Department, Martinez had been on the…
Officials continue search for missing boater
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - It's been five days since 26-year-old John Myrick went missing after a boating accident on Laurel Lake near the KY 312 city dam. Several…
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended…
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost,…
KY legislator speaks out after her photos were uploaded to porn site
GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- On Sunday, Representative Samara Heavrin received a message that some of her Facebook photos had been uploaded to a…
Chrome Book trend damaging school laptops, some FCPS classes disrupted
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - An online trend that's gaining traction nationwide is having serious impacts at Kentucky schools. The so-called “Chromebook trend” is leading students to destroy expensive school property by inserting metal objects into their Chromebook…
Manhunt underway for suspect in Knox County shooting; armed and dangerous, deputies say
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Knox County Sheriff's Department is actively searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting in the Stinking Creek community. According to a release from the sheriff's office, 42-year-old…
Baptist Health celebrates nurses during Nurse Appreciation Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - It is National Nurse Appreciation Week, with many businesses participating in the event by offering deals and discounts. Nurse Appreciation Week runs from…
Lexington's 'Peacekeepers' working to keep young people safe
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- For the past couple of years, One Lexington has been deploying adults around the community to places where kids and teenagers are known to hang out. "We got a bunch of trained individuals,…
Middlesboro man indicted on murder charge
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man already connected to a heartbreaking child abuse case in Middlesboro has now been indicted for murder. According to Bell County officials,…
D.E.A. Drug Take Back Day garners nearly 10,000 pounds
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentuckians stepped up in a big way during the DEA’s latest National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, turning in nearly…
Highway fatalities down in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky recorded its lowest number of highway fatalities in a decade last year, according to Governor Andy Beshear. In 2024, 707 people died on…
Scammers posing as L.F.A.C.C staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control is warning the public about a new scam involving callers posing as LFACC employees. According to the agency, scammers…
Juvenile hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after reported gun incident in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A juvenile is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after Lexington Police responded to a report of a young person playing with a…
Motorcyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital Thursday night after a serious crash in Lexington. According to police, the collision happened around 7:20 p.m. at…
Commencement ceremonies scheduled for UK graduates
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Thousands of University of Kentucky students are celebrating a major milestone this weekend as UK holds its spring commencement ceremonies at Rupp Arena.…
Fr. Jim Sichko: Pope Leo XIV will allow people to "walk through the door" Francis opened
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) -- Loud cheers from thousands of faithful bellowed below as Pope Leo XIV made his first appearance on the balcony of St.…
Man who escaped from guards back in custody after arrest in Morehead
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A safety alert issued earlier this week has now been canceled after Anthony Martinez, an escaped inmate, was captured in Morehead. According to the Morehead Police Department, Martinez had been on the…
Officials continue search for missing boater
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - It's been five days since 26-year-old John Myrick went missing after a boating accident on Laurel Lake near the KY 312 city dam. Several…
Keeneland and Stable Recovery Launch Partnership
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Keeneland and Stable Recovery, an addiction rehabilitation program, are teaming up to provide a peer-driven program that offers those in recovery a chance to learn skills needed to work in the Thoroughbred industry. The Maintenance…
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended…
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost,…
KY legislator speaks out after her photos were uploaded to porn site
GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- On Sunday, Representative Samara Heavrin received a message that some of her Facebook photos had been uploaded to a…
Chrome Book trend damaging school laptops, some FCPS classes disrupted
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - An online trend that's gaining traction nationwide is having serious impacts at Kentucky schools. The so-called “Chromebook trend” is leading students to destroy expensive school property by inserting metal objects into their Chromebook…
FEMA warning of possible scams
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — FEMA is alerting Kentuckians affected by recent flooding and severe weather to be on the lookout for scammers trying to take advantage of disaster…
Historic Powerball win in Georgetown Kentucky
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A winning Powerball ticket worth $167.3 million was sold at a Clark's Pump-N-Shop in Georgetown, setting a new state record for the largest Kentucky…
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…
Fr. Jim Sichko: Pope Leo XIV will allow people to "walk through the door" Francis opened
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) -- Loud cheers from thousands of faithful bellowed below as Pope Leo XIV made his first appearance on the balcony of St.…
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended…
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost,…
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN BARRY VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can…
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…
