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Two killed in McCreary County crash on U.S. 27

Published: July 23, 2025 15:55

STEARNS, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Two people are dead following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in McCreary County, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers say 68-year-old Pearl Goodin and 73-year-old James Goodin, both of Parkers Lake, were…

Escaped inmate captured again in Lexington after two previous escapes

Published: July 23, 2025 11:58

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Kentucky inmate who managed to escape custody twice in recent months is back behind bars. Kentucky State Police confirmed the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 43-year-old Jeffrey Harrison in Lexington on Tuesday. According…

Hot and steamy forecast returns the rest of the week

Published: July 23, 2025 11:25

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a refreshing start to our Wednesday across central and eastern Kentucky, with early morning temperatures dipping into the 60s in many locations. Enjoy the mild air while it lasts—because summer’s heat is back in full…

Homelessness numbers in Fayette County disputed by local group

Published: July 22, 2025 20:39

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — There is concern in Fayette County over how homelessness is being tracked. According to the Kentucky Housing Corporation’s annual K-Count, there are exactly 100 more people experiencing homelessness in Fayette County this…

Lexington to hold community vigil Tuesday following recent violence

Published: July 22, 2025 20:31

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has announced a community vigil Tuesday evening to honor the lives lost and those affected by the recent violence in the city. In a statement, Mayor Gorton said, “Lexington has had a difficult…

Quick break from the daily storm chances

Published: July 22, 2025 20:18

After weeks of unsettled weather and frequent bouts of heavy rain, Tuesday finally brought a much-needed break across central and eastern Kentucky. High pressure sitting to our northeast allowed for a light east to northeast breeze, ushering in slightly…

Brief relief from the high humidity on Tuesday

Published: July 22, 2025 11:03

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a stretch of muggy days and steamy afternoons, central and eastern Kentucky will finally enjoy a break from the high humidity today. Drier air has worked its way in behind a weak front, giving us a refreshing start…

Stormy weather pattern lightens up the next few days

Published: July 21, 2025 20:54

After a soggy and stormy weekend that brought scattered flash flooding to parts of central and eastern Kentucky, Monday kicked off with a quieter but still muggy pattern. A stalled boundary across the region helped fire up a few isolated to scattered…

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, former ‘Cosby Show’ star, dead at 54

Published: July 21, 2025 18:22

ByAngeline Jane Bernabe and Christopher Watson Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor perhaps best known for starring in the TV sitcom “The Cosby Show” as son Theodore “Theo” Huxtable, has died at 54. Warner drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, Costa…

Morehead Police: Siblings shot Sunday, teen boy killed

Published: July 21, 2025 17:18

MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 15-year-old boy is dead and his sister is recovering after a shooting in Morehead early Sunday morning, in what police are calling a chaotic situation just blocks from their department headquarters. Officers with the…

Pineville man arrested after stolen AT&T lines found in his truck

Published: July 21, 2025 01:08

PINEVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Pineville man is facing charges after police say he was caught with severed AT&T lines in the back of his pickup truck. According to the Pineville Police Department, Officer Patrick Brooks stopped to check on a motorist…

Laurel County deputies searching for missing woman last seen Friday

Published: July 21, 2025 01:02

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a woman who has been reported missing since Friday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, 24-year-old Hannah N. Smith was last seen around 4…

Flash Flood Threat Continues Sunday

Published: July 21, 2025 00:14

Flash Flooding Threat Continues Through Monday A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM Monday for most of central and eastern Kentucky, where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. Be alert if you’re in low-lying or flood-prone…

La Familia Scrapes by War Ready to Advance to the TBT Round of 16

Published: July 20, 2025 21:35

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)- La Familia got all they could handle Sunday Afternoon against War Ready in round 2 of TBT. The game was tied at 76 with both teams missing multiple looks to win the game by reaching the target score of 79.  Archie Goodwin…

Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Continues Into the Weekend

Published: July 19, 2025 22:53

Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat Moves In A slow-moving line of showers and storms continues to push east out of western Kentucky and Indiana this afternoon, bringing very heavy rainfall to some areas. Rainfall rates of 2–4 inches per hour are possible…

Lexington to hold community vigil Tuesday following recent violence

Published: July 19, 2025 21:28

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has announced a community vigil Tuesday evening to honor the lives lost and those affected by the recent violence in the city. In a statement, Mayor Gorton said, “Lexington has had a difficult…

La Familia Cruises Past Stroh’s Squad in TBT Opener

Published: July 19, 2025 21:11

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – On Friday night La Familia began their TBT journey with a dominant 105-52 win over Stroh’s Squad. The Kentucky Alumni led this game from the jump and really pulled away in the third quarter where they dropped 34 points.…

Richmond Road Baptist Church holds funeral for mother and daughter killed in Lexington shooting rampage

Published: July 19, 2025 21:10

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One week after a deadly shooting rampage shook the Richmond Road Baptist Church community, members gathered Sunday to say a final goodbye to the pastor’s wife and her daughter. A joint funeral service was held at the…

Scattered Storms Friday, Flash Flood Threat This Weekend

Published: July 18, 2025 21:25

A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM Friday for eastern Kentucky, where the ground is already saturated from recent heavy rainfall. Be alert if you’re in low-lying or flood-prone areas — especially near creeks and streams that respond quickly to…

UK investigating employee over “repugnant” petition deemed anti-Semitic

Published: July 18, 2025 21:21

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has launched an investigation after a controversial petition — described as allegedly anti-Semitic — was linked to a UK employee, according to university officials. President Eli Capilouto…

Kentucky Football Ranked 15th in SEC Football Media Preseason Poll

Published: July 18, 2025 20:12

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The 2025 SEC Football media preseason poll dropped on Friday afternoon and had the Wildcats ranked as the 15th team in the Southeastern conference only ahead of Mississippi State. The top ranked team in the conference is…

Aidan Laros named to Preseason Media All-SEC Third Team

Published: July 18, 2025 20:05

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky punter Aidan Laros has been named to the Preseason Media All-SEC Third Team ahead of the 2025 football season. The South African punter joined the Wildcats in 2024 after spending two seasons at Charlotte and one…

Mercer County man charged with attempted murder of first responder

Published: July 18, 2025 16:06

MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Mercer County man is facing serious charges, including attempted murder of a first responder, after a late-night incident involving deputies Thursday. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were…

Gas leak prompts evacuation near old YKK plant in Anderson County

Published: July 18, 2025 13:46

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Anderson County Emergency Management is urging residents near the old YKK plant on Industry Road to evacuate due to a gas leak. In a social media alert Friday, officials said anyone living within a quarter-mile of the…

Heavy rain and strong storm threat continues through the weekend

Published: July 18, 2025 12:38

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A soggy pattern continues across central and eastern Kentucky today as a stalled frontal boundary remains parked over the region. That front will serve as a focus for repeated rounds of showers and storms, with localized…

Richmond Road Baptist Church prepares to honor pastor’s wife and daughter killed in shooting rampage

Published: July 18, 2025 12:04

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Members of Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington are preparing to say a final goodbye to the pastor’s wife and her daughter, who were killed in last Sunday’s deadly shooting rampage. According to their obituaries, a…

Authorities searching for Laurel County man near London

Published: July 18, 2025 12:00

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as the search continues for a missing 66-year-old man. Deputies say William Hoffman was last seen around noon Tuesday on Rudy Bear Road near Hal Rogers…

Resurfacing project on Main Street in Lexington

Published: July 18, 2025 11:51

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in downtown Lexington should plan for lane closures and delays starting this weekend as resurfacing work gets underway. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, crews will begin milling and paving Main…

Kentucky Football announces 2025 Fan Day

Published: July 17, 2025 22:46

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Football has officially announced its 2025 Fan Day, set for Saturday, August 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Joe Craft Football Training Center. The event is open to the public with free admission and…

Showers/storms continue Friday through the weekend

Published: July 17, 2025 22:21

Friday: 70% chance for showers and t-storms throughout the day.  Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the low 70s. Saturday: 70% chance for scattered showers and storms.  Highs in the mid/upper 80s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 70% chance for rain and storms. …

Key flood safety reminders as rain continues

Published: July 17, 2025 15:35

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The ABC 36 Storm Team is continuing to monitor ongoing rainfall and flood watches heading into the weekend. One area under a flood watch is Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County, a location long known for flooding dangers. The…

Democratic and Republican candidates launch campaigns for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District

Published: July 17, 2025 13:28

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two more candidates officially joined the race for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District on Thursday, one Democrat and one Republican, adding to an already growing field. Democrat Zach Dembo, a Navy veteran, former federal…

Another round of rain and storms expected Thursday

Published: July 17, 2025 12:23

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – More rain and storms in the forecast on Thursday. There is a Flood Watch in effect for most of the ABC 36 viewing area from 2 PM Thursday through Midnight. This won’t be widespread flooding but localized flooding in…

Lexington honors Father Norman Fischer one year after his passing

Published: July 17, 2025 11:50

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s been one year since the sudden death of beloved Lexington priest Father Norman Fischer, and the community is coming together to honor his life and legacy. Father Norman passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2024. He…

Family shares update on Richmond Road church shooting survivor

Published: July 17, 2025 11:45

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — We’re learning more about one of the survivors of Sunday’s deadly shooting rampage at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington. According to a Facebook post by a family member, Randy Combs remains in the hospital after…

Rain chances ramp up the next few days

Published: July 16, 2025 23:02

Thursday: 60% chance for showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Friday: 70% chance for showers and t-storms.  Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the low 70s. Saturday: 60% chance for scattered showers and storms.  Highs in the upper…

Trump slams his own supporters as ‘weaklings’ for falling for what he now calls the Epstein ‘hoax’

Published: July 16, 2025 20:50

By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters, accusing them of being duped by Democrats, as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration’s handling of much-hyped records in the…

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