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Community grieves loss of 9-year-old swept away by flood waters
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A nine-year-old boy has died after being swept away by flood waters early Friday morning. Police say the child was on…
Mayor Gorton declares State of Emergency in Fayette County due to severe weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Mayor Linda Gorton has declared a State of Emergency in Fayette County in response to the severe weather impacting Kentucky…
Details about UK Football's Spring Showcase released
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky Football will have a "Spring Showcase" on Saturday, April 12 at Kroger Field that's free and open to the public. Gates open at 9 a.m. for the…
Jager Burton, with newfound confidence, becoming a leader for UK football
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Jager Burton is a native Lexintonian, a former Mr. Kentucky Football and a Freshman All-SEC selection. He's played in almost…
Flooding impacts local businesses as Kentucky River continues to rise
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The relentless flooding across Central Kentucky is now impacting local businesses as the Kentucky River continues to overflow its banks. Proud Mary’s BBQ,…
9-year-old boy, who died after being swept away by floodwaters in Frankfort, identified
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 9-year-old Frankfort boy has died after being swept away by weather-related high water conditions Friday morning, according to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. The child, identified by the coroner as Gabriel Andrews,…
Several roads closed due to high water in Mt. Sterling
MT. STERLING, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- People around Mt. Sterling say they're used to flooding, and while the high waters can be an inconvenience, this isn't the worst storm…
Flooding rain and severe storm threat continues
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - We’ve been stuck in an incredibly active and dangerous weather pattern—and unfortunately, it’s not letting up just yet. The stalled frontal boundary…
The Dow drops at open
NEW YORK (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Stocks opened lower again Friday. The Dow dropped 1,000 points, the NASDAQ fell 600 and the S&P dropped 180 points. It comes as global markets sell off as China retaliates against Trump's tariffs,…
Louisville businesses destroyed by severe weather
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews are continuing to assess the damage left behind by severe storms that swept through Louisville Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. According to…
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,…
Inclement weather impacting UK baseball and softball home games
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky baseball and softball are altering plans for weekend competition at the Kentucky Proud Park and John Cropp Stadium. Baseball Doubleheader on Friday The Cats and No. 9 Ole…
No. 9 Kentucky Advances to NCAA Pennsylvania Regional Final
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- No. 9 Kentucky gymnastics is still dancing in the NCAA Tournament after posting its third highest score of the season on Thursday. The Wildcats scored 197.525 to move…
Heavy rain and storms continue into the weekend
Thursday started off on an intense note across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with powerful storms rolling through during the early morning hours. Several tornado warnings were…
Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
By ADRIAN SAINZ, GEORGE WALKER IV and JOHN SEEWER LAKE CITY, Ark. (AP) — Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana in the first round of lingering storms that are expected to…
Adair County woman charged with solicitation to commit murder, sexual abuse of a juvenile
COLUMBIA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police have charged an Adair County woman with solicitation to commit murder, among other charges, following an investigation at the Adair Juvenile…
Frankfort Water Treatment Plant asking residents to conserve water
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- The Frankfort Plant Board Water Treatment Plant announced the water levels have risen to a level that can impact the electrical equipment used to pump water from the river. Officials say they've turned…
Some UK student visas revoked by the Department of Homeland Security
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -- Officials at the University of Kentucky say some student visas and/or status has been revoked for a small number of international graduate students by the Department of Homeland Security. In an email by…
Community grieves loss of 9-year-old swept away by flood waters
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A nine-year-old boy has died after being swept away by flood waters early Friday morning. Police say the child was on…
Mayor Gorton declares State of Emergency in Fayette County due to severe weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Mayor Linda Gorton has declared a State of Emergency in Fayette County in response to the severe weather impacting Kentucky…
Details about UK Football's Spring Showcase released
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky Football will have a "Spring Showcase" on Saturday, April 12 at Kroger Field that's free and open to the public. Gates open at 9 a.m. for the…
Flooding impacts local businesses as Kentucky River continues to rise
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The relentless flooding across Central Kentucky is now impacting local businesses as the Kentucky River continues to overflow its banks. Proud Mary’s BBQ,…
9-year-old boy, who died after being swept away by floodwaters in Frankfort, identified
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 9-year-old Frankfort boy has died after being swept away by weather-related high water conditions Friday morning, according to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. The child, identified by the coroner as Gabriel Andrews,…
Several roads closed due to high water in Mt. Sterling
MT. STERLING, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- People around Mt. Sterling say they're used to flooding, and while the high waters can be an inconvenience, this isn't the worst storm…
The Dow drops at open
NEW YORK (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Stocks opened lower again Friday. The Dow dropped 1,000 points, the NASDAQ fell 600 and the S&P dropped 180 points. It comes as global markets sell off as China retaliates against Trump's tariffs,…
Louisville businesses destroyed by severe weather
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews are continuing to assess the damage left behind by severe storms that swept through Louisville Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. According to…
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,…
Inclement weather impacting UK baseball and softball home games
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky baseball and softball are altering plans for weekend competition at the Kentucky Proud Park and John Cropp Stadium. Baseball Doubleheader on Friday The Cats and No. 9 Ole…
Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
By ADRIAN SAINZ, GEORGE WALKER IV and JOHN SEEWER LAKE CITY, Ark. (AP) — Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana in the first round of lingering storms that are expected to…
Adair County woman charged with solicitation to commit murder, sexual abuse of a juvenile
COLUMBIA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police have charged an Adair County woman with solicitation to commit murder, among other charges, following an investigation at the Adair Juvenile…
Estill Co. residents clean up storm damage as flood threat lingers
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Residents in Estill County and surrounding areas are dealing with widespread damage after severe storms and multiple tornado…
Kentucky State Police investigating double murder in Bourbon County; suspect in custody
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a double murder in Bourbon County after two adults were found dead Thursday, according to a news release…
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…
Kroger Chairman and CEO, who started with the company in Lexington, resigns following investigation into personal conduct
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after an internal investigation into his personal conduct. Kroger, the nation's largest grocery chain, said Monday that the investigation into McMullen's personal conduct was unrelated…
Kentucky State Police investigating deaths of two men found in SUV in Menifee County
WELLINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating the deaths of two men found inside a vehicle in Menifee County on Friday morning. According to a news release, KSP was contacted around 8 a.m. by the…
Deadly historic Kentucky floods latest
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The death toll from last weekend’s devastating floods has risen to 21, with the most recent fatality reported in Logan County, according to Governor Andy…
Three shot and killed at Louisville motor vehicle office, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police say three people were shot and killed at a motor vehicle office in Louisville on Friday. Louisville Metro Police Department Maj. Donald Boeckman told reporters…
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…
A pastor and a small Ohio city tussle over the legality of his 24/7 homeless ministry
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Christian church in Ohio filed a federal lawsuit this week after its pastor was charged with violating city ordinances when he opened up the sanctuary around the clock for homeless people and others to find…
WWE's 'Raw' is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion
WWE's weekly television show “Raw” will move to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion. TKO Group Holdings Inc., which houses WWE and UFC, said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that…
