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Severe winter storm update from Gov. Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky is still in recovery mode after last weekend’s powerful winter storm, as Governor Andy Beshear confirmed another weather-related death and warned that dangerously cold conditions remain a serious threat across the commonwealth. The…
Lexington mayor outlines growth, safety gains and future investments in state of the city address
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton used her annual State of the City and County address Thursday to reflect on what she says is a year of progress — and to lay out where the city…
Kentucky winter storm death toll rises to 12 after Fayette County woman dies from hypothermia
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from last weekend’s powerful winter storm has now climbed to 12 across Kentucky, with the Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirming a Lexington…
Two hospitalized after late-night crash on I-75 in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people were taken to the hospital following a late-night crash on Interstate 75 in Lexington. Police say officers were called around 10:51…
Gerber recalls arrowroot baby biscuits over possible contamination
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Baby food manufacturer Gerber has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of some of its arrowroot baby biscuits. According to the company, the recalled…
Storm-related death toll in Kentucky rises to 11 after latest fatality confirmed
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from last weekend’s powerful winter storm has now climbed to 11 across Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear announced the latest weather-related death Wednesday night, saying a 55-year-old man from Livingston County has…
Mayor Gorton reschedules State of the City address after winter weather delays
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will deliver her annual State of the City address Thursday after winter weather forced a…
Tracking more snowfall to end the week
Mostly calm Thursday ahead Thursday has started cold yet again, with many in the single digits and teens. Most of us are seeing low-level clouds, but a few…
Biologists monitor Kentucky's hibernating bat population
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State wildlife officials are turning their attention underground this month as they work to monitor Kentucky’s bat populations. According to the Kentucky Department of…
Lexington restaurant offers free wings to linemen and snow removal workers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Lexington restaurant is showing its appreciation to linemen and snow removal workers who helped the Bluegrass respond…
Bourbon County officials offer help for mailboxes damaged during road clearing
BOURBON COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - As crews continue working to clear roads following winter weather, Bourbon County officials say damaged mailboxes have…
Staying cold with a few snowflakes late week
It was another frigid start to Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as we stayed locked into the Arctic cold pattern across the Ohio…
At least 10 Kentuckians confirmed dead as Beshear warns of ongoing winter storm dangers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear says at least 10 people across Kentucky have now died as a result of the severe winter storm, as dangerously cold temperatures continue to grip the state. The update came Wednesday…
FCPS announces weather schedule changes for rest of the week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With winter weather still impacting road conditions across central Kentucky, Fayette County Public Schools has announced several changes to classes and activities for the remainder of the week. According to the district, all afternoon…
Fayette County Clerk’s Office announces early closures due to Main Street water line break
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Fayette County Clerk’s Office has announced schedule changes this week due to a water line break on Main Street. According to the office, the clerk’s office will close early at 2 p.m. on…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple warrants. Police say they are searching for Tomiaz Layne, who is wanted on charges including first-degree burglary,…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Winchester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in a long-standing missing persons case involving Thomas “Tom” Edward Profitt. Police began investigating Profitt’s disappearance on May 3, 2006. On the day he…
Lexington Fire Department warns public to stay off frozen ponds and creeks
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington Fire Department is warning residents to stay off frozen ponds, lakes and creeks as cold…
Lexington police investigate deadly stabbing on Maywick View Lane
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a homicide after a man was found stabbed to death inside a home Thursday afternoon. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to a residence in the 1600…
Lexington firefighter arrested on theft charges, department confirms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington firefighter has been arrested and is now on paid administrative duty while an investigation moves forward, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Battalion Chief Derek Roberts said Jeremiah Littrell was arrested Wednesday…
Elon Musk says Tesla’s future is focused on humanoid robots, not cars
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Elon Musk says the future of Tesla will not depend on cars. Speaking Wednesday, Musk said the company plans…
Starbucks rolls out new afternoon menu with energy drinks and snacks
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Starbucks says it is expanding its offerings beyond the morning rush with a new afternoon menu set to roll out…
Severe winter storm update from Gov. Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky is still in recovery mode after last weekend’s powerful winter storm, as Governor Andy Beshear confirmed another weather-related death and warned that dangerously cold conditions remain a serious threat across the commonwealth. The…
Lexington mayor outlines growth, safety gains and future investments in state of the city address
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton used her annual State of the City and County address Thursday to reflect on what she says is a year of progress — and to lay out where the city…
Kentucky winter storm death toll rises to 12 after Fayette County woman dies from hypothermia
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from last weekend’s powerful winter storm has now climbed to 12 across Kentucky, with the Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirming a Lexington…
Two hospitalized after late-night crash on I-75 in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people were taken to the hospital following a late-night crash on Interstate 75 in Lexington. Police say officers were called around 10:51…
Gerber recalls arrowroot baby biscuits over possible contamination
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Baby food manufacturer Gerber has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of some of its arrowroot baby biscuits. According to the company, the recalled…
Storm-related death toll in Kentucky rises to 11 after latest fatality confirmed
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from last weekend’s powerful winter storm has now climbed to 11 across Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear announced the latest weather-related death Wednesday night, saying a 55-year-old man from Livingston County has…
Mayor Gorton reschedules State of the City address after winter weather delays
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will deliver her annual State of the City address Thursday after winter weather forced a…
Biologists monitor Kentucky's hibernating bat population
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State wildlife officials are turning their attention underground this month as they work to monitor Kentucky’s bat populations. According to the Kentucky Department of…
Lexington restaurant offers free wings to linemen and snow removal workers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Lexington restaurant is showing its appreciation to linemen and snow removal workers who helped the Bluegrass respond…
Bourbon County officials offer help for mailboxes damaged during road clearing
BOURBON COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - As crews continue working to clear roads following winter weather, Bourbon County officials say damaged mailboxes have…
At least 10 Kentuckians confirmed dead as Beshear warns of ongoing winter storm dangers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear says at least 10 people across Kentucky have now died as a result of the severe winter storm, as dangerously cold temperatures continue to grip the state. The update came Wednesday…
FCPS announces weather schedule changes for rest of the week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With winter weather still impacting road conditions across central Kentucky, Fayette County Public Schools has announced several changes to classes and activities for the remainder of the week. According to the district, all afternoon…
Fayette County Clerk’s Office announces early closures due to Main Street water line break
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Fayette County Clerk’s Office has announced schedule changes this week due to a water line break on Main Street. According to the office, the clerk’s office will close early at 2 p.m. on…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple warrants. Police say they are searching for Tomiaz Layne, who is wanted on charges including first-degree burglary,…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Winchester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in a long-standing missing persons case involving Thomas “Tom” Edward Profitt. Police began investigating Profitt’s disappearance on May 3, 2006. On the day he…
Severe winter storm update from Gov. Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky is still in recovery mode after last weekend’s powerful winter storm, as Governor Andy Beshear confirmed another weather-related death and warned that dangerously cold conditions remain a serious threat across the commonwealth. The…
At least 10 Kentuckians confirmed dead as Beshear warns of ongoing winter storm dangers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear says at least 10 people across Kentucky have now died as a result of the severe winter storm, as dangerously cold temperatures continue to grip the state. The update came Wednesday…
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation. Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has regained a…
Kentucky lawmakers file bill honoring Logan Tipton, changing parole eligibility rules
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky lawmakers have filed legislation honoring six-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed in his Versailles home more than a decade ago. It was filed Friday. According to legislators, House Bill 422 would increase the…
Former Boone County church music director sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A former church music director in Boone County was sentenced this week to 15 years in prison for…
A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago
Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to a UPS plane crash that killed 15 last year but at that point the planemaker didn't believe it threatened safety, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday.…
Beshear highlights jobs, housing and education after State of the Commonwealth address
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is turning his focus to the economy and other priorities after delivering his seventh State of…
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Ark Encounter, Grant County hotel
GRANT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials in Northern Kentucky are warning the public about a potential measles exposure connected to a popular tourist attraction and a hotel…
New Kentucky laws take effect with start of the new year
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several new laws are now in effect across Kentucky with the start of the new year, including changes to taxes and new regulations on tobacco,…
Defense asks judge to recuse himself in Mickey Stines murder case
WHITESBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines have filed a motion asking the judge overseeing his case to recuse…
Kentucky secures $212.9 million for rural health care under federal program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Plan has been accepted in full by the Trump administration, securing $212.9 million to support health…
Kentucky Blood Center reports critical blood shortage statewide
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Blood Center says it is facing a critical shortage of blood donations across the state. According to KBC, low donor turnout during…
Suspect accused of hiding meth in Christmas gifts arrested in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Investigators in Jefferson County have arrested a man accused of disguising a large amount of methamphetamine as Christmas presents. According to Jeffersontown Police,…
Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary temporarily closes
BEAVER DAM, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensary has temporarily closed its doors less than two weeks after opening, after selling out of its…
Ten Commandments monument returns to capitol grounds in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A historic Ten Commandments monument has been returned to the Kentucky State Capitol grounds in Frankfort. According to state officials, the…
New postal stamps honor Muhammad Ali
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Postal Service plans to honor boxing icon and Louisville native Muhammad Ali with two new commemorative stamps set to debut next month.…
Kroger launching statewide Pappy Van Winkle lottery with more than 1,000 bottles up for grabs
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky bourbon fans are getting an early holiday gift: Kroger is bringing back its Pappy Van Winkle lottery, and this year more than 1,000 bottles will be available across the state. According to Kroger, all…
Running out of time: USPS shares final shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you still need to get holiday gifts in the mail, the clock is officially ticking. The U.S. Postal Service says you’ve got less than a week to send packages if you want them…
Lexington officials urge caution as winter storm approaches; roads already being pre-treated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With winter weather moving into the Commonwealth, Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous conditions overnight and into Friday morning. During a briefing Thursday, the mayor said Streets…
Gov. Beshear responds to SK On ending joint venture with Ford, says Ford’s commitment to Kentucky “remains strong”
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear is weighing in after South Korean battery manufacturer SK On announced it is ending its joint venture with Ford Motor Company for their U.S. battery plants — a move that shifts…
Trump in Davos says NATO should allow the US to take Greenland but he won't use force
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that — using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum to repeatedly deride…
Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize, European officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to last year’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, telling Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt “an obligation to think purely of Peace,” in a…
Greenlandic and Danish officials meet with Vance and Rubio as Trump insists on US control of island
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials from Greenland and Denmark are meeting in Washington on Wednesday with top White House officials as President Donald Trump moved to ratchet up the pressure by suggesting that NATO should help the United States acquire the…
Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation
BANGKOK (AP) — A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok,…
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower. In a report delayed for more than seven weeks by the federal government shutdown, the Commerce Department…
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. The request is the latest in a flurry…
The Latest: Trump putting a positive spin on the economy after voters rebuked his performance
President Donald Trump is heading to Miami on the anniversary of his reelection to a second term to speak to a forum of business leaders and global athletes about what he sees as his economic achievements. His speech comes after…
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. Cheney died Monday night…
Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea
By JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MARK SCHIEFELBEIN Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump described his face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday as a roaring success, saying he would cut tariffs on China,…
Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit and presses for Netanyahu pardon
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Donald Trump told Israeli lawmakers on Monday that their country had no more to achieve on the battlefield and must work toward peace in the Middle East after two years of war against Hamas and skirmishes…
Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownership
By ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.…
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
By DON BABWIN CHICAGO (AP) — James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph of on-the-fly can-do engineering, has died. He was 97. Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois,…
Apple to invest $2.5 billion in Kentucky plant for iPhone, Apple Watch glass production
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Apple is making a major investment in Kentucky, announcing a $2.5 billion expansion of the Corning manufacturing facility in Mercer County. Apple CEO…
Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new U.S. intelligence report found that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after a U.S. strike and was not “completely…
Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire 'is in effect' and Israeli planes won't attack anymore
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran violated ceasefire terms by carrying out attacks against each other after an early Tuesday deadline to stop hostilities but Israel was going to “turn around” its jets and stop…
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel after Iran’s missile attack on US base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire" soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating…
Iran launched a missile attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, Trump speaks out
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating…
US signals a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war
By JOSH BOAK and MIKE PESOLI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday signaled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of…
US has struck 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
By SAM MEDNICK, AAMER MADHANI and DAVID RISING Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country's nuclear…
