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Government shutdown slows US economy, experts warn of slower growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the federal government shutdown is slowing the U.S. economy, with his department estimating the impact…
Hackers breach airport PA systems with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages
HARRISBURG, PA. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Hackers appear to have breached public address systems at four airports across North America, broadcasting unauthorized and profanity-laced messages that…
Meta removes Facebook group tracking ICE agents in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Meta has taken down a large Facebook group that shared information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for theft suspect in Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a theft suspect in this week’s Crime of the Week.…
Natalie’s Sisters hosts 25th anniversary gala in Lexington to support women affected by sex trafficking
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A special celebration takes place Thursday evening in downtown Lexington, as Natalie’s Sisters hosts…
Lexington Police seek new leads in 20-year-old unsolved murder case
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Local authorities are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder case that has remained unsolved for more…
Man sentenced to 15 years in 2020 Lexington drive-by shooting that left 5-year-old blind
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man involved in a 2020 Lexington drive-by shooting that left a young boy blind has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to court records, Michael Lemond pleaded guilty Thursday to two…
Fantastic weather continues Friday ahead of some weekend changes
It was another banner day of weather Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with lots of sunshine and very pleasant temperatures thanks to a strong area…
Four displaced after house fire on Grassland Park in Lexington
UPDATE 12:20 PM: Lexington Fire Department crews were dispatched to 248 Grassland Park around 10:32 a.m. Thursday for reports of a structure fire. When firefighters…
Rockcastle Sheriff's Office looking for missing teenage girl
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Deputies say Wynter B. Wagoner…
Two of nine people charged in connection to daycare abuse in court for an arraignment
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two of the nine people arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation at two…
Clark County man to be sentenced in shooting death
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Winchester man accused of killing a woman back in 2021 is set to be sentenced Thursday morning. Police say 39-year-old…
"Operation Colonial Sweep" a success in Bourbon County
PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office has announced the results of “Operation Colonial Sweep” — a major drug roundup targeting trafficking in Paris…
UK Police Department tests UK Alert emergency system across campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The University of Kentucky Police Department conducted a scheduled test of its UK Alert emergency notification system Thursday…
Woman accused in Lexington double murder outside library due back in court Friday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman charged in connection with a double murder outside a Lexington library is scheduled to appear in court Friday morning. According…
Pulaski County man arrested on drug trafficking charges after meth, cash found in trailer
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say meth and cash were found inside his camper trailer during an arrest.…
One Lexington to host youth gun violence symposium
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One Lexington is hosting its annual Youth Gun Violence Symposium on Thursday as part of the city’s…
UK Research and Education Center in Caldwell County celebrates 100 years of agricultural innovation
PRINCETON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Caldwell County is marking a major milestone — its 100th…
Charmin launches the Forever Roll, 1,700-sheet toilet paper
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Charmin is rolling out its biggest product yet with the launch of the “Forever Roll.” The new roll contains 1,700 sheets of toilet…
Lexington Rescue Mission encourages donations for Thanksgiving meals
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Thanksgiving may still be about a month and a half away, but the Lexington Rescue Mission says it’s never too early…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for theft suspect in Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a theft suspect in this week’s Crime of the Week.…
Natalie’s Sisters hosts 25th anniversary gala in Lexington to support women affected by sex trafficking
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A special celebration takes place Thursday evening in downtown Lexington, as Natalie’s Sisters hosts…
Lexington Police seek new leads in 20-year-old unsolved murder case
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Local authorities are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder case that has remained unsolved for more…
Man sentenced to 15 years in 2020 Lexington drive-by shooting that left 5-year-old blind
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man involved in a 2020 Lexington drive-by shooting that left a young boy blind has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. According to court records, Michael Lemond pleaded guilty Thursday to two…
Four displaced after house fire on Grassland Park in Lexington
UPDATE 12:20 PM: Lexington Fire Department crews were dispatched to 248 Grassland Park around 10:32 a.m. Thursday for reports of a structure fire. When firefighters…
Rockcastle Sheriff's Office looking for missing teenage girl
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Deputies say Wynter B. Wagoner…
Two of nine people charged in connection to daycare abuse in court for an arraignment
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two of the nine people arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation at two…
Clark County man to be sentenced in shooting death
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Winchester man accused of killing a woman back in 2021 is set to be sentenced Thursday morning. Police say 39-year-old…
"Operation Colonial Sweep" a success in Bourbon County
PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office has announced the results of “Operation Colonial Sweep” — a major drug roundup targeting trafficking in Paris…
UK Police Department tests UK Alert emergency system across campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The University of Kentucky Police Department conducted a scheduled test of its UK Alert emergency notification system Thursday…
Woman accused in Lexington double murder outside library due back in court Friday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman charged in connection with a double murder outside a Lexington library is scheduled to appear in court Friday morning. According…
Pulaski County man arrested on drug trafficking charges after meth, cash found in trailer
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say meth and cash were found inside his camper trailer during an arrest.…
One Lexington to host youth gun violence symposium
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One Lexington is hosting its annual Youth Gun Violence Symposium on Thursday as part of the city’s…
UK Research and Education Center in Caldwell County celebrates 100 years of agricultural innovation
PRINCETON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Caldwell County is marking a major milestone — its 100th…
London Mayor reflects on impeachment and being reinstated
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After weeks of headlines, controversy, and a courtroom battle, London Mayor Randall Weddle is back in office — and speaking out about what he’s been through and how he plans to move the city…
Two arrested in Laurel County after K-9 finds drugs during I-75 traffic stop
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of K-9 Ash, arrested two people early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop on…
Smucker’s sues Trader Joe’s over alleged Uncrustables copycat sandwich
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Smucker’s is suing Trader Joe’s, claiming the grocery chain copied its popular Uncrustables sandwiches with a nearly identical product. The J.M. Smucker…
Average new car price tops $50,000 for first time, Kelley Blue Book reports
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) - New car buyers are facing serious sticker shock, as Kelley Blue Book reports that—for the first time—the average…
KU and LG&E propose rate increases for Kentucky customers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rising prices can be seen everywhere — from the gas pump to the grocery store — and now, some Kentuckians could…
Beshear to speak alongside Biden at fundraiser
ChatGPT said: OMAHA, NE. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is set to appear alongside former President Joe Biden at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s largest annual fundraiser…
State Representative speaks on Ronald Exantus' release
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Kentucky lawmaker is speaking out following the release of a man convicted in a deadly 2015 stabbing case. State Representative T.J. Roberts…
Kentucky Secretary of State gets recognition
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is receiving national recognition for his efforts to modernize elections. Adams has been named “Public Official of the…
Kentucky teacher wins national teaching award
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Georgetown high school teacher is getting national recognition for his impact in the classroom — and a major award to go with it.…
Pennsylvania fugitive captured in Kentucky after multi-state search
MAYSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A multi-state investigation has ended in Kentucky after police tracked down a Pennsylvania man wanted hundreds of miles from home. According to Scottdale Borough Police…
New app gives Kentucky hunters a high-tech edge this season
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky hunters have a new digital tool just in time for deer and elk season. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has launched a…
Kentucky issues health alert as Lexington reports 4th West Nile case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has issued a statewide Health Alert after a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile…
Fish and wildlife officials issue warning about sick, dead deer
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State officials are warning hunters and residents about an outbreak affecting white-tailed deer across Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Department…
Manhunt continues for escaped inmate in Northern Kentucky
MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police say the search is intensifying for Jerry Lee Cooper, an escaped inmate from Ohio who may have been spotted in Dover. According to…
Plane crashes into Kentucky home after overshooting runway
MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Investigators in Graves County say a small plane crashed into a home near the airport Thursday after failing to stop at…
Marion County to honor Raywick firefighter killed in the line of duty
RAYWICK, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Marion County community is preparing to say goodbye to a firefighter who died while serving others. Raywick Fire Lieutenant Brian Hatt passed away…
Two Boone County deputies recovering after being shot during standoff, suspect's identity released
UPDATE: The Boone County Coroner's Office said the suspect who fired the shots at the deputies was 39-year-old Justin Chapman. BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two Boone…
Driver rescued after being trapped under overturned tractor in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Crews in Wayne County rescued a driver who became trapped under an overturned tractor. The Monticello Fire Department said it happened Tuesday…
Kentucky State Police step up commercial vehicle inspections during Brake Safety Week
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are ramping up safety checks on commercial vehicles this week as part of the nationwide Brake Safety Week…
Kentucky offers $2M grant for colleges to improve energy resilience
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky is offering a $2 million grant to public universities and colleges to improve energy resilience and reliability. The funding…
14-year-old charged in shooting at a high school football game
MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A teenager has been charged in connection to last week’s shooting during a high school football game in Mayfield. Police…
Kentucky American Water replacing water mains
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky American Water has announced a $4.5 million investment in water main replacements throughout Lexington. The project will replace aging cast iron water mains…
Supreme Court may consider case challenging same-sex marriage ruling
WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Ten years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the justices may soon decide whether to revisit that ruling. Former Rowan County, Kentucky Clerk…
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…
Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to police
BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (AP) — The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another crawled to officers in surrender Sunday after they located him in the woods near his home, bringing an end to a massive, nearly…
At least 240 people, including those on the ground, killed in the Air India crash; one person survived, official says
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — An Air India passenger plane bound for London crashed into a medical college in Ahmedabad after takeoff Thursday, killing at least 240 people in one of India's worst airline disasters in decades, officials said. Vidhi…
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…
