Kentucky State Police investigate deadly shooting
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Kentucky could be next state to create hands-free law against distracted driving
It's a practice even the bill's sponsor knows is a little tough to quit, but hopes to make Kentucky roads safer.
Kentucky State Police investigating deadly shooting in Adair County
ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon in Adair County. Troopers say they responded around 3 p.m. to a reported shooting at a home on KY 55 South, alon…
Fayette County schools win two state titles at cheer and dance championships
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Public Schools is celebrating after local schools brought home multiple honors at the state cheer and dance championships over the weekend. According to the district, Frederick Douglass…
Tegra Tshabola Transfers from Ohio State to Kentucky
Tegra Tshabola, a former Ohio State offensive lineman, is transferring to Kentucky to help rebuild the Big Blue Wall.
Kentucky State Police captain's sex discrimination case goes to trial
A KSP captain's claims of sex discrimination and retaliation have finally reached a courtroom, with her attorney telling jurors that the evidence will show the agency discriminated against her.
Kentucky bill proposed requiring local, state candidates be natural-born US citizens
The proposed legislation would forbid anyone from running for a Kentucky office—at the local, state, or county level—who has citizenship anywhere outside the US.
State Police search for missing veteran
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From recovering from a 48-day coma to running for state representative
A decade ago, a Bath County student nearly lost his life in a car crash while driving to pick up a date for a school dance. After 10 years, locals still remember the story of Aaron Williams.
Kentucky becomes first state to sue AI chatbot company over child safety concerns, AG Coleman reports
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the state has become the first in the nation to file a lawsuit against Character Technologies and its Character.AI platform.
Officer-involved shooting leaves 80-year-old man dead, Kentucky State Police investigating
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State police asking for help locating woman wanted on multiple charges
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted on multiple charges. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers are searching for Alexandria Lee Smith, who has an active w…
Kentucky State Police searching for woman
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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 the Commonwealth address and final budget proposal Wednesday. The governor delivered the…
Beshear delivers State of Commonwealth address with eye on American Dream, 2028 speculation
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his annual State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday evening, focusing heavily on restoring the American Dream.
Gov. Andy Beshear delivers State of the Commonwealth address
Gov. Andy Beshear is set to deliver his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening.
Gov. Andy Beshear to deliver State of the Commonwealth address
Gov. Andy Beshear is set to deliver his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening.
State Senator Higdon files “Phone down Kentucky act”
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State police investigating inmate death after alleged assault at Eastern Kentucky prison
MORGAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of an inmate following an alleged assault at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty. According to state police, the incident happene…
Kentucky authorities say multi‑state effort brought Wynter Wagoner home
A coalition of law enforcement agencies worked around the clock for more than 70 days to bring Wynter home safely, officials said.
Fetal homicide case raises questions about state abortion ban
A Wolfe County woman was charged after investigators said she used abortion pills to terminate an unwanted pregnancy and buried the fetus on her property, raising questions about Kentucky's near-total abortion ban and drawing concern from…
Flu cases surge across Kentucky as state reports first pediatric death
Tuesday, the state reported that a Kenton County child died from the flu, marking the first pediatric flu death this season. They add that the child was not vaccinated against the flu.
State officials report Kentucky's first pediatric flu death this season in Kenton County
A Kenton County child has died from the flu, marking the first case of pediatric flu death this season, officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health report.
Father of Kentucky State University shooting victim arrested after failing to appear in court
DeJon Fox Sr. reportedly failed to make a court appearance on the day after Christmas, leading to a judge issuing a warrant for his arrest.
Warrant issued for father of Kentucky State University shooting victim after failing to appear in court
DeJon Fox Sr. reportedly failed to make a court appearance on the day after Christmas, leading to a judge issuing a warrant for his arrest.
Father of Kentucky State University shooting victim arrested, charged in connection to fatal crash
UPDATE: 4:00 P.M. – ABC 36 News Now has learned De’Jon Fox Sr. has been arrested and is in custody. Court records show De’Jon Fox Sr., the father of a Kentucky State University shooting victim, was arrested Monday (12/29) on multiple new c…
Warrant issued for father of Kentucky State University shooting victim
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A warrant has been issued for the father of a man who was killed earlier this month during a shooting at Kentucky State University. According to court records, an arrest warrant was issued Dec. 26 for De…
Parents of Kentucky State University shooting victim accused of intimidation
The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.
Parents of Kentucky State University shooting victim charged: Here's why
The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.
Parents of Kentucky State University shooting victim charged: Here's why
The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.
Grand jury declines to indict Jacob Bard in Kentucky State University shooting case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Franklin County grand jury has declined to indict Jacob Lee Bard in connection with the deadly shooting at Kentucky State University earlier this month, according to a statement released Tuesday by Bard’…
Grand jury finds that Kentucky State University shooting was 'self defense'
His release comes on the heels of his representation releasing a five-page statement detailing Bard's account of the events that led to the fatal shooting.
Attorney says Kentucky State University shooting was 'completely justified'
Attorneys for the parent accused of the fatal Kentucky State University shooting argues that pulling the trigger was "completely justified."
Defense claims Jacob Bard acted in self-defense in Kentucky State University shooting
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Attorneys for Jacob Lee Bard claim he acted in self-defense and in defense of his family during the deadly shooting earlier this month at Kentucky State University, as a Franklin County grand jury prepares…
Jacob Bard cleared by grand jury in Kentucky State University shooting case
Jacob Lee Bard's attorneys confirmed to LEX 18 that Bard posted a $100,000 bond, 10 percent of his initial $1 million, and was released from jail Tuesday morning.
Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Owsley County
OWSLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a woman following a reported shooting Saturday afternoon. According to KSP, troopers were called just before 2 p.m. after the Owsley County Sheriff’…