MOREHEAD, Ky.  (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A black bear was spotted inside Rodburn Hollow Park in Rowan County over the Fourth of July weekend. Officers said the bear did not pose an immediate threat. Morehead Police Department Captain Josh Ison said the sighting is not unusual for this time of year. “It’s very typical this time of year. Usually...

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that the east side of the KY 176 and Merle Travis Highway intersection reopened as the reconstruction project moves to the west side. Now that […]

In Madisonville, the city council will meet this (Wednesday) morning at 8-15 to enter into an agreement with the state in regards to the extension of ...

Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision on Saturday in Muhlenberg County that resulted in the death of three individuals.  According to a news release, it happened in the intersection of U.S. 431 and Power Plant Roud in Muhlenberg County. Preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Whitney Duarte of Central City was heading southbound on U.S. 431, when the vehicle crossed the center line. It collided with a pickup truck driven by 56-year

MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. – Three people are dead following a collision in Muhlenberg County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday at the intersection of U.S. 431 and Power Plant Road in Muhlenberg County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation found a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Whitney Duarte of Central City was...

Kentucky State Police Post 2 is investigating a deadly crash in Muhlenberg County that claimed three lives Saturday, June 28th. Troopers say the colli...

MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (June 29, 2026) - Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Muhlenberg County that killed three people over t...

The Lil’ Rager Memorial Poker Run honors Dakota Rager’s legacy in Muhlenberg County with a day of riding, giving back, and helping families in need. Continue reading…

MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) – Three Italian restaurants in Morehead are joining forces this summer to make sure kids don’t go hungry, but according to one of the restaurant’s owners, theft is putting the program at risk. Fazoli’s, Giovanni’s, and Mr. Gatti’s are each offering free meals to kids this summer, no questions asked. Kearston...

MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Roads were shut down and bikes were rolling through Morehead as the community gets a front-row seat to one of cycling’s most exciting race formats: the Morehead Criterium Bike Race. The race follows a half-mile loop, with between 30 and 50 riders hitting speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. Racer Brian...