Walker Simmons

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Kentucky districts report destroyed devices, injuries linked to viral social media challenge LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An online trend that’s gaining traction nationwide is having serious impacts at Kentucky schools. The so-called “Chromebook trend” is leading students to destroy expensive school property by inserting metal objects into their Chromebook ports, causing the devices to short out, smoke, and sometimes catch fire.

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Blue Grass Airport urges travelers to ensure they have the star symbol on their ID LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The long-anticipated REAL ID deadline has arrived Wednesday, and with enforcement now in effect, security lines at Blue Grass Airport and others across the nation are expected to look a bit different.

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Authorities say Anthony Martinez fled custody at St. Claire Hospital early Tuesday morning MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities issued a public safety alert early this morning as they continue their search for an escaped inmate in Morehead. Local and state police, along with other agencies, are working to locate Anthony Martinez, who escaped from UK St. Claire Hospital around 3 a.m. while in the custody of Rowan County Detention Center guards.

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Dustin Fields accused of knowingly setting home on fire with teens inside in Franklin County FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The man accused of setting a house fire that killed his two teenage sons appeared in virtual court Monday morning for his arraignment. Dustin Fields, 44, pleaded not guilty to a first-degree arson charge during the hearing, which was held remotely from the Franklin County Detention Center.

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Families say goodbye as medevac unit heads to Kosovo for 9-month mission FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —Kentucky National Guard soldiers said goodbye to family and friends in Frankfort as they prepare to deploy overseas for a vital mission. A hangar at the National Guard Center was filled with family and friends as soldiers said goodbye to loved ones before deployment. Captain Corey Oney, who commands the unit, reflected on the importance of the day.