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Soccer night at Gainesway Park brings Lexington families together to build community
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The World Cup may be over in North America, but soccer's growing popularity in the United States is showing no signs of slowing down. A Soccer Night event Wednesday at…
Comfortable weather rolls along to close out the week
With an area of Canadian high pressure locked into the Ohio Valley, it was a splendid Thursday of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky, especially for the late…
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The…
Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year
(AP) - The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers at a time when rising oil prices are already squeezing household budgets. The benchmark…
Corbin Police asking for help locating rescue that can take in dog found 'extremely malnourished'
CORBIN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Corbin Police is asking the public's help in locating a rescue organization to take in a dog found in "extremely malnourished condition" Thursday. The pup, which is now safe, is…
Clark County business races to the front: Wilde Protein Snacks brings NASCAR to Winchester in celebration
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — What started as one man's quest to find a healthier alternative to potato chips has grown into one of Clark County's largest employers and now has a presence on…
Lexington music festival aiming to focus on Madison County flood recovery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Last month's flooding in Madison County claimed three lives and forced many residents from their homes. This weekend, a Lexington music festival is aiming to lend a helping hand. The…
Free online portal connects Scott County residents and first responders
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The Scott County Fire Department has a new tool to help first responders get vital information before arriving to a call. "When seconds matter, having more information is better…
Man charged with sexual abuse, unlawful transaction with a minor in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A warrant of arrest reveals that a man has been charged with sexual abuse and unlawful transaction with a minor. According…
Nicholasville woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A Nicholasville woman who asked to remain anonymous is hiding envelopes of cash in public places around the city, hoping each one sparks a chain reaction of kindness. She said…
Gov. Andy Beshear requests federal disaster relief funds following historic June flooding
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — On Thursday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he submitted an official request to President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to declare a major disaster for the statewide…
Coroner: 1 dead following crash involving motorcycle on Versailles Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - UPDATE: July 23 at 11:33 a.m. The Fayette County Coroner's Office confirmed that one person is dead following an early morning crash on Thursday on Versailles Road involving a motorcycle.…
Beautiful weather continues through Friday before heat and storm chances return
A Cool and Comfortable Start to Thursday We started Thursday morning on a refreshingly cool note across central and eastern Kentucky, with temperatures ranging…
Quiet and pleasant weather into the late week
After an active day of weather on Tuesday which featured a line of storms that dropped several tornadoes, caused a good bit of wind damage,…
Governor reverses Medicaid cuts using surplus funds as KY House Speaker pushes back
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - Update: July 22 at 7 p.m. Gov. Andy Beshear announced he will use $255 million in state surplus funds to prevent a 4 percent reduction in Medicaid that was scheduled to begin August 1. Beshear…
1 person seriously injured after crash involving tractor-trailer on Lexington Road
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - One person has been seriously injured following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle on Lexington Road Wednesday, according to police at the scene. LEX News crews captured Nicholasville police and emergency personnel…
Cooler, less humid weather returns to Kentucky before weekend rain chances
A Much Quieter Wednesday After an active Tuesday afternoon and evening across Kentucky, we are starting Wednesday on a much quieter note. A mix…
KY housing market grows in June with nearly 7,000 new listings, $1.6B in sales
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky's housing market showed continued growth in June, with nearly 7,000 new listings and sales volume topping $1.6 billion, according to Kentucky Realtors. Kentucky Realtors President Ann Elizabeth Delahanty said the market…
Laurel County man leads deputies on chase, found with meth after K-9 alerts on vehicle
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Keavy man is facing multiple charges after leading Laurel County Sheriff's deputies on a pursuit and fleeing on foot before a K-9 alerted to drugs in his vehicle, according to the…
Annual STEM Day offers hands-on science and tech activities for families
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Families looking for something fun and educational this weekend can check out the Lexington Children's Museum annual STEM Day on Saturday. Now in its 4th year, the event is designed to make learning…
Beshear highlights Team Kentucky documentary 'Rising' now streaming on Prime Video
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to watch a new documentary highlighting the recovery and resilience of Eastern Kentucky communities following the historic 2022 floods. In a post on X, Beshear shared that “RISING,”…
North Middletown Elementary supporters rally to fight potential school closure
BOURBON CO., Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — North Middletown Elementary School has served its community since 1948, but a district recommendation could shut its doors within four years. Supporters of keeping the school open packed a…
Soccer night at Gainesway Park brings Lexington families together to build community
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - The World Cup may be over in North America, but soccer's growing popularity in the United States is showing no signs of slowing down. A Soccer Night event Wednesday at…
Corbin Police asking for help locating rescue that can take in dog found 'extremely malnourished'
CORBIN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Corbin Police is asking the public's help in locating a rescue organization to take in a dog found in "extremely malnourished condition" Thursday. The pup, which is now safe, is…
Clark County business races to the front: Wilde Protein Snacks brings NASCAR to Winchester in celebration
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — What started as one man's quest to find a healthier alternative to potato chips has grown into one of Clark County's largest employers and now has a presence on…
Lexington music festival aiming to focus on Madison County flood recovery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Last month's flooding in Madison County claimed three lives and forced many residents from their homes. This weekend, a Lexington music festival is aiming to lend a helping hand. The…
Free online portal connects Scott County residents and first responders
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — The Scott County Fire Department has a new tool to help first responders get vital information before arriving to a call. "When seconds matter, having more information is better…
Man charged with sexual abuse, unlawful transaction with a minor in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A warrant of arrest reveals that a man has been charged with sexual abuse and unlawful transaction with a minor. According…
Nicholasville woman anonymously hides cash envelopes to spark kindness
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A Nicholasville woman who asked to remain anonymous is hiding envelopes of cash in public places around the city, hoping each one sparks a chain reaction of kindness. She said…
Gov. Andy Beshear requests federal disaster relief funds following historic June flooding
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — On Thursday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he submitted an official request to President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to declare a major disaster for the statewide…
Coroner: 1 dead following crash involving motorcycle on Versailles Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - UPDATE: July 23 at 11:33 a.m. The Fayette County Coroner's Office confirmed that one person is dead following an early morning crash on Thursday on Versailles Road involving a motorcycle.…
Fayette County parent says budget crisis 'hasn't been about the kids' as district faces shortfall
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A Fayette County parent says the school district's ongoing budget crisis has lost sight of what matters most: the students. The district faces a shortfall estimated between 5 and 10…
Governor reverses Medicaid cuts using surplus funds as KY House Speaker pushes back
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - Update: July 22 at 7 p.m. Gov. Andy Beshear announced he will use $255 million in state surplus funds to prevent a 4 percent reduction in Medicaid that was scheduled to begin August 1. Beshear…
1 person seriously injured after crash involving tractor-trailer on Lexington Road
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - One person has been seriously injured following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle on Lexington Road Wednesday, according to police at the scene. LEX News crews captured Nicholasville police and emergency personnel…
KY housing market grows in June with nearly 7,000 new listings, $1.6B in sales
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky's housing market showed continued growth in June, with nearly 7,000 new listings and sales volume topping $1.6 billion, according to Kentucky Realtors. Kentucky Realtors President Ann Elizabeth Delahanty said the market…
Anita Franklin Back-to-School Block Party returns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — The community is invited to honor the legacy of Anita Franklin by continuing a community tradition she started. The Anita Franklin Community Block Party returns tonight at Charles Young Park with free school supplies, food,…
Lancaster police chief charged with DUI, placed on administrative leave after crash
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lancaster Police Chief Ryan Hughes is reportedly facing DUI and criminal mischief charges after a single-vehicle crash on US 27 in Somerset on July 17. According to an arrest citation, Somerset police responded…
Moped driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash on Clays Mill Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A moped driver suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Clays Mills Road in Lexington, according to the Lexington Police Department. Officials said officers responded to the scene at around 12:30…
Laurel County man leads deputies on chase, found with meth after K-9 alerts on vehicle
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Keavy man is facing multiple charges after leading Laurel County Sheriff's deputies on a pursuit and fleeing on foot before a K-9 alerted to drugs in his vehicle, according to the…
Beshear highlights Team Kentucky documentary 'Rising' now streaming on Prime Video
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to watch a new documentary highlighting the recovery and resilience of Eastern Kentucky communities following the historic 2022 floods. In a post on X, Beshear shared that “RISING,”…
North Middletown Elementary supporters rally to fight potential school closure
BOURBON CO., Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — North Middletown Elementary School has served its community since 1948, but a district recommendation could shut its doors within four years. Supporters of keeping the school open packed a…
Gov. Andy Beshear requests federal disaster relief funds following historic June flooding
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — On Thursday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he submitted an official request to President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to declare a major disaster for the statewide…
Governor reverses Medicaid cuts using surplus funds as KY House Speaker pushes back
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX NEWS) - Update: July 22 at 7 p.m. Gov. Andy Beshear announced he will use $255 million in state surplus funds to prevent a 4 percent reduction in Medicaid that was scheduled to begin August 1. Beshear…
KY housing market grows in June with nearly 7,000 new listings, $1.6B in sales
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) - Kentucky's housing market showed continued growth in June, with nearly 7,000 new listings and sales volume topping $1.6 billion, according to Kentucky Realtors. Kentucky Realtors President Ann Elizabeth Delahanty said the market…
Lancaster police chief charged with DUI, placed on administrative leave after crash
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lancaster Police Chief Ryan Hughes is reportedly facing DUI and criminal mischief charges after a single-vehicle crash on US 27 in Somerset on July 17. According to an arrest citation, Somerset police responded…
Somerset man faces 6 charges after alleged kidnapping, strangulation in McCreary County
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Somerset man is facing six felony and misdemeanor charges after a criminal complaint reported that he kidnapped and stranguled an individual in McCreary County. Scotty L. Nevels, of Somerset, turned himself…
13-year-old hospitalized after stabbing in Mayfield, police say
MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A 13-year-old remains hospitalized after being stabbed during a confrontation with another juvenile in Mayfield, according to police. The Mayfield Police Department said officers responded about 4:45 p.m. Saturday to both Jackson Purchase…
London police chief Bobby Day resigns, citing political environment at department
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - London Police Chief Bobby Day resigned from the London Police Department Monday, with his attorney citing a political environment that he says has shifted away from the department's core public safety mission. Day's…
Rocky Adkins files campaign finance paperwork, signaling potential run for Kentucky governor
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - UPDATE: July 21 at 8 a.m. Rocky Adkins officially announced Tuesday that he is running for governor of Kentucky, launching his campaign with a pledge to "use common sense to build common ground." “The…
Free service unlocks cars when children are trapped inside
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Pop-A-Lock has helped free more than 4,600 children from locked cars over the past 31 years — about 150 per year — and the service is completely free. Doug Barnes said the company…
Kentucky AG secures settlement in 23andMe genetic data breach case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has secured compensation for Kentuckians whose personal information was compromised in a 2023 data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe. Coleman joined 41 other attorneys general to resolve…
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
(AP) - Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. Products with the potential to be contaminated…
Hiker reportedly struck by lightning at Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Powell County
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A hiker was reportedly struck by lightning Saturday afternoon at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Powell County Search and Rescue and Powell County Emergency…
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not…
Kentucky cyclosporiasis cases surge above typical annual levels, officials report
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky is experiencing a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases, with state health officials actively investigating the outbreak alongside federal partners. As of July 15, the Kentucky Department for Public Health received 192 reports of cyclosporiasis…
Whitley County man found guilty of child sex abuse charges, jury recommends life sentence
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A Whitley County man was found guilty by a jury on multiple child sex abuse charges, according to a press release from the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman. According to the…
Doctors remind public to protect skin during UV Safety Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Doctors are reminding people to protect their skin from harmful UV rays as more people spend time outside this summer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, and dermatologists said…
Kentucky new laws 2026: What changes take effect Wednesday in the Bluegrass State
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Dozens of new laws passed during the 2026 Kentucky legislative session that will take effect Wednesday, July 15, impacting nearly every aspect of daily life in the state. The Kentucky General Assembly…
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The…
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
(AP) - Tropical Storm Bertha crawled onto the southern tip of Louisiana on Wednesday, making landfall and packing strong winds far from its center after closing beaches from the Florida Panhandle to Mississippi. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center said Bertha made landfall in St.…
June 1 trial date set for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in his US drug trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife will go on trial on drug trafficking charges next June, a judge said Wednesday, as their lawyers continue to object to the U.S. military action that snatched them…
What to know about the Tate brothers, social media influencers facing rape and trafficking charges
LONDON (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested Saturday in Miami after U.K. prosecutors said they brought further rape and sex trafficking charges against them. Britain's Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges relate to four further victims and…
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the…
Andy Burnham officially takes over as Britain's prime minister
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come. After weeks as leader-in-waiting, Burnham officially became prime minister on Monday during a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. He succeeded Keir Starmer, on…
Gas prices hit average of $4 a gallon amid renewed US-Iran attacks
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is…
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States. “It…
Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States. The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was…
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on…
Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as an Iranian negotiator said Tehran had suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. — snapping another fragile…
Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
CHONGQING, China (AP) — Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left 34 missing. The landslide occurred in Pengshui County on Friday morning on the outskirts…
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday. The thick smoke enveloped the nation’s capital in a gloomy, eerie haze and prompted Major League Baseball's…
Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off in a World Cup Final
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn't think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of…
France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
PARIS (AP) — France’s National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. But the 291-241 vote in the lower house of parliament doesn’t…
'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday. Neill's family had earlier announced the actor known…
3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They're in the crosshairs of the Iran war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The expanding U.S. military campaign against Iran has put three small islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in the crosshairs once again. The islands of Abu Musa and Greater…
Italian court convicts 30 including former highway operator CEO in deadly 2018 bridge collapse
GENOA, Italy (AP) — An Italian court on Thursday convicted the former CEO of Italy's main highway operator and 29 others in the 2018 Genoa highway bridge collapse that sent vehicles plunging and killed 43 people, a disaster that exposed serious lapses…
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital, the…
Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
(AP via SCRIPPS NEWS GROUP) - Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek. In an unusual twist, two groups working independently detected the cold gas giant a few…
