LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington nonprofit is working to support families struggling to afford basic necessities through its annual “Dollars for Diapers” campaign. The Nest – Center for Women, Children and Families hosts the campaign each year to collect diapers and raise funds that help provide essential supplies for families in need across the community. Emma Fryman,…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mitch Barnhart is being honored by the University of Kentucky Athletics community as he celebrates the conclusion of his 24-year tenure as athletics director. During his time leading the program, UK athletics saw significant growth and national success across several sports. Barnhart reflected on his decades-long career in college athletics and the relationships he…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new study is shedding light on how dogs may affect indoor air quality. The small study, published in a report from the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology, found that pets can release more particles into indoor air than humans. Researchers say dogs can also track bacteria and fungi from outside into the…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Leaders with Saint Joseph Health announced more than $300,000 in grants will be distributed to nonprofit organizations in the Lexington area. Hospital officials say the funding is intended to help improve community well-being and advance health equity across the region. According to Saint Joseph Health, the grants are part of CommonSpirit Health’s Community Health…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 600,000 SUVs due to a potential problem with windshield wipers. The recall affects certain 2020 through 2022 models of the Ford Explorer and Ford Escape, as well as the Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair. Officials say the windshield wiper motors could fail, which may suddenly reduce visibility and increase…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Shoppers at Walmart may soon notice a major change on store shelves. The retail giant says it plans to replace traditional paper price tags with digital shelf labels at all U.S. locations within the next year. According to a Walmart news release, the new labels will be controlled through a centralized system, allowing the company to…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new group of anti-corruption lawyers is challenging the deal that allows TikTok to continue operating in the United States. The lawsuit, filed by the Public Integrity Project, argues the administration of Donald Trump is violating a bipartisan law passed in 2024. That law requires TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company or face a…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is alerting Kentuckians about federal fraud prevention updates and changes at the United States Postal Service that could impact tax filers. According to the governor, postmarks may no longer reflect the exact date mail is dropped off at the post office. That date is typically used to determine whether tax filings…
GEORGETOWN, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Georgetown are warning residents about a scam involving callers posing as police officers. According to the Georgetown Police Department, an older resident contacted police after receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be an officer. The resident told police the caller attempted to scare them into sending money to resolve a…
After a spring-like first week of March weather wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we finished out the week in style with the warmest air we’ve seen in quite some time across the region. With a few peeks of sunshine, a steady southwest wind, and most importantly less rain/storm coverage, temperatures surged all the way into the upper 70s and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The No. 9 seed Kentucky Wildcats fell to the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks 87864 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament. Kentucky scored the first three points of the game, but South Carolina went on a 13-5 run over the next 4:38 to take a 13-8 lead at…
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NEW YORK. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Savannah Guthrie is expected to return to work on Today, though a timeline has not yet been announced. NBC News made its first public comments Thursday about Guthrie’s future on the program. The network said Guthrie recently stopped by the Today show set for the first time since her mother’s apparent abduction from her…
L AUREL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A dog reported missing in Laurel County is now safe after firefighters rescued it from a storm drain in London. According to the London Fire Department, firefighters and other officials worked together earlier this week to rescue the dog after it became stuck inside the drain. Crews say the dog had been…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – March is recognized nationwide as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a local hospital is hosting an event to help educate the community. Baptist Health Lexington will hold a free community health fair Saturday morning to raise awareness about the signs, prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer. According to hospital officials, the event will take…
BOYLE COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday morning in Boyle County. According to Kentucky State Police, the crash occurred on Lebanon Road (Kentucky 34) near Alum Springs Road. Investigators say a vehicle driven by Frankie Simpson, 41, of Parksville, crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming…
LOS ANGELES. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fourth-grade fashion designer from Los Angeles is about to make history at one of the world’s biggest fashion events. Max Alexander will become the youngest designer to debut a collection during Paris Fashion Week. Before traveling from Los Angeles to Paris, Alexander showed off some of his designs, including jackets, coats, scarves and…
CHICAGO. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Chicago marked a major milestone Wednesday as the city celebrated the anniversary of its incorporation. The Chicago was first incorporated on March 4, 1837, making this year the city’s 189th birthday. During the celebration, Brandon Johnson spoke about Chicago’s history and its future, encouraging residents to continue working to make the city more equitable, just…
LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A K-9 deputy in Ohio is jokingly “under investigation” after being accused of destroying a toy. “Moby,” a K-9 with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, is the top suspect in what deputies described as the “gruesome shredding” of a lamb squeak toy. Officials said the lighthearted investigation quickly pointed to Moby as the…
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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand may return to the Oscars stage this year. According to multiple reports, Streisand is in talks to perform during the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. Sources say the performance would honor the late Robert Redford, who starred alongside Streisand in the film The Way We Were. If finalized, the tribute performance…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Mount Sterling man has been indicted on multiple child pornography charges in Montgomery County. According to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office, a grand jury indicted 38-year-old Justin Eller this week on 12 felony charges for allegedly sharing sexually abusive images and videos involving children. Investigators say most of the videos allegedly involved…