World Bourbon Toast returns to Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Bourbon fans are being asked to raise their glasses as the World Bourbon Toast returns Sunday, September 14, promising its biggest celebration yet. Hosted by the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Bourbon & Beyond Festival, the event will feature the world’s largest Bourbon toast, streamed live from the festival’s main stage. Fans can…

$1.8 million allocated for skills training

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky is making a major investment in its workforce. Governor Andy Beshear has announced $1.8 million in state funding to provide skills training for nearly 2,300 Kentuckians. The funding comes through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation, which has supported more than 143,000 workers since 2022. Beshear says the program equips people with the tools…

Kentucky impacted by FDA warning on possible radioactive shrimp

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat certain shrimp products sold at Walmart, including in Kentucky, due to possible radioactive contamination. The recall affects three lots of Great Value raw frozen shrimp with a best-by date of March 15, 2027. The products were distributed across 13 states. Health officials…

Semi overturns on I-75 at Southern Split, traffic reduced to one lane in both directions

UPDATE: Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries from the accident. Southbound traffic is still down to one lane, while all northbound lanes are open. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic is moving slowly through the Southern Split after a semi overturned on the southbound side of Interstate 75 near mile marker 111. According to…

Lexington woman charged with murder due in court, case moved to next week

UPDATE: Keaira Pennie’s court hearing has been moved to next week. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman charged with murder in connection to a deadly Lexington shooting is due back in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Police say 30-year-old Keaira Pennie is accused of shooting and killing 42-year-old Edwin Haddix on Bryan Station Road on…

State Capitol to close as massive renovation project begins

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Capitol will close to the public Wednesday as the construction phase begins on a nearly $300 million renovation project. According to officials, this marks the first major overhaul of the historic building in more than 70 years. Several government offices will be relocated during the multi-year project to allow work to…

Lexington prepares for the grand opening of Gatton Park downtown

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The grand opening for the new Gatton Park in downtown Lexington is set for this weekend. The park replaces the former parking lot behind Rupp Arena on Manchester Street. According to officials, the day-long grand opening event will take place Saturday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for noon, featuring Mayor Linda Gorton and other…

Storm chances return into the mid-week

Temperatures should back down a few degrees for afternoon highs

The stretch of hot August weather kept its grip on Central and Eastern Kentucky Tuesday, as an upper-level ridge of high pressure lingered over the region. Afternoon highs pushed into the upper 80s and low 90s, and when you factored in the humidity, it felt just a touch hotter. Sunshine dominated for most of the day with mainly dry skies,…

Former Kentucky and N.B.A. star announces retirement

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Kentucky basketball star John Wall has announced his retirement. Wall played one season at UK, leading the Wildcats to the Elite Eight in 2010 under coach John Calipari before being selected No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. He went on to play 11 seasons with the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets and Los…