Lexington Police Make Arrest In Case Involving 35 Pounds Of Suspected Methamphetamine
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Lexington woman arrested after police intercept 35 pounds of suspected meth

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman has been arrested after police say they intercepted two suspicious packages containing more than 35 pounds of suspected methamphetamine. According to Lexington Police, narcotics enforcement detectives began investigating a tip last Wednesday about the arrival of two suspicious packages in Lexington. With assistance from the department’s Intelligence Center and the Kentucky…

Deborah Weiss
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Lexington woman pleads not guilty in double murder near public library

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 69-year-old woman charged with murdering two men outside a Lexington library has pleaded not guilty. Deborah Weiss appeared in court Monday via video conference from the Fayette County Detention Center. She is charged with two counts of murder in connection with a shooting that happened early Saturday morning, August 2, outside the Northside…

Winchester Mayor Joellen Reed Talks Of The Importance Of Jackson Street
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Jackson Street reopens in Winchester after months of construction

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — After months of roadwork, Jackson Street in Winchester is officially back open to drivers. City officials and members of the community gathered Monday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the long-anticipated infrastructure project. Local leaders celebrated the improved roadway and welcomed drivers back to the newly upgraded street. “This road’s…

Battle Of The Badges Taking Place On Sunday, August 17th
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Richmond Police and Lexington Legends host Battle of the Badges charity softball game

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Get ready to swing for a cause! The Richmond Police Department’s CODE 4 Wellness Program is partnering with the Lexington Legends for a special Battle of the Badges charity softball event. The action kicks off Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m. as the Lexington Legends take on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. But the fun…

Pothole Repairs On I 64
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Pothole repairs on I-64 to cause delays in Fayette, Scott, and Woodford counties

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Central Kentucky should plan for possible delays this week as pothole repairs get underway along Interstate 64. According to transportation officials, rolling roadblocks will be in place Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to midnight in Fayette, Scott, and Woodford counties. Delays could last up to 20 minutes in some areas….

Ohio's 2025 Tax Free Holiday Is Underway
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Ohio’s two-week sales tax holiday offers big savings for Kentuckians

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentuckians looking to save on back-to-school and household items might want to head north—the Buckeye State’s expanded Sales Tax Holiday is now underway. Running now through August 14, Ohio’s holiday allows shoppers to buy most personal items tax-free—up to $500 per item—whether online or in-store. Eligible items include school supplies, laptops, furniture, pet food,…

Pawpaw Ale 8 One Now Available In Select Locations
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Pawpaw Ale-8 debuts: KSU and Ale-8-One team up for a Kentucky-grown flavor

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State University and Ale-8-One are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind Bluegrass beverage—introducing Pawpaw Ale-8, a limited-edition flavor made with Kentucky’s own native fruit. The new soda is crafted with real sugar and natural tropical flavors derived from the pawpaw fruit—thanks to KSU’s world-renowned Pawpaw Program, the only full-time academic research program in the…

Open Registration Underway For Bctc
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Fall 2025 registration open at BCTC with extended hours and enrollment support

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Open registration is now underway for the Fall 2025 semester at Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC), with new and returning students encouraged to get enrolled. Starting today, students can book advising appointments or stop by the Newtown Campus Den for help with class registration, financial aid, and general enrollment support. The Den is…

Free Shoes Given To Franklin County Students
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Franklin County students receive more than 700 pairs of shoes ahead of new school year

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Hundreds of families in Franklin County got a back-to-school boost over the weekend, thanks to a major community effort to support local students. According to organizers, 732 pairs of shoes were handed out to students through a partnership between the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers and generous donors. In total, the event funneled…

Resurfacing On Bluegrass Parkway
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Resurfacing project causes lane closures on Bluegrass Parkway in Anderson, Mercer Counties

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Roadwork is now underway on the Bluegrass Parkway in Anderson and Mercer Counties as crews begin a resurfacing project between milepoints 52 and 56. According to state officials, the work will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting Monday and continuing through Friday, August 8. Drivers should expect lane closures,…

Kidkraft Play Kitchens Are Being Recalled
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Nearly 200,000 children’s play kitchens recalled after reported death

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A popular children’s toy is being pulled from shelves following a tragic incident involving a strangulation hazard. Backyard Kids is recalling nearly 200,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens after one reported child death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the toy kitchen’s accessory hooks — used to hang pots, pans, and utensils — can…

Petland Lexington Asking For Help After A Puppy Was Stolen
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Shih Tzu puppy stolen from Petland Lexington; woman seen on camera

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Petland Lexington is asking for the public’s help after a Shih Tzu puppy was stolen from the store over the weekend. According to the business, the incident happened just before noon on Saturday, August 2. Surveillance footage shows a woman entering the store, asking to see a Shih Tzu puppy. While a team member…

Baptist Health Hardin Adding More Security
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Baptist Health Hardin adds new weapons detection system after hospital shooting

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Baptist Health Hardin is increasing security at its emergency department entrance with the installation of a new weapons detection system, part of the hospital’s response to an officer-involved shooting that occurred inside the facility last fall. The incident happened in October 2024, when a man reportedly fired a weapon inside the hospital. Elizabethtown police…

Lexington Police Investigate Two Separate Crashes On Man O' War
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UPDATE: 75-year-old woman dies in Lexington crash, man charged with DUI, say police

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UPDATE: Lexington police say the driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol. He’s identified as 65-year-old Stephen Barber. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating two separate injury collisions that occurred Sunday evening along Man o’ War Boulevard. The first…

Lower Temps And Humidity Continue
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Typical summer weather returns

Angie Ragle,

Monday: 30% chance for afternoon/evening showers and storms.  Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday: 40% chance for scattered showers and storms in the early afternoon through late evening.  Highs in the low/mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Wednesday: 40% chance for showers and storms.  Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s….

Refreshing Weekend Wraps Up Before Summer Storm Chances Return
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Refreshing Weekend Wraps Up Before Storm Chances Return

Cooler, drier air made for a pleasant Saturday, but humidity and scattered storms are set to creep back in by Sunday and into next week
Abby Summers,

A Picture-Perfect Start to the WeekendWe couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the first weekend of August! A cool, refreshing northeast breeze kept humidity in check Saturday, and high pressure anchored over the Great Lakes helped deliver a dose of fall-like air to the region. With morning lows dipping into the upper 50s and low 60s…

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Dry and pleasant weather to begin the weekend

Afternoon highs will stay below average with lower humidity
T.G. Shuck,

After a long stretch of sweltering summer heat, we finally got the break we’ve been waiting for. Friday brought overcast skies and cooler air to Central and Eastern Kentucky, with highs only in the 70s—a rare treat for early August. A steady northeast breeze helped pull in drier air throughout the day, setting the stage for a much more comfortable start to…