(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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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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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…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman is behind bars and one person is dead following a three-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the crash just after midnight on American Greeting Card Road. Investigators say 45-year-old Kimberly Hedrick was driving an SUV when she crossed the…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Rowan County man is in custody after deputies say he kidnapped and assaulted his girlfriend, then tried to evade capture by hiding in the woods. According to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began when a neighbor on Bullfork Road witnessed 34-year-old Bradley Netherly assaulting his girlfriend, Katrina Little, in their…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Mark your calendars, Big Blue Nation! Kentucky Football has announced its 2025 Fan Day, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s team. The event is set for Saturday, August 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Joe Craft Football Training Center and is free and open to the public. Fans will…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Some of Kentucky’s youngest champions shared the spotlight with tennis pros in a special match Friday at the University of Kentucky’s Boone Tennis Complex. The second annual Lexington Open Mini Pro-Am brought together current and former patients from Kentucky Children’s Hospital, who teamed up with professional players and UK student-athletes for a day of…
HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Boaters in Harrison County have a new place to launch, thanks to the opening of the Terry Dam Boat Ramp on the South Fork Licking River. The public ramp is now officially open and offers direct water access just in time for late-summer outdoor activities. The project was a collaboration between the Kentucky…
GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A major drug trafficking ring spanning several counties has been dismantled after a week-long investigation involving local and federal agencies. Authorities say the operation included the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office, Harrodsburg Police, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the DEA. Together, the agencies seized large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, marijuana, and cash—describing…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington firefighters got an unexpected call for help—this one involving a furry little stowaway. According to a post on the fire department’s social media page, crews from Engine 9 were preparing to head out when they heard a faint “meow” coming from under the hood of their fire truck. That’s when they discovered a…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A farewell in Georgetown, as Fire Chief Tim Thompson officially retired Thursday after 20 years of service with the Georgetown Fire Department. Thompson joined the department in 2005 and worked his way up through the ranks, ultimately becoming chief in 2022. Over the years, he earned the respect and admiration of his peers and…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Louisville Metro Police officer will not face criminal charges in connection to a deadly crash that happened earlier this year. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, a Jefferson County grand jury declined to indict Officer Alyssa Begel, who was involved in the April crash that killed 61-year-old Charles Briscoe. Officials say Begel was…
BEAVER DAM, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky has officially approved its first medical cannabis dispensary for operation. State officials say “The Post Dispensary” will be located in Beaver Dam and is expected to open this fall. The facility marks a significant milestone in the state’s rollout of medical cannabis access for eligible patients. Leaders say the approval is a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new collaboration in Fayette County aims to elevate the voices of educators and support staff within the school district. The Fayette County Education Association and the Educational Support Professionals Association are partnering with Superintendent Demetrus Liggins to create a new work group focused on exploring collective bargaining and strengthening communication between educators and…