RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A dangerous situation unfolded Tuesday morning near the dam in Russell County, when two fishermen were nearly swept into the turbulent discharge area after their boat lost power and began taking on water. The incident happened around 10 a.m. Emergency crews responded quickly, with help from Russell County Dispatch, Emergency Management, EMS, and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Volunteers are hard at work this week at the North Lexington Family YMCA, assembling thousands of backpacks to help local students head back to school with confidence. From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, volunteers are packing backpacks full of school supplies as part of the YMCA of Central Kentucky’s annual Back-to-School Rallies….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The peak of our current heat stretch arrives today as temperatures surge well into the mid-90s across central and eastern Kentucky. With dew points hanging in the low to mid 70s, it won’t take much for heat index values to exceed 105° this afternoon, particularly in more urbanized areas and corn-laden farmland where…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A London family is safe after being rescued from their flooded home late Monday night as heavy rain swept through Laurel County. Emergency crews were called to a home on Laurel River Road just after 10:30 p.m., after 911 dispatchers reported that residents were trapped by rising water. Rescuers from the Camp-Ground Fire Department…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon that temporarily shut down a road in a Lexington neighborhood. According to the Lexington Fire Department, firefighters arrived just after 3:30 p.m. to a home on Quail Run and found smoke coming from the attic. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the flames, and officials…
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If you’ve been dreaming of cooler air, hang tight—relief is just around the corner. But for now, the intense summer heatwave that’s gripped Central and Eastern Kentucky over the past week continues to hang on. Tuesday brought another round of low to mid-90s for afternoon highs with heat index values topping out near 105° in some spots although a wave…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three Saint Joseph Health hospitals have received national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington was named one of the top hospitals in Kentucky, coming in fifth overall. The hospital was also rated “High Performing” in several specialties, including heart failure, cancer care, and back surgery….
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — After 28 years in law enforcement, Franklin County Sheriff Chris Quire announced his retirement in a video released by the Franklin County Fiscal Court. Quire, first elected sheriff in 2018, will step down this Thursday. “I want to thank my wife Kendra, my children, and my family for the awesome support,” said Quire. “Thanks…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Montgomery County High School has welcomed a new school counselor and her four-legged assistant. Rachel Davis, formerly of Camargo Elementary, joins MCHS this fall alongside Margo, her certified therapy dog. Davis and Margo live on a farm in Mount Sterling, where they raise cattle and sheep. Margo will split her time between Montgomery…
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BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Monday marked an emotional anniversary in Breathitt County, as the community came together at Main Street Park to remember those lost in the devastating flood of July 28, 2022. Hosted by the Jackson Woman’s Club, the event was described as a powerful day of remembrance—a moment to reflect, honor lives lost, and stand…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Nelson County judge has barred convicted murderer Brooks Houck from selling any assets after his 2015 victim’s family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging he tried to liquidate more than $8 million in property to dodge potential damages. Court records show Houck placed calls from jail urging relatives to sell homes, vehicles and equipment….
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on surveillance video in a series of garage break-in attempts and trespassing incidents. Deputies say the suspect tried to force entry into two detached garages and was seen trespassing on at least four properties near the 4600 block of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington has officially named July 29 as the annual Day of Remembering Father Norman Fischer. On Monday, a crowd of those impacted by the late Father Norman Fischer gathered inside the Government Center in downtown Lexington to honor his memory, one year after his sudden passing on July 15, 2024….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating 16-year-old Jeremiah Cole, who was reported missing Monday afternoon. Cole was last seen around 4:30 p.m. near Preston Way in Frankfort wearing a blue hoodie, green sweatpants, white shoes, and glasses. He stands about 6-foot-1 and weighs approximately 140 pounds. Anyone with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Country music star John Michael Montgomery is set to make his farewell Kentucky appearance at Rupp Arena, the venue announced on X. Montgomery’s “The Road Home Tour” will roll into Lexington for one final performance on Friday, December 12. Presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m., with general sales beginning…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on southbound I-75 near the Newtown Pike exit, called in just before 7:45 a.m. One person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Two lanes remain closed for cleanup and the semi may require towing. Drivers are urged to avoid the area; updates will follow as…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A preliminary hearing is scheduled Tuesday for a man charged in a deadly boating accident on Laurel River Lake. According to court records, 53-year-old Don Peace will appear before Laurel County Circuit Court at 11 a.m. Peace faces charges of vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol and operating a boat while…