AAA predictions for holiday travel

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than 1.5 million Kentuckians are gearing up to hit the roads and skies for the year-end holidays, contributing to a record-breaking 119 million travelers nationwide, according to AAA. AAA is urging travelers to exercise caution on the roads. Drivers are reminded to stay alert, avoid distractions, and buckle up as they navigate the…

11th annual youth coat drive wraps up

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Believing in Forever Inc. is concluding its 11th annual “A Coat to Keep the Cold Away” youth coat drive, delivering more than 1,000 brand-new coats to children across Eastern Kentucky and beyond. On Wednesday, the organization distributed coats to communities in Winchester, Hazard, and Morehead, ensuring children in need are prepared to stay warm…

Local Superintendent reacts to latest school shooting

"Every time that happens it definitely hits close to home for us."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A shooting this week, at a private school in Madison, Wisconsin has shocked the nation, as officials look into the motive behind the fatal tragedy. Police say the shooter was a 15-year old girl, and that she killed a teacher and a student, before taking her own life. Sara Crum, the Superintendent of…

Chilly and unsettled weather to close out the fall season

Temperatures will feel more like December in the coming days

With a wave of low pressure and a frontal boundary sliding through the heart of the commonwealth it was a wet Wednesday across the area especially during the morning hours. Steady rain and even a few rumbles of thunder made for a damp and dreary day with most locations picking up one inch plus totals by the time showers moved…

Bible sales rise as faith grows nationally, according to local pastor

National trends and the holiday season contribute to growing interest in religion

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington church is experiencing a major spike in faith and attendance, reflecting a trend seen both locally and across the nation, according to a local pastor. At Immanuel Baptist Church, Lead Pastor Ron Edmondson says the increase can be seen in several areas, including attendance and baptisms. “Every week there’s just tons…

UPDATE: Witness in murder trial confesses to shooting

UPDATE: The jury has found Corry Jackson not guilty of the murder of Timonte Harris last year. Jurors deliberated less than two hours before reaching the verdict. Commonwealth Attorneys moved to have the felon gun possession charge dismissed as well. It appears Jackson will be released from jail by the end of the day.   LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)…

Anderson County High School mourns loss of student

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Anderson County High School community is mourning the tragic loss of Colton Fridh, a 16-year-old student who passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, following an automobile accident. In a statement on Facebook, the school described Colton as a beloved student and friend, saying, “The Bearcat Family will miss Colton deeply. We are…

Rainy start to Wednesday ahead of colder temperatures

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Rain showers are already moving into the area this morning, with scattered thunderstorms possible through early the afternoon. While severe weather is not expected, brief periods of heavier rain and a few rumbles of thunder will be possible. By this evening, the rain will push east, and a cold front will…

Ribbon cutting set for new Woodford County High School

Governor Beshear and Lt. Governor Coleman to join ceremony at 4 p.m. on School House Road

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman are expected to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Woodford County High School on Wednesday. According to officials, the event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. at the new facility located on School House Road. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Education, Governor…

Three new confirmed cases of whooping cough in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fayette-County Health Department says three new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, were confirmed last week. 75 cases have now been confirmed since the start of the outbreak in April. According to the health department, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness spread by coughing and sneezing.   Categories:…

Couple caught allegedly stealing cables from utility poles

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Two people are accused of cutting and stealing utility pole cables in Clay County. The sheriff’s office says 52-year-old Patricia Wagers and 46-year-old Dennie Taylor were arrested last week on criminal mischief charges. Officials say the suspects were allegedly seen loading cables from utility poles into the back of a pick-up truck…