Prepare your little one with kindergarten life skills courtesy of the Lexington Public Library
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Who owns your HVAC?
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Whiteboard Wednesday: Say “NO” to power ventilation
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Search crews continue looking for missing Casey County man Jacob Ring
CASEY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Search crews are continuing efforts to locate a missing man in Casey County. According to the Liberty-Casey County Rescue Squad, teams conducted an extensive search on February 28 for 28-year-old Jacob Ring, who has been missing since January. Crews used ground search teams, K-9 units and drones to search wooded and agricultural areas…
19-year-old worker killed in Harlan County electrocution accident
HARLAN COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are investigating a deadly work accident in Harlan County. According to the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Tuesday morning to a job site in the Holmes Mill community. Officials say 19-year-old Bryson K. Cottongim of Manchester was working from a bucket truck installing fiber cable when he suffered electrocution injuries. Cottongim…
Perry County man arrested after 16-mile police pursuit in Combs
PERRY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Perry County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led troopers on a pursuit Tuesday afternoon. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers attempted to stop a red pickup truck in the Combs community for several traffic violations. Investigators say the driver, 49-year-old Ance Collins of Krypton, refused to stop and…
Man arrested for allegedly setting a fire in a Dollar General in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Manchester man has been arrested after authorities say he allegedly set a fire inside a Dollar General store in Clay County. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Sunday to the store on South Highway 421 after receiving reports of a fire. Investigators say surveillance video shows a man starting…
Deadly ATV crash investigation ongoing in Perry County
PEERY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation into a deadly ATV crash in the Vicco community remains ongoing. Sheriff’s officials say they have met with John Hansen to discuss possible charges connected to the case. Investigators say two search warrants have been executed as part of the investigation, including one for a…
Rain and storms linger as this springlike pattern continues
This morning and afternoon An active pattern continues across the Bluegrass region this morning as showers and embedded thunderstorms move through central and eastern Kentucky. Periods of moderate rain are likely through the late morning and early afternoon before coverage gradually decreases. Early today, rainfall N of I-64 may lead to ponding or briefly flooded roads, particularly in low-lying and…
One dead, Boyle County deputy injured in crash on US-127 in Danville
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead and a Boyle County deputy was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Danville. According to the Kentucky State Police, the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 127 and West Shelby Street. Investigators say Deputy Zach King was attempting to make…
Warrant issued for murder suspect after deadly shooting at Perry County apartments
UPDATE: 11:00 A.M. According to the Leslie County Sheriff’s Office, Danny Blue Asher was located after someone reported a suspicious person in the area. Deputies responded to the report and identified the individual as Asher, who had an active warrant for murder. Authorities say Asher was taken into custody without incident. PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in…
London man dies after crash on Sinking Creek Road in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A London man has died after a crash earlier this week in Laurel County. According to the Kentucky State Police, 21-year-old John Frazier died Tuesday at a hospital after being seriously injured in the crash. Troopers say the crash happened Monday on Sinking Creek Road in London. Investigators say Frazier was thrown from…
Statewide tornado drill scheduled Wednesday as part of Kentucky Severe Weather Awareness Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentuckians will hear tornado sirens Wednesday morning as part of the annual statewide tornado drill during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Officials say the drill is scheduled for 10:07 a.m. Wednesday. During the exercise, the National Weather Service will issue a test tornado warning message designed to activate weather alert radios across the state. In…
Lexington mayor declares Blue-White Day to support UK women’s basketball in SEC Tournament
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has declared Wednesday “Blue-White Day” in the city to support the Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball as they begin play in the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Wildcats are scheduled to face the Arkansas Razorbacks women’s basketball in the first round of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina….
Deadline reached to introduce new bills to Kentucky house
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Time is running out for lawmakers in Frankfort to introduce new legislation during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly. Wednesday marks the final day for members of the Kentucky House of Representatives to file new bills. The deadline for the Kentucky Senate passed earlier this week, with Monday serving as the final day senators could…
Pain Points with Dr. Bux: Peptides
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Feeling like the spring across the region the next few days
Look for consistent shower chances and possible record warmth by Friday
Mother Nature flipped the script quickly on Tuesday as a warm front lifted northward through the commonwealth bringing a return of milder air. Gone were the chilly temperatures in the 30s that we dealt with to start the week, replaced by afternoon highs back into low to mid-60s thanks to a breezy south wind. With some energy riding along the…
Lexington house fire displaces two, no injuries, says fire department
UPDATE 2 – 4:50 p.m.: Battalion Chief Roberts tells ABC 36 News Now there were no injuries, but two people who lived in the home are displaced. UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: Lexington Fire Department officials say crews continue to battle the fire in the two-story home. Battalion Chief Derek Roberts says when firefighters arrive, they encountered “advanced fire conditions,” and started…
Gas prices climb in Kentucky as global tensions and seasonal demand drive costs higher
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you’ve noticed prices creeping up at the pump, you’re not alone. Gas prices are on the rise again, with global tensions and seasonal demand combining to push costs higher nationwide — and here in Kentucky. Experts say instability in key oil-producing regions, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, is sending ripples through international…
Two arrested in Pulaski County after dog found with severe neck injury, malnourished
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people have been arrested after a dog was found suffering from a serious neck injury and severe malnourishment in Pulaski County. According to Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began Feb. 26 when Detective Ryan Jones with the Criminal Investigation Division received a report about a dog named “Samson” that may have…
Get ready for a night of music at the 12th Annual Lexington Music Awards
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The 8th Annual “Girls Who Lead Conference” is almost here
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Wind and hail safety
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How lightning forms: Lightning safety tips and tricks
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