Kentucky Congressman James Comer will sign Ghislaine Maxwell subpoena
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Lexington rolls out heat plan as temperatures climb
Cooling centers open, services adjusted as heat index nears 95 degrees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The ABC 36 Storm Team is reporting hot temperatures heading into this weekend. The heat is on for the Bluegrass, as many crank up the A/C and look to stay cool, the city of Lexington is rolling out Phase One of its heat plan for the rest of the week. “Phase one of…
TWT: Paul Miller Ford- Kentucky Strong
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Eamonn Fitzgerald gives tips and tricks for back to school readiness
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Lexington man charged in second homicide now facing two murder counts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man already jailed for one Lexington murder is now facing charges in a second deadly shooting—and he’s back in court Thursday. Lexington Police say 25-year-old Deonte Carter has been charged in connection with the December 2021 shooting death of Devon Sandusky on Oak Hill Drive. Carter was already behind bars at the Fayette…
Pulaski County man back in court on murder charges
SCIENCE HILL, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Pulaski County man accused in a brutal attack that left two family members dead and another seriously injured is back in Kentucky and expected in court Thursday for a pretrial conference. Austin Prather was extradited to Kentucky following his arrest in Indiana last November. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of…
Lexington Fire Department graduates 39 recruits
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s a big day for nearly 40 new firefighters in Lexington. The Lexington Fire Department is set to graduate Recruit Class 74 on Thursday, officially welcoming 39 new members to the force after months of intensive training through the LFD Fire Training Academy. The graduation ceremony will take place at Immanuel Baptist Church on…
WEKU working to resolve broadcast issues caused by storm damage
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — WEKU Public Radio is still working to restore full service after weekend storms caused significant damage to its broadcasting equipment. According to station officials, engineers have already replaced several damaged components, but additional, more complex software and hardware problems have since been discovered. Those technical issues are slowing the station’s full return to air….
State Police investigating possible murder-suicide in Harlan County
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a husband and wife were found dead outside their home in Closplint. According to investigators, the man allegedly shot and killed his wife Monday afternoon as she tried to run from the home. Troopers say the man then turned the gun on himself and…
Nicholasville police say reported abduction was a scam
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Nicholasville say an abduction scare in the downtown area turned out to be a scam. According to the Nicholasville Police Department, officers responded to a report of a possible abduction on Tuesday after a woman received a disturbing call. The caller claimed her adult daughter was in danger and demanded money for…
Lexington Police department hiring school crossing guards
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department is now hiring school crossing guards to help keep children safe as they head back to school. According to the department, school crossing guards are part-time, non-sworn employees who assist students crossing busy streets near school zones. They typically work morning and afternoon shifts while school is in session. Anyone…
Another Hot and Humid Day Across the Commonwealth
Plenty of sunshine and heat now, with hit-or-miss storms by the weekend.
Dry Weather Holds, But the Heat is the Big Story We are locked into a classic late-July pattern across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with plenty of sunshine, just a few scattered clouds, and limited rain chances. High pressure stretching across the region has kept most of us dry, a nice change after the frequent daily storm chances earlier this month….
Otega Oweh hosts youth basketball camp at Sports Center in Lexington
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“In Our Nature” documentary premiere
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Late July heat builds up into the late week
Heat indices could be over 100 degrees during the afternoon hours
We finally enjoyed another dry stretch on Wednesday—a welcome break from the stormy pattern that’s dominated much of July. Sunshine was plentiful across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with only a few scattered clouds passing through. Afternoon highs surged into the low 90s, right where we typically are for late July, but the heat was made worse by elevated humidity levels….
Crime of the Week: Lexington police investigating deadly shooting on Darien Drive
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a deadly shooting on Darien Drive. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to a home in the 1800 block of Darien Drive around 1:25 p.m. on July 15, 2025, for an unresponsive individual. When they arrived, they found a man…
Lexplorations with Dr. Jason Swanson: Lexington Sporting Club
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Middle schoolers learn about medical professions through new summer camp
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Middle schoolers are getting a chance to learn about different medical professions through a new summer camp. Students from grades 6th through 8th are learning about different health care careers and medical fields. The Kentucky Chamber Foundation, along with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the LFCUG Work-Lexington program created the ‘Future Healers’ health…
Man charged with vehicular homicide after deadly boating crash on Laurel River Lake
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A tragic boating accident Monday night at Laurel River Lake has left one person dead and another facing serious charges, according to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Game wardens responded to a crash at the Marsh Branch boat ramp and launched an investigation. Officials say they arrested Don Peace, who is now charged with…
President Trump approves disaster aid for Kentucky flood and tornado recovery
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — President Donald Trump has approved public assistance for Kentucky counties impacted by the April flooding and May tornadoes, according to Governor Andy Beshear. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Beshear said the president called him directly to deliver the news. Beshear called the federal support “essential” to help communities rebuild after the devastating spring weather…
Escaped inmate captured again in Lexington after two previous escapes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Kentucky inmate who managed to escape custody twice in recent months is back behind bars. Kentucky State Police confirmed the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 43-year-old Jeffrey Harrison in Lexington on Tuesday. According to investigators, Harrison most recently escaped earlier this month from the Estill County Courthouse. Before that, on May 30, he walked…
Lexington leaders, families call for change at vigil honoring shooting victims
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — City leaders, faith organizers, and grieving families gathered outside the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Tuesday to honor the victims of Lexington’s July 13 church shooting — and to call for more action against violence. The vigil remembered 72-year-old Beverly Gumm and her daughter, 34-year-old Christina Combs, who were killed at Richmond Road Baptist Church…
Hot and steamy forecast returns the rest of the week
After a pleasant start to Wednesday, temperatures heat up by the afternoon
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a refreshing start to our Wednesday across central and eastern Kentucky, with early morning temperatures dipping into the 60s in many locations. Enjoy the mild air while it lasts—because summer’s heat is back in full swing by this afternoon. Highs today will climb into the low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Fortunately,…
BCTC launches Adult Educational Services in Woodford County
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Bluegrass Community and Technical College is expanding its reach to support adult learners with the launch of its new Adult Educational Services site in Woodford County. The college marked the occasion Tuesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System office in Versailles. David Sturgill, BCTC’s…