Jessamine county man arrested following road rage incident
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Bond hearing for father accused of murder
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Jury trial begins for Corry Jackson
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Our weather pattern stays unsettled for the final week of fall
Temperatures will stay above average but some colder air will return late week
After a damp finish to the weekend across Central and Eastern Kentucky we saw more of the same to kick off the week across the region. With a cold front moving in from the west and plenty of moisture streaming northward from the gulf, persistent showers kept things damp and dreary through the day. One positive is that afternoon highs were…
City BBQ holds canned food drive
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Police ask for help with alleged Mount Sterling thief
MT. STERLING, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police in Mt. Sterling are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a theft investigation at a local Dollar General. Authorities say the individual, seen in a surveillance photo, allegedly stole items from the Dollar General located on East Main Street this past Friday. If you have any information about…
The process of getting a medical marijuana card in Kentucky
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It starts off like any normal doctors appointment. The patients fill out paperwork, talk about medical history and discuss any current prescriptions. “Then they’ll meet with the nurse practitioner or the doctor. They’ll do their evaluation one-on-one and determine whether or not they qualify,” Owner of Kentucky Cannabis Docs Darby Cook said….
Jury trial for deadly shooting suspect in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The jury trial for Corry Jackson, a suspect charged with murder in connection to a deadly double shooting, is underway in Lexington with jury selection beginning Monday morning. As previously reported, Jackson is accused of fatally shooting 43-year-old Timonte Harris, who was found dead from gunshot wounds on Chestnut Street last year. According to…
Escaped suspect search in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who allegedly escaped from UK Hospital on Sunday night. According to investigators, 37-year-old Paige Aich reportedly left the hospital around 8 p.m. while officers were guarding her room. Police say she was last seen wearing a blue hospital gown, a white blanket,…
Final lottery for medical cannabis dispensary licenses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The final medical cannabis dispensary license lottery for Fayette and Jefferson Counties is happening Monday afternoon in Louisville, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Officials say the lottery, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., will determine the final licenses for medical marijuana businesses in the state’s two largest counties. The event will be live-streamed on…
Christmas open house at Baptist Health in Richmond
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Baptist Health Richmond is spreading holiday cheer with a free Christmas open house Monday evening, offering families the chance to take photos with Santa Claus. According to Baptist Health, the event will also feature complimentary hot chocolate and Christmas cookies for attendees. Organizers noted that photos with Santa will later be posted on…
Rainy start to the week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! We are tracking rainy conditions in the forecast to start the week. We have a morning round of rain pushing through the area, with more on the way by the afternoon and evening. Highs today will climb to the upper 50s and lower 60s which is well above average for…
Kentucky wins the bluegrass in 93-85 win over Louisville
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The last few years the battle of the bluegrass has not been much of a battle. The same can not be said for Saturday’s game against Louisville. The cats led the majority of the game, but the cardinals always kept the game within reach. When Kentucky made plays, Louisville responded right away. Lamont…
Holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) –The holidays are just a week and a half away and the deadline for shipping items is even closer. Susan Wright, with the US Postal Service, says they are in the midst of their peak season. She adds this year, people have 5 days less between Thanksgiving and Christmas to get everything sent out….
Wet weather on the way this weekend
A one-two punch of solid rain chances is expected into early next week
It was a quiet finish to the week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky with some filtered sunshine and moderating temperatures. After a chilly start with readings in the mid to upper 20s, afternoon highs managed to sneak back into the mid-40s with a light east wind in place which is right where we should be temperature-wise for the middle part…
Kentucky filmmakers document high profile college football recruits
Bluechippers- The Next Man Up is out now on multiple streaming platforms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- A film profiling high-level college football recruits, that was produced by Kentuckians Sherman Brown and Jared Smith, is out now on several streaming services. Bluechippers- The Next Man Up follows four then-high school football players from Louisiana as they navigate the college recruiting process. The film takes place in 2021 through present day. The name…
Children’s Hospital toy drive
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department and UK Cheer Team brought joy to young patients Friday with a donation parade delivering toys to Kentucky Children’s Hospital. According to UK, the majority of the toys were collected during the recent “Cram the Cruiser” toy drive, with additional contributions made in memory of Jonathan Ard, a…
Lexington’s new government website
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) has unveiled a new website designed to improve accessibility and streamline city services for residents. Mayor Linda Gorton announced that the revamped website went live Friday morning, emphasizing its ease of use. “We’ve overhauled lexingtonky.gov to make it easier to use, easier to understand and easier to search,”…
Author Ava Van Shaick shows her new book “Oliver’s Stemtastic Adventure” a journey in STEM science
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