LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The Sayre Spartans capped off an undefeated season by raising the 1A state championship trophy for the first time ever on Friday at Kroger Field. Head Coach Chad Pennington’s team beat Raceland 27-25 to kick off the KHSAA football championship weekend. Quarterback Luke Pennington threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns to wide receiver…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One lane of West High Street, from Merino Street to Madison Place, will be closed starting Monday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 20, as crews install new speed tables, according to the city of Lexington A release says the closure will be in effect 24 hours a day, beginning with the right lane,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An early morning house fire on Elm Street has left local residents displaced, though no injuries were reported, according to the Lexington Fire Department. The fire broke out shortly after 7 a.m. Friday. Neighbor Jesse Amstutz, who first noticed the flames, quickly called 911. “I was sitting on my couch, and I saw…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A London man has been arrested on multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop, according to the London Police Department. Officials say 45-year-old Shawn Hardy was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Authorities reported noticing a suspicious vehicle…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Tributes are pouring in from government officials across Kentucky as they honor the life and legacy of former state lawmaker Albert Robinson. Robinson, who served a combined 31 years in the Kentucky General Assembly, passed away on December 2, according to his family. He was laid to rest on December 4. Robinson represented…
MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Monticello Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying individuals caught on surveillance video stealing a Christmas tree. The incident has prompted Crime Stoppers of Wayne County to offer a $250 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Police are urging anyone who recognizes the individuals,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government has announced a partnership with the City of Berea, Madison County, and Scott County to establish a regional business park, marking a historic multi-county economic development project in Central Kentucky. The park will be located in Berea, within the 300-acre Menelaus Industrial Park area. This initiative is the…
Friday is off to a frigid start with wind chills in the single digits and temperatures in the teens. Temperatures will be a little warmer today than yesterday and peak in the low 30s. The warming trend continues into the weekend with highs Saturday in the mid 40s and Sunday reaching the upper 50s. Rain chances return late Sunday and…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Terry Boss had one thing on his mind when he was in the market for a new job. He wanted to be a head coach in the United Soccer League Championship (USLC). Luckily for him, there was an opening in Lexington. Boss is the third head coach in the club’s history for the men’s professional…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Winter weather has made its way into the Bluegrass and people are getting ready to light up their fireplaces. But according to Brion Barnhill, who owns Barnhill Chimney, there’s one thing you should do before lighting that fire. Get your fireplace cleaned. “We inspect the chimney afterward to make sure it’s in good…
It was definitely a shock to the system stepping out on Thursday morning across Central and Eastern Kentucky as another blast of winter cold moved into the region behind a departing cold front. Temperatures started out in the upper teens and low 20s but with a brisk northwest wind in place, it felt more like the single digits early in the day….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been arrested for attempted murder following an assault that occurred on November 2. According to the Lexington Police Department, detectives were called to a local hospital on November 4 after a female victim was admitted with injuries from a physical assault. Investigators determined the assault had occurred in the 4100…
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Boyle County Fire Department is investigating a fire early Thursday morning that killed nearly 100 chickens and other animals at a farm on Gentry Lane. Officials say they received a call reporting the fire early in the morning. When crews arrived, the building was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Junior wide receiver Barion Brown has entered the transfer portal and is the second top talent at wideout to transfer in as many days. Brown, who announced the move on social media on Thursday, joins Dane Key as the two former UK receivers in the portal. “The experiences, lessons and relationships I’ve gained during my…
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