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Holiday Shop Local: The Corman Marketplace
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Holiday Shop Local: John’s Run Walk Shop
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Damp and dreary weather on tap for Thanksgiving
After the rain departs, the coldest air of the season is set to arrive
It was getaway day for the long holiday weekend for many folks across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. Travelers that hit the road early enjoyed dry but cloudy conditions with afternoon highs in the upper 40s and low 50s, right around average for late November. A wave of low pressure will slide through the region into Thanksgiving Day so expect…
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Woodford Humane’s Quantrell Auto Sponsored Adoption Drive
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Group giving free holiday meals to Lexington community
A Lexington restaurant is set to serve 1,200 free meals this Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — This Saturday, a group of Kentuckians are set to cook and serve over a thousand free meals at The Wok, a restaurant off Waller Avenue. Organizers Zach and Heather Smith say the event, which started small a few years ago, has grown significantly. “We plated like 80 plates of food and delivered them…
Rain showers Wednesday night ahead of a very cold pattern for the weekend
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! We are tracking a round of rain late this afternoon into the overnight hours. If you are doing any holiday travel today, you should be good to go early in the day with rain chances increasing by the late afternoon hours. Thanksgiving will be chilly and cloudy, with a few light…
Lanes reopen after crash on Winchester at Man O’War
Two injured in early morning collision at busy intersection
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Winchester Road near Man O’ War Boulevard has reopened after being shut down Wednesday morning due to a crash, authorities say two people were sent to the hospital. Police say the crash happened just before 6:30 a.m. at the corner of Winchester Road and Man O’ War Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found…
Free community Thanksgiving dinner in Nicholasville
Community invited for meals and drive-through service in Nicholasville
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Jessamine County Homeless Coalition is celebrating Thanksgiving early with its fourth annual free community dinner Wednesday. Organizers say more than 800 meals will be served through restaurant-style dining and drive-through services. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jessamine County Public Library on Main Street. Special meals will…
Free Pre-Thanksgiving giveaway in Lexington
Fayette County Sheriff's Office teams up with Lionheart for free event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A free pre-Thanksgiving giveaway is happening Wednesday in Lexington to help those in need stay warm and fed this winter. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Lionheart Community Support Services to host a coat and food giveaway. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lionheart location on…
Kentucky State Police recruiting new cadets
Applications open for August 2024 training program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) is now accepting applications for its next cadet class, scheduled to begin on August 10, 2024. According to KSP, sworn-in officers earn a starting salary of more than $67,000 annually. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2024. Those interested can find more details and application information on the…
Estill Co. assistant coach charged with rape due in court
22-year-old accused of inappropriate relationships with students
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An Estill County High School assistant coach, arrested earlier this month on rape charges, is scheduled for arraignment Wednesday. According to Kentucky State Police, 22-year-old Samuel Beeler was arrested on November 6. Investigators allege Beeler had inappropriate relationships with two students. Beeler faces two counts of rape. Following his arrest, the Estill…
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Unsettled weather stays in place heading toward Thanksgiving
The coldest air of the season may be on the horizon as well
After a few scattered showers and rumbles of thunder late Monday ahead of a passing frontal system, dry weather returned to the commonwealth Tuesday. It took a bit for the lingering clouds to scour out but the sunshine eventually returned through the afternoon as high temperatures dropped back several degrees compared to the last few days with most locations topping out…
Recognizing the signs of domestic violence
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Domestic violence isn’t defined to just one thing. “An abuser or a perpetrator of domestic violence uses many tactics,” Diane Fleet with Greenhouse 17 said. “Many people use their children, many people use financial, people use verbal abuse, and then physical abuse is always sort of behind there.” Greenhouse 17 serves women who have…
Thanksgiving travel rush hits Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport
Blue Grass Airport anticipates a busier day Tuesday than Wednesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Travelers are packing the Blue Grass Airport Tuesday, with officials predicting this to be one of the busiest travel days for Thanksgiving. Lauren Simmerman with the airport said they expect around 2,500 passengers to pass through Tuesday. “I’m sure a lot of passengers have seen that TSA is predicting a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel…
Man arrested after stabbing incident on Versailles Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man is in custody following an early-morning stabbing incident on Versailles Road in Lexington. According to police, officers responded to a call just before 3 a.m. Monday and found a victim suffering from a stab wound. The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. Manuel Quintana Gomez was…
Cooler Tuesday ahead of rain heading into Thanksgiving
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! Overnight rain has exited leading to cooler and drier conditions on Tuesday. Skies will be gradually clearing out by the afternoon while temperatures will struggle to get out of the mid-to-upper 40s. We will be tracking rain once again late Wednesday into your Thanksgiving. The heaviest of the rain will be…