Congratulations to Tina Turner of Sand Gap, Kentucky
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Spider-man makes an appearance at local hospital
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Precious Penelope peruses the studio
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Nate Morris enters U.S. Senate race in Kentucky, aligning with Trump’s MAGA movement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new contender has entered Kentucky’s closely watched race to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell. Republican businessman Nate Morris officially announced his Senate bid Thursday, positioning himself as a political outsider aligned with President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. Morris is expected to face tough competition in the GOP primary, including…
Rockcastle County murder suspect due in court for pretrial conference
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Rockcastle County man charged with murder is expected in court Friday morning for a pretrial conference tied to a deadly 2024 shooting. According to Kentucky State Police, 54-year-old Benjamin Jones Jr. was found with gunshot wounds along Sandhill Road in Livingston and was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, Terry Burke,…
Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of soldier killed
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags across Kentucky to be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Dustin Wright, who was killed earlier this month in a helicopter training crash at Fort Campbell. According to the governor’s office, flags at all state buildings will remain at half-staff from sunrise…
Dog found dead in apartment, woman charged
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after one dog was found dead and another severely emaciated inside her home, according to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control. Officials say Jacara Reed is facing charges of torture of a dog and cruelty to animals after investigators discovered a dog believed to…
Lexington storm causes road closures, power outages
UPDATE: 11:07 a.m. – Newtown Pike is now open in both directions, after being closed for hours due to Thursday’s storm damage. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in north Lexington are being warned of significant road closures following Thursday’s storm, which brought down power lines and poles in several areas. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Newtown Pike…
New Kentucky state laws in effect
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A wave of new legislation is now in effect across Kentucky, following the General Assembly’s passage of more than 140 bills during this year’s 30-day session. Most of the new laws went into effect Friday, covering a wide range of issues from criminal justice to consumer protection. Key measures now in effect include: Sexual…
Two overnight apartment fires in Lexington displace residents, one person hospitalized
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington firefighters responded to two separate overnight apartment fires early Friday morning, both of which resulted in minor damage and the displacement of residents, according to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts. The first fire was reported at 1349 Centre Parkway around 2:31 a.m. Crews quickly extinguished the flames and contained them to the room where…
Hot and very humid conditions set to fuel more pop-up showers and storms
After a dry start to Friday, pop-up showers and storms return this afternoon
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a familiar setup across central and eastern Kentucky this Friday—hot, humid, and unsettled. Afternoon highs will climb into the low to mid 90s, but it will feel more like 100 to 105 once you factor in the oppressive humidity. The Heat Advisory remains in effect through this evening due to this continued…
More hot and humid weather on tap to end the week
Scattered storm chances should increase the next few days
Thursday brought more of the same across the region—highs in the low to mid-90s, heat index values pushing 100+, and just a handful of pop-up storms to briefly break up the heat. If it’s felt like we’ve been stuck in a weather loop, you’re not wrong. This early summer pattern has been locked in for several days, and even though…
Two people in court for deadly crash on I-75 in Whitley County
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Volunteers needed to deliver furniture to flood victims
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin County Fiscal Court is issuing an urgent call for volunteers to help at its Flood Relief Center as efforts continue to support local families recovering from recent flooding. Officials say volunteers are especially needed next Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help move donated furniture. Those with trucks or trailers…
Letcher bus drivers demand raise
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Georgetown Fire Department Youth Summer Academy
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Fire Department is bringing back its popular Youth Summer Academy for 2025, offering local high school students and recent graduates a hands-on look at what it takes to be a firefighter. The program runs July 28 through August 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. each evening at the GFD Training Center on…
FCPS hiring substitute bus drivers and monitors
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools is hiring substitute bus drivers and bus monitors as it prepares for the upcoming school year. Both positions are temporary and pay $15 an hour. According to the district, bus monitors play a critical role in keeping students safe, particularly those with special needs, while drivers will be responsible for…
Kentucky Gutter Pro talks business and fitness
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Champions Weekend Interview
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Lexington History Museum debuts ‘Intersections’ exhibit celebrating 250 years
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new exhibit at the Lexington History Museum is shining a spotlight on the people, events, and stories that helped shape the city over the past 250 years. Titled INTERSECTIONS: 250 Years of Lexington’s History, the display features rare artifacts—including a University of Kentucky men’s basketball championship jersey—and audio recordings from early media icons….
Morehead launches text-to-911 service to improve emergency response
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new safety feature in Rowan County could help save lives. Morehead 911 Dispatch now has the capability to receive text messages to 911—becoming one of the few dispatch centers in Kentucky to offer the service. Officials say the feature is especially important for people who are unable to speak or need to remain…
Murder suspect in court in Whitley County
WOODBINE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Whitley County man charged with murder is back in court Thursday as his case moves forward. John Lang, 34, is accused of fatally shooting 43-year-old Richard Willoughby in January. According to deputies, the deadly shooting occurred inside a home in the Woodbine community. Lang was arrested shortly after the incident and has remained…
Another hot day with afternoon shower/storm chances
Thursday: We’re pressing the repeat button for todays’ weather. Temps will peak in the mid 90s with heat indexes likely reaching triple digits again. A heat advisory is in effect until 8 pm tonight. Afternoon showers and storms are possible again today. Friday: Highs expected near the low to mid 90s with the heat index in the upper 90s. Showers…
Harrodsburg Police search for “armed and dangerous” suspect
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Harrodsburg are actively searching for a suspect considered armed and dangerous following an armed robbery. The suspect, identified as Eleazar Valdiva Jaen, also goes by the names “Rambo” and “Chavez.” According to police, he’s accused of robbing a victim at knifepoint and stealing their wallet. Authorities are urging the public not to…