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, 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…
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…
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, 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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people have been arrested on drug trafficking charges following an anonymous tip to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, according to Lexington police. Officers say they arrested 38-year-old Ronyell Downs and 40-year-old Cacie Turk on Tuesday at a home on Saron Drive. Inside the residence, police say they found fentanyl, cocaine, Xanax, marijuana, and methamphetamine. The…
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RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A cow is safe this morning after being rescued from a sinkhole in Madison County Tuesday night. According to the White Hall Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded to the scene near Richmond and found the animal trapped inside the sinkhole. Using a large animal rescue kit, firefighters were able to safely lift the cow…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington should expect traffic delays as a major road improvement project kicks off Monday on Richmond Road and Athens-Boonesboro Road, just south of Man O’ War Boulevard. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the $13 million project will upgrade five intersections with restricted crossing U-turns (RCUTs), a design intended to improve traffic…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a blood drive Thursday in downtown Lexington to help address a seasonal dip in donations and save lives. The drive will take place at the Central Bank Center on West Vine Street, and will run until 3 p.m. KBC officials say blood donations typically decrease during the summer,…
Still Hot and Sticky Across the RegionThe early summer heat wave refused to let up on Wednesday as highs once again soared into the low to mid-90s across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Add in dew points well into the 70s, and it felt like 100 to 105 degrees at times. While a few lucky folks saw a brief pop-up storm…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Allies of President Donald Trump have launched a super PAC aimed at unseating Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky who has publicly opposed key parts of the president’s agenda. The move follows Massie’s vote against a major domestic policy bill backed by Trump, as well as his vocal criticism of the president’s recent…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With the Fourth of July just around the corner, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is stepping up patrols on lakes and rivers as part of “Operation Dry Water,” a national campaign targeting boating under the influence. Game wardens will be on high alert for signs of alcohol or drug impairment, which officials say can severely…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The extreme summer weather is beating down on the Bluegrass, and while many Kentuckians work to stay cool, officials say the heat poses a serious danger to those experiencing homelessness. “Heat stroke can happen very quickly,” said Ginny Ramsey, director and co-founder of The Catholic Action Center. “People who aren’t able to get…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With dangerous heat taking hold across the region, Georgetown-Scott County EMS is urging residents to take precautions and stay safe. Officials say the best ways to beat the heat include staying hydrated, taking regular breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and being aware of the signs of heat exhaustion, such as dizziness, nausea,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Organizers are getting ready for this weekend’s Lexington Pride Festival, set to take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. along Oliver Lewis Way, stretching from South Broadway to High Street. The annual event celebrates and raises awareness for the city’s LGBTQ+ community through live entertainment, guest speakers, food and drink vendors, and…
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MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Middlesboro are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man last seen over the weekend. Officials say 31-year-old Joseph Greene was last spotted near 25th Street and Ford’s Woods Park. He is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 152 pounds, with green eyes, very short black hair, and…
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters in Knox County responded to a major structure fire just after midnight Tuesday on Paynes Branch, off KY 1304. According to the Richland Fire Department, both a double wide and a single wide trailer were fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived. Four fire trucks and several firefighters were called to the…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is due back in court next week after being arrested on drug trafficking charges during a safety checkpoint on I-75. According to court records, 44-year-old Darrin Perkins is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 11 a.m. next Tuesday. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says Perkins was arrested Saturday during a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education is holding its first Budget Solutions Work Group meeting Wednesday evening, and the public is encouraged to attend. District officials say this is the first of three scheduled work group sessions aimed at exploring alternatives to a proposed tax increase that was recently paused following public outcry. The…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The first in a series of town hall events focused on Kentucky’s “Pre-K for All” initiative is scheduled for Wednesday evening in Franklin County. According to Governor Andy Beshear’s office, the state’s Pre-K for All Advisory Committee is launching the public forums to gather community feedback on expanding early childhood education statewide. The meeting…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The stretch of hot and humid weather continues across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While we’re not in record-breaking territory, it’s been an extended run of oppressive heat, and today will be no different. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for much of the region through this evening as temperatures climb once again into…