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…
Two drug trafficking suspects arrested in Saron Drive home
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…
Sophia Rosing released from jail early
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Cow rescued from sinkhole in Madison County
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…
Traffic alert for Richmond Road construction project
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…
Central Bank Center Blood Drive happening downtown
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,…
Hot and humid weather continues into the late week
Our afternoon pop-up storm chances should pick up a bit
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…
Trump ally superpac targets Kentucky’s Rep. Thomas Massie
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…
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s Operation Dry Water
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…
Krapp’s Last Tape and Chip Sebastian’s Madeleine, Standing at Four
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Help for homeless amid dangerous heat
Catholic Action Center now offering showers twice a week through August as temperatures soar
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…
Tips to stay safe in the heat
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 Pride Festival happening this weekend
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…
Man due in court Wednesday in Pulaski County
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Middlesboro police searching for a missing man
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…
Overnight fire destroys two trailers in Knox County, investigation underway
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…
Laurel County drug trafficking suspect arrested at safety checkpoint
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…
FCPS budget solutions work group meeting sessions start
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…