Brett Hankison seeks new trial
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Sheangshang’s defense seeking to remove death penalty option
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Steven Girtley’s case waived to grand jury
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Five candidates to be the next head coach of Lexington Sporting Club’s men’s professional team
Club has said a new manager will be in place by its first season in the United Soccer League Championship
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The hiring of Lexington Sporting Club’s next men’s professional team head coach is most likely the most pivotal moment in the club’s short history. Here’s a list of five coaches who could possibly be candidates for the job at the helm of the now-United Soccer League Championship (USLC) team. Mark Briggs Mark Briggs’ early…
Active weather pattern rolls along into the mid to late week
The coldest air of the season is set to arrive Thursday
It was a damp start to Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a frontal system moved through the Ohio Valley. Scattered showers greeted morning commuters but the activity diminished briefly before some low-level moisture kept some patchy drizzle and light showers around, especially in Southern Kentucky. There were a few breaks in the clouds along and west of I-65…
Lexington launches hotline for short-term rental complaints
City unveils new way to report issues against rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Residents in Lexington now have a dedicated way to file complaints against short-term rental properties like Airbnb and Vrbo. The city introduced a 24/7 hotline at 859-710-9048 and an online reporting form to address issues such as noise disturbances or unlicensed properties. “This is going to allow us one centralized place to gather…
Children’s Grief Awareness Month
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EKU celebrates new state-of-the art aviation facility
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Eastern Kentucky University’s already successful aviation program is expected to soar to new heights with a new facility. “EKU already provides our only university-based aviation program. Right now, the program has more than 460 students,” Governor Andy Beshear said. Government leaders joined students and staff from EKU to celebrate a monumental moment in…
Rainy start to Tuesday ahead of a taste of winter late week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! We are tracking a round of rain and a few storms early for your Tuesday before we try to clear things out a bit later this afternoon in central Kentucky. Wednesday will be the day of change as temperatures will be falling behind a quick moving cold front that sweeps through…
Bicyclist confirmed dead after crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Coroner has confirmed that a bicyclist has died following a crash on Lane Allen Road near Garden Springs Drive around 5:30 p.m. on November 13th. The coroner says he died the following day on November 14th at UK Hospital. Authorities say the crash was between the bicyclist and another car;…
UPDATE: Murder suspect due in court
UPDATE: GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The man accused of killing Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley during a traffic stop in 2023 is seeking to have the death penalty removed as a sentencing option in his case. Steven Sheangshang appeared in court Tuesday, where his defense team argued for the motion, citing serious mental illness. The judge did…
Aviation flight school groundbreaking at EKU
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is set to host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for its new $25 million aviation flight school facility. The event will take place at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. According to university officials, EKU’s aviation program, which began in 1983, has seen significant growth over the years,…
Kentucky fans take the lead in blood drive competition
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Solid Blue fans have taken the lead in the annual Big Blue Crush Blood Drive competition against Tennessee. The Kentucky Blood Center says 453 Kentucky fans donated on day one compared to 387 Tennessee fans. KBC says Monday was the best opening day since 2019. Everyone who donates blood this week gets a…
NTSB releases report on Nicholasville aircraft crash
Crash claimed lives of 72-year-old husband and wife team near Ashgrove Road
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary findings on last month’s deadly powered parachute crash that killed a 72-year-old husband and wife in Nicholasville. The crash occurred on October 27 near a remote grass airstrip off Ashgrove Road. Investigators say the powered parachute crashed nose-first, coming to a stop about…
Scholarship created in honor of Catholic priest following his sudden death
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Catholic High School has created a scholarship fund in honor of a Lexington priest who passed away earlier this year. Father Norman Fischer died unexpectedly on July 15th, weeks before his 51st birthday. He was the pastor at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and the chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School. The…
“Give kids a home” campaign needs donations
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Seven young dogs rescued after being abandoned
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control is urging the community to take action against animal cruelty after officers rescued seven dogs abandoned in a car last week. According to officials, officers responded to a concerned citizen’s call about a “car full of dogs” abandoned in an industrial area. After days of searching, authorities located…
Operation Christmas Child collection week
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Missing person in Owen county
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Update on Louisville plant explosion
New updates about the deadly explosion that happened last week
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Record-breaking travel numbers expected for Thanksgiving
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Here in the Commonwealth, Triple A says they’re expecting over a million Kentuckians to travel this Thanksgiving. “We’re really expecting that this Thanksgiving is going to be a record-breaker. We’re expecting about 80 million people to travel nationwide,” Lori Weaver-Hawkins with Triple A said. She says here in Kentucky, 96% of people will…
Kentucky History Treasures: Father of Bluegrass Bill Monroe
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Warm start to the week ahead of a winter-like chill late week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! We are tracking mild temperatures to start your week. Afternoon highs will be climbing into the mid-to-upper 60s today. Those unseasonably mild temperatures will be likely even with cloud cover around through most of the day. I doubt we will see much sunshine, if any at all, through the day. Rain…
Big Blue Crush blood drive kicks off in Kentucky
Fans compete against Tennessee in annual blood donation event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Big Blue Nation is rolling up their sleeves this week for the 37th annual “Big Blue Crush” blood drive, competing against Tennessee to see which state can gather the most blood donations. The Kentucky Blood Center says the event kicks off today and continues through Friday. Kentucky currently leads the series against Tennessee…