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…

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…

Gov. Beshear declares ‘Crash Responder Safety Week’ in Kentucky

Drivers urged to slow down and move over for emergency personnel on the road

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear has proclaimed this week as “Crash Responder Safety Week” in Kentucky. Governor Beshear highlighted the daily risks faced by emergency responders and public safety personnel who assist people in need on the road. The governor is urging drivers to slow down and move over to help protect first responders. State…

Investigation underway after fiery crash on I-75 in Scott Co.

Northbound lanes closed for hours following Sunday night collision and fire

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is underway after a fiery crash shut down lanes on I-75 in Scott County Sunday night. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office says a collision led to a fire around 10 p.m. on I-75 northbound near mile marker 136. Deputies report that lanes on this section of I-75 were closed for…

Kentucky couple set to appear in court in 4-year-old’s death

Prosecutors seek death penalty in case involving niece's murder

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Southern Kentucky couple charged in the death of a 4-year-old is set to appear in court this afternoon. According to court records, Adam Hayes and his girlfriend, Brittany Slaughter, face multiple charges, including murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and child abuse. Investigators said Hayes and Slaughter had…

#20 Kentucky women’s basketball makes a statement in win over #18 Louisville

Wildcats move to 4-0 on the season, face

Credit- UK Athletics LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kenny Brooks and his new-look Wildcats ended a seven game losing streak to Kentucky’s archrival, Louisville, with a 71-61 overtime win on Saturday. How it Happened A sold out crowd inside Memorial Coliseum saw almost every first half UK run answered by the Cardinals to keep Louisville ahead by three at the…

Young talent shines in big win over Murray State

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The cats halted a four game losing streak on Saturday with a 48-6 win over Murray State. The cats totaled 582 yards of offense and were a perfect 6-6 in the red zone. The game was split between two quarterbacks. Brock Vandagriff played the first half; throwing for 183 yards and two touchdowns….

Family expresses frustration with judicial process over son’s case

Corry Jackson's family maintains his innocence

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused of murder made another court appearance Friday morning for a status hearing, the trial is set to begin next month. Corry Jackson has remained behind bars since 2023, and since then his family continues to advocate for him, maintaining his innocence. During the hearing on Friday, the judge setting another…

UK Police investigate reported sexual assault on campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred on campus earlier this week. According to a release from the university, the incident took place during the overnight hours on Sunday, Nov. 10, near the intersection of Rose Street and Euclid Avenue. The victim reported the assault to…

Connor Taylor is the Student Athlete of the Week

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Connor Taylor is a captain, scholar and legend with Henry Clay Boys Soccer. The junior attacking midfielder is a state champion after winning the title weeks ago with his Blue Devils team. 6-1 was the final score as Head Coach Jason Behler’s team beat Louisville Collegiate. “We scored the first goal and it was a…

Sunshine set to return this weekend

Clouds may linger into Saturday before skies clear

It was a dreary finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky as low level moisture and cloud cover kept the sunshine away and temperatures down. Even with high pressure trying to work in from the west, warmer air aloft created an inversion which trapped the low clouds near the surface. This kept temperatures from moving much at all with…

Richmond police warn of potential scam

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Richmond Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving individuals impersonating local officers. In a Facebook post, police warned that scammers have been using the name and badge number of a real officer to deceive residents. According to the department, the scammers texted residents, claiming they needed to question them about…

Gov. Beshear announces record-breaking battery manufacturing project in Shelbyville; more than 1500 jobs created

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced a landmark economic development project on Friday, with Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing set to create 1,572 high-tech jobs through a nearly $712 million investment in Shelby County. According to a release, the initiative marks the largest jobs announcement in Kentucky in over two years and the biggest investment in Shelby…