One More Rain Of Rain Storms Before We Heat Things Up
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One more day of rain & storms before we heat things up

Scattered showers and storms remain in the forecast for Thursday
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A weak cold front is working its way through the region today, helping to spark off additional scattered showers and storms across central and eastern Kentucky. While we’re not looking at a widespread severe weather event, a few stronger storms could develop—especially this afternoon and early evening—bringing brief heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and…

Juneteenth Celebrations And Closures
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Juneteenth holiday commemorated in Lexington, nationwide

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Juneteenth celebrations are underway across the country Thursday, marking the anniversary of June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free after the Civil War. In Kentucky, slavery officially ended six months later with the ratification of the 13th Amendment. To honor the day, Lexington is unveiling a new…

Officer, Suspect Injured During Chase In Bell County
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Suspect and officer hospitalized after crash during chase in Bell County

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A police chase in Middlesboro ended with a crash that sent both a suspect and an officer to the hospital. According to Kentucky State Police, the incident happened Wednesday near South 35th Street and Exeter Avenue. Investigators say officers attempted to approach Jason Bullins, who was wanted on active parole and burglary warrants….

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Storm chances begin to wind down into the late week

A frontal boundary will bring a welcome change in our weather pattern
T.G. Shuck,

It’s been a steamy stretch across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Wednesday brought more of that classic late-spring humidity with highs topping out in the mid-80s. A few spotty storms tried to pop during the afternoon, but the main event is still ahead of us. It’s definitely been quite wet in spots the last several days and now a cold…

Brent Spence Bridge New Design Reveal
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Brent Spence Bridge new design revealed by Governors Beshear, DeWine

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A major step forward for one of the region’s biggest infrastructure projects: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled the official design for the new Brent Spence Bridge companion span on Wednesday. The new bridge, a state-of-the-art cable-stayed structure, will carry both I-71 and I-75 traffic across the Ohio River—aimed at…

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Legacy Business Park breaks ground in Lexington

City leaders say the project will bring nearly 1,700 jobs and millions in tax revenue
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Construction is now underway on the new Legacy Business Park, located between Georgetown Road and I-75. Mayor Linda Gorton, alongside other state leaders, broke ground on the 200-acre project Wednesday morning. City officials say the Legacy Business Park is one step closer to becoming a major addition for Lexington’s economy. They credit partnerships…

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Rockcastle County authorities searching for missing teen last seen in Brodhead

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ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Blakely Shae Tyler was last seen on Tuesday, June 17, in the Brodhead area. She is described as 5 feet tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and braces. Anyone with information on her…

Lmpd Police Reform
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Louisville Metro Council narrowly passes resolution supporting DOJ police reform recommendations

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A close vote in the Louisville Metro Council is drawing attention to ongoing efforts for police reform and community oversight. According to ABC affiliate WHAS11, council members voted 13 to 12 on Tuesday to pass a resolution endorsing the U.S. Department of Justice’s recommendations for reforming the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD). The DOJ’s…

Large Law Enforcement Training On Uk's Campus
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UK Police, FBI Louisville holding training drill near campus Wednesday

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — If you notice a heavy law enforcement presence near the University of Kentucky campus Wednesday, don’t be alarmed — it’s part of a planned training exercise. According to UK Police, the department is partnering with FBI Louisville for a tactical training drill being held during regular business hours on Wednesday. The exercise is closed…

Kentucky River Clean Sweep This Weekend
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Lexington to host annual Kentucky River Clean Sweep this Saturday

Terry Allison, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Volunteers are invited to take part in Lexington’s annual Kentucky River Clean Sweep this Saturday, June 21. Participants will head out in boats to collect trash along the 12-mile stretch of the Kentucky River that borders Fayette County. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Kelley’s Landing on Old Richmond Road. City canoes…
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Post offices, banks closed Thursday for Juneteenth holiday

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Federal offices, including post offices across Kentucky, will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Officials say there will be no mail delivery, phone services, or access to post office boxes during the closure. Most major banks and courthouses are also expected to be closed. Regular services will resume on…

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Monument dedication honors historic Georgetown cemetery

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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A special dedication ceremony is being held Wednesday afternoon in Georgetown to honor the Old Georgetown Cemetery, recognized as the city’s first public cemetery. The event, scheduled for 1 p.m. on North Hamilton Street, commemorates a site that serves as the final resting place for U.S. military veterans, United States Colored Troops, and Buffalo…

Strong To Severe Storm Threat Wednesday Evening
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Strong-to-severe storm threat Wednesday evening

Strong-to-damaging wind gusts will be possible Wednesday evening
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’re starting your Wednesday with a damp, muggy feel across much of the area. Pockets of heavier downpours rolled through eastern and southern Kentucky earlier this morning, and we may continue to see some isolated to scattered showers or storms during the first part of the day. While not everyone will see rain…
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Laurel County man charged after being found slumped in truck with drugs and gun

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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing drug trafficking charges after police say he was found unresponsive in his vehicle outside a Dollar General store. According to the London Police Department, 36-year-old Nicholas Phillips was arrested last Friday after officers discovered him allegedly slumped over in a pickup truck with the driver’s door open…
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Governor Beshear says victim in Lee County murder-suicide was a Kentucky social worker

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LEE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear has confirmed that a woman killed in a suspected murder-suicide in Lee County was a state social worker. As previously reported, Kentucky State Police say 28-year-old Hayley Davidson and 48-year-old Bearl Ashcraft Jr. were found dead Monday during a welfare check at a home on Sally Davis Road in Beattyville….
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One person hospitalized after late-night crash in Lexington

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash late Tuesday night in Lexington. According to police, the collision happened around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of West Tiverton Way and Nicholasville Road. Officers say one person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash is…