UK assistant track and cross country coach suspended
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Lexington firefighters battle two overnight house fires
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington firefighters responded to two separate house fires Friday, with both incidents ending safely and without injury. The first fire happened on Gerald Drive, near Winburn Drive, where flames broke out in the front room of a home. Officials say the occupants had to escape through a second-story window, climbing onto the roof of…
Mt. Sterling firefighters remove snake from car
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A surprise passenger was discovered in Mount Sterling earlier this week when firefighters pulled a snake from the grill of a car. The Mount Sterling Fire Department shared photos of the incident on Facebook, showing the snake being carefully removed by firefighters. Officials say the snake was safely relocated. No one was injured,…
Apartment fire displaces six people
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Juneteenth at the Lyric Theater
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East Bernstadt man arrested
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Lexington Freedom Train unveils monument
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Freedom Train has unveiled a powerful new monument honoring the city’s Underground Railroad history and two of its most courageous residents. “Towards Freedom” is a tribute to Lewis and Harriet Hayden, formerly enslaved Lexingtonians who became nationally known abolitionists. The sculpture commemorates their escape from slavery and their role in helping others…
Dry weather pattern kicks in to welcome the summer season
Afternoon highs should run into the low 90s as heat builds in this weekend
After a stormy Wednesday night that brought some gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain, Thursday offered a bit of a breather—but not a total break. A few scattered showers and storms lingered through the day as a slow-moving front crept across the region. Clouds hung tough during the morning, but we did manage to squeeze out some late-day sunshine….
Traveling with Teri: Timmy Two Times in Keithshire Place
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Council Garden Clubs 2025 Tour of Gardens
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Wayne County man arrested on attempted murder charges
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Wayne County man is facing serious charges after deputies say he fired multiple shots inside his home and at a neighboring house while intoxicated. Deputies responded late Tuesday night to a residence on Highway 776, where they learned family members were inside and potentially in danger. After setting up a perimeter, officers…
Brooks Houck moved to Warren County ahead of trial
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Brooks Houck, the man accused in the disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers, has been transferred to Warren County ahead of his high-profile trial set to begin next week. Rogers vanished in 2015 in Bardstown. Despite her body never being found, prosecutors believe they have enough circumstantial evidence to prove Houck is…
Georgetown police issue safety reminders for online sales meetups
Officers encourage use of ‘Green Zone’ to prevent thefts during meetups
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is reminding people to stay safe when buying and selling items through online platforms like Facebook Marketplace. Police say it’s important to stay informed and cautious when arranging to meet someone for a transaction. It comes as officials say some recent meetings have gone wrong. “We’ve had a few…
Fort Campbell soldier to be laid to rest
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Fort Campbell soldier who died in a helicopter training accident will be laid to rest on Friday. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright, 40, was killed on June 11 during an Apache helicopter training exercise. He served as a pilot with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, part of the 101st Airborne…
One more day of rain & storms before we heat things up
Scattered showers and storms remain in the forecast for Thursday
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 holiday commemorated in Lexington, nationwide
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…
Late night storms leave thousands without power across Kentucky
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Search expands for man wanted in Anderson County
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are expanding the search for a man wanted in Anderson County after he ran from officers Tuesday in Lawrenceburg. Police say 52-year-old James “Charter” Bixler was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and a baseball cap when he fled the area. Investigators believe he may have traveled to another city and…
Suspect and officer hospitalized after crash during chase in Bell County
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….
Storm chances begin to wind down into the late week
A frontal boundary will bring a welcome change in our weather pattern
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…
WBW: What’s in My Air?
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U.K. Coop’s Tara Duty talks all things Pickleball
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Brent Spence Bridge new design revealed by Governors Beshear, DeWine
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…
Legacy Business Park breaks ground in Lexington
City leaders say the project will bring nearly 1,700 jobs and millions in tax revenue
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…