LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a comfortable and refreshing start to your Tuesday, temperatures are on a steady climb—and we’re on the cusp of a seasonal milestone. Highs this afternoon will reach into the mid-80s, and we may officially notch our first 85° day of the year in Lexington. That hasn’t happened this late in the season…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Chick-fil-A in Hamburg has been demolished just days after announcing it would close for remodeling. In a video posted to social media, the restaurant shared footage of the building on Plaudit Place being torn down Friday. The restaurant says customers can expect a “new and improved” location to reopen in late fall. In…
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 24-year-old active-duty soldier has been arrested on burglary charges following an alleged home invasion and attack in Oak Grove. According to local police, Jonathan Ortiz was taken into custody on Friday after officers responded to a call about a fight at a home on Potomac Avenue, near the Fort Campbell Army base….
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading deputies on a dangerous chase Saturday night. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to pull over 33-year-old Lyle Hammons on the Hal Rogers Parkway for allegedly weaving in and out of traffic and driving without headlights. Hammons refused to…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lawmakers are back in Frankfort today as the Kentucky General Assembly begins its summer and fall interim session. According to state officials, legislators will use this time to review policy issues, hold interim joint committee meetings, and prepare for upcoming legislative work. The interim period also includes newly approved task forces and opportunities to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington’s annual Truck-a-Palooza is rolling back into town this weekend, offering families a hands-on look at city vehicles and equipment. The free event will be held Saturday at Frederick Douglass High School on Winchester Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors can check out more than two dozen trucks, including those from the…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Public Service Commission is hosting meetings across Central Kentucky to gather public input on the potential addition of a new area code, as the 502 area is expected to run out of available phone numbers by 2027. Officials say a public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in Georgetown….
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says a judge has ordered Lexington Blue, a roofing company, to stop all operations and marketing while the Attorney General’s Office investigates alleged unlawful business practices. The order, issued by Fayette Circuit Court Judge Diane Minnifield, also freezes the company’s financial assets, including corporate and personal accounts, and prohibits…
Tonight – We may see a few clouds usher in with temperatures dipping to the mid 50s. Tuesday and Wednesday- The sunshine will be hazy again, due to the Canandian wildfires, but temperatures will still climb to the mid 80s. Thursday and Friday- Chance for rain and storms with temperatures in the mid 80s. Saturday and Sunday- Chance for rain…
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A routine traffic safety checkpoint turned dangerous Saturday night in Bell County when a Middlesboro man allegedly ran over a deputy’s foot and fled the scene. According to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, 23-year-old Shane Ray gave deputies false information at the checkpoint before speeding off, injuring Deputy Chris Owens in the process….
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BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A joint investigation by Bell County deputies and Pineville Police on Friday night led to the arrest of two people following a disturbing case involving crimes against a child. According to authorities, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Mary Street, where they arrested 35-year-old Randall Storms on multiple charges, including…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new resource is launching in Scott County to support first responders and the community following critical and traumatic events. The Georgetown-Scott County Critical Incident Team is a multi-agency initiative designed to provide coordinated support during high-impact situations. Officials say the team’s goal is to ensure help is available when it’s needed most….
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man wanted for attempted murder and robbery was arrested on May 23 in Flat Lick following a coordinated operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Daniel Edwards was taken into custody without incident at the end of Turkey Creek Road. The arrest was part of a…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials are warning Kentuckians about a new scam text making the rounds, falsely claiming to be from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and asking recipients to pay traffic ticket fines via a link. According to KYTC, the agency does not collect fines through text messages and says any message asking you to click a link…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new pilot project is underway along East High Street in Lexington, aimed at improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Running through June 6, the project temporarily redesigns the stretch between Woodland Avenue and Rose Street. The city says the goal is to reduce speeding and make the area safer to cross. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s officially Pride Month, and Lexington is celebrating in a historic way — with its first-ever Pride Parade as part of the 2025 Lexington Pride Festival. Organizers say this year’s celebration will be bigger, bolder, and more fabulous than ever, highlighting love, inclusion, and community across the city. The parade is scheduled for Saturday,…
CENTRAL KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An urgent dog hoarding case is unfolding in Central Kentucky, where more than 50 dogs were found living in filthy, inhumane conditions. According to Paws 4 the Cause, six dogs have been rescued so far, but many more still need help — including two six-month-old pit bull puppies in immediate need of rescue commitment….
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky has endured multiple fatal weather events in 2025, from historic flooding to devastating tornadoes, including the most recent tornado in Washington County. In response, FEMA has opened more than 30 Disaster Recovery Centers across the state, providing essential support to thousands of Kentuckians. “While those disaster recovery centers have opened in response…
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are investigating after two people were found shot to death in their home over the weekend in the Jabez area of Russell County. According to the Russell County Coroner’s Office, 78-year-old Thomas Sawyer and his wife, 80-year-old Dorothy Sawyer, were found dead Saturday night in their home on Cherokee Trail. Investigators say…