LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Amendment Two on the ballot in Kentucky’s upcoming election, local and state leaders are publicly voicing their support or opposition, sparking active debate. On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with various faith leaders and public officials, gathered at Consolidated Baptist Church in Lexington to express opposition to the amendment. Those speaking out included…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – For the eighth time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers have captured the World Series title, defeating the New York Yankees in five games. The final win came in a nail-biting fashion, with Lexington native Walker Buehler stepping in to close the ninth inning. The Henry Clay High School alum didn’t allow a…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Halloween! We are tracking some rain showers arriving by the time trick-or-treating begins later this evening. A gusty line of showers and a few storms will be approaching from the west during the afternoon. This line will be approaching the bluegrass region between the mid-afternoon and the early evening hours. The line…
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ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to officials, one person has died after a crash in Rockcastle County. State police say it happened last night on Northbound I-75 near mile marker 71. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, the crash shut down lanes for hours near exit 62. Traffic was re-routed to US25 while lanes were…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Two decades after the United States Women’s National Team played a match in Louisville, they returned and left victorious. Girma’s Goals Defender Naomi Girma’s first two professional goals helped the U.S. best Argentina in front of a sold out crowd at Lynn Family Stadium. Girma also had the last U.S. touch on an own…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It was a memorable day in Paris as U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell came out to help cut the ribbon on a brand new piece of roadway. Congressman Andy Barr, as well as local officials and community leaders were also there. In 2021, the Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority was awarded $2.3 million in federal…
It was another fantastic day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky Wednesday as a strong south wind and sunshine pushed temperatures to near record levels. Afternoon highs rolled into the upper 70s and low 80s once again as winds gusted 20 to 25 miles per hour. Our extended stretch of dry weather that we’ve enjoyed essentially all of October…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing teenager Stela Patel, who was last seen on Monday morning in Somerset. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Patel left her home to drop her brother off at school but did not attend school herself that day. Later, her vehicle…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating Michael Scott, 27, from London. Deputies say Scott was last seen near Waterworks Road in London in February, and his last social media activity was in April. Authorities believe he may be traveling toward Louisville. Scott is described as approximately…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The city of Lexington hosted its annual Clean Slate Expungement Clinic Wednesday. “It automatically gives people a perception about you, and they don’t even know your story,” Chief Equity Implementation Officer Tiffany Brown said. After five years, if those with a criminal record have had no additional charges, they qualify for expungement….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! We are tracking another windy and warm day for your Wednesday. Temperatures will be peaking right around the upper 70s, near 80. This is not quite record warmth but we will get close. It’s going to be a very mild night, with lows only falling into the low-to-mid 60s by Thursday…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man charged in connection with an October 19 triple shooting on Versailles Road is scheduled for arraignment Wednesday. Jacob Fogal, 20, faces charges of assault and tampering with physical evidence in the incident, which injured three people. According to Lexington Police, two victims were taken to the hospital, while a third victim arrived…