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Mayor Gorton declares October manufacturing month in Lexington

Mayor Gorton proclaims October as manufacturing month, celebrating Lexington Manufacturing Center's impact
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Manufacturing Center (LMC), a company that provides employment opportunities for individuals facing challenges, was apart of a special recognition Friday from Mayor Linda Gorton, who toured the facility and proclaimed October as manufacturing month in Lexington. As the hum of assembly lines filled the air, Mayor Gorton addressed manufacturers across the…

Pumpkinmania Festival At Transy
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PumpkinMania festival at Transy

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Halloween just around the corner, Transylvania University is gearing up to celebrate with its annual PumpkinMania Festival. According to event organizers, festivities kick off Sunday morning with a pumpkin-carving event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on campus, complete with food trucks on site for attendees. The PumpkinMania festival runs through Thursday, October…

New Affordable Apartments In Lexington Now Available
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New affordable apartments in Lexington now available

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As Lexington continues to address its housing shortage, city officials gathered to open the new Richwood Bend Apartments on Codell Drive. Mayor Linda Gorton and council members celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, unveiling the new 83-unit complex. Richwood Bend offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom units designed to provide affordable housing options. “We…

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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National prescription drug take back day

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — If you have old or expired prescription medicine to discard safely, Lexington is participating in the annual DEA National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. According to city officials, residents can drop off unwanted or expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Kentucky American Water building on Richmond Road. The…

Handling Fall Allergies
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Is it flu season or just fall allergies? How to tell the difference

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — If you’re experiencing sniffles, sneezing, or a runny nose this season, it could be the flu or simply fall allergies. Dr. Caitlyn Iddings provides insight into distinguishing between the two and suggests easy remedies for relieving symptoms. Dr. Iddings explains that fall allergies often bring on symptoms like watery eyes, a runny nose, an…

In Person No Excuse Early Voting
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In-person no-excuse early voting

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 5, state officials remind Kentucky voters of the three available ways to cast their ballots. For those who requested a ballot, “excused” absentee voting by mail is already underway. Additionally, in-person, no-excuse early voting is available from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, allowing voters to avoid potential…

Car Stolen In Georgetown Road Lexington Armed Robbery
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Car stolen in Georgetown Road Lexington armed robbery

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man was robbed at gunpoint and his car stolen in an overnight incident on Georgetown Road, according to Lexington police. Authorities say the robbery occurred around 1:30 a.m., when the suspect approached the victim, pulled a firearm, and took off in the victim’s vehicle. The victim was later located unharmed on Kearney Ridge…

Person Killed In Double Shooting
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Person killed in Lexington double shooting identified by coroner

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner has identified the shooting victim as 20-year-old Jadyn Ray Sleet of Georgetown, Ky. The coroner says Sleet’s cause of death was a gunshot wound. We’ll continue to update as we learn more information.   LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a fatal double shooting that took place late Thursday night at…

Jason Fields
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Lexington police arrest suspect after barricade standoff

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man is in custody following an hours-long barricade standoff that ended late Thursday night. The Lexington Police Department reports that 47-year-old Jason Fields was arrested around 9:15 p.m., after a standoff that began around 2:45 p.m. on Potomac Drive, near Man O’ War Boulevard and Winthrop Drive. Officers responded to reports of…

Warm Friday Ahead Of A Weekend Cooldown
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Big warm-up on the way Friday ahead a weekend cooldown

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! After a chilly start to the day in spots, we will be warming up quickly this afternoon. Temperatures will plateau around the upper 70s for most, with a few low 80s across the Bluegrass region. There is also the chance of a few late day rain showers. This is ahead of…

Tyler Vaught
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Man arrested in Pulaski County child sexual abuse material investigation

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Science Hill man is behind bars in the Pulaski County Detention Center, facing numerous charges. The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Tyler Jordan Vaught, 28, Wednesday, in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation. The arrest followed an undercover investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force,…

Tg Futurecast
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Unseasonably warm temperatures return briefly to close out the week

Afternoon highs should return to the upper 70s to around 80 Friday
T.G. Shuck,

It definitely felt much more like late October on Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a cooler air-mas arriving in the wake of a departing cold front. Temperatures were chilly out the door this morning with most locations dipping down into the upper 30s. Lots of sunshine and a light northeast breeze kept afternoon highs in the mid-60s, which is…

Expunge
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Former inmates looking for a clean slate

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The North Lexington Public Library held an expungement clinic today for people looking to clean their record. “Today we are offering opportunities for individuals who may have had some prior justice involvement to come have their charges reviewed to determine whether those individual charges are available for potential expungement,” Workforce Development Manager Lori…

Bluegrass Pkwy 1
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Officials: At least two injured in fiery semi-truck crash on Bluegrass Parkway

Jane Davenport,

UPDATE 3: According to LexWrecks, the Bluegrass Parkway reportedly is open again in both directions. lexwrecks @lexwrecks UPDATE: Incident cleared. The BG Pkwy is reportedly back open in both directions.   UPDATE 2: Anderson County Fire Protection District tells ABC36 News Now that two people were taken to the hospital with injuries. Right now, they say there are no reported…

A Gofundme For Mother Who Lost Child In Tragic Accident
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Community supports mother after tragic loss of toddler in crash

GoFundMe raises funds for mother after child dies in crash
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A GoFundMe account has been established to support the mother of a child who tragically died following a crash in Laurel County. According to the coroner, three-year-old Ezekiel Russell passed away Sunday at a hospital. State police report that Ezekiel was fatally injured after the SUV he was riding in collided with…

Three Men Charged In Death Of Amber Spradlin Due In Court
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Three men charged in death of Amber Spradlin due in court

Three men face charges in Amber Spradlin's death appear in court Thursday.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

  FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Three men charged in connection to the death of 39-year-old Amber Spradlin last year are scheduled for a pre-trial conference Thursday. Michael “M-K” McKinney III faces charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence, while his father, Michael McKinney II, and Josh Mullins are charged with tampering with physical evidence. According…

Madison County Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
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Madison Co. man arrested on child pornography charges

Richmond man faces child pornography charges, arraignment next week.
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

  Richmond, KY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Richmond man, Derek Hahn, 36, is set to appear in court next week after being arrested on child pornography charges. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Hahn was taken into custody on Tuesday. He is accused of uploading a video containing explicit images of a child online. Court records indicate…