Governor Beshear On Governor's Council Of Second Chance Employers
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Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has signed an executive order creating the ‘Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers,’ a new initiative aimed at promoting second-chance hiring and expanding career opportunities within Kentucky’s prison system. The council is part of efforts to support reintegration and reduce recidivism among former inmates. Governor Beshear emphasized the council’s mission, stating,…

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New Red River Gorge license plates launch in Kentucky

New license plates celebrate Kentucky's natural beauty and fund vital search and rescue efforts.
Walker Simmons,

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers across the state can now display a new sight on the road: Red River Gorge license plates. These plates not only showcase the stunning landscape of Kentucky but also contribute to an important cause—the Wolfe County Search and Rescue. “This gives us a way to fund the equipment, the ropes, the…

Person Injured In Triple Crown Parkway Shooting
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Person injured in Triple Crown Parkway shooting

Investigation underway in Lexington shooting incident
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is ongoing following a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon, sending a man to the hospital. Police received a call around 1:30 p.m. about a victim who arrived at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries sustained from a gunshot wound. Investigators believe the shooting may have taken place on Triple Crown Parkway….

Deadly Carrollton Fire Claims Mother And Children
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Update: Deadly Carrollton fire claims mother and children

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

CARROLLTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tragic details have emerged regarding the house fire in Carrollton that claimed the lives of a woman and her children, though one young girl was miraculously rescued. The fire, reported early Thursday morning on Fifth Street, took a devastating toll on the family. Local police confirmed that firefighters were dispatched around 6 a.m. and…

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
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Breast cancer awareness walk

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – This weekend, Lexington will host a walk to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizers have scheduled the event for Saturday morning at 9 a.m., starting at the Baptist Health Hamburg Cancer Center. Health officials highlight the significance of the event, noting that one in eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast…

Another Cold Start Ahead Of A Warming Trend For The Weekend
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Another cold start ahead of warming trend for the weekend

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! It’s another cold start to the day but the cold air doesn’t stick around long. Afternoon highs will be returning to the mid-to-upper 60s for your Friday. A lot of sunshine is in the forecast today as well thanks to high pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern across the region….

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Delightful fall weather rolls along

Sunshine and pleasant temperatures will continue through the weekend
T.G. Shuck,

It was a cold start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with most locations in the outlying areas dropping into the low 30s. A few of the sheltered valley spots saw upper 20s but some stubborn highs clouds on Wednesday evening slowed the cooling process down keeping a widespread freeze in check. With plenty of sunshine through the day, afternoon…

Sentencing For Former Uk Student Sophia Rosing
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Former UK student sentenced in assault case

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sophia Rosing, a former University of Kentucky student, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a student desk clerk and using racial slurs during the incident inside a dormitory. As previously reported, Rosing entered a guilty plea in August to charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication….

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U.K. Alert false alarm

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky has responded to concerns after an emergency alert was mistakenly sent Thursday morning. The alert, which was received just before 10 a.m., was attributed to a technical malfunction involving the university’s alert software. Through their social media channels, UK officials clarified that the alert was erroneously sent to office phones…

Three Legged Missing Dog Found
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Three-legged missing dog found

John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A three-legged dog named Kylo, who had been missing for more than two months, was finally reunited with his owner this week in Lexington after a peculiar discovery. Animal Care and Control reported that Kylo was found in someone’s backyard with his head stuck in a snack food canister. The adventurous canine had reportedly…