SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities have released the name of the driver who died following a crash on Tuesday. Georgetown police report that 30-year-old Matthew Weatherly succumbed to his injuries at a hospital after the incident. The collision occurred at the intersection of Long Lick Pike and Sebree Road. Investigators believe that speed and wet road…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — With just three weeks remaining until Election Day, Governor Andy Beshear joined education leaders at Consolidated Baptist Church in Lexington to speak out in opposition of Amendment 2 on the ballot this November. “I’m here today to ask all of the voters in Kentucky to vote ‘no’ on Amendment 2,” says Beshear. Amendment 2 is a…
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It definitely felt like mid October across Central and Eastern Kentucky Tuesday with breezy and cool conditions once again. An upper level system dropping through the Ohio Valley kept clouds around and even helped crank out a few scattered showers along with a rumble of thunder or two. Add in the brisk northwest wind at 10 to 15 miles per…
BIRMINGHAM, Al. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- First year head coaches Mark Pope and Kenny Brooks are projected to have their Kentucky basketball teams finish eighth in the SEC this season. The annual media poll has the Cats as middle of the pack teams as the seasons for both teams are days away. Credit- UK Athletics Pope at the Podium “It reminds…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s “Slow Down, Move Over” law, first introduced in 2003, has been expanded recently to enhance roadside safety for emergency responders, tow truck operators, and stranded motorists. The law now mandates drivers to slow down and, if possible, switch lanes when approaching such scenarios on the road. Despite the law’s long-standing presence and recent…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — October 15th is recognized as National Infant and Pregnancy Loss Day, and one Lexington mother is remembering her own son by hosting a gathering at the Lexington Cemetery. “I’ve had two miscarriages. One in January of 2020 and one of august of 2023,” mother Kendra McClure said. “Between those two miscarriages, I experienced…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — This weekend, residents will have an opportunity to voice their thoughts on mass transit and road improvements across Lexington, at the Transportation Expo, recently announced during a press conference by the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council. The event was created in response to a troubling increase in cyclist and pedestrian fatalities throughout the…
CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Logan Woodside will remember 2nd and 2 from the 37 yard line for a long time. “I literally blacked out for a moment. Which was cool,” said Woodside. “It was a culmination of a lot of different things. Just so much emotion and excitement.” That play was when the former Franklin County Flyer and Toledo…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man has died from his injuries after being involved in a shooting earlier this month in Lexington. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says Juan Martinez-Bustos passed away Tuesday morning at UK Hospital. The incident, which occurred on October 4th on Devonport Drive, resulted in Martinez-Bustos and another individual being hospitalized. Currently, Lexington Police…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An early morning car accident involving two vehicles sent two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Lexington police. It happened at the intersection of Sandersville Road and Citation Boulevard. Dispatchers received the call at 7:00 AM on Tuesday. The incident led to a temporary closure of the roadway to allow for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! We are tracking mostly cloudy skies and off and on chilly afternoon rain showers. The best chance of seeing these showers will be during the midday and afternoon hours. Temperatures today will struggle to get out of the low-to-mid 50s, and that is when it’s not raining. During the rain showers…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man arrested on drug trafficking charges is set to appear in court next week. London police report that 52-year-old Cleve Smith was taken into custody on Saturday during an ongoing investigation. Officers noted that their K-9 unit alerted them to suspected methamphetamine and a firearm during Smith’s arrest. According to court…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— The Board of Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Steve Davis as the new interim commissioner of health. Officials confirmed that Dr. Davis is currently serving as the medical director for the health department. His new role will involve overseeing health initiatives and ensuring community well-being during this transitional period. Categories: Featured,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Two significant events connected to Fayette County Public Schools are set to take place later today, aiming to engage the community and prepare students for future opportunities. A College and Career Fair will be held for high school students and their families Tuesday night from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Central…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — On a sunny, Sunday October afternoon at the Moonlight Amphitheater in Lexington, the park was overflowing with dogs for Lexington Humane Society’s Bark Bash. At the event, which raises awareness and money for the shelter, many of the dogs there were looking for a permanent — or even temporary — home. However, one dog in attendance…
