LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Students at Ashland Elementary took a different route to class Wednesday morning — by ditching cars in favor of bikes, scooters, and walking shoes. The school hosted its first-ever “Bike, Walk, and Roll to School” event, encouraging families to try out a more active and environmentally friendly commute. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — LexPark is tightening enforcement on safety-related parking violations, with new, higher fines set to take effect this September. The Lexington Parking Authority says drivers who block fire lanes, medians, or emergency access points could face fines starting at $50. The most serious violations will carry penalties of up to $100. Officials say the…
Categories: GDK, GDK Guests
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Providence Christian Academy has announced it will permanently close its doors at the end of summer programming on August 1, citing financial struggles and declining enrollment. The school’s board voted unanimously to shut down both the academy and preschool. In a statement, leaders said the decision was made to ensure staff contracts could…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky is inviting faculty, staff, and returning students to help welcome thousands of new Wildcats during “Big Blue Move-In” this August. UK Campus Housing is looking for volunteers for the event, which runs August 17–20. Volunteers will assist by greeting families, unloading cars, and helping new students find their way…
Categories: Entertainment, GDK, GDK Guests
Categories: Traveling with Teri
Categories: Ask The Expert, Healthcare
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Crews in Laurel County are continuing their search for 26-year-old John Myrick, who went missing after a boating accident on Laurel Lake near the KY 312 city dam. According to the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, teams returned Tuesday for a third straight day of search efforts. They’re using a combination of resources including…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Georgetown police are investigating what they describe as a serious late-night collision on I-75. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the crash happened Tuesday night on the northbound side of the interstate near mile marker 127. Emergency crews from the Georgetown-Scott County Collision Investigation Unit responded to the scene. Police are urging drivers to…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Richmond Police say a man is in custody following a six-hour standoff at a home on Drayton Place. According to police, the standoff began around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday after officers responded to a reported domestic situation. When they arrived, they say the man barricaded himself inside the home. His wife was able to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —New federal travel and facility access requirements are in effect as part of the Real ID enforcement. That means if you’re flying within the U.S. or planning to visit secure federal buildings like military bases or the White House, you’ll now need a Real ID or another federally accepted form of identification. In Kentucky,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s another cool start across central and eastern Kentucky this Wednesday morning, but we’ve got some modest warming ahead as we head into the afternoon. Sunshine early will give way to increasing clouds through the day, but overall, it should stay dry for most spots. Temperatures will climb nicely this afternoon, topping out…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A dean at Bryan Station High School is on administrative leave after being accused of pointing a gun at a Lexington man earlier this year. John “Jay” Bordas faces a wanton endangerment charge in connection with the alleged incident, which occurred in February. According to court documents, Bordas allegedly followed the man to…
After several days of damp, dreary, and downright chilly conditions, Central and Eastern Kentucky finally caught a break on Tuesday. That pesky upper-level low that had been spinning over the Ohio Valley has moved off to the east, allowing sunshine to return and temperatures to climb back into the mid to upper 60s. While that’s still a few degrees below…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The two teenage boys killed in a devastating house fire on Flat Creek Road have now been formally identified by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office as 13-year-old Bently Maxwell Fields and 15-year-old Rylan Austin Fields. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of April 30. Emergency crews responded around 12:45…
Categories: Ask The Expert
Categories: GDK Guests, Traveling with Teri
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is gearing up to honor the Class of 2025 during commencement ceremonies this weekend at Rupp Arena. More than 5,700 degrees have been conferred, with over 4,200 graduates expected to walk across the stage during celebrations on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Among this year’s graduates are stories…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Starting Wednesday, May 8, new federal travel rules go into effect that could impact how you fly or enter secure government buildings. To fly domestically or access places like military bases and federal courthouses, travelers will now need one of the following: a REAL ID, valid passport, passport card, or military ID. In…
Categories: News at Noon, Noon Guests
MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Clay County man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing three people during a violent attack in Manchester. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Roots Branch Road where they say 27-year-old Stephen Centers was detained at the scene. Investigators say Centers stabbed three people, knocked down a woman, and…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Wayne County Schools community is mourning the loss of a fourth grade student who tragically died following a car crash last week. According to Superintendent Wayne Roberts, Caroline Alvarez, a student at Monticello Elementary, passed away as a result of the accident. In a statement, Roberts expressed condolences and asked for…
Categories: Featured, Local News, News