It’s been a perfect week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky capped off by a tremendous Friday. After quite the chilly start this morning with temperatures in the low 40s, bright sunshine was the rule once again as afternoon highs climbed back into the mid-70s. This amazing October weather pattern is going to stick around for the upcoming weekend…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Frederick Douglass offensive lineman Austin Harmon works just as hard in the classroom as he does on the gridiron. Harmon has a 4-0 GPA and loves to learn about our nation’s political process in his AP Government class. On the field, he is part of a Broncos team that is 3-3 so far this season…
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Mount Olivet, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Shockwave of horrific news spread throughout the Robertson County community this week following the arrest of a local woman in connection with disturbing discoveries made at her home. “Next thing I know, police, ‘shoom’,” recalled nearby resident, Mike Graves,”…. “People start talking and rumors start flying, we didn’t know who it was,”…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today marked the second annual blood drive with Kentucky Sports Radio and the Kentucky Blood Center. While fans gathered at Kentucky Branded to hear from the KSR crew, KBC set up shop right outside the store with their Blood Mobile. Eric Lindsey with the Kentucky Blood Center says he hopes people will come…
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MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tragic fire in Morehead has claimed the life of a local resident. Police reported that the Morehead Fire Department responded to a fire early Friday morning at a home on Christy Creek Road. After putting out the fire, firefighters discovered the body of 62-year-old Stanley Erwin inside the home. Erwin was pronounced dead…
OWEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral services have been scheduled for the three crew members who tragically lost their lives in a medical helicopter crash earlier this week in Owen County. State Police reported that pilot Gale Alleman, paramedic James Welsh, and flight nurse Bethany Aicken died after their Air-Evac Lifeteam helicopter crashed on Monday evening near Highway…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A driver has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence following an overnight crash in Lexington, according to police. The incident occurred around 12:45 AM at the intersection of Tates Creek Road and New Circle Road. Police reported that the driver veered off the road and ended up crashing into some bushes….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Solid Blue fans are gearing up for an exciting evening as Big Blue Madness takes center stage on Friday. The event serves as the official kickoff for the UK men’s and women’s basketball seasons. Scheduled for 7 PM at Rupp Arena in Lexington, this year’s Big Blue Madness is notable for being the first…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – This weekend, the Lexington Police Department is inviting the community to their ‘Faith and Blue’ event at Immanuel Baptist Church on Tates Creek Road. Scheduled for Sunday from noon to 2 PM, the event aims to foster community bonds and support local causes. Organizers have planned a clothing drive benefiting GreenHouse 17, an advocacy…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) were visible over central and eastern Kentucky once again Thursday night! Here are some photos submitted to us by viewers. Submit your own photos here: Submit Viewer Photos Categories: Featured, Local Weather Headlines Tags: ABC 36 Weather Watchers, aurora, Aurora borealis, Kentucky, Northern Lights, Sky Watchers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington is set to celebrate a monumental milestone in 2025, marking 250 years since the city’s founding in 1775. City officials have announced a year-long series of events to honor Lexington’s rich history, with plans unveiled during the recent “Thursday Night Live” downtown. Mayor Linda Gorton shared her excitement about the celebration, dubbed “250…
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Lexington, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — An undeniable bond between a boy and his namesake, a horse that now carries on his legacy. Now, the story of Cody’s Wish is set to hit the big screen and book stores. “They they told us the odds of him living past 2 was, they just said he wouldn’t live past 2,”…
MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman is now in custody after police found the dismembered body of her mother behind a home in Northern Kentucky on Wednesday. Kentucky State Police say troopers were called to a home on Brierly Ridge Road in Mount Olivet just before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday after dispatchers received a call about a…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It has been almost two weeks since hurricane Helene hit, causing devastation in parts of Tennessee and North Carolina. Those effected are still working to pick up the pieces left behind. First responders in North Carolina are getting the extra support they need from crews here in Kentucky. “Its very very sad,” said Dewey Burchfield,…
It was another splendid day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday as the quiet October weather pattern rolled along. With a weakening backdoor front sliding in from the northeast, winds shifted in that direction allowing slightly “cooler” air to filter into the region. The only difference was afternoon high temperatures a couple of degrees cooler compared to Wednesday with readings topping out…