McConathy Farm Rescue Team 9th annual benefit
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Appalachian Regional Healthcare taking donations for hurricane relief
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is currently holding a supply drive to aid victims affected by Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off at the ARH System Center on Executive Drive or any ARH hospital location. The donation drive runs from now until October 11, accepting donations Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5…
Two new cases of whooping cough confirmed in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has confirmed two new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, this past week. This recent confirmation brings the total number of cases to 69 since the outbreak began in April. Health officials continue to monitor the situation and are urging the public to be aware of the…
Voter registration deadline approaching
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Eleven names added to Kentucky’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial
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Applications for Salvation Army’s ‘Angel Tree’ program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the festive season approaches, the Salvation Army is offering a helping hand to those in need of Christmas gifts. The organization has announced that applications for its 2024 Angel Tree program are now open. Interested parties can submit their applications until October 18. Once accepted into the program, participants, referred to as “Angels,”…
Drying out for the second half of the workweek
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! A cold front passed through the region last night and dropped our temperatures for the day today. Afternoon highs will struggle to reach the low 70s, staying in the 60s for some areas in southern and southeastern Kentucky. Skies will remain generally clear after some cloud cover to start the day….
Court sees footage of Kentucky judge’s courthouse shooting
Detective testifies then-Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines called his daughter from Judge Kevin Mullins' phone, shot him "seconds after"
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Attendees in court on Tuesday afternoon saw video surveillance footage of the man police have identified as former Letcher County sheriff Mickey Stines shooting Judge Kevin Mullins to death in his own chambers last month. Audible cries were heard in the courtroom from supporters of Mullins while the video played. The clip shown — less…
Video of Letcher county courthouse shooting released
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Gov. Andy Beshear speaks out on VP debate
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School janitor accused of inappropriate contact with student
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Reds Country remembers Pete Rose
Fans gathered at Rose's statue in Cincinnati on Tuesday to place mementos
CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Hats, trading cards, beers, red roses, towels, messages and much more covers the late Pete Rose’s statue outside of Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati after the legendary Reds player’s passing on Monday. Fans of Reds Country stopped to say a few words and some couldn’t help but shed a tear as they remember the…
Lexington’s first female vice mayor turns 100 years old
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —- Celebrations are in order for Isabel Yates. Lexington’s former vice mayor turns 100 years old today, and she’s celebrating with friends and family. “I have a good family, and I’m in pretty good health, to be 100 years old,” Yates said. Yates was the first female vice mayor of Lexington; she’s well known…
Heightened deer activity this fall: Experts urge caution for drivers
As mating season begins, the risk of deer-related collisions rise—drivers should stay vigilant.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – As the calendar turns to October, experts are urging drivers to remain vigilant on the roadways due to an expected increase in deer crossings linked to the onset of mating season. This period, which typically spans the fall months, heightens deer activity, leading to a higher likelihood of collisions with vehicles. “We’re…
Jessica Baladad shares her Feel For Your Life self exam app
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Coroner identifies person killed in morning crash
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner identified the victim as 60-year-old Mark Henry Speaks of Winchester. The coroner says Speaks died from blunt trauma injuries. The investigation into the crash remains active. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says one person has died following a single-vehicle crash this morning at 7:30 on the 5700 block…
Former Letcher County Sheriff charged with murder due in court
CARTER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines is scheduled to appear in court in Morgan County on Tuesday, following his recent retirement announcement on Monday. Stines’s retirement comes after Governor Andy Beshear called for his resignation last week. In his resignation letter to the governor’s office, Stines stated that his decision to retire…
Few more showers ahead of a cold front that will usher in drier weather
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy October 1st! We begin the month with some foggy morning skies ahead of a few afternoon and evening rain showers. This rain chances comes ahead of a job front that will be sliding through the area late tonight into the day on Wednesday. This front will bring us a shot of refreshing…
Last day to register for 2024 election coming up
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Oscar Mayer Weinermobile coming to Louisville
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UK to sell pieces of Rupp Arena floor
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Keeneland Fall Meet begins Friday
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EKU 3-0 versus FCS opponents, but still unsatisfied defensively
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Wildfire hazard season begins tomorrow
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