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Police search for suspect accused of stealing from nonprofit
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect caught on camera after a theft from The Amen House. The Amen House is a non-profit organization that helps feed and clothe people in need. If you recognize the person in the photo or have any information that could help in the…
Classes canceled for funeral of Adair County Middle School student
ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today is the first of two visitations for 14-year-old Skyler Huckaby who died in a crash over the weekend. According to Bernard Funeral Home, Huckaby died last Sunday from his injuries after a crash. A visitation wil be held Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until…
Scattered showers and storms return Thursday afternoon
After a mainly dry start to the day, scattered showers and storms will begin to fire up during the midday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a mild and mostly quiet start to our Thursday, rain chances will begin to ramp up again this afternoon across central and eastern Kentucky. A few spotty showers are already dotting the southern half of the state, but we’re not expecting widespread activity until later in the day. While it won’t be…
Churchill Downs hits pause on major projects due to Trump tariff uncertainty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Churchill Downs says it is putting a hold on several major construction projects, and company leaders say it’s because of economic uncertainty tied to tariffs and trade policy under President Donald Trump. In a release Wednesday, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced it will temporarily pause work on The Skye Terrace, Conservatory, and Infield General…
Local restaurant being sued by former employee
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Carson’s Food and Drink is being sued by a former employee for allegedly violating wage laws and tip pooling regulations. On Monday (04/21) Laken Pinkerman, a former employee of Carson’s Food and Drink, filed a lawsuit against the restaurant. Pinkerman says she worked at the restaurant’s Main Street location from May 2017 to…
FEMA denies February flood assistance for additional Kentucky counties, Beshear plans appeal
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that FEMA has denied additional federal assistance for several Kentucky counties impacted by February’s severe flooding. According to a release from the Governor’s Office, FEMA denied Individual Assistance for six counties — Butler, Franklin, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, and Whitley — citing the damage was not severe enough to qualify….
Rain chances return for the late week
Severe weather isn't expected but some locally heavy downpours are possible
Wednesday brought more gorgeous spring weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With sunshine dominating for much of the day and highs soaring into the mid and upper 70s, it was perfect for spending time outdoors. A weak front stalled to our south managed to drift just far enough north to stir up a few isolated showers and storms in southern…
London Fire Department Autism Awareness Open House
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London Fire Department is inviting the community to a special Autism Awareness Open House on Wednesday evening. The sensory-friendly event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the fire station on 911 Fire Rescue Drive. Families are encouraged to stop by, meet local firefighters, explore fire trucks up close, and learn…
Woman arrested in downtown Lexington for slashing tires, police say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman is facing charges after police say she was slashing the tires of multiple vehicles outside the courthouse in downtown Lexington Thursday morning. According to Lexington Police, officers responded just after 9 a.m. and were able to quickly take the woman into custody. She is now facing criminal mischief charges. Authorities have not…
New technology expands access at Raven Run Park
Lexington debuts accessible trackchair for people with mobility challenges
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – New technology at Lexington’s Raven Run Nature Sanctuary is helping make the great outdoors more accessible. A new all-terrain Action Trackchair is now available for visitors with mobility issues, allowing them to travel up to five additional miles of unpaved trails in the sanctuary. Organizers say the Trackchair marks a major milestone for…
Lexington man sentenced to 12 years for deadly shooting of father
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kyshawn Owens was sentenced to 12 years in prison today in connection to a deadly bar shooting last year. Kyshawn Owens pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the 2024 death of Chadwick Boone at Brothers Bar and Grille. Owens was arrested in New York months after the shooting. Today in court, the judge…
Somerset police searching for missing man last seen in East Saddlebrook area
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Somerset Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 34-year-old Robert “Robbie” Caddell, who was last seen around noon on Monday (4/21), in the East Saddlebrook area of Somerset. According to a post by the police department, Caddell is approximately 5’11” tall and weighing 160 pounds, with brown eyes and short brown…
Ribbon cutting held for one of Kentucky’s largest medical cannabis cultivation sites
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky took a major step forward in its medical marijuana program Tuesday, as state and local leaders joined Cresco Labs for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at what will soon be one of the state’s largest licensed cannabis cultivation facilities. Governor Andy Beshear was on hand for the event in Winchester, where Cresco Labs unveiled…
A traffic alert for drivers in downtown Lexington
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Andy Barr announces run for U.S. Senate seat in 2026
The central Kentucky congressman joins a growing field vying to replace retiring Senator Mitch McConnell
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Republican Congressman Andy Barr has officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate, announcing his candidacy for Senator Mitch McConnell’s seat during a campaign stop in Richmond. McConnell, previously announced he will not seek re-election in 2026. Barr, who currently represents Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District, including Lexington, also released a campaign launch video on…
Warming up Wednesday ahead of late week storms
Temperatures on Wednesday will push the upper 70s near 80 ahead of rain and storms late week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a chilly start across central and eastern Kentucky this Wednesday morning with some areas dipping into the low 40s early on. But don’t let the cool air fool you—temperatures are headed for a big warm-up this afternoon! We’re expecting highs to climb into the upper 70s to near 80° under mostly sunny…
Pleasant spring weather continues into the mid-week
A few isolated storms may pop up down south but otherwise Wednesday looks nice
It was a delightful day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday with bright skies, a few high clouds and seasonably warm temperatures giving us the kind of spring weather we dream about. Thanks to high pressure anchoring over the Ohio Valley, winds were light out of the east and afternoon highs climbed into the low 70s—just a few degrees…
Camp Shelby and Life Adventure Center partner up to put on the First Responder XL Camp Experience
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Teens rescue a man who drove into the Ohio River
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UK Fraternity to host its own graduation ceremony
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Georgetown Police Department to hold open house
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Drug Take Back Day happening in Mercer County
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Berea Independent Schools welcomes a new superintendent
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