Lexington SC’s women’s team staying optimistic during four game slump

Greens are 1-4-1 under Interim Manager Sam Stockley

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- In the USL Super League, Lexington Sporting Club has had a rough first season spending most of the campaign in the bottom half of the table. The Girls in Green are on a four match losing streak with a loss to Spokane this week, 3-0. In those four games, 14 goals have been scored against…

Morehead State women’s golf wins conference title by 29 strokes

Third-largest winning margin in OVC history

MUSCLE SHOALS, Al. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Morehead State women’s golf are OVC Champions after winning the conference tournament by 29 strokes in Alabama this week. Head Coach Stephanie Barker, the conference’s Coach of the Year, had her team in a comfortable 13 and 18 stroke lead after the first and second rounds to glide into first place and capture the…

Broadway and Third Street shots fired investigation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one person injured. According to the department, officers were called to the area of Broadway and Third Street around 10:30 p.m. Thursday for reports of shots fired. When they arrived, officers say they didn’t find any victims or property damage, but they did locate…

Whitaker Family YMCA to host “Spring Fling”

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Whitaker Family YMCA is inviting families to join them this weekend for a free Spring Fling celebration. According to organizers, the event will take place Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Whitaker Family YMCA on Old Rosebud Road. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, inflatables, face painting, and Kona Ice…

Cannabis cultivator breaks ground in Wayne County

MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has officially broken ground on its first licensed medical cannabis cultivation facility. According to Beshear, Centaurus Farms is building a 10,000-square-foot facility in Monticello, located in Wayne County. The company is a tier-two cultivator and will be focused on growing and cultivating medical cannabis. “That’s why I’m…

Real ID deadline approaching May 7th

Officials warn travelers could face delays or be turned away at TSA checkpoints after May 7

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The federal Real ID deadline is less than a month away, and Kentuckians are being urged to update their driver’s licenses if they plan to fly out of U.S. airports. Starting May 7th, officials say travelers will need a Real ID  license, marked by a black star at the top, to board domestic…

Driver dies after late night crash on Larkin Road, identified by coroner

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the person killed in a late-night accident in Lexington. The coroner’s office says 62-year-old Paul Randall Williams died from blunt trauma injuries to his head and torso. Lexington police say Williams was involved in a single vehicle collision on Larkin Road. ABC 36 will update this story…

Warming up as we head into the holiday weekend

A warm front lifts through the area late Thursday leading to a spike in temps on Friday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s another crisp and frosty start to the day across spots of central and eastern Kentucky, with some sheltered valleys dipping into the mid-30s early this morning. If you’re heading out early, a jacket won’t be a bad idea—but it won’t be needed for long! A warm front will lift through the region…

Temperatures will be on the rise into the late week

A spotty shower can't be ruled out Thursday but it looks mainly dry

After a round of stormy weather to kick off the week, we were rewarded with a gorgeous Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Sunshine dominated the skies, winds stayed light, and temperatures rebounded nicely with most spots climbing back into the low-60s by late afternoon. While that’s still slightly cooler than average for mid-April, it felt great with all the…

Bryan Station High School dean and coach charged in alleged road rage incident involving firearm

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A dean and coach at Bryan Station High School is facing a criminal charge after police say he pointed a gun at another driver during an alleged road rage incident. John Bordas was arraigned Tuesday on a wanton endangerment charge stemming from an incident that reportedly occurred in February. According to the police…