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Outer loop of New Circle Road reopens after crash involving construction vehicles
L EXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The outer loop of New Circle Road is back open following a serious crash involving four vehicles Monday morning, according to Lexwrecks. Officials say two construction vehicles were among those involved in the crash. Although the outer loop has reopened, the right lane between Georgetown Road and Leestown Road will remain closed until…
Strong winds damage church building in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A big cross which used to be on the wall at the front of Faith Baptist Church in Georgetown is now destroyed after severe weather overnight. “We were very proud of that, of having the cross on the side of our church and it is now completely gone, and when we repair, we’ll…
Traffic reminder for nonworking traffic lights
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Two people found dead in running car in Whitley County
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after two people were found dead inside a vehicle early Wednesday. Deputies say they discovered the bodies of 60-year-old George Gaertner and 60-year-old Surja Gaertner inside a car with the engine still running. The vehicle was found blocking the intersection of State Highway 92 West and…
A Golden Alert issued for blind woman
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police have issued a Golden Alert for a missing woman who was last seen over the weekend. According to police, 44-year-old April Abrams was last seen Saturday on Deweese Street. Officers say Abrams is blind, stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, and weighs approximately 135 pounds. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is…
Pinwheel planting in Frankfort for child abuse awareness
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear is marking the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month with a pinwheel planting ceremony Monday morning. According to officials, the governor will join advocates in the fight against child abuse by planting pinwheels in the garden outside the State Capitol. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Monday. The…
ABC National Weather with local Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet
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Scott County church damaged from storms
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Power outages after storms overnight
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A quick break before active weather returns
Severe thunderstorms swept across Kentucky Sunday night and early Monday morning leaving thousands without power. Wind and hail damage was reported in our area. Another chance of showers returns Monday mid-morning, as a cold front continues to push east. This afternoon will be mostly quiet with clouds starting to clear out and temperatures near 60°. Overnight skies will clear and…
Lexington Sporting Club suffers first loss in the season against San Antonio FC
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Sporting Club has suffered its first loss of the season against San Antonio FC over the weekend. In a hard fought battle, both teams went into the matchup undefeated. LSC started off strong and in the first 20 minutes were already ahead 2-0, with goals from Nick Firmino and Cory Burke. San…
Weather Impact Day: Strong-to-severe storms expected Sunday night
Sunday starts off with showers and storms but the severe threat moves in late
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Showers and a few thunderstorms will move into central and eastern Kentucky overnight into early Sunday morning. While these storms are not expected to be severe, some areas may see brief downpours and gusty winds. Temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Sunday Afternoon – Monday…
Kentucky’s season ends with loss to Tennessee in Sweet 16
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Mark Pope’s inaugural season with Kentucky came to a close on Friday night as the cats fell to Tennessee in the Sweet 16, 75-68. Unfortunately, this one was never really close. Kentucky only led for 32 seconds the entire game. The cats got off to a slow start. After the first ten minutes,…
Who invented the March Madness Bracket? Family of former Kentucky postal worker stake their claim
The family of late U.S. postal service worker Bob Stinson says he created the first March Madness bracket
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The buzzer beaters. The Cinderella stories. The loveable underdogs. It’s all part of the phenomenon that’s become known as March Madness. However, the biggest thrill arguably comes from watching the NCAA Tournament through the excitement — and oftentimes, anguish — of your bracket. As it turns out, the Commonwealth of Kentucky may be where it all…
Great Crossing and Montgomery County to meet in the boy’s Final Four
After beating Cooper and North Laurel respectively
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Three local high school basketball teams entered Friday with a shot at the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen title, but two remain. North Laurel’s run in the tournament ended despite Reece Davidson’s 16 fourth quarter points putting the pressure on Montgomery County. The Indians, led by Cayden Reed’s team-high 29 points, outlasted the Jaguars and advance to…
UK vs Tennessee Solid Blue Special Report
The ABC 36 Sports Teams brings you a half-hour preview of the Sweet Sixteen matchup
Get ready for the first-ever Kentucky versus Tennessee men’s basketball matchup in the NCAA Tournament with a half-hour long special report featuring an in-depth look at the Wildcats and the Volunteers. Watch for reporting from the ABC 36 Sports Team and expert analysis from former UK All-American Kenny Walker and seasoned veteran of the Cats’ beat John Clay of the…
“Today I was angry.”; Anti-gun violence advocate reacts to latest shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Following the most recent shooting on Thursday (03/27), Devine Carama, the Director of One Lexington, spoke about what changes he thinks need to happen and how he felt after hearing the news of the most recent shooting. “Today I was angry,” said Carama. Carama says the location of the latest shooting is a…
Warm this weekend as the severe storm threat looms late Sunday
You'll need to stay weather aware Sunday night and into early Monday
It was a nice finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a surge of warmer air pushing into the region. With a good bit of sunshine and a strong southwest wind, afternoon highs jumped all the way into the upper 70s to around 80 degrees Friday, a good solid 15 to 20 degrees plus above average for…
Recognizing the signs of sensory overload
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The Danceblue Marathon gears up to celebrate their 20th anniversary
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Legislators override Governor’s veto on anti-DEI bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs and policies at public universities in Kentucky are now banned under House Bill 4. The University of Kentucky began dismantling its DEI departments back in August of last year. Now, other universities face the same requirements by law. Nick Spencer with the Family Foundation says they’re extremely please…
Lexington restaurants gear up for Sweet 16 crowds
Restaurants and bars prepare for large crowds as UK faces Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Derrick Minniefield Jr., service manager at Double Dogs, says they are fully prepared for the game-day rush. “We have 26 TVs, 12 big screen TVs, that turns into one big whole screen, we well have it on there have the sound on, It’s a real UK environment in here,” said Minniefield. Double Dogs…
Fairy Tails’ Crystal Scearce brings Louise to the studio
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