Man airlifted after stabbing at London apartment complex; investigation underway

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A domestic violence incident early Wednesday morning in London left one man hospitalized with a stab wound, according to police. London Police responded to the Cedar Lane Apartments around 5:50 a.m., where officers found the injured man outside the apartment complex. Authorities say he was airlifted to UK Hospital for treatment. No word yet…

Andrea Bocelli to perform in Lexington for the first time

World-renowned opera singer to hold December concert at Rupp Arena

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Opera legend Andrea Bocelli is set to bring his iconic voice to Lexington for the first time with a live concert at Rupp Arena on Saturday, Dec. 6. Brian Sipe, General Manager of Rupp Arena and Central Bank Center, says the performance marks a major milestone for the city. “So until just about…

Emergency protective order against Matt Bevin extended

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An emergency protective order filed against former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin by his adopted son has been extended for six months, according to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 in Louisville. The extension came Monday during a family court hearing. Under terms of the settlement, Bevin is prohibited from contacting his 18-year-old adopted son, Jonah, and…

Beshear signs HB 15 into law

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 15 into law, allowing teens to obtain a learner’s permit at age 15 instead of 16. According to the Governor, the measure includes an emergency clause and took effect immediately upon his signature. Beshear noted that he may have been influenced to sign the bill by…

Traffic alert for Boys’ Sweet Sixteen Rupp downtown

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police have issued a traffic alert for downtown drivers as the Boys’ Sweet 16 basketball tournament tips off Wednesday morning at Rupp Arena. High school players, families, and fans from across Kentucky will gather downtown to watch the games. Police say drivers should expect heavy traffic congestion throughout the area over the next…

Chilly start to Wednesday with a few afternoon rain showers

Afternoon highs will return to the mid-50s on Wednesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A chilly start to your Wednesday morning with temperatures dipping into the low-to-mid 30s, making for a frosty beginning across much of central and eastern Kentucky. As the day progresses, expect seasonably cool conditions with afternoon highs reaching the mid-to-upper 50s. A few midday and afternoon showers may develop, but rainfall amounts will…

Low end rain chances stick around into the mid-week

A few showers look possible into Wednesday but many spots may stay dry

A weak wave of energy sliding through the Ohio Valley kept things a bit unsettled on Tuesday bringing light rain showers, plenty of clouds, and a cool northeast breeze to the northern half of the state while our southern counties saw mainly sunny skies. This created quite the temperature gradient across the state with afternoon highs up north struggling to…

London Police seek public’s help identifying burglary suspect

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual connected to a burglary case early Tuesday morning. Police say the burglary occurred around 6:47 a.m. on W. 1st Street. Investigators acknowledged that the quality of available photos is limited but ask anyone who recognizes the individual pictured or who saw…

Nonprofit helps people heal trauma through outdoor activities

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — At the Life Adventure Center in Woodford County, people are working through their trauma by participating in outdoor activities. “We do camps and retreats for trauma-affected populations specifically designed to build resilience,” Executive Director Julie Breitigan said. The center provides a long list of activities including horseback riding, ziplining, fishing and more. Each…

“If she wouldn’t have woke us up… we wouldn’t be here.”

House fire leaves six without a home, one injured in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A house fire on Judy Lane left six people without a home and sent one person to the hospital for smoke inhalation Tuesday morning. First responders from the Lexington Police and Fire Departments arrived on the scene around 6:50 a.m. to find a very active fire. “Crews arrived on scene pretty quickly, had…

Light rain and cooler temperatures mid-week ahead of a warm up by the weekend

Expect light rain showers to linger through the lunch hours on Tuesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Light showers are dotting the region this Tuesday morning, primarily impacting areas north of I-64. Expect these to persist through midday before gradually tapering off in the afternoon, allowing temperatures to recover into the upper 40s and low 50s. While the majority of the afternoon will remain dry, a few isolated showers could…

Gov. Beshear signs new bills into law

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear took action Monday on several bills sent to his desk by the General Assembly, signing 17 measures into law, vetoing four, and returning three others without his signature. Among the bills signed into law is Senate Bill 120, which requires coaches to report suspected child abuse or neglect, and Senate Bill…