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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman accused of shooting and killing her mother earlier this month in Laurel County is scheduled to appear back in court Tuesday morning. According to court records, 26-year-old Brianna Rich will have a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Deputies say Rich shot and killed her mother on March 14 at a home on Burnett…
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…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says a woman reported missing over the weekend has been found safe on the banks of a river. According to the sheriff’s office, two fishermen found 74-year-old Maxine Nix around 4:30 p.m. Monday on the banks of the Little Laurel River near Paris Karr Road. Deputies say…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fire Department received a call around 6:50 a.m. Tuesday regarding a fire on the 600 block of Judy Lane. Upon arrival, crews say they took one person with smoke inhalation to the hospital. Six people are now displaced. This is a developing story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Former Congressman John Yarmuth and the Kentucky Democratic Party have announced a People’s Town Hall for voters of the sixth congressional district. According to organizers, the event will include discussions about the recent cuts from Washington. The town hall is Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre on East…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools has announced the graduation dates for the class of 2025. According to the district, high school graduations will take place on May 29th and May 30th at Rupp Arena in Downtown Lexington. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: class of 2025, FCPS, graduation, senior class
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two Lexington Sporting Club teams were busy this past weekend. Lexington Sporting Club USL Championship team hosted Indy Eleven on Saturday. In the end, Lexington and Indy split one point each, with a final score of 1-1. Marcus Epps of LSC scored the goal. On Sunday, Lexington Sporting Club’s Super League team hosted the Carolina Ascent….
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After a weekend split between sunshine on Saturday and wet, stormy weather on Sunday, we kicked off the workweek on a dry and pleasant note. A brief ridge of high pressure allowed for sunshine and seasonably mild temperatures, with highs near 60 degrees—just a touch above average for this time of year. However, as we progress through the week, the…
UPDATE: William Lyle appeared for his arraignment via closed-circuit camera from Fayette County Detention Center. Lyle entered a not guilty plea. The judge set Lyle’s next court date for April 3 at 8:30 a.m. Lyle’s bond is set at $30,000. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Fayette County Public Schools employee arrested on child pornography…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky Wildcats are headed to the Sweet Sixteen! “It was crazy, I was out with my friends and when we watched it everyone just like exploded. It was great, it was a great feeling to win and just like know I was part of the family. It was really awesome,”…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Gas prices are expected to climb heading into summer, but Kentucky remains one of the cheapest states in the nation for fuel. Experts say prices could still exceed $3 per gallon in the coming weeks due to the seasonal switch to a different fuel blend. Lori Weaver Hawkins with AAA Bluegrass explained that…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a shooting after a man arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound Monday night. According to police, the victim showed up around 6:30 p.m. with a non-life-threatening injury. Officers say they currently do not have a location for the shooting or a suspect. Anyone with information is…