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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After Sunday night’s storms, improving conditions are expected as we start the workweek. Monday will feature clearing skies throughout the day, with temperatures climbing into the upper 50s and low 60s. A strong westerly breeze will help in the warming process, with gusts reaching 30-35 mph during the midday and afternoon hours. While…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash early Monday morning on Alexandria Drive. Officials say it happened around 6:04 a.m. in the 1300 block of Alexandria Drive near Devonport Drive. Police say the crash involved a vehicle and a pedestrian, leaving the pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — During the week of March 10th, ICE agents detained more than 80 people in Kentucky, the majority accused of being in the U.S. illegally. More than 20 face criminal charges ranging from illegal entry and drug offenses. In the midst, President Trump deported hundreds of migrants that were allegedly gang members in Venezuela…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr is responding to recent claims that he’s inaccessible to his constituents, following criticism during a rally protesting his support for President Trump’s policies. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, Barr emphasized his commitment to accessibility, highlighting that his office regularly answers phone calls and emails and holds…
After a chilly start to the morning, Friday brought a welcome return to spring with sunshine and highs climbing into the mid to upper 50s across Central and Eastern Kentucky. That warming trend sticks around as we head into the weekend, but changes are on the way by Sunday. A Picture-Perfect Saturday If you have outdoor plans, Saturday is the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday that an Estill County jury delivered a guilty verdict in a decades-old sexual assault case involving a former Irvine pastor. According to the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit, Samuel McKinney, 60, was convicted Wednesday on one count of first-degree rape involving a child under 12 years of age,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An alleged social media threat directed at Jessie Clark Middle School in Lexington prompted increased security measures and concern from families Friday morning. However, school officials now say the situation has been resolved safely. According to messages sent to families by Jessie Clark Middle School Principal Jennifer Kendall, the threat, which circulated widely on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man faces multiple charges after a domestic dispute led to a barricade situation Thursday night. Police responded just after 9:00 p.m. to a residence in the 2000 block of Cornerstone Drive for a domestic disturbance. Officers say when they arrived, the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Alvin McLaurin, retreated into the home and…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Friday is the day of Kentucky’s first chance to win an NCAA Tournament game in the Mark Pope era. Pope is looking for his first-ever March Madness win as the head coach is 0-2 in the tournament. Two appearances with BYU in 2020 and 2024 are a couple of his six overall postseason trips, in…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Democratic Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed House Bill 4, a controversial measure that would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at Kentucky’s public colleges and universities. The bill, passed last week by the Republican-controlled Senate and House, would require state-funded colleges and universities to dismantle their DEI programs by June 30 if it…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Pulaski County are continuing their search for relatives of a 71-year-old man arrested earlier this month. According to the Pulaski County Detention Center, Ernest Christopher was arrested on March 13 in Somerset on public intoxication charges. Officials say Christopher was unable to provide officers with a phone number or names of…