LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police say one person is in custody after officers responded to a domestic dispute call Thursday night. Officers were sent to Cornerstone Drive just after 9:00 pm, following reports of a domestic disturbance. Police say the suspect initially refused to communicate with officers but was eventually taken into custody without further incident. Police…
Don’t let Friday’s early morning cold temperatures fool you, we will actually warm up to average temperatures this afternoon near the mid to upper 50s with sunshine. Overnight we will have increasing clouds and breezy winds as a dry cold front approaches, and temps will be above average in the mid 40s. Saturday will remain dry and breezy with highs…
MILWAUKEE, WI. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Graduate point guard Lamont Butler is good to go for 3 Kentucky men’s basketball’s first of hopefully many games in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The March Madness veteran is showing all the signs of being fit for the Wildcats’ matchup with 14 Troy on Friday, March 21 at 7:10 p.m. ET. Butler looked sharp and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As part of Lexington’s ongoing 250th anniversary celebration, the city will host StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording and preserving personal stories. StoryCorps aims to capture the voices and experiences of people from all backgrounds and beliefs, preserving their stories in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The initiative offers Lexington…
After a brief taste of spring on Wednesday, a strong cold front moved through the region early Thursday, bringing gusty winds, scattered storms, and another dose of chilly air to Central and Eastern Kentucky. The arrival of spring at 5:01 AM may have been official, but it sure didn’t feel like it! Thursday turned out to be a raw and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Thursday marked the official start of spring and while that may bring warmer temperatures, it will also bring something else. Cicadas. This year, the 17-year cicadas will emerge from the ground. According to UK professor and Entomologist Jonathan Larson, this could happen around the end of April to beginning of May, or end…
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MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Madison County man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex-related felonies, according to a complaint warrant issued by the Madison County District Court. Ryan Worrix is facing charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, and first-degree sexual abuse, according to the warrant. The document states that the alleged incident took place…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The first round of the NCAA Tournament is underway, and for the first time since 2013—and the fifth time ever—Lexington is serving as a regional host. Fans from across the country have arrived, filling Rupp Arena and the surrounding areas. With large crowds expected downtown, the Lexington Police Department has issued a traffic…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The transition from high school to your next steps can be scary and difficult. Those challenges can be even harder for those with disabilities. That’s why Henry Clay High School hosts its annual Transition Fair to help students and families with the transition out of high school. “We bring students in, and we…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral plans have been announced for three family members who died in a Pulaski County house fire earlier this week. According to Southern Oaks Funeral Home, visitation for 78-year-old Norma Putteet, her 55-year-old son Jerry Todd, and 17-year-old granddaughter BriLee will be held Friday at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Somerset. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Spring may be officially here, but it sure doesn’t feel like it! A gusty cold front has swept through the region, leaving behind much colder temperatures, breezy conditions, and off-and-on showers today. Highs will struggle to climb out of the low 40s, and with a stiff westerly breeze, it will feel even colder….
TOLLESBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lewis County that left one man dead and a sheriff’s deputy injured. According to a release from KSP, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) requested the agency’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) to investigate the shooting, which happened late Tuesday night near Tollesboro….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Azur Restaurant and Patio, a longtime staple in Lexington’s dining scene, is set to make a comeback after announcing its closure late last year. According to a Facebook comment on a “Lexington Foodies” post from Sylvia Lovely, a partner in the restaurant, she and Bernie Lovely are working on the reopening with a…
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It was another mild day to finish out the winter season on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a strong southwest wind helped to push afternoon highs back into the low 70s despite clouds around ahead of our approaching storm system, Winds gusted 35 to 40 miles per hour and the breezy conditions won’t be going anywhere heading into…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are searching for De’antaye Perkins, 30, who has an active warrant for Theft of Services. Perkins has been named the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Person of the Week. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Perkins. If you have any information about his whereabouts or details related to the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating an early morning robbery that happened around 4:30 a.m. on March 14 in the 800 block of South Broadway. The case has been named the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. According to police, the suspect initially asked for merchandise behind the counter. When the clerk turned to retrieve…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Protestors gathered outside the Hyatt in downtown Lexington Wednesday morning to protest Congressman Andy Barr, President Donald Trump and DOGE. “I want Andy Barr to care more about me and all of us regular people than he does about the Trump agenda,” protestor Deborah Gerth said. People who attended the protest say they’re…
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STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County man is in custody after attempting to run from deputies, ultimately ending up in a pond. According to the Powell County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Paul Holder Jr. was initially stopped by a deputy for a traffic violation. During the stop, Holder exited the vehicle and ran toward Fallen Road. Deputies say…
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An elderly woman and two puppies are safe after a house fire early Wednesday morning in Lancaster. According to officials, fire crews rushed to the home off U.S. 27, where flames were pouring from the roof. Officials say they were able to rescue the woman and the puppies, and everyone made it out…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky (UK) is severing ties with a nonprofit organization as a federal investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs unfolds. In a letter released earlier Wednesday, UK President Eli Capiluto announced the university would end its partnership with The PhD Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students from underrepresented groups…