Kentucky History Treasures: Helen LaFrance, Kentucky artist
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Two teens arrested on animal torture charges
HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two 19-year-olds have been charged with animal torture following the discovery of an abused stray dog earlier this month, according to the Harrison County Animal Shelter in Cynthiana. Officials say James Maggard and Madison Smith were arrested in connection with the alleged abuse of a dog found barely alive in a ditch on…
Sacred Heart wins fifth State Championship in a row; defeating GRC 65-60
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – George Rogers Clark fell to Sacred Heart 65-60 in the finals of the KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 on Sunday night. The lady cardinals led at the half 31-27, but turnovers and fouls would cost them the game late in the second half. Jailenn Green and Kennedy Stamper both finished in double figures for…
Heavy rain and gusty winds remain in the forecast overnight
A Flood Watch remains in effect for through 8 AM Sunday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Our ABC 36 Storm Team Weather Impact Day remains in effect through the overnight hours. A Flood Watch remains in effect for most of the ABC 36 viewing area until 8 AM Sunday, with an additional 1-3 inches of rainfall possible overnight. In addition, a Wind Advisory is in place through Sunday morning…
Discover Mount Sterling’s Irish Fest, Arts, and more
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UK under federal investigation concerning DEI program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is one of more than 50 universities that are being investigated for “alleged racial discrimination.” These investigations are part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs. Friday’s announcement comes one month after the Department of Education issued a memo warning universities they could lose federal money over…
Strong to severe storms possible with heavy rain into the weekend
It's a "Weather Impact Day" for Saturday so you'll need to stay weather aware
It’s been an incredible week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a solid dose of spring-like to even summer-like temperatures, especially through the mid to late week and Friday was no exception. With some sunshine and a strong south wind gusting over 30 miles per hour at times. temperatures urged back into the upper-70s for afternoon highs, flirting…
Protesters call for Danville officer’s termination over excessive force allegations
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Protesters gathered outside the Danville Police Department on Friday, demanding the termination of Officer TJ Godbey following allegations that he used excessive force on two elderly, disabled men. One of the cases involves 66-year-old John Hardwick, whose family says he has dementia. Hardwick was arrested at a Walmart last October, but his charges were…
Bar Bee Ranch stops by the studio
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First responders fighting fire in downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in a downtown Lexington parking garage Friday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, the fire broke out just after 11 a.m. at a garage located at 156 East Main Street. Crews arrived quickly and were able to extinguish the flames before the fire could spread to…
Utility crews preparing for potential power outages
Utility crews preparing as ABC 36 Storm Team tracks severe weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — This weekend’s ABC 36 Storm Team Weather Impact Day could bring strong winds and severe storms, potentially affecting power for some residents. Utility crews are getting ready to respond if outages occur. Jake Green, Vice President of Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, says they are taking the forecast seriously. “We’re all closely monitoring,…
More than 50 universities, including UK, face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American students. The Education Department announced the new investigations Friday, one month after issuing a memo warning America’s schools and colleges that they could…
Delta Sigma Theta’s Deltas en Blanc scholarship fundraiser
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Fairy Tails’ Crystal brings Peter Pan to the studio
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Third suspect arrested in Fairmont Court homicide case
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The third suspect wanted in connection to the January 19 homicide on Fairmont Court is now in custody. According to the Lexington Police Department, 22-year-old Jeffrey Ollie has been arrested and is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center. He is charged with murder (complicity) and tampering with physical evidence in…
Warm and windy Friday ahead of strong weekend storms
Temperatures climb into the upper 70s and low 80s Friday ahead of the weekend storm threat
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A warm and gusty Friday is ahead as strong southerly winds take hold across the region. Expect afternoon highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, making for a near-record warm day across central and eastern Kentucky. While most of the area will stay dry, a few pop-up showers and storms could develop…
Flags ordered to half-staff for fallen Army Major Scott Swindell
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of a U.S. Army soldier who died while serving on active duty in Germany. According to the governor’s office, flags will be lowered until sunset to honor U.S. Army Major Scott Swindell, who passed away…
Bill to return Ten Commandments monument to Kentucky Capitol heads to governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A joint resolution aimed at relocating a historic Ten Commandments monument back to the Kentucky State Capitol is now awaiting Governor Andy Beshear’s signature. According to officials, the Kentucky Senate passed House Joint Resolution 15 (HJR 15) on Wednesday in a 32-6 vote. The measure, which previously passed the House 79-13, would restore…
Cross-partisan group town hall meeting invites Andy Barr
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A grassroots group focused on democracy has invited U.S. Representative Andy Barr to a public town hall in Lexington. Gathering for Democracy, a cross-partisan organization, announced that it is hosting a “People’s Town Hall” to discuss key issues such as the firing of federal workers and proposed Medicaid cuts. The group says it…
Officials discover human skeletal remains in Jessamine County
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police say while they were investigating a case for a missing person, they discovered human skeletal remains in a wooded area along Sulphur Well Road in Jessamine County on Thursday. The remains were recovered by the Jessamine County Coroner and will be taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Frankfort for identification. Categories: Featured,…
Parents react after Clay County Public Schools cancels spring break due to missed school days
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Clay County Public Schools has announced the cancellation of its upcoming spring break, a decision that has sparked frustration among some parents and students. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, school officials stated that spring break, originally scheduled for March 24-28, has been canceled due to the excessive number of missed school days….
Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade canceled; festival to move indoors due to severe weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled due to the threat of severe weather and a high wind advisory. Organizers announced Thursday that while the parade will not take place, festival performances will be moved indoors to the Lyric Theatre starting at 10:30 a.m. “While this was not…
A summer-like Friday before the strong storm potential ramps up
It will be a Weather Impact Day Saturday with severe weather possible
We’ve enjoyed an incredible stretch of weather this week here in Central and Eastern Kentucky with record highs temperatures across the region through the mid-week. Even with a weak wave of energy producing a few isolated showers and storms late Thursday we managed to enjoy another mild day as afternoon highs jumped back into the low to mid-70s. It appears you’ll…
Dairy Alliance and National Nutrition Month
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