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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Kentucky men’s basketball gearing up for Oklahoma in SEC Tournament
Wildcats play the Sooners at approximately 9:30 p.m.
NASHVILLE, Tn. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky men’s basketball plays its first SEC Tournament game of the Mark Pope era on Thursday night at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET versus Oklahoma. The Wildcats are the the No. 6 seed and the Sooners are the No. 14 seed and knocked off No. 11 Georgia on Wednesday night 81-75. This will be the second…
William Shatner at Lexington Comic Con
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“It’s like a shot to the chest,” college student reacts to anti-DEI bill
Kentucky Senate, House pass bill to ban DEI programs at public colleges, universities, sending it to Governor Beshear.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The final version of House Bill 4 is now heading to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk. The bill would ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public colleges and universities, sparking concerns among some students. If House Bill 4 becomes law, public colleges and universities across Kentucky would be required to remove DEI…
Kentucky State Police charge Morgan County man in sexual abuse, incest investigation
WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Morgan County man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse. According to Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8, troopers were requested by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office on February 19 to assist in an investigation concerning sexual abuse allegations. A KSP detective responded to a residence…
Ten preschoolers awarded scholarships through Kentucky Educational Savings Plan Trust
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Ten preschool students in Lexington were awarded scholarships Thursday as part of the Kentucky Educational Savings Plan Trust, also known as KY Saves 529. Students gathered at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School to receive the recognition, which is part of the Bluegrass Bright Start initiative. The program provides $2,500 scholarships to help families begin…
Anti-DEI bill passes state senate
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New Circle Road widening project meeting
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A few showers and storms Thursday ahead of a strong weekend storm system
Don't be caught off guard by an isolated shower or storm on Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A few pop-up showers and storms will be possible across central and eastern Kentucky this afternoon and into the early evening. While most areas will remain dry, don’t be surprised if you encounter a brief downpour or a rumble of thunder, especially along and north of I-64, where weak boundaries could enhance storm…
Recovering addict gives back to the community
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the decline in overdose deaths in Fayette County. Gorton says this decline is a step forward in the fight against opioid abuse. Data shows deaths went from 177 in 2023 to 120 in 2024. Several people from local programs spoke about the…
Judge denies early release request for former UK student Sophia Rosing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has denied a motion for early release filed on behalf of former University of Kentucky student Sophia Rosing, who was sentenced to 12 months in prison in October 2024. Rosing’s attorney, Daniel Whitley, had requested shock probation, which would have allowed her to be released after serving between 30 and 180 days…
A few showers return as spring-like warmth remains in place
Afternoon highs will continue to be well above average to close out the week
It was another amazing day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday with the combination of sunshine and a strong southwest wind pushing afternoon highs into the upper 70s, which is right around record territory for many locations. With the extra daylight in the evening after the time change this past weekend hopefully you’ve had some time in the…
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