FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Senate Bill 202 passed the house committee Wednesday 16-2, but not without pushback from the hemp industry. Senator Julie Raque-Adams says she introduced this bill as a way to keep cannabis-infused drinks out of the hands of children. “A lot of people testified that we needed to pay attention to this product and…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Another unseasonably warm day is on tap for central and eastern Kentucky as we flirt with record highs this afternoon. Highs will soar into the mid-to-upper 70s across the region, with Lexington and Frankfort coming close to their daily records. Lexington’s March 12th record high is 77°, set back in 1911, while Frankfort’s…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has released the name of a woman killed in a deadly crash in Lexington. According to the coroner, 24-year-old Cary Danielle Griffing died after a three-vehicle collision on Tates Creek Road between Laredo Drive and Wilson Downing Road. Police say the crash happened around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, shutting down…
Warm and Quiet Midweek Before Stormy Weekend Ahead We’ve been treated to a fantastic stretch of spring-like weather so far this week, and that trend continues into Wednesday. Thanks to high pressure settled to our south, warm air is flowing in from the Gulf, pushing our afternoon highs into the low to mid-70s. That’s about 15 degrees above normal for…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A woman and three children are without a home after an early morning fire Tuesday. Officials say the fire may have started in the kitchen. Multiple crews with the Lexington Fire Department responded to Erie Road, where the fire broke out. Officials say once first responders arrived, the incident was upgraded to a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a third suspect in connection to a January homicide on Fairmont Court. Police say they are searching for 22-year-old Jeffrey Ollie, who has active warrants for murder and tampering with physical evidence. Authorities warn that Ollie should be considered armed and dangerous. The homicide…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — While the flu is on the decline in Central Kentucky, other places are still experiencing the deadly effects from the virus. According to the state, one child from the Barren River Health District and another child from Jefferson County died from the flu. “It was kind of a later flu season than usual,”…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fire Department says it was called to a house fire on Erie Road around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday. Crews say a woman and three children were displaced. They were inside when the fire started but managed to escape. According to the fire department, the woman was treated at the scene for minor…
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says the victim is 24-year-old Tai’ Maricus Warner. The coroner says Warner died of a gunshot wound. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating an overnight deadly shooting in Lexington. According to police, one person died after they were shot just after midnight Tuesday morning on Ohio Street. Statement from…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —Governor Andy Beshear is hosting the annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast today. The event will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube from the William Exum Center at Kentucky State University. Doors open at 7 a.m. and breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. Today’s keynote speaker is Frankfort native, former UK football player and New York…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A taste of spring continues across central and eastern Kentucky as temperatures climb well into the 70s over the next few days. However, our stretch of warm, quiet weather will soon give way to an active weekend pattern, with a strong storm system bringing the potential for heavy rain, gusty winds, and even…
MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Robertson County woman accused of killing and dismembering her mother appeared in court Monday for a pre-trial conference. According to the Robertson County Circuit Court, 32-year-old Torilena Fields was granted a motion for a competency evaluation. A judge scheduled the evaluation to be conducted by a psychiatrist on July 14. Fields was…
UPDATE: Lexington police say the victim died from his injuries and the investigation is now a homicide. The Fayette County Coroner identified the victim as 19-year-old Darius Gaston-Garner. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday afternoon in Lexington. According to Lexington Police, officers were sent to the 3400…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The mother of a 15-year-old is voicing concerns after she says her son was racially profiled, as the alleged suspect faces assault, menacing, and wanton endangerment charges. Shocking video shows an alleged chase and assault through a residential neighborhood. Nicole Gilkey says her 15-year-old son, Malachi, is shown being chased in the video….
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department is actively recruiting new officers, encouraging individuals to join their team and serve the community. In a recent Facebook post, the department announced they are offering competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for paid training and career advancement. Officials say the primary goal is to find individuals eager to make a…
EUBANK, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County couple has been arrested following allegations of child abuse, according to Sheriff Bobby Jones. According to a release, deputies responded to a residence on Floyd Switch Road in Eubank on the night of March 5 after receiving a report that a child had run away seeking help at a neighbor’s house….
