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…
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…
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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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As spring weather arrives in Kentucky, so does the threat of severe storms, and AAA is reminding drivers to stay safe when encountering hazardous conditions on the road. Tornadoes, flooding, hail, and lightning can all pose serious dangers for motorists. AAA advises that if a tornado is spotted, drivers should never try to outrun…
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County man is behind bars after allegedly making threats toward staff at Whitley County Middle School, including a pregnant teacher and her unborn child. According to his arrest citation, Allen Bell allegedly told school staff, “It’s about to get bad!” before making additional threats. Authorities say his statements led to immediate concern…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic is moving again on I-75 Southbound after a crash involving multiple vehicles sent two people to the hospital Wednesday morning. According to Lexington Police, the crash happened just after 9 a.m. near the 110-mile marker, close to the Winchester Road exit. The accident involved a semi-truck, a car, and a police cruiser. Emergency…
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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,”…
