LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Animal Care and Control officials say they’ve charged 20-year-old Dominic Kinnel with animal torture. Kinnel is accused of stabbing a dog in the head Monday night on Deweese Street. According to investigators, the dog’s owner was out walking the dog on a leash when Kinnel allegedly came up from behind and attacked. Officials…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A weak system is lifting through the region this morning, bringing the chance for a few flurries or sprinkles as a warm front pushes northward. The air remains quite dry, so most of this precipitation won’t reach the ground, but don’t be surprised if you see a few flakes before mid-morning. Later today,…
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PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have charged six individuals with second-degree cruelty to animals following an investigation into alleged chicken-fighting activities in Bourbon County. According to KSP, troopers were called in to assist the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) on Sunday, March 2, at a residence on Clay-Kiser Road near Paris. According to authorities, a BCSO…
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We got a quick reminder that winter isn’t quite finished overnight as light snow showers moved through early Thursday morning. The only real impact was a light dusting on grassy areas and elevated surfaces, but the bigger story has been the strong winds. While gusts have been howling across the region over the last few days we’re finally seeing them…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Local educators are sharing insight into what this could mean for Kentuckians. The executive director of the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators, Donna House, says she does not expect major changes at the local level for public schools….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Two 18-year-olds charged in connection to an alleged rape on February 18th in a dorm room on the University of Kentucky’s campus are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on April 17th. The University of Kentucky released a statement that says Angus Thompson and Addison Adkins turned themselves into the Lexington Police Department Monday…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to police, a man who had been shot arrived at a local hospital around 2:20 a.m. Thursday. The man is expected to recover from his injuries. Officers say they do not have any information about where the person was shot or who shot him. If you have any information that could help…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington city officials say drivers should use extra caution this morning due to possible slick road conditions. According to the city, there have already been several collisions Thursday morning on bridges and overpasses. City officials say salt trucks have been called in to clear the roads. Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Weather…
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Harlan County Public Schools says classes are cancelled today because of the weather. According to the district, some roads have black ice. The district says this is not an NTI day. Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Weather Tags: harlan county, School Closing, School district
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A bill to remove DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs from public colleges in the state is moving forward. House Bill 4 passed the house yesterday6 81 to 18 and now moves to the state senate. If passed into law, the bill would prohibit spending on DEI initiatives and would require state public…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are waking up to a wintry feel across Kentucky this Thursday morning. Overnight, light snow likely left snow- and ice-covered cars, especially in eastern Kentucky, where lingering snow showers and a wintry mix will continue through the morning hours. Any additional accumulation should be minimal, but higher elevations near the Virginia border…
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YELLOW SPRINGS, Oh. (WTVQ) — Just a couple hours north of Lexington off of I-75, one cannabis facility is offering a preview of what “Cannabis in the Commonwealth” could look like. “This is our clone room, where the life cycle of each plant begins,” says Joe Chek, who runs Cresco Labs’ location in Yellow Springs, Ohio — a 50,000 square-foot…
A strong low-pressure system spinning through the Ohio Valley made its presence felt with gusty winds and scattered showers across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. Winds ramped up through midweek with peak gusts of 45 to 55 mph in some areas. After a brief taste of spring on Tuesday, temperatures fell steadily through Wednesday as colder air funneled in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Charges have been dropped against two brothers previously accused in a deadly September shooting in Lexington. According to Fayette County District Court, Kevin Marquez-Chavez, 18, and Brian Marquez-Chavez, 21, were facing charges in connection to the death of 28-year-old Esmeralda Rodriguez-Perez and the injury of another man in the September 8, 2024 shooting on…
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A new lawsuit has been filed against the City of Danville and the Danville Police Department following the arrest of 66-year-old John Hardwick in Walmart on October 15, 2024. Hardwick’s family says he suffers from dementia. According to the lawsuit, Hardwick and his wife Cindy Lou make weekly Walmart trips in Danville. The…
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Strong winds have knocked out power for thousands across the Commonwealth, forcing Montgomery County Schools to cancel classes Wednesday. Wind gusts reaching a reported 40 to 50 miles per hour, damaged utility lines, leaving parts of Mount Sterling in the dark. Wednesday morning, many residents woke up without electricity as crews worked…