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Honey Princess to speak at Bluegrass Beekeeping School
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Kentucky students take part in annual statewide tornado drill
Coventry Oak Elementary practices tornado drill Friday
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — You may have heard an unusual sound around 10 a.m. Friday as Kentucky held its annual statewide tornado drill. At Coventry Oak Elementary in Lexington, tornado preparedness is more than just an annual event—it’s a year-round practice. At 10:07 a.m., students lined the halls as part of the statewide drill. “During the spring…
How people are feeling about Daylight Saving Time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s almost time to spring forward, and people around Lexington are having different feelings about the time change. “Having more daylight is going to be great,” Brady Barlow said. Meanwhile, other people might feel different. “I prefer the fall one as far as how it affects you but give it a week and…
Fairy Tails brings Joey to the Studio!
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Funeral for 11-year-old killed in A.T.V. crash
PERRYVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Family and friends are gathering Friday to say a final goodbye to 11-year-old Benton Lester, who died last Friday following an ATV crash on Deep Reed Road. According to Walden Funeral Home, visitation for Benton will begin at noon, followed by his funeral at 2 p.m. at Perryville Baptist Church on South Bragg Street…
Annual statewide tornado drill scheduled for Friday
Kentucky's statewide tornado drill will take place at 10:07 a.m. on Friday, March 7th
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Don’t be alarmed—it’s just a drill! The Annual Kentucky Statewide Tornado Drill is set to take place on Friday, March 7, at 10:07 a.m. EST. This annual test, organized by the National Weather Service, is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week and serves as an important reminder to prepare for severe weather season….
Man faces animal torture charges after allegedly stabbing stranger’s dog in the head
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…
Warmer Friday afternoon with a few light showers
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
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,…
Student-Athlete of the Week: Miami King
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Remembering the first Covid-19 case in Kentucky
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Six charged with animal cruelty after suspected cockfighting operation in Bourbon County
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…
Pain Points with Dr. Bux: Pain Management
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Winds back down and temperatures recover to close out the week
Highs should be back into the 50s despite a few clouds around Friday
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…
The future of the Department of Education and its impact on KY
Possible executive order raises questions over funding and local impact
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….
University’s VIP Center addresses sexual assault after recent arrests
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…
Building community trust in Lexington
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Police investigate shooting after man shows up injured to hospital
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…
City officials warn of possible slick conditions on roads
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 schools closed due to ice on roadways
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
Anti-DEI bill moving forward in Kentucky legislature
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…
Wintry start to Thursday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
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…
Student-Athlete of the Week: Cameryn Ridderikhoff
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Cannabis in the Commonwealth: Ohio facility provides Kentuckians with a preview of what to expect
Cresco Labs offered ABC 36 a behind-the-scenes tour of its Cannabis Cultivation Facility
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…