Daniel Cameron announces run for U.S. Senate
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UK Police investigating reported sexual assault on campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred inside a residence hall on campus. According to a crime bulletin issued by UK Police, the incident was reported on Saturday, February 22, but is believed to have occurred on Tuesday, February 18. Authorities say the victim and two…
Feeling more like spring for the final week of February
A few isolated shower chances the next few days but most spots look dry
After a long stretch of wintry weather, Central and Eastern Kentucky finally saw some relief over the weekend as temperatures moderated allowing for a much-needed thaw. That warming trend continued into Monday with plenty of sunshine and mild afternoon highs reaching the mid-50s. It was a beautiful way to kick off the final full week of February and we’ll keep…
UPDATE: Large police presence reported on Armstrong Mill Road in Lexington after shots fired call
UPDATE: According to Lexington police, they received a call for an active shooter about 2:55 pm. However, upon investigation, it was determined that a male suspect had fired multiple rounds, striking a parked vehicle before leaving the scene. Right now, police are searching for the suspects. No victims have been located. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A…
RV park working to clean and restore property after floods
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Right on the Garrard County line in a valley by the river sits the Camp Nelson RV Park. “The problem with the river and the flooding of the river is the mud,” owner Marlena Embry said. She says they’re no stranger to floods, but this time around, things looked a little different. “The…
Georgetown Police warn of Facebook scam
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Kentucky History Treasures: Coal miners and canaries in cages
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Talking “Surrounding Fort Knox” with author Ronald Van Stockum
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The Beshears give at Team Kentucky Blood Drive for flood victims
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Governor Beshear gives update on deadly flooding recovery
Governor pushes for federal aid as state relief efforts continue
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear provided updates Monday morning on the state’s recovery efforts following last week’s historic and deadly flooding. After donating blood with the American Red Cross at the Capitol Rotunda, Beshear shared the latest on disaster relief efforts across Kentucky. “Sadly today our death toll has now climbed to 22, with the…
Celebrate National Chili Day with City BBQ
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Time for the 3rd Annual Project Prom Dress
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Rowan County homicide spurs investigation
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities have identified the man killed in a weekend shooting at a home in Rowan County. According to the Rowan County Coroner’s Office, 28-year-old Nicholas Clevenger died early Saturday morning after being found with gunshot wounds inside a home on Oak Grove Road. Officials say Clevenger’s body has been sent to the State…
Deadly historic Kentucky floods latest
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The death toll from last weekend’s devastating floods has risen to 21, with the most recent fatality reported in Logan County, according to Governor Andy Beshear. During an update, Beshear said more than 300 people affected by the floods remain in shelters at parks and hotels, while another 270 are staying in schools and…
Warming trend continues through the middle of the week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Our warming trend rolls on to start the new workweek, with temperatures continuing to climb over the next few days before our next weather system arrives midweek. While we stay mostly dry in the short term, rain chances increase late Wednesday into early Thursday, followed by another drop in temperatures to close out…
Inside Terry Boss’ first preseason at Lexington Sporting Club
"We want guys who are winners, who are intrinsically motivated, who work hard."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Head Coach Terry Boss has to accomplish one key task before Lexington Sporting Club kicks off its first season as a United Soccer League Championship club. Creating a culture. “To have people who are on the same page, galvanized by purpose, was something that needed to happen from the beginning,” said Boss. “We want to…
Local business discusses the impact from the flooding
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Student-Athlete of the Week: Belle Combs
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A much needed quiet weekend of weather ahead
Temperatures will slowly moderate with dry conditions the next few days
It was a frigid start to the day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with single-digit temperatures in many locations. A fresh snowpack, combined with Arctic air in place, set the stage for another bitterly cold morning. The only thing that kept us from dropping even lower was a deck of low clouds that drifted in from the Great Lakes overnight….
Three shot and killed at Louisville motor vehicle office, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police say three people were shot and killed at a motor vehicle office in Louisville on Friday. Louisville Metro Police Department Maj. Donald Boeckman told reporters officers were called to the office around noon and found one person dead and two others wounded. The two wounded were taken to the hospital where they died. He said…
Lexington woman sentenced to 11 years in prison for husband’s death
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington woman convicted in the death of her elderly husband has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. Carol Ann Hignite was sentenced Friday after being found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and wanton neglect of an adult. The case stems from a 2017 incident in which her husband, 76-year-old Leon Hignite, was found…
Local legal clinic working to secure future funds
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Maxwell Street Legal Clinic has downsized from 30 to 11 employees. The program director, Charles Bates, says even though President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze was paused, it sparked what Bates calls a domino effect. “It caused some difficulties with other funders, and we had to really hustle to secure additional funding…
Third graders build special bike for girl with mobility challenges
Students at Rise STEM Academy surprise classmate with a life-changing gift
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Cheers filled the Rise STEM Academy as a group of third-grade girls shared their excitement in giving, surprising Sophia with a special bike they assembled. Sophia faces mobility challenges, and her grandmother says biking is one of her favorite things to do. “She loves to ride a bike, she doesn’t run, she doesn’t…
Kentucky State Police investigating fatal head-on collision in Lincoln County
STANFORD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Wednesday morning in the Stanford community. According to KSP Post 7, the collision happened just before 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of US 27 and East Main Street. Investigators say 75-year-old Sandra Arie of Creve Coeur, Illinois, was driving a 2004 Buick south…