LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Registration is now open for “Give 8/28 Lex 2026,” a local giving day aimed at supporting Black-serving nonprofits across Fayette County. Organizers say the event, hosted by the Blue Grass Community Foundation in partnership with the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative, is set for August 28. The campaign aligns with Black Philanthropy Month and the…
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. As a young organizer in Chicago, Jackson was called to meet with King at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, shortly…
HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Traffic is moving again along the Bluegrass Parkway after an overnight crash involving two semi-trucks forced a lengthy closure in Hardin County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 4, all eastbound and westbound lanes reopened around 6:30 a.m. EST. Troopers say traffic is now flowing normally and are reminding drivers to stay alert while…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington should prepare for overnight delays as crews work to repair potholes along New Circle Road. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, rolling roadblocks are scheduled from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 5 a.m. Wednesday morning on New Circle Road near Georgetown Road, heading toward the Woodhill Drive exit. Officials say the same overnight…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease — one of the leading causes of death in Kentucky and across the country, according to health experts. To help promote heart health in the community, Baptist Health Lexington in Hamburg is hosting a free heart-healthy community event Tuesday from 10…
It was a very foggy start to President’s Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile at times early along with a few slick spots on the roadways thanks to temperatures sneaking below freezing for a period of time. Fortunately with it being a holiday, there was less traffic during the morning so that…
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ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that happened Sunday afternoon in Allen County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green, troopers were called around 4:30 p.m. to Franklin Road after a car reportedly left the roadway and struck a tree. Investigators say the driver, Toni Hudson, 66, of…
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured late Friday night in Ohio County. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers were called around 11:40 p.m. to the 900 block of Crowe Street after reports of a confrontation at a residence. Investigators say Miles Snodgrass allegedly fired a gun during an…
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A second person has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a stolen payroll check belonging to a Bell County ambulance service employee, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say a warrant was issued for 23-year-old Caleb Chase Day of Wallins Creek as a co-defendant alongside Emily Long. Investigators allege Day…
GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police say an Ohio County man is in custody following a motorcycle pursuit that began Friday afternoon in the Caneyville area. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers attempted to stop a motorcycle that was not displaying a license plate. Investigators say the rider refused to stop, prompting a pursuit that was later…
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The U.S. Marshals Service says a Tennessee man wanted in connection with a violent assault on a police officer is now in custody following a fugitive investigation in Bell County. According to officials, 24-year-old John Brandon Gray was arrested without incident Friday morning on Mason Hill Road in Pineville during a joint operation involving…
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BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused of attacking a pregnant woman and causing the death of her unborn child in Bell County is now awaiting extradition back to southern Kentucky following a grand jury indictment. According to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, a grand jury recently indicted 35-year-old Taylor DeHart on fetal homicide charges. Investigators allege DeHart…
Dense fog and slick spots this morning Dense fog is impacting much of the Bluegrass region this morning, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in spots. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM, and travel may be slow through the morning commute. In addition to low visibility, slick spots may form on bridges and…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The newly formed Winchester Police–Clark County Sheriff’s Special Response Team was deployed for the first time Sunday afternoon to serve a court order and arrest a suspect, authorities said. Officials said the team responded just before 4 p.m. to a residence in the 300 block of Botts Court to enforce a judge’s Emergency Protection…
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people were injured in a shooting during a large party early Saturday morning at an Airbnb in Anderson County, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers said they received a report of shots fired on Lover’s Leap Road just before 1:30 a.m. Investigators determined a party involving approximately 50 to 75 people, many…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Students at Frederick Douglass High School joined classmates across Fayette County Friday and earlier this week in student-led walkouts tied to concerns about recent immigration enforcement activity involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signs carried by many of the approximately 100 students and guidance letters sent to families indicate participants were protesting ICE-related actions and…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With Valentine’s Day just a day away, local businesses are gearing up for one of their busiest times of the year — and a popular Winchester flower shop says it’s all hands on deck. At The Craft Nook, staff members are working long hours arranging bouquets, stocking gifts, and preparing for a surge of…
After another chilly start to the day with temperatures dipping down into the low to mid-20s, we enjoyed a very pleasant finish to the week on Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure giving way to the southeast but still in control of our weather, sunshine was abundant along with a light breeze out of the southeast. This…
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UPDATE: 2/13 11:00 a.m. ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Maryland man accused of kidnapping a Rockcastle County teenager appeared in court Friday morning for arraignment. According to court proceedings, Christian Delgado appeared via Zoom in Rockcastle County court. Delgado did not speak during the hearing, and his attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. The judge…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating the next of kin for a Richmond man who has died. Officials say 67-year-old Timmy Childers, who lived in Richmond, recently passed away. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his death. The coroner’s office is asking anyone with…