LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky state leaders are reacting to the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Today, Governor Andy Beshear has ordered all flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, January 28 in honor of the former president. “Jimmy Carter was a true American,” the governor posted on Facebook….
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused of firing shots at deputies and a state police trooper in Washington County is due in court today for a preliminary hearing. According to court records, 37-year-old Bradley Couch is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 12:30 p.m. on attempted murder of an officer and assault charges. State police…
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Russell County man is facing charges after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a teenager on social media. According to Kentucky State Police, 33-year-old Zachary Grider was arrested Saturday and charged with procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means. Investigators say he’s accused of sending messages allegedly containing…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington says it’s New Year’s Eve celebration will be held inside the Central Bank Center due to the chance of rain. The children’s activities will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Activities for adults will start at 9 p.m. on the second floor with live music from Tee Dee…
The final Friday of the year turned out to be a damp and dreary one as a wave of low pressure sliding by to our northwest brought a fairly large area of rain to Central and Eastern Kentucky. The day started dry before the rain moved in with another unseasonably mild day despite the showers around with afternoon highs back into…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We are tracking some active weather heading into the final weekend of 2024. Our first round of rain arrives midday today and will last through the early evening. A round of heavier rain will be moving in Saturday night into Sunday morning. There could even be a few storms will this…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says a male victim died at a hospital after he was found shot in the 400 block of Newton Pike on Thursday, just before 2 p.m. Officers say the victim’s death is being investigated as a homicide. Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to call Lexington Police…
After a dry and unseasonably mild Christmas Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we saw a few light showers to kick off Thursday with a weak boundary and some moisture over the area. Those showers were spotty the remainder of the day with unseasonably mild temperatures in place once again, although we did see a few peeks of sunshine from…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are tracking a few showers early in the day on Thursday ahead of a quiet and mild afternoon. More rain is expected to arrives midday Friday with heavier rain the forecast late Saturday evening. A few storms will be possible into Saturday night as well as the heavier rain moves…
It was a damp and dreary Christmas Eve across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a weak frontal boundary brought a few scattered showers to the area. While the majority of the rain fell during the morning hours, clouds hung around for the better part of the day, holding temperatures into the mid-40s for afternoon highs, which is right on par for…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are tracking some light rain for your Christmas Eve morning. This rain will slowly exit by the late morning and early afternoon. Even with the rain exiting skies will remain mostly cloudy to overcast. There will also be a noticeable difference in temperatures between northern Kentucky (low 40s) and southern Kentucky (low…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department has issued an alert for a missing child, 10-year-old Nemas Vasquez. Police say Vasquez was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Monday on Daniel Court. He was wearing a blue long-sleeved sweatshirt and multicolored sneakers. Vasquez has brown eyes, is 4’11” tall, and weighs about 100 pounds. Officials believe he…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Three of the remaining horses involved in a severe neglect case in Franklin County have been rescued, according to the Kentucky Humane Society. The horses were captured this week with assistance from the community after they escaped by jumping a fence last week during an operation to rescue 13 neglected horses from…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Last season’s Big Ten kills leader is a Wildcat as Eva Hudson signs on with Kentucky volleyball for her final year of eligibility. “We are thrilled to welcome Eva to our roster,” said Head Coach Craig Skinner. “She is an extremely talented player who adds a dynamic level of attacking to our offense. She also…
After a chilly weekend across Central and Eastern Kentucky with temperatures not even making it out of the 30s for afternoon highs, a southwest flow kicked in to begin the holiday week on Monday along with more sunshine across the region. The breezy conditions combined with the late December sun helped push temperatures back into the upper 40s and even…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston is forgoing his final year of college eligibility and declaring for the NFL Draft. “While I’m excited for the next chapter I will always cherish my time at Kentucky,” the announcement on his Instagram account reads in part. “Thank you Big Blue Nation. You’ll always have a special place in my…
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ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Adair County Public School District is mourning the loss of a young student following a tragic DUI crash over the weekend. In a social media post, school officials confirmed that second-grade student Rose Morgan was killed in the crash, and two other students were injured. According to Kentucky State Police, the crash…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One of two brothers accused in a drive-by shooting that killed a mother of four is scheduled to appear in court Monday. Kevin Marquez Chavez, 18, is set for an arraignment Monday afternoon. His brother, 21-year-old Brian Marquez Chavez, is scheduled for a court appearance on January 2. The brothers were arrested earlier this…