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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A detainee who escaped from UK Hospital last week while under police guard is scheduled for arraignment Monday. Police say 37-year-old Paige Aich was apprehended last Wednesday, days after her escape on Sunday, December 15. She faces charges related to theft and drugs. According to investigators, Aich walked out of UK Hospital while under…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials with One Lexington are planning a series of open forums focused on addressing gun violence across the city. According to One Lexington, these forums will be held every Wednesday throughout January at various locations. The first forum is scheduled to take place at Tates Creek High School on Wednesday, January 8. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Christmas Eve Eve! It’s a cold start to the day but temperatures will be improving by the afternoon. Afternoon highs will be ranging from the mid-to-upper 40s across the region. Cloud cover will be increasing late today into the overnight. This is ahead of some light rain returning to the forecast by…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, including one as he was falling to the turf, and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 24-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Bengals (7-8) need to win their last two games and get some help to reach the postseason. Burrow passed for three or…
NEW YORK, NY, (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Mark Pope is looking for answers after #5 Kentucky had their shooting stifled versus unranked Ohio State in a 20-point loss on Saturday. 85-65 was the final score in Madison Square Garden for the second game of the CBS Sports Classic. Kentucky drops to 10-2 on the season with one more game to go…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Santa Claus is making his annual stop in the Bluegrass with the best college basketball fans in the country before Christmas night next week. Saint Nicholas says that he’s been having fun watching both Kentucky basketball teams play this season and named some of his favorite Wildcats. He also wants everyone to know that if…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Christmas is here early for Kentucky women’s basketball after the Wildcats bested Belmont 84-78 at home on Friday. Head Coach Kenny Brooks’ team is 10-1 on the season and has one more non-conference game until SEC play begins. Georgia Amoore had a breakout second half scoring 20 of her overall 23 points. Fellow Australian, Amelia…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department has provided an update on the investigation into the disappearance of Emma R. Smith, a 21-year-old Georgetown College student who was last seen on December 6, 2024. According to police, Emma’s roommates discovered a “goodbye” letter, prompting them to alert her family, campus safety, and authorities. Following initial concerns, Emma…
A fast moving clipper system diving into the Ohio Valley kept our weather cloudy and a bit unsettled for the final day of fall on Friday. A few scattered rain showers early gave way to snow showers as additional cold air poured into the region, dropping temperatures into the low 30s by day’s end. The snow fell heavy enough to…
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