Labor Day Travel
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Holiday travel rush: record numbers expected nationwide

AAA predicts 1.5 million Kentuckians will travel, with the majority hitting the road
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Christmas is just days away, malls, stores, roads, and airports are gearing up for massive crowds. Travel experts predict record national travel this year, with the busiest days expected this weekend ahead of the holiday. “We think that Saturday and Sunday ahead of that are really going to be busy times to travel….

Details On U.k. 2024 Winter Commencement Ceremony
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UK celebrates December graduates with two ceremonies

Over 1,200 students will walk across the stage at Rupp Arena
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky is hosting its December commencements today, with two ceremonies at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington. The first ceremony begins at 10 a.m., followed by the second at 3 p.m. According to the university, more than 1,200 graduates are registered to participate. UK officials say the ceremonies will also be…

Rain Snow Mix Turning To Snow Showers Friday
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Rain/snow mix turning to snow showers Friday

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We are tracking some wintry precipitation in the forecast for your day today. The day will start off with light rain showers before transitioning to a rain/snow and eventually all snow showers by the evening hours. Temperatures will be dropping throughout the day as well. After starting the day in the…

Laurel County Drug Arrests Dec 2024 Cropped
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17 arrested in Laurel Co. drug roundup

Deputies conducted arrests after a months-long investigation
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 17 suspects in a large-scale drug roundup following a months-long investigation. Deputies say the individuals are accused of selling drugs such as methamphetamine, fentanyl, and hydrocodone. The sheriff’s office reports that additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…

Paul Tate
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Laurel Co. man charged in drug trafficking and theft scheme

Deputies recovered $80,000 in stolen items during a search
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A 59-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a drug and retail theft operation in southern Laurel County. Paul Tate was arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Tate is accused of exchanging oxycodone for stolen items from local stores. During a search of his…

Tiquan Anderson
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Suspect in activist’s murder due back in court for hearing

The 20-year-old faces a $1 million bond in the shooting of Quaynell King
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A suspect accused of murdering Lexington community activist Quaynell King is due in court Friday morning for a preliminary hearing. Court records show the hearing for 20-year-old Tiquan Anderson is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Last week, during an arraignment, a judge set Anderson’s bond at $1 million. Lexington police say Anderson is charged…

AMAZON WORKERS STRIKE
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Amazon workers go on strike ahead of holidays

Sydney St. Claire,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The holidays are less than a week away and workers at Amazon declared a strike on Thursday. Across the nation, thousands of Amazon workers are on strike at major warehouses in New York, Atlanta, San Francisco, and outside Los Angeles and Chicago–even here in Lexington. We saw some outside the amazon warehouse Thursday…