RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Get ready to swing for a cause! The Richmond Police Department’s CODE 4 Wellness Program is partnering with the Lexington Legends for a special Battle of the Badges charity softball event. The action kicks off Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m. as the Lexington Legends take on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. But the fun…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Central Kentucky should plan for possible delays this week as pothole repairs get underway along Interstate 64. According to transportation officials, rolling roadblocks will be in place Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to midnight in Fayette, Scott, and Woodford counties. Delays could last up to 20 minutes in some areas….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentuckians looking to save on back-to-school and household items might want to head north—the Buckeye State’s expanded Sales Tax Holiday is now underway. Running now through August 14, Ohio’s holiday allows shoppers to buy most personal items tax-free—up to $500 per item—whether online or in-store. Eligible items include school supplies, laptops, furniture, pet food,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State University and Ale-8-One are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind Bluegrass beverage—introducing Pawpaw Ale-8, a limited-edition flavor made with Kentucky’s own native fruit. The new soda is crafted with real sugar and natural tropical flavors derived from the pawpaw fruit—thanks to KSU’s world-renowned Pawpaw Program, the only full-time academic research program in the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Open registration is now underway for the Fall 2025 semester at Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC), with new and returning students encouraged to get enrolled. Starting today, students can book advising appointments or stop by the Newtown Campus Den for help with class registration, financial aid, and general enrollment support. The Den is…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Hundreds of families in Franklin County got a back-to-school boost over the weekend, thanks to a major community effort to support local students. According to organizers, 732 pairs of shoes were handed out to students through a partnership between the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers and generous donors. In total, the event funneled…
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Roadwork is now underway on the Bluegrass Parkway in Anderson and Mercer Counties as crews begin a resurfacing project between milepoints 52 and 56. According to state officials, the work will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting Monday and continuing through Friday, August 8. Drivers should expect lane closures,…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A popular children’s toy is being pulled from shelves following a tragic incident involving a strangulation hazard. Backyard Kids is recalling nearly 200,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchens after one reported child death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the toy kitchen’s accessory hooks — used to hang pots, pans, and utensils — can…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Petland Lexington is asking for the public’s help after a Shih Tzu puppy was stolen from the store over the weekend. According to the business, the incident happened just before noon on Saturday, August 2. Surveillance footage shows a woman entering the store, asking to see a Shih Tzu puppy. While a team member…
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Baptist Health Hardin is increasing security at its emergency department entrance with the installation of a new weapons detection system, part of the hospital’s response to an officer-involved shooting that occurred inside the facility last fall. The incident happened in October 2024, when a man reportedly fired a weapon inside the hospital. Elizabethtown police…
UPDATE: Lexington police say the driver of the second vehicle involved in the crash was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol. He’s identified as 65-year-old Stephen Barber. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating two separate injury collisions that occurred Sunday evening along Man o’ War Boulevard. The first…
Monday: 30% chance for afternoon/evening showers and storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday: 40% chance for scattered showers and storms in the early afternoon through late evening. Highs in the low/mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Wednesday: 40% chance for showers and storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s….
A Picture-Perfect Start to the WeekendWe couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the first weekend of August! A cool, refreshing northeast breeze kept humidity in check Saturday, and high pressure anchored over the Great Lakes helped deliver a dose of fall-like air to the region. With morning lows dipping into the upper 50s and low 60s…
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After a long stretch of sweltering summer heat, we finally got the break we’ve been waiting for. Friday brought overcast skies and cooler air to Central and Eastern Kentucky, with highs only in the 70s—a rare treat for early August. A steady northeast breeze helped pull in drier air throughout the day, setting the stage for a much more comfortable start to…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman is behind bars and one person is dead following a three-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the crash just after midnight on American Greeting Card Road. Investigators say 45-year-old Kimberly Hedrick was driving an SUV when she crossed the…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Rowan County man is in custody after deputies say he kidnapped and assaulted his girlfriend, then tried to evade capture by hiding in the woods. According to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began when a neighbor on Bullfork Road witnessed 34-year-old Bradley Netherly assaulting his girlfriend, Katrina Little, in their…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Mark your calendars, Big Blue Nation! Kentucky Football has announced its 2025 Fan Day, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s team. The event is set for Saturday, August 2 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Joe Craft Football Training Center and is free and open to the public. Fans will…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Some of Kentucky’s youngest champions shared the spotlight with tennis pros in a special match Friday at the University of Kentucky’s Boone Tennis Complex. The second annual Lexington Open Mini Pro-Am brought together current and former patients from Kentucky Children’s Hospital, who teamed up with professional players and UK student-athletes for a day of…
HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Boaters in Harrison County have a new place to launch, thanks to the opening of the Terry Dam Boat Ramp on the South Fork Licking River. The public ramp is now officially open and offers direct water access just in time for late-summer outdoor activities. The project was a collaboration between the Kentucky…
GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A major drug trafficking ring spanning several counties has been dismantled after a week-long investigation involving local and federal agencies. Authorities say the operation included the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office, Harrodsburg Police, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the DEA. Together, the agencies seized large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, marijuana, and cash—describing…
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