Two men arrested in connection to October shooting
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Palestinian teenager in Lexington to receive treatment
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More winter cold on the horizon
Gusty winds will add to the chill late week
It’s been a very winter-like start to December here in Central and Eastern Kentucky as another clipper system dropped a light coating of snow to begin the week. As is typically the case the stubborn cloud cover and low level moisture stuck around for a while on this Tuesday with a few flurries squeezed out before the drier air worked…
The Goodgiving Challenge
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UK football wide receivers coach leaves for Nebraska per reports
Daikiel Shorts was in Lexington for one year.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky football wide receivers coach Daikiel Shorts is taking on the same role with Nebraska, per reports from CBS Sports and 247 Sports on Wednesday. Shorts spent one season in Lexington after coming from Houston. The former West Virgina pass catcher is reuniting with Dana Holgerson, his former head coach in Morgantown and Houston, in…
Believing in Forever Coat Drive
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Local organizations embrace giving Tuesday
Communities come together to give back in various ways across Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — From food banks to animal shelters, organizations across the Commonwealth are hosting events to celebrate giving Tuesday. In Madison County, God’s Outreach Food Bank is bustling with volunteers preparing for upcoming deliveries. “We’ve got folks packing bags, getting ready for delivery days,” said Amanda Agee, Assistant Director of God’s Outreach Madison County…
God’s Pantry Food Bank giving back for the Holiday Season
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Holiday Shop Local: The Brown Barrel
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Holiday Shop Local: Art Space
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The Good Giving Challenge with Joellen Wilhoite
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Holiday Shop Local: Corman Marketplace
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Holiday Shop Local: John’s Run Walk Shop
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Holiday Shop Local: The Wild Huckleberry Boutique
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Holiday Shop Local: Peggy’s Gifts & Accessories
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Holiday Shop Local: Mac & Clay
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Holiday Shop Local: World’s Apart
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Holiday Shop Local: Bricks & Minifigs
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Tips for driving in winter weather
Transportation Cabinet offers tips for staying safe on icy roads
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is urging drivers to exercise caution Tuesday, with the possibility of hazardous road conditions, including black ice. Officials recommend allowing extra time for commutes, maintaining plenty of space between vehicles, and being particularly cautious on bridges, overpasses, and ramps where black ice is more likely to form. Drivers are…
Operation Bikemas aims to prepare bikes for Christmas giving
Volunteers will clean and repair 150-200 bikes for community distribution
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today, Operation Secret Santa is hosting its annual Operation Bikemas event, working to prepare 150 to 200 bikes for community members this Christmas season. The event, held from 4 to 9 p.m., will include two volunteer opportunities: cleaning bikes from 4 to 6 p.m. and repairing them from 6 to 9 p.m. to…
Lexington Police warning community about “porch pirates”
Tips offered to prevent package theft during holiday deliveries
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — With holiday shopping in full swing, the Lexington Police Department is warning residents to protect their deliveries from “porch pirates.” Officials note that packages left unattended on doorsteps are an ‘opportunity’ for criminals. To safeguard your items, they recommend shipping to a store for pickup, requiring a signature upon delivery, sending packages to…
Happy “Giving Tuesday”
Blue Grass Community Foundation launches giving challenge for 200 local nonprofits
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Tuesday December 3rd, marks Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity encouraging donations to organizations making a difference in the community. Nonprofits across Kentucky, including the Lexington Humane Society, Kentucky Red Cross, and the Alzheimer’s Association, are inviting support during this season of giving. The Blue Grass Community Foundation and Smiley Pete Publishing…
Azur restaurant to close after 20 years in Lexington
After 20 years, the well-loved Azur Restaurant and Patio will permanently close in 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Azur Restaurant and Patio, a popular dining spot in Lexington, has announced it will be closing its doors after two decades in business. The restaurant shared the news on Facebook, citing “circumstances beyond their control” as the reason for the closure. Its final dinner service is scheduled for New Year’s Eve 2024. Azur…
Several school districts cancel Tuesday classes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Schools all across Central Kentucky have announced they will be closing their doors on Tuesday due to inclement weather. The following schools will be having a Non-Traditional Instruction day: Bell County Estill County Jackson County McCreary County Middlesboro Independent Powell County Knox County will also be closed, but the district did not announce…