AG Russell Coleman sues opioid distributor Optum Rx
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Unsettled weather stays in place heading toward Thanksgiving
The coldest air of the season may be on the horizon as well
After a few scattered showers and rumbles of thunder late Monday ahead of a passing frontal system, dry weather returned to the commonwealth Tuesday. It took a bit for the lingering clouds to scour out but the sunshine eventually returned through the afternoon as high temperatures dropped back several degrees compared to the last few days with most locations topping out…
Recognizing the signs of domestic violence
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Domestic violence isn’t defined to just one thing. “An abuser or a perpetrator of domestic violence uses many tactics,” Diane Fleet with Greenhouse 17 said. “Many people use their children, many people use financial, people use verbal abuse, and then physical abuse is always sort of behind there.” Greenhouse 17 serves women who have…
Thanksgiving travel rush hits Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport
Blue Grass Airport anticipates a busier day Tuesday than Wednesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Travelers are packing the Blue Grass Airport Tuesday, with officials predicting this to be one of the busiest travel days for Thanksgiving. Lauren Simmerman with the airport said they expect around 2,500 passengers to pass through Tuesday. “I’m sure a lot of passengers have seen that TSA is predicting a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel…
Man arrested after stabbing incident on Versailles Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man is in custody following an early-morning stabbing incident on Versailles Road in Lexington. According to police, officers responded to a call just before 3 a.m. Monday and found a victim suffering from a stab wound. The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. Manuel Quintana Gomez was…
Cooler Tuesday ahead of rain heading into Thanksgiving
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! Overnight rain has exited leading to cooler and drier conditions on Tuesday. Skies will be gradually clearing out by the afternoon while temperatures will struggle to get out of the mid-to-upper 40s. We will be tracking rain once again late Wednesday into your Thanksgiving. The heaviest of the rain will be…
Valley View Ferry is temporarily shutting down
The Valley View Ferry on the Kentucky River Sept. 4, 2018.Photo by Scott Garthee LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Valley View Ferry is temporarily shutting down for recertification and repairs. According to officials, the ferry will shut down at 8 p.m. this Saturday for about one or two months. The Valley View Ferry is located on the…
Several people injured in late night crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police say several people were injured in a crash on I-75 Southbound around 11:45 p.m. on Monday. According to officers, a car crashed into the median near mile marker 117. Three people in the car were taken to the hospital, but are expected to be okay. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News…
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign kicks off
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First lottery for medical cannabis dispensary licenses
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Unsettled weather pattern sticks around heading toward Thanksgiving
Sunshine returns Tuesday but rain chances will return quickly
After a nice finish to the weekend with sunshine and highs around 60 degrees, it was a cloudy start to Thanksgiving week on Monday as a frontal system to our west made a run for the Ohio Valley. It was dry for much of the day with afternoon highs still reaching the upper 50s and low 60s thanks to a…
Pulaski County explosion leaves one person injured
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – One person is recovering in the hospital after an explosion rocked a home on Lake Ridge Road Sunday evening. According to the Parkers Mill Fire Department, crews were called to the scene after a neighbor reported hearing a large explosion. When firefighters arrived, they found the garage door of the home blown…
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Historical tombstone returned to Oleika Shriners Temple
The temple offers thanks and plans to secure the artifact
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A historical tombstone stolen from the Oleika Shriners Temple has been returned after being missing for over a month. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, the tombstone disappeared from the temple’s property last month, leaving an empty space where it once stood. The temple said the item had been returned on Sunday. Jeff Coleman,…
Former Letcher County sheriff pleas not guilty to murder charge
UPDATE: Stines pleaded not guilty to the charge of Murder of a Public Official in Letcher County court, during his arraignment. ORIGINAL STORY: LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is set to appear in court Monday for an arraignment following his indictment on charges related to the murder of District Judge…
Two people hospitalized after falling from cliff in Russell County
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In Russell County, two people were rescued after falling from a cliff early Sunday morning in the Lake Cumberland Low Gap area. Search and rescue crews say one person fell about 150 feet and another fell about 200 to 250 feet. Crews said they used a rope system to reach the victims…
Road closure in Lexington’s East End for construction work
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Starting Monday, Martin Luther King Boulevard will be closed between East Fifth Street and Rand Avenue for sewer construction. The city says the project is part of the ongoing sanitary sewer work in the area to replace existing lines. According to officials, the road is expected to reopen by Friday, December 27th. Categories:…
Medical cannabis dispensary license lottery
LOUSIVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Another round of medical cannabis license drawings will be held in Louisville today. According to Governor Andy Beshear, today’s lottery for dispensary licenses is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation. The event will also be live streamed on YouTube. The last drawing was for cultivators and processors on October…
Salvation Army’s “Red Kettle” campaign begins
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The bell ringers are returning just in time for the holiday season. That Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign kicks off today in the State Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort at 11 a.m. The campaign is the Salvation Army’s largest fundraising program, and the money raised goes toward helping families in need. Categories: Community, Featured,…
One arrested in connection with UK sexual assault report
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a reported sexual assault that occurred on UK’s campus earlier this month. According to a release, 21-year-old Saif Al-Khafaji was arrested Saturday evening by the Louisville Airport Police on a warrant issued in Fayette County. Al-Khafaji has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree…
UK Volleyball wins share of SEC regular season title
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EKU earns at-large bid to FCS playoffs after winning streak
Colonels to face 11 Villanova away on November 30 at 2 p.m.
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- For the 23rd time in school history, Eastern Kentucky football is playing in the FCS postseason after earning an at-large bid. The Colonels will face 11 Villanova away on November 30 at 2 p.m. on ESPN+. EKU was able to get into the playoffs by beating Tarleton State and Central Arkansas, teams which were ranked…
Morehead State loses to San Diego, finishes 7-5
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Kentucky football’s bowl game chances end in Austin
Wildcats fall to #3 Texas 31-14
Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) runs against Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston (1) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) AUSTIN, Tx. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Mark Stoops’ bowl game streak will not see a ninth year in a row after Kentucky fell to…