Checking in with Bryan Station ahead of Madison Central playoff game
Defenders versus Indians
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UK Police investigate reported sexual assault on campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred on campus earlier this week. According to a release from the university, the incident took place during the overnight hours on Sunday, Nov. 10, near the intersection of Rose Street and Euclid Avenue. The victim reported the assault to…
Connor Taylor is the Student Athlete of the Week
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Connor Taylor is a captain, scholar and legend with Henry Clay Boys Soccer. The junior attacking midfielder is a state champion after winning the title weeks ago with his Blue Devils team. 6-1 was the final score as Head Coach Jason Behler’s team beat Louisville Collegiate. “We scored the first goal and it was a…
Sunshine set to return this weekend
Clouds may linger into Saturday before skies clear
It was a dreary finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky as low level moisture and cloud cover kept the sunshine away and temperatures down. Even with high pressure trying to work in from the west, warmer air aloft created an inversion which trapped the low clouds near the surface. This kept temperatures from moving much at all with…
Richmond police warn of potential scam
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Richmond Police Department is alerting residents to a scam involving individuals impersonating local officers. In a Facebook post, police warned that scammers have been using the name and badge number of a real officer to deceive residents. According to the department, the scammers texted residents, claiming they needed to question them about…
Gov. Beshear announces record-breaking battery manufacturing project in Shelbyville; more than 1500 jobs created
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced a landmark economic development project on Friday, with Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing set to create 1,572 high-tech jobs through a nearly $712 million investment in Shelby County. According to a release, the initiative marks the largest jobs announcement in Kentucky in over two years and the biggest investment in Shelby…
Fairy Tails’ Crystal Scearce and 5 year old Yorkie Quincy
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Louisville community outrage over factory explosion and track record
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Worker rescued from construction accident in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A construction worker was hospitalized after a dramatic nine-hour rescue Thursday following a 10- to 12-foot fall into a debris-filled void at a demolition site in Louisville. According to the Louisville Fire Department, the worker became trapped beneath gravel and large chunks of concrete during the incident. Firefighters worked tirelessly, removing tons of…
Cloudy and cooler Friday ahead of a pleasant weekend
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We have lingering clouds around for your Friday that will keep our temperatures in the low-to-mid 50s. We can’t rule out a light mist of drizzle early in the day, especially in eastern Kentucky. Today will be a few degrees cooler area wide than Thursday. Saturday will start off chilly with…
Tyler Childers concert at Kroger Field in April
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UPDATE: Golden Alert canceled in Lexington for missing woman
Police say she has been located
UPDATE: Lexington police say Silverman has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police issued a Golden Alert for 75-year-old Pamela Silverman. She was last seen on November 5th on Snaffle Road. Investigators says she has blue eyes, is 5’8 and weighs about 180 pounds. Police say Silverman has a mental health…
Clean slate town hall hosted
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — DREAM.org and the Kentucky Clean Slate Coalition hosted a “Clean Slate Town Hall” in Lexington on Thursday night, focusing on efforts to support individuals seeking a fresh start after serving their time. The event highlighted the Clean Slate Act, which aims to reduce recidivism by automatically expunging certain records for eligible individuals who…
Lexington Fire Academy train on a real house fire
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Fayette County Extension Office on holiday mental health
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Clouds linger across the area as we close out the week
Sunshine should be back in the picture for the upcoming weekend
We saw a good soaking rain during the early hours of Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as an area of low pressure and a frontal system moved into the Ohio Valley. Most locations picked up a solid 1″ to 2″ rainfall totals with slightly less amounts in the far eastern part of the state. Clouds and additional scattered showers…
Winter weather prep: Is your car ready for the cold?
AAA experts share tips to ensure your vehicle is winter-ready
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — With winter weather on the way, experts say now is the time to prepare your car for the cold months ahead. AAA Bluegrass advises drivers to check essential parts of their vehicles to avoid unexpected issues in snow and icy conditions. The first place to start? Your tires. Fleet Manager Randy Tate explains…
Mother concerned as pack of dogs continue to roam neighborhood
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — On Tuesday, Lora Villasana said she heard a scream outside her house. When she walked out her front door, she found her daughter’s backpack on the ground while the school bus driver was yelling for help. She says the school bus driver told her a pack of four dogs began to jump and…
Joint Investigation Uncovers DMT and Meth Labs in Laurel County, Federal Charges Anticipated
KNOX COUNTY, LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A collaborative investigation by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has led to the discovery of methamphetamine and DMT labs in Laurel County. According to a release, the investigation began on October 23, 2024, as the Knox County Sheriff’s Office followed up on a burglary…
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Man arrested in Franklin County murder investigation following days-long search
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) has arrested Steven Girtley in connection to a recent murder in Franklin County. Authorities reported that Girtley was found and taken into custody early Thursday morning, inside a barn on his property. He is behind bars in the Franklin County Detention Center and faces one count of murder. The…
Family seeks support after fatal accident on Winchester Rd.
Fundraiser set up for funeral expenses and support for victim’s daughter
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The family of a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a car on Winchester Road, is asking for help from the community. Authorities say 43-year-old Angelina Wells was hit and killed while walking on the roadway Monday. Family members have set up a GoFundMe to assist with funeral expenses and to provide support…