With a frontal boundary lingering over the commonwealth it was a damp Thursday across parts of Central and Eastern Kentucky. We started the day with steady showers and a few rumbles of thunder in the Bluegrass before the bulk of the rain shifted off to the southeast. The clouds and scattered showers kept temperatures in check a bit with afternoon…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In just six months, Kentuckians aged 18 and older will be required to have a Real ID or another form of federally accepted identification by May 7, 2025, if you plan to fly domestically or enter specific federal facilities, such as military bases. To obtain a Real ID, residents will need to provide: Their…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington family is searching for answers after a member in their family was injured when allegedly struck by a car while walking down the sidewalk. Over a week has passed since the incident, and the family says they still don’t know who the driver is. Gerri Fawcette said she was driving to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Bellinger family was traveling from Virginia for a weekend with family here in Lexington when they were in a car crash. They say it happened on October 19th on KY 627 late at night. Their friends Dylan and Shyloe Marker received the terrible news not long after. “I jumped out of bed…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are tracking dreary and rainy conditions today. The good news is that the rain will be slowly exiting south and eastward throughout the day. The bad news is that it will be slowly exiting and the lingering cloud cover will give the rest of the day a dreary feel even…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Former President Donald Trump has clinched the 2024 presidential election, becoming the 47th president of the United States and marking the first time a Republican has won the national popular vote in two decades. Political analyst Jared Smith remarked on the unusual nature of Trump’s win: “For somebody with the baggage Donald Trump…
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — State police say 50-year-old Taletha Tucker is facing new charges following the death of her grandchild, 8-month-old Miya Rudd, back in June. Tucker is now charged with hindering prosecution, criminal child abuse and child endangerment. She was previously arrested on a fugitive warrant from another state. According to state police, Tucker allegedly…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Steven Sheangshang is set to appear in court Thursday afternoon for a change of venue hearing. Sheangshang is accused of killing Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley during a traffic stop on I-75 in Georgetown in May of 2023. Court records show he is charged with murder of an officer and robbery. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is asking residents to recycle their 2024 election yard signs at designated drop-off locations across the city. Officials say signs can be dropped off through November 18, including at the Government Center on East Main Street. The city has partnered with Rumpke and Trex to ensure that all signs are…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One person has died, and two police officers were taken to a hospital after a shooting at a mental health facility in Bowling Green on Wednesday. According to state police, the suspect was killed, and the two officers were shot yesterday morning while responding to a call about a person having a…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky voters overwhelmingly ‘rejected’ Amendment 2 in this year’s election. The proposal would have allowed the legislature to spend ‘tax dollars’ on non-public schools. Bills with similar language were passed by legislators, but tossed out by judges, who said they were unconstitutional, which is why amendment two was brought to voters, to change Kentucky’s…
With a slow moving frontal boundary sliding into the Ohio Valley it turned out to be a damp Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. It took until the daylight hours for the rain to arrive but most locations, especially in the Bluegrass saw a steady, soaking rain into the afternoon hours. Parts of far southeastern Kentucky stayed mainly dry as…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Secretary of State Michael Adams says this year’s voter turnout was similar to what we saw about four years ago. “Right now, we’re at about 59.9 percent turnout, I think we’ll hit 60 before we’re done,” Adams said. As for those registered voters, 47% are republican and 43% are democrats. “I think what…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are tracking rain and a few storms arriving for your Wednesday. You won’t want to forget the rain jacket and umbrella today! The heaviest of the rain will be across central and northern Kentucky. The highest chance of the rain will be through the early afternoon, before becoming more isolated by the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Election results are projecting shifts in Fayette County’s Urban County Council as new candidates are anticipated to take office. In District 1, Tyler Morton is the projected winner, defeating incumbent Tayna Fogle with 58% of the votes compared to Fogle’s 42%. Meanwhile, District 4 is expected to see a similar change, with Emma Lee…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Pamela Goodwine is projected to win the race for Kentucky Supreme Court Justice in the 5th District. According to the latest results, Goodwine leads with 77% of the votes, decisively defeating challenger Erin Izzo, who garnered 23% of the vote. Categories: Election News, Election Results, Featured, GMK, Local News,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two constitutional amendments were on the ballot in Kentucky, with voters giving a split verdict on Election Day. Amendment One, which proposed preventing non-U.S. citizens from voting in Kentucky, passed with 62% of voters in favor and 38% opposed. This amendment adds language to the state constitution limiting voting rights to U.S. citizens. However,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County voters have approved a new property tax to support enhancements to Lexington’s public parks. According to the latest results, 61% of voters supported the tax for a public “Park Fund,” while 39% were opposed. Starting January 1, the tax will fund improvements across various recreational facilities. Officials say the revenue will go…