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…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County teenager charged in connection with a deadly moped crash is set for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday. State police report that 19-year-old Kayleigh Dismuke faces charges of DUI and vehicular homicide. The crash occurred on October 27, when Dismuke allegedly rear-ended a moped on U.S. 27 near East Frog Hollow…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people arrested in a drug bust last month in Laurel County are scheduled for a court appearance on Wednesday. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Jamie Deaton and 31-year-old Alicia Isom were taken into custody on October 25 after a two-month investigation. During a search of their home on Roy…
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican U.S. Reps. Andy Barr and Brett Guthrie easily passed their first election tests, winning new terms Tuesday to represent their Kentucky districts. Next up will be their campaigns to win House committee chairmanships, if the GOP maintains control of the chamber. Barr defeated Democrat Randy Cravens in the 6th District,…
It was another record setting day across Central and Eastern Kentucky as folks enjoyed summer-like conditions on Election Day. With sunshine and a strong south wind gusting over 30 miles per hour at times, afternoon highs ran back into the upper 70s to around 80 degrees for much of the area. We reached record temperatures for the 3rd straight day…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As voters across Kentucky head to the polls today, anyone who suspects voter fraud or election law violations can report their concerns through the state’s Election Fraud Hotline. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that the hotline, available at 800-328-VOTE, is open to receive reports throughout the day. A team will be answering calls live…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Election Day! We are tracking a warm and breezy day across central & eastern Kentucky. While the polls are open, we are going to stay dry. A different story late tonight into tomorrow as rain will be arriving into central Kentucky. Rain and a few storms will be likely throughout the morning…
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LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky opened their season with a 103-62 win over Wright State on Monday night, the most points ever scored in a Kentucky coach’s debut. The cats shot 60% from the field and 45.8% from the three. Kentucky was led by Otega Oweh with 21 points. Amari Williams had a double-double, 12 points and…
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Even though the calendar says early November, it felt more like late September to begin the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With a breezy southwest wind gusting 20 to 25 miles per hour along with a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs surged into the upper 70s to around 80 degrees, which actually set a record high for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — As Election Day approaches, voters in Fayette County are urged to brace for long lines at the polls, possibly surpassing those seen in early voting. Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb talked with ABC 36, noting the high turnout during early voting. “If you have to wait an hour today to vote, I bet…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are actively searching for two inmates who escaped from the Blackburn Correctional Complex in Lexington. Kentucky State Police say 38-year-old Adam Ball and 40-year-old Bradley Cornwell fled from the minimum-security facility on Sunday in a water truck. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the two were reportedly seen at a Shell gas…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With the General Election just one day away, polling stations across Kentucky are gearing up for Tuesday’s final in-person voting, open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. State officials emphasize that any voter in line by 6 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot. According to Secretary of State Michael Adams, more than…
