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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than 350 people from across Lexington will gather Monday night to vote on the city’s top community issue for 2025, according to faith leaders with the BUILD organization. This vote comes after a two-month series of listening sessions, where nearly 500 people shared their experiences and challenges related to issues like housing instability…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky’s Ag Equine program students made an impact for rescued horses over the weekend. About 50 students volunteered on Sunday as part of the program’s annual “Weekend of Service” project, assisting at locations like the BraveHearts Equine Center in Paris, organizers report. At BraveHearts, students helped with grooming and socializing the…
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(KNOXVILLE, Tn. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky’s attempt at a second half comeback against the seventh ranked team in the country fell short at Rocky Top. How it Happened The Cats went into the half up by a field goal until Tennessee scored two touchdowns and held Kentucky scoreless in the third quarter. In the final fifteen minutes, backup quarterback Gavin…
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After a warm, windy, wet finish to Halloween and the month of October with showers dampening trick or treating for some of the ghosts and goblins around the area, we kicked off November on a more fall-like note Friday. The frontal system responsible for the first widespread measurable rain in weeks slowly moved out of the commonwealth taking the unseasonably warm…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort will be activated on Election Day, November 5, as a precautionary measure to ensure a safe and secure election, Gov. Andy Beshear announced. Kentucky joins other states across the nation in activating their emergency centers on Election Day, though Gov. Beshear emphasized that this action is not…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state office buildings to be flown at half-staff on Saturday in tribute to State Senator Johnnie Turner, who passed away on October 22 following injuries from a lawn mower accident last month. Turner, 76, served in the Kentucky State Senate since 2021 and previously in the…
UPDATE: Jon’Tay Mattingly appeared for his arraignment via closed-circuit camera from the Fayette County Detention Center. Mattingly entered a not guilty plea. The judge set a preliminary hearing for November 7 at 8:30 a.m. Mattingly’s bond is set at $1 million. If he posts bond, he will be required to have electronic monitoring, he won’t be allowed to posses firearms,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you’re looking for seasonal work, UPS is planning to hire nearly 400 employees in the Lexington area as part of its annual “UPS Brown Friday” hiring events. Beginning Friday (11/01), UPS is hosting virtual information sessions for prospective candidates. The company encourages applicants to check out opportunities and apply online at upsjobs.com. Categories:…