Councilwoman Brenda Monarrez Appeals Judge's Decision Banning Her From Council Meetings
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Council Member Monarrez denies sexual misconduct allegations, plans legal challenge

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  LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Brenda Monarrez, 4th District Council Member, is firmly denying recent allegations of sexual misconduct following a protective order issued against her. Earlier this month, Judge Traci Brislin granted a three-year protective order in response to sexual assault claims made by 6th District Council Member Denise Gray. In a statement provided to ABC 36…

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A brief cool down as we welcome November

Drier air will move after scattered showers depart Friday
T.G. Shuck,

It was a breezy and unseasonably warm Halloween across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a cold front moved in from the west. We started the day with temperatures in the mid-60s, which is where we should be for our average highs on the final day of October. Despite some cloudiness and scattered showers moving in, afternoon highs still managed to…

Kentucky In Person Early Voting Starts Today.
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In-person early voting underway in Kentucky

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In-person, no-excuse early voting for Kentucky’s upcoming elections opens on Thursday, marking the start of three days for residents to cast their votes early. Early voting will run through Saturday, giving voters added flexibility to participate before Election Day on November 5. In Fayette County, early voting sites include local public libraries, with hours…

On The Ballot In Kentucky.
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Kentucky election ballot highlights important races and amendments

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Voters across Kentucky are heading to the polls with some key decisions on this year’s ballot. Alongside the race for the U.S. President, Kentuckians will vote for state Senate and House seats, as well as a Kentucky Supreme Court justice. Two constitutional amendments are also on the ballot. The first, Amendment One, is a…

Governor Beshear Speaks Out Against Amendment Two
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Beshear speaks out against Amendment 2

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Amendment Two on the ballot in Kentucky’s upcoming election, local and state leaders are publicly voicing their support or opposition, sparking active debate. On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with various faith leaders and public officials, gathered at Consolidated Baptist Church in Lexington to express opposition to the amendment. Those speaking out included…

Lexington Native Closes Out World Series For The Dodgers
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Lexington native closes out World Series win for the Dodgers

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – For the eighth time in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers have captured the World Series title, defeating the New York Yankees in five games. The final win came in a nail-biting fashion, with Lexington native Walker Buehler stepping in to close the ninth inning. The Henry Clay High School alum didn’t allow a…

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Gusty showers arrive on Halloween

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Halloween! We are tracking some rain showers arriving by the time trick-or-treating begins later this evening. A gusty line of showers and a few storms will be approaching from the west during the afternoon. This line will be approaching the bluegrass region between the mid-afternoon and the early evening hours. The line…

Deadly Crash
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Deadly crash in Rockcastle County

Jane Davenport,

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to officials, one person has died after a crash in Rockcastle County. State police say it happened last night on Northbound I-75 near mile marker 71. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, the crash shut down lanes for hours near exit 62. Traffic was re-routed to US25 while lanes were…

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USWNT plays in Kentucky for first time in 20 years, wins 3-0

Tri-State talents Lavelle and Sears continue to impress
Forrest Tucker,

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Two decades after the United States Women’s National Team played a match in Louisville, they returned and left victorious. Girma’s Goals Defender Naomi Girma’s first two professional goals helped the U.S. best Argentina in front of a sold out crowd at Lynn Family Stadium. Girma also had the last U.S. touch on an own…