Fairy Tails Pet Adoption’s Leslie Aitkin brings Bella Terrier mix
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Kentucky prepares to activate emergency operations center for Election Day
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…
Flags to be lowered statewide Saturday in honor of Sen. Johnnie Turner
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: Lexington man faces arraignment in teen’s shooting death
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,…
UPS launches seasonal hiring in Lexington with ‘Brown Friday’ events
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:…
Ice skating returns to Triangle Park in Lexington this weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Downtown Lexington’s popular ice rink at Triangle Park opens for the season this weekend, inviting residents and visitors to lace up their skates. According to city officials, the rink will be open with limited hours starting this Saturday, with expanded weekday hours set to begin on November 18. The cost for a 60-minute skating…
Motorcyclist hospitalized after early morning crash in downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized following an early morning crash involving a car in downtown Lexington. Police report that the collision occurred around 2:30 a.m. Friday at the intersection of West Maxwell Street and South Broadway. According to investigators, the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials confirmed that the occupants of…
Cooler Friday as rain exits
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Rain is exiting out of eastern Kentucky as we have cooler temperatures moving on in. You can expect some lingering showers through the morning hours for far southeastern Kentucky, while everyone else will continue to clear out. A chilly northwesterly breeze will be with us through the day, limiting our afternoon…
Reverse trick-or-treating at UK children’s hospital
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Man arrested after allegedly killing dog
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3 arrested in Winchester after shots fired
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Arrest made in March murder case
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Laurel county fentanyl trafficking arrest
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Trick-or-treating safety tips
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Council Member Monarrez denies sexual misconduct allegations, plans legal challenge
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…
A brief cool down as we welcome November
Drier air will move after scattered showers depart Friday
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…
In-person early voting underway in Kentucky
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…
Kentucky election ballot highlights important races and amendments
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…
Beshear speaks out against Amendment 2
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 win for the Dodgers
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…
Talking Kids Trick Or Treat Safety
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Gusty showers arrive on Halloween
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
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…
Secretary of State discusses 2024 election season
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Deadly crash in Rockcastle County
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…