Tg Warmth
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Late summer feel rolls along into the mid-week

Rain chances are still in play for Halloween
T.G. Shuck,

It was another delightful late October day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday. With filtered sunshine and a gusty southwest wind at 20 to 25 miles per hour helping to push warmer air into the region, afternoon highs surged into the upper 70s with a few lower 80s here and there. Temperatures were a solid 15 degrees above average…

Adam Hayes
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Prosecutors seek death penalty for Whitley County man charged in 4-year-old’s death

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County man charged in the death of a 4-year-old child could face the death penalty. On Monday, Whitley County Circuit Court officials confirmed that prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Adam Hayes, who is accused of murdering 4-year-old Chloe Darnell. Hayes, along with Brittany Slaughter, faces updated indictments that now…

Medical Weed
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Utah medical cannabis business denied license in Kentucky

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —Medical marijuana officially becomes legal in Kentucky starting January 1st, 2025. Right now, the state is working to license those who will be selling the cannabis. The lottery process began yesterday, and not all who applied were selected. One business based in Utah says they were disappointed to hear their business didn’t even make…

Jacob Fogal
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Arrest made in Versailles Road shooting incident

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police have made an arrest following a shooting on Versailles Road that sent three people to the hospital early Saturday morning on October 19. Police say officers responded to the 1500 block of Versailles Road around 6:45 a.m., locating two victims who had been shot. Both individuals were taken to a local hospital;…

Early Voting In Kentucky
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Kentucky early voting begins Thursday for General Election

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky voters can begin casting their ballots early this week as in-person, no-excuse early voting opens across the state on Thursday. According to state officials, early voting runs from Thursday, October 31, through Saturday, Nov. 2. In Fayette County, residents can vote at any of the public libraries over the three-day period, with polling…

Drug Trafficking Suspects Arrested In Laurel County
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Two Laurel County suspects scheduled for court following major drug bust

ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people arrested during a significant drug bust in Laurel County are set to appear in court next week. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Jamie Deaton and 31-year-old Alicia Isom were taken into custody on Friday following a two-month investigation into alleged drug trafficking activities. Deputies reported finding substantial amounts…

Breezy And Warm Mid Week Ahead Of A Halloween Evening Rain Chance
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Breezy and warm mid-week ahead of a Halloween evening rain chance

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Good morning Kentucky! It was a much warmer start to your Tuesday morning thanks to a mild southerly breeze during the overnight hours. This breeze will continue our warming trend into the afternoon hours today. Temperatures will be peaking right around the upper 70s, near 80 in spots. You can expect a few…