Crossing cruises and Henry Clay comes up short versus Tates Creek
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Bryan Station and Dunbar both win at home in Lexington
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A pleasant final weekend of October on the way
Cooler, drier air will follow a departing cold front into Saturday
We saw another round of unseasonably warm temperatures Friday as a frontal system moved in from the northwest. A southwest wind gusting 20 to 25 miles per hour at times helped push afternoon highs into the upper 70s to near 80 degrees, nearly 15 degrees above average for late October. The front will slide through the commonwealth into early Saturday…
Two basketball players to watch at EKU this season
Devontae Blanton and Alice Recanati are senior leaders for their respective teams
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Two veteran basketball talents in Richmond are preparing themselves and their teams for the road ahead in the ASUN Conference. The men’s basketball team are defending regular season conference champions, but were bounced in the first round of the ASUN tournament. Senior wing Devonate Blanton is one of the vocal leaders on Head Coach A.W….
The Aspiring Author’s Summit
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Jessica Lynn Mathis of Kentucky Unmasked
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Mayor Gorton declares October manufacturing month in Lexington
Mayor Gorton proclaims October as manufacturing month, celebrating Lexington Manufacturing Center's impact
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Manufacturing Center (LMC), a company that provides employment opportunities for individuals facing challenges, was apart of a special recognition Friday from Mayor Linda Gorton, who toured the facility and proclaimed October as manufacturing month in Lexington. As the hum of assembly lines filled the air, Mayor Gorton addressed manufacturers across the…
Scott County deputies investigate body found near roadside
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Deputies are investigating after a body was discovered off the roadway in Scott County earlier Friday. According to the sheriff’s office, authorities were initially alerted to the scene by a report of a vehicle appearing to be involved in a collision off the road. When they arrived, deputies found a man’s body outside…
Morning Brew Biggby Coffee winner Lowanda McDonald of Lawrenceburg
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Christmas Open House, Elizabeth Mongar and Virginia Underwood
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PumpkinMania festival at Transy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Halloween just around the corner, Transylvania University is gearing up to celebrate with its annual PumpkinMania Festival. According to event organizers, festivities kick off Sunday morning with a pumpkin-carving event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on campus, complete with food trucks on site for attendees. The PumpkinMania festival runs through Thursday, October…
New affordable apartments in Lexington now available
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As Lexington continues to address its housing shortage, city officials gathered to open the new Richwood Bend Apartments on Codell Drive. Mayor Linda Gorton and council members celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, unveiling the new 83-unit complex. Richwood Bend offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom units designed to provide affordable housing options. “We…
National prescription drug take back day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — If you have old or expired prescription medicine to discard safely, Lexington is participating in the annual DEA National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. According to city officials, residents can drop off unwanted or expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Kentucky American Water building on Richmond Road. The…
Is it flu season or just fall allergies? How to tell the difference
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — If you’re experiencing sniffles, sneezing, or a runny nose this season, it could be the flu or simply fall allergies. Dr. Caitlyn Iddings provides insight into distinguishing between the two and suggests easy remedies for relieving symptoms. Dr. Iddings explains that fall allergies often bring on symptoms like watery eyes, a runny nose, an…
In-person no-excuse early voting
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 5, state officials remind Kentucky voters of the three available ways to cast their ballots. For those who requested a ballot, “excused” absentee voting by mail is already underway. Additionally, in-person, no-excuse early voting is available from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, allowing voters to avoid potential…
Driver sentenced after deadly crash in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman from Laurel County has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Danielle Kelly, 41, crossed the center line on U.S. 25 near London in 2021, colliding with two other vehicles in a…
Car stolen in Georgetown Road Lexington armed robbery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man was robbed at gunpoint and his car stolen in an overnight incident on Georgetown Road, according to Lexington police. Authorities say the robbery occurred around 1:30 a.m., when the suspect approached the victim, pulled a firearm, and took off in the victim’s vehicle. The victim was later located unharmed on Kearney Ridge…
Person killed in Lexington double shooting identified by coroner
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner has identified the shooting victim as 20-year-old Jadyn Ray Sleet of Georgetown, Ky. The coroner says Sleet’s cause of death was a gunshot wound. We’ll continue to update as we learn more information. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a fatal double shooting that took place late Thursday night at…
Lexington police arrest suspect after barricade standoff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man is in custody following an hours-long barricade standoff that ended late Thursday night. The Lexington Police Department reports that 47-year-old Jason Fields was arrested around 9:15 p.m., after a standoff that began around 2:45 p.m. on Potomac Drive, near Man O’ War Boulevard and Winthrop Drive. Officers responded to reports of…
Big warm-up on the way Friday ahead a weekend cooldown
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! After a chilly start to the day in spots, we will be warming up quickly this afternoon. Temperatures will plateau around the upper 70s for most, with a few low 80s across the Bluegrass region. There is also the chance of a few late day rain showers. This is ahead of…
Nuclear medicine camera ribbon-cutting
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George Rogers Clark High School mourning loss of Sophomore
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Man arrested in Pulaski County child sexual abuse material investigation
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Science Hill man is behind bars in the Pulaski County Detention Center, facing numerous charges. The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Tyler Jordan Vaught, 28, Wednesday, in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation. The arrest followed an undercover investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force,…
Unseasonably warm temperatures return briefly to close out the week
Afternoon highs should return to the upper 70s to around 80 Friday
It definitely felt much more like late October on Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a cooler air-mas arriving in the wake of a departing cold front. Temperatures were chilly out the door this morning with most locations dipping down into the upper 30s. Lots of sunshine and a light northeast breeze kept afternoon highs in the mid-60s, which is…