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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…
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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…
Former inmates looking for a clean slate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The North Lexington Public Library held an expungement clinic today for people looking to clean their record. “Today we are offering opportunities for individuals who may have had some prior justice involvement to come have their charges reviewed to determine whether those individual charges are available for potential expungement,” Workforce Development Manager Lori…
Former Kentucky lawmaker files lawsuit against police officer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Former Kentucky lawmaker John Tilley has filed a lawsuit against Lexington Police Sergeant Markell Heyward. The lawsuit accuses Heyward of malicious prosecution, defamation and more. Tilley pled not guilty to a rape charge back in August of 2022. In July of 2024, after a trial, a jury found Tilley not guilty of rape….
Officials: At least two injured in fiery semi-truck crash on Bluegrass Parkway
UPDATE 3: According to LexWrecks, the Bluegrass Parkway reportedly is open again in both directions. lexwrecks @lexwrecks UPDATE: Incident cleared. The BG Pkwy is reportedly back open in both directions. UPDATE 2: Anderson County Fire Protection District tells ABC36 News Now that two people were taken to the hospital with injuries. Right now, they say there are no reported…
Community supports mother after tragic loss of toddler in crash
GoFundMe raises funds for mother after child dies in crash
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A GoFundMe account has been established to support the mother of a child who tragically died following a crash in Laurel County. According to the coroner, three-year-old Ezekiel Russell passed away Sunday at a hospital. State police report that Ezekiel was fatally injured after the SUV he was riding in collided with…
Three men charged in death of Amber Spradlin due in court
Three men face charges in Amber Spradlin's death appear in court Thursday.
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Three men charged in connection to the death of 39-year-old Amber Spradlin last year are scheduled for a pre-trial conference Thursday. Michael “M-K” McKinney III faces charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence, while his father, Michael McKinney II, and Josh Mullins are charged with tampering with physical evidence. According…
Madison Co. man arrested on child pornography charges
Richmond man faces child pornography charges, arraignment next week.
Richmond, KY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Richmond man, Derek Hahn, 36, is set to appear in court next week after being arrested on child pornography charges. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Hahn was taken into custody on Tuesday. He is accused of uploading a video containing explicit images of a child online. Court records indicate…
School board candidate forum happening Thursday in Lexington
Lexington school board candidates for districts one, three, and five meet Thursday night
Lexington, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A school board candidate forum will take place Thursday in Lexington, giving residents the chance to engage with candidates from three districts. According to CivicLex, districts one, three, and five are up for election this year. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the UK Cornerstone Building on South…
Expungement clinic and resource fair at Northside Branch
Expungement clinic and resource fair offers former inmates in Lexington a chance to clear records and access vital services.
Lexington, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Former inmates in Lexington have the opportunity for a fresh start today, as the Department of Social Services, in collaboration with the Department of Corrections Re-Entry Services and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, hosts an expungement clinic and resource fair. The event will take place Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
Cooler temps make a quick comeback
With a high pressure over the Midwest today, you might want a light jacket, as highs will peak in the mid to upper 60s with sunny skies. You won’t need your jacket Friday though, as the same high pressure scoots into the eastern US with warm air advection bumping afternoon highs near 80. A cold front will sweep across the…