Kentucky men’s basketball to play first exhibition on Wednesday
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A touch of summer into the mid-week
Afternoon highs will remain unseasonably warm for late October
The delightful October weather pattern rolled along Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure continued to dominate the eastern part of the country. After a pleasantly cool start to the day with temperatures in the low to mid-40s, lots of bright sunshine combined with a south breeze pushed afternoon highs into the upper 70s to right around 80…
Kentucky Lt. Governor meets with energy companies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman spoke at the Governor’s Conference on Energy and Environment, held at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in Lexington, emphasizing the critical role of sustainability and conservation in shaping Kentucky’s future. The conference, spanning two days, drew representatives from Kentucky Utilities, the Kentucky Division of Waste Management, the Solar Alliance, and…
KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe
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Harrodsburg firefighter recovering after fall during house fire
Firefighter falls through stairs while battling blaze, escapes with minor injuries
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A firefighter from the Harrodsburg Fire Department is recovering after a fall through the stairs of a home while battling an early morning blaze Tuesday. The incident occurred as crews were working to extinguish the flames. “When they went back up into the stairwell, the firefighter fell through the stairwell, the way that…
Knowing when to stop for a school bus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — This week marks National School Bus Safety Week. Kentucky State Police posted to their Facebook saying around 25 million students across the country start and end their day on a school bus. This week is dedicated to helping keep other drivers educated on school bus safety laws on the road. Part of that…
Alcohol in space with Whiskey Thief on GAK
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Perry County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of Chief Deputy
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Chief Deputy Scotty Sandlin, who passed away unexpectedly Monday after leaving the courthouse around 4 p.m. Chief Deputy Sandlin began his law enforcement career in the 1990s as a sheriff’s deputy and served at various agencies, including the Hazard Police Department and the…
U.K. Coop Specialist Mindy McCulley resources at your fingertips
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Kentucky State Police investigating Laurel County fatal crash, claiming the life of a 3-year-old boy
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on October 18 at the intersection of KY 192 and Boggs Road in Laurel County, resulting in the death of a 3-year-old boy. Officials say the crash happened around 7:50 a.m. when a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by 29-year-old Christopher E. Russell of…
Warm Tuesday ahead of a pair of cold fronts
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! Today will be warmer, with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s to near 80 degrees after a chilly start. A southwesterly breeze will help push temperatures higher than we saw on Monday. Expect plenty of sunshine, making it another dry and pleasant day. But get ready for some changes as we…
Lexington firefighters return after assisting hurricane victims
Firefighters assist in recovery efforts after hurricanes
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Firefighters from the Lexington Fire Department have returned from deployments to assist victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. District Chief Chris Warren, Captain Nick Bodkin, Firefighter Jordan Brown, and Firefighter Kelley Harris returned over the weekend from their work in North Carolina and Florida. The fire department reported that the crew contributed to search, rescue, and recovery…
UK issues crime bulletin following sexual assault report
University police continue investigation into reported incident
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky Police Department has issued a campus crime bulletin alert following a reported sexual assault. According to U.K. police, the victim alleges they were sexually assaulted in their dorm room on campus last Thursday. Officers noted that the victim and the alleged suspect were known to each other. The investigation…
Carroll County Coroner identifies victims in deadly house fire
CARROLLTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Carroll County Coroner has identified a mother and her three children who died in a house fire last Thursday on 5th Street in Carrollton. The coroner says 42-year-old Jessica Sellers and her three kids, 25-year-old Emilee Boswell, 18-year-old Coleton Sellers and 10-year-old Deacon Sellers were killed in the house fire. Officials say…
Tuesday is the deadline to request absentee ballot
Absentee ballot requests exceed 120,000
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to the Secretary of State, more than 120,000 Kentucky voters have requested an absentee ballot online for the upcoming 2024 election. Voters have until 11:59 PM Tuesday night to submit their requests on the state’s official website. In-person ‘no excuse’ early voting is set to begin on October 31st. In Fayette County,…
Morehead State hears from new head coach Jonathan Mattox ahead of the 2024 men’s basketball season
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Man arrested after allegedly robbing woman, firing at witness
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing a woman inside of her apartment last night in Lexington. According to an arrest citation, 56-year-old Ronald Hill allegedly forced his way into an apartment on Red Mile Road while armed with a gun. Police say Hill then assaulted a woman and took about $380 from her…
Laurel county missing teen
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London man arrested for storage unit burglary
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Lexington sees economic impact after a busy few weeks
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It has been a busy few weeks in the Bluegrass with multiple events happening around Lexington. From fall meet at Keeneland, UK football games and Big Blue Madness, Scarefest and the Thriller Parade, there has been something for everyone almost every week. With all of these events come many tourists. Martina Barksdale with VisitLEX…
Two arrested for alleged kidnapping of three children from Fayette County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police say two Fayette County residents were arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of three children. The incident, which unfolded two weeks ago, involved two family members who did not have custody rights. Authorities were alerted to the situation on October 7th when a caller reported that the children were allegedly being…
Quiet weather continues in the short term
Sunshine will hang tight the next few days with comfortable temperatures
After a glorious weekend of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with abundant sunshine and afternoon highs in the mid-70s, we saw more of the same to kick off the new work week. With high pressure in control it was a delightful Monday with more sunshine and afternoon highs back into the mid to upper 70s, which is a few…
Judge reduces bond for mother charged with child abuse
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kaela Walker, mother of three-month old Greyson Torres, was seen crying in court today as a detective detailed her son’s injuries which the coroner says ultimately led to his death. “Retinal hemorrhaging, had bleeding behind the eyes, swelling to the brain, multiple brain bleeds, a fracture to the left arm, I believe a…
Local organization responds to weekend shootings with support
ONE Lexington offers resources following recent uptick in gun violence
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Following a weekend of tragic shootings, a local organization is stepping in to provide aid and resources to the community. Officials emphasize that despite a recent decline in homicides, significant change is still needed as gun violence continues to impact the area. “We hear about it, we see it on the news but…