Thriller Parade and more Halloween events this weekend

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fall is here and Halloween is just around the corner. Lexington Parks and Recreation have been busy hosting many fall and Halloween events this month. Parks and Rec says this weekend will be very busy. “Tonight we have our final ‘Freaky Flicks’ movie at Moondance Amphitheater in Beaumont,” said Superintendent of Arts and Events,…

Awesome fall weather continues this weekend

Temperatures will continue to warm-up with highs climbing into the 70s

It was another frosty start to Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure overhead brough clear skies and light winds, created optimal conditions for some solid radiational cooling This allowed temperatures to drop into the low to mid-30s with a good amount of frost around the area at daybreak. With full sunshine through the day temperatures recovered nicely as…

Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has signed an executive order creating the ‘Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers,’ a new initiative aimed at promoting second-chance hiring and expanding career opportunities within Kentucky’s prison system. The council is part of efforts to support reintegration and reduce recidivism among former inmates. Governor Beshear emphasized the council’s mission, stating,…

New Red River Gorge license plates launch in Kentucky

New license plates celebrate Kentucky's natural beauty and fund vital search and rescue efforts.

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers across the state can now display a new sight on the road: Red River Gorge license plates. These plates not only showcase the stunning landscape of Kentucky but also contribute to an important cause—the Wolfe County Search and Rescue. “This gives us a way to fund the equipment, the ropes, the…

Person injured in Triple Crown Parkway shooting

Investigation underway in Lexington shooting incident

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is ongoing following a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon, sending a man to the hospital. Police received a call around 1:30 p.m. about a victim who arrived at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries sustained from a gunshot wound. Investigators believe the shooting may have taken place on Triple Crown Parkway….

Update: Deadly Carrollton fire claims mother and children

CARROLLTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tragic details have emerged regarding the house fire in Carrollton that claimed the lives of a woman and her children, though one young girl was miraculously rescued. The fire, reported early Thursday morning on Fifth Street, took a devastating toll on the family. Local police confirmed that firefighters were dispatched around 6 a.m. and…

Breast cancer awareness walk

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – This weekend, Lexington will host a walk to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizers have scheduled the event for Saturday morning at 9 a.m., starting at the Baptist Health Hamburg Cancer Center. Health officials highlight the significance of the event, noting that one in eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast…

Another cold start ahead of warming trend for the weekend

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! It’s another cold start to the day but the cold air doesn’t stick around long. Afternoon highs will be returning to the mid-to-upper 60s for your Friday. A lot of sunshine is in the forecast today as well thanks to high pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern across the region….