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Delightful fall weather rolls along
Sunshine and pleasant temperatures will continue through the weekend
It was a cold start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with most locations in the outlying areas dropping into the low 30s. A few of the sheltered valley spots saw upper 20s but some stubborn highs clouds on Wednesday evening slowed the cooling process down keeping a widespread freeze in check. With plenty of sunshine through the day, afternoon…
Former UK student sentenced in assault case
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sophia Rosing, a former University of Kentucky student, was sentenced today to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a student desk clerk and using racial slurs during the incident inside a dormitory. As previously reported, Rosing entered a guilty plea in August to charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication….
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U.K. Alert false alarm
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky has responded to concerns after an emergency alert was mistakenly sent Thursday morning. The alert, which was received just before 10 a.m., was attributed to a technical malfunction involving the university’s alert software. Through their social media channels, UK officials clarified that the alert was erroneously sent to office phones…
Three-legged missing dog found
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A three-legged dog named Kylo, who had been missing for more than two months, was finally reunited with his owner this week in Lexington after a peculiar discovery. Animal Care and Control reported that Kylo was found in someone’s backyard with his head stuck in a snack food canister. The adventurous canine had reportedly…
Central Kentucky judge mourns loss of family in car accident
Judge Pamela Goodwine expresses heartbreak over the tragic loss of her family members.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Central Kentucky Court of Appeals judge is grieving the loss of two family members who were killed in a car accident earlier this week. Judge Pamela As reported by the Lexington Herald Leader Goodwine’s 19-year-old granddaughter, Journee Padgett, and Padgett’s infant daughter, Alanee Grace, died in a collision in Michigan on Tuesday….
Man arrested in connection to summer shooting in Lexington
Trent Watkins faces charges related to June shooting incident.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred this past summer in Lexington. Police report that 20-year-old Trent Watkins was taken into custody on assault charges Wednesday. Watkins is accused of shooting a woman on Hillcrest Avenue near Highland Drive on June 28. The victim was transported to a…
State police search for suspect in domestic violence assault case
Authorities seek information on Lonnie Skidmore's whereabouts.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The search is ongoing across Kentucky for a suspect wanted on domestic violence assault charges. State police are looking for 33-year-old Lonnie Skidmore, who is also facing robbery charges in Louisville. According to investigators, Skidmore is originally from Harlan but may currently be in the London or Somerset area. Authorities are urging anyone…
Candlelight vigil in Lexington to honor survivors of domestic violence
Community gathers to support and honor those affected by domestic violence.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A candlelight vigil to honor survivors of domestic violence will take place Thursday night in Lexington, organized by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The “Rise Up: Domestic Abuse Survivors Candlelight Vigil and Tribute” aims to raise awareness and support for those affected by domestic violence. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to…
Coca-Cola product Minute Maid issues recall
Mislabeling leads to recall of full-sugar beverage.
KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— Coca-Cola has announced the recall of more than 13,000 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade due to mislabeling concerns. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), some cartons contain the full-sugar version of the beverage instead of the advertised zero-sugar variant. The affected twelve-pack cartons were distributed to retailers across Kentucky, Indiana,…
Former UK student scheduled for sentencing Thursday
Student faces sentencing, after pleading guilty, following an assault involving racial slurs.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Sentencing is set for Thursday afternoon for a former University of Kentucky student who pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a racially charged attack in a campus dormitory. Sophia Rosing, 22, entered her guilty plea in August to charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication. The incident gained widespread attention…
Gradually warming up into the weekend
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It’s a cold start to the day out there with temperatures starting your Thursday in the low-to-mid 30s. We will be warming up slightly this afternoon, returning to the low 60s in Lexington. This is still below average but an improvement from the 50s we’ve been stuck in this week. Another…
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Frosty mornings still on tap for the late week
Temperatures should drop into the upper 20s and low 30s early Thursday so Freeze Warnings are out for all of the area
It was definitely a cold start to Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with temperatures dropping well into the 30s across the board. While a few sheltered spots managed to see some frost, winds stayed up enough to prevent temperatures from dropping in the low 30s thus keeping the widespread frost in check. With a little more sunshine in the…
Company donates to academy for workforce development
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass is making a significant contribution to education in Madison County by donating $100,000 to Ignite Academy. The donation aims to support the development of students pursuing careers in construction and other industries. Joe Curcio, BPBGJV Project Manager, expressed the company’s commitment to the community, stating, “In an effort to…
Major recall of chicken and meat products due to Listeria concerns
Major retailers involved in widespread food safety alert
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A significant food recall affecting over 11 million pounds of “ready-to-eat” chicken and meat products has been issued amid concerns of potential Listeria contamination. The recall includes hundreds of food items, such as pre-made salads and prepackaged meals, sold at popular retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Target, Trader Joe’s, and others across Kentucky. “Listeria,…
Two-year-old fighting rare kidney disease
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —- Two-year-old Malani Dior Arose Desavieu was recently diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, also known as FSGS. “It is kidney disease and she has the most aggressive level which is tip lesion,” her grandmother Katrina Buster explains. Right now, Malani is receiving treatment in Cincinnati. It is the closest place to Lexington that can…
Student injured by falling light fixture at Tates Creek High School
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A student at Tates Creek High School is recovering after a light fixture fell on her during gym class on Friday, according to a letter sent out by the school’s principal. The letter states the incident occurred when a ball struck the fixture. The student was immediately taken to the hospital; however, her current…
Mark Royse explains how the Radio Lex Zombie Crawl works
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