MINNEAPOLIS (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 55-year-old man is facing assault charges after authorities say he attacked Ilhan Omar during a town hall event in Minneapolis. The incident happened Tuesday during the public meeting. According to authorities, video posted to social media allegedly shows Anthony Kazmierczak approaching Omar and using a syringe to spray apple cider vinegar on her. Officials…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Costco’s popular rotisserie chickens are at the center of a potential class action lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from claims that Costco advertises its rotisserie chicken as containing “no preservatives.” However, a filing dated Jan. 22 in a Southern California district court alleges the retailer’s seasoned rotisserie chicken contains ingredients that function as preservatives. The lawsuit accuses…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Elon Musk says the future of Tesla will not depend on cars. Speaking Wednesday, Musk said the company plans to stop producing the Model S and Model X in favor of expanding development and production of its Optimus humanoid robots. Musk claims the robots could one day clean homes, perform surgery and make much human labor…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Starbucks says it is expanding its offerings beyond the morning rush with a new afternoon menu set to roll out over the coming weeks. Company officials say the updated menu will include new snack and drink options designed to appeal to customers later in the day. Items will include tea, matcha and energy drinks. Starbucks previously…
Our extended stretch of unseasonably cold temperatures across Central and Eastern Kentucky remained in place on Thursday and it looks like we’ll stay locked into this pattern as we close out the month of January into the weekend. Temperatures dipped into the single digits for early morning lows in many locations with a few low teens sprinkled in here and there. Clouds were…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from last weekend’s powerful winter storm has now climbed to 12 across Kentucky, with the Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirming a Lexington woman died from hypothermia caused by extreme cold. The coroner’s office says 32-year-old Jordyn Daws of Lexington was found in the front yard of a home on Wargrave Walk…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people were taken to the hospital following a late-night crash on Interstate 75 in Lexington. Police say officers were called around 10:51 p.m. to I-75 southbound near mile marker 114 for a collision involving two vehicles. According to officials, one of the vehicles flipped into a ditch during the crash. Two people were…
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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New federal data shows fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage after federal subsidies expired this year. On Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported that more than one million fewer people enrolled in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act compared to last year. Last year’s enrollment topped more than 24…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Wired headphones are making a comeback in some circles, gaining renewed attention among both celebrities and everyday consumers. Athletes, musicians and actors have recently been spotted wearing wired earbuds, signaling a shift in a market long dominated by wireless Bluetooth models. The December cover of New York Magazine featured celebrities sharing wired earbuds while riding the…
WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The White House and Senate leaders are moving closer to a deal aimed at preventing a government shutdown, according to several sources familiar with the negotiations. Sources say lawmakers are working to resolve final sticking points in eleventh-hour talks ahead of Friday’s funding deadline. According to those involved in the discussions, the White House is…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Baby food manufacturer Gerber has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of some of its arrowroot baby biscuits. According to the company, the recalled products may contain pieces of soft plastic and paper. Gerber says the recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution. So far, no injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will deliver her annual State of the City address Thursday after winter weather forced a postponement earlier this week. City officials say the speech had originally been scheduled for Tuesday but was pushed back because of snow and icy conditions across the area. The mayor is now set to give…
Mostly calm Thursday ahead Thursday has started cold yet again, with many in the single digits and teens. Most of us are seeing low-level clouds, but a few have seen some breaks in cloud cover. This has allowed some light fog to form in the northwest. Since surfaces, specifically roadways, are below freezing, any fog will cause black ice to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State wildlife officials are turning their attention underground this month as they work to monitor Kentucky’s bat populations. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, biologists are surveying hibernating bat colonies inside caves across the state. The winter surveys involve counting different bat species, checking cave conditions and watching closely for…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington restaurant is showing its appreciation to linemen and snow removal workers who helped the Bluegrass respond to the winter storm that moved through the area over the weekend. Golden Flame Hot Wings says linemen and snow removal workers can receive a free six-piece wing special as a thank-you for their efforts. The…
BOURBON COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As crews continue working to clear roads following winter weather, Bourbon County officials say damaged mailboxes have become a common issue and are offering residents a solution. According to county officials, residents who live on a county road and have had their mailbox damaged should contact the Bourbon County Judge’s Office. Those who…
It was another frigid start to Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as we stayed locked into the Arctic cold pattern across the Ohio Valley. Most locations dropped down into the single digits for early morning lows, with a few lower teens across our southern counties. Even with a light west wind, wind chills did manage to go below zero in…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department is warning residents to stay off frozen ponds, lakes and creeks as cold temperatures move through the area. Officials say while freezing weather may cause ice to form on bodies of water, the ice can break without warning and may not be strong enough to support a person’s weight. Fire…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Amazon says it is laying off 16,000 employees as part of an effort to remain nimble and increase decision-making speed around artificial intelligence. The cuts follow another round of layoffs in October, when the company eliminated 14,000 positions. Amazon says it will continue to adjust staffing levels as needed, adding that the changes may also include…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – UPS says it plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as the company prepares to deliver fewer Amazon packages this year. The New York Times reports the shipping giant expects a decline in Amazon-related deliveries and is adjusting its workforce accordingly. UPS says staffing reductions will happen through attrition and voluntary separation offers for full-time drivers….