Trail of Terror at the Gorge
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Florida couple drives 27 hours to Kentucky to escape Hurricane Milton
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Tim and Debbie Williams drove all the way from Port Charlotte, Florida to Richmond, Kentucky after they received a mandatory evacuation order from officials. “I put metal shutters up all the way around and took everything away from the windows, unplugged all the appliances, and brought everything in and set it up high,”…
New affordable housing units ready for residents
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City leaders, including Mayor Linda Gorton, gathered on Magoffin Street Wednesday morning for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new affordable housing triplex. This development is part of Lexington’s effort to increase accessible housing options. Officials explained that the rent for these new units will be set at 30 percent of the total household income,…
Crews to remove Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter after deadly crash
OWEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Recovery efforts are set to begin for the remnants of a medical helicopter that crashed this past Monday in Owen County. The tragic accident claimed the lives of pilot Gale Alleman, paramedic James Welsh, and flight nurse Bethany Aicken, all of whom were en route to pick up a patient when their Air-Evac…
Lexington District Council candidate forum
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The final district council candidate forum ahead of November’s election is set for Wednesday (10/09) in Lexington. According to CivicLex, the forum will spotlight candidates from districts one and twelve. Incumbent District One Council Member Tanya Fogle and challenger Tyler Morton, along with District Twelve candidates Hilary Boone and Chad Walker, are expected to…
Madison County landlord rental scam alert
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond police are issuing a warning about a new rental scam impacting the area. According to authorities, scammers are posing as landlords after touring properties and obtaining codes to rental lock boxes. They then advertise these properties on social media, duping potential renters into paying first month’s rent and additional fees upfront. Investigators…
Dogs escape from Jessamine County animal shelter
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The search is on for an escaped dog following an incident at the Jessamine Humane Society on George Wilson Boulevard, where a visitor left a gate open. The shelter reported that several dogs managed to get out, and although most have been recaptured, a male Chihuahua-Jack Russell terrier mix remains at large. Shelter workers…
UK Men’s and Women’s Basketball Host Media Days
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Early voting begins October 31st
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Kentucky attorney general suing TikTok
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Robbery and assault allegations under investigation
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Attempted kidnapping, police chase leads to arrest
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Clark county sheriff’s deputy passes away
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Dancing with the Stars recap
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Delightful fall weather rolls along
More sunshine and pleasant temperatures expected the next few days
It definitely felt like fall across Central and Eastern Kentucky to begin Tuesday with temperatures in the low to mid 40s to kick off the day. With lots of bright sunshine again, afternoon highs reached the low-70s in most spots which is right around average for this time of year. We are in that pattern where you’ll need the light…
Three found dead in Clinton County home, investigation underway
ALBANY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Clinton County are investigating after three people were found dead in a home on Lakepoint Drive just outside Albany. Kentucky State Police were called to the scene around 10:45 a.m. on Monday following a request from local sheriff’s deputies who were conducting a welfare check at the residence. According to KSP, the…
The Local Taco
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Lexington Tree Week
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Teen dies after shooting at high school football game
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A teenager has died from injuries sustained during a shooting at a high school football game, according to WHAS 11, the Louisville ABC affiliate. The shooting, which happened nine days ago, took place in the parking lot of Pleasure Ridge Park High School during a game between Pleasure Ridge Park and Male High School….
Kentucky Utilities sends crews to Florida ahead of Milton
Utility crews join forces in preparation for storm damage and power outages
Lexington, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Utilities is deploying approximately 150 crew members to Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton. The team will include line technicians, tree trimmers, safety crew members, and additional personnel. Officials from Kentucky Utilities stated that the crew members are gearing up for long hours as they collaborate with local utility teams to restore…
Motorcyclist dead following early morning crash identified
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim as 38-year-old James Edward Reed, Jr. of Frankfort. The coroner says Reed died from multiple blunt force and penetrating traumatic injuries. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police say one person has died following a crash just before 7:30 a.m. on Versailles Road near New Circle and…
Chilly mornings and pleasant afternoons continue
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday everyone! Chilly conditions on the way to begin your Tuesday but we will be warming up into the upper 60s and low 70s for the afternoon. This repetitive pattern is expected continue through the rest of the week. You can expect chilly overnight and morning conditions, followed by pleasant afternoons. Tuesday…
FAA: Helicopter hit guy wire before crashing, killing three
UPDATE: The FAA issued its initial findings on the cause of the crash. According to the report, the helicopter struck a guy-wire, causing it to crash. The report says the aircraft caught on fire after the crash. You can look the Accident and Incident Notification here. ORIGINAL STORY: OWEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The coroner has identified…
Kentucky firefighters travel to Florida with hurricane relief
Local firefighters join forces to assist in hurricane relief efforts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Seventeen firefighters from various departments in the Louisville area are heading to Florida to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Milton, officials announced Monday. The team, representing multiple fire departments across Jefferson County, departed for Tallahassee, where they will join relief operations ahead of the upcoming storm. Equipped with an array of essential gear,…