LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It has been almost two weeks since hurricane Helene hit, causing devastation in parts of Tennessee and North Carolina. Those effected are still working to pick up the pieces left behind. First responders in North Carolina are getting the extra support they need from crews here in Kentucky. “Its very very sad,” said Dewey Burchfield,…
It was another splendid day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday as the quiet October weather pattern rolled along. With a weakening backdoor front sliding in from the northeast, winds shifted in that direction allowing slightly “cooler” air to filter into the region. The only difference was afternoon high temperatures a couple of degrees cooler compared to Wednesday with readings topping out…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A dispute over stolen money led to a violent confrontation in Madison County, resulting in a son allegedly attacking his father with a machete, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they responded to an assault call on College Hill Road Wednesday morning. According to investigators, Kenneth Biggs confronted his son,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — ‘Doom Scrolling’ has become a popular term for the activity of scrolling on your phone through social media sites for hours at a time, especially TikTok. “Now there’s certain aspects of TikTok that make it a little bit more likely that you’re going to have trouble disengaging from it. So, for example, you…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Many residents are waking up to the devastation left by Hurricane Milton, with a path of destruction across Florida. As recovery efforts begin, the state is working to address the needs of those impacted by the storm. The Red Cross branch in Lexington says they’re working to get volunteers and resources down to…
UPDATE: ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A gruesome discovery behind a Robertson County home has led to the arrest of 32-year-old Torilena May Fields. According to police, a dismembered body was found at a residence on Brierly Ridge Road. The incident came to light when a caller, who had arrived to work on a building for the homeowner,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thursday (10/10) marks the final “Thursday Night Live” event of the season in downtown Lexington. Mayor Linda Gorton is set to open the evening with a special announcement regarding Lexington’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations. The event promises an engaging lineup of live music and a variety of food vendors. Festivities are scheduled from 5…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington firefighters were called back to the scene of a house fire late Wednesday and early Thursday to monitor hot spots after a blaze earlier in the day forced a man and his dog from their home. Firefighters reported that the fire, which originated around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, engulfed the attached garage of…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s Attorney General has joined a lawsuit alongside 13 other states and Washington D.C., alleging that TikTok is harmful to minors and fails to protect their privacy. This action follows similar suits claiming the social media platform entices young users into harmful behavioral patterns. “We’re going to force them to answer for creating and…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of attempted kidnapping of a minor. Moises Vergara, 52, was taken into custody on Monday, according to the Scott County Detention Center. Details surrounding the charges remain unclear as authorities continue their investigation. Vergara is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The University of Kentucky is the first college to use the ASB GlassFloor as the innovative technology is days away from being featured during Big Blue Madness. The all glass basketball court is used to elevate player performance and provide fans with a more immersive experience via an entire surface of LED screens. “It’s something fans…
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It was another beautiful day across Central and Eastern Kentucky Wednesday with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures across the board. After starting out quite chilly again with temperatures in the mid-40s we rebounded nicely through the afternoon with most locations topping out in the mid-70s for highs, a few degrees warmer than what we’ve seen the last few days….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire Wednesday afternoon on Bahama Road has left a family displaced, but fortunately, everyone made it out safely. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were sent to 1894 Bahama Rd. around 2:32 PM for a possible structure fire. When firefighters arrived, they found the attached garage fully engulfed in flames. The good…
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of a heinous crime has entered a guilty plea in a Kentucky courtroom. Jordan Taylor has admitted to the murder of a 3-year-old child last year, according to court documents. In addition to the murder charge, Taylor also pleaded guilty to first-degree sodomy and first-degree strangulation. He is currently facing…