Council Candidate Forum will be held at Henry Clay High School
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Walk A Mile In Our Shoes Event will be held at the Lyric Theatre
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Organizers talk about Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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New case of whooping cough confirmed in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has confirmed a new case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, identified last week. This latest diagnosis brings the total number of cases to 67 since the outbreak began in April. Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely and are urging the public to be aware of…
Lingering showers & storms Wednesday ahead of tropical rain arriving late week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! After several strong storms rolled through the area on Tuesday, we lose the severe threat but keep the rain chances around for your Wednesday. A stalled out frontal boundary has parked itself over Kentucky. This will keep off and on rain chances in the forecast on Wednesday, especially south and east…
Spraying for mosquitoes planned for Wednesday, Thursday in Lexington neighborhoods
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials in Lexington have announced mosquito spraying efforts for Wednesday and Thursday due to increased mosquito activity detected in the area. According to the health department, crews will focus on the 40504 ZIP code area Wednesday and will move to three additional neighborhoods Thursday. The decision for spraying follows findings from mosquito traps…
Final report on Lexington’s homeless street survey set for release
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Catholic Action Center is scheduled to release the final report for this year’s homeless street survey in Lexington on Wednesday. A preliminary report, shared earlier in September, indicated a 30% increase in homelessness within Fayette County. The comprehensive details of the final report will be unveiled at a public announcement at Legends Field….
Fayette County Public Schools introduces new safety tracker
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Public School District has launched a new safety tracker, a tool aimed at improving how it communicates with families during emergencies and when investigating threats. This digital resource, available on the district’s website, ensures that parents and guardians are promptly updated. The tracker currently provides insights into recent security incidents within…
The odds are stacked against the Bengals’ playoff hopes
Last 0-3 team to make the playoffs was the 2018 Houston Texans
CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Six teams have made the NFL playoffs with an 0-3 record since the 1970s and the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to be the seventh this season. The Washington Commanders scored 38 points to keep Cincinnati winless through week three and therefore nosediving the Bengals’ chances at a playoff berth. Quarterback Joe Burrow and Head Coach…
William Shatner on his Kentucky connections
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Garrard county police chase leads to arrest
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Scott county Sheriff to retire
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Unsettled weather pattern kicks in with daily rain chances
A stalled out front followed by tropical moisture should keep things wet in the coming days
With a wave of low pressure sliding into the Ohio Valley from the west we saw a wet and stormy start to Tuesday and this overall pattern will be a prelude of things to come as the week wears on. The morning round of rain and storms gave way to a brief break in the action before more activity cranked…
“I Hope This Helps!” to Premiere at Twelve Lions Film Festival
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Food Health Alliance Celebrates First Anniversary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture is celebrating the first anniversary of its Food as Health Alliance (FAHA) program. This initiative aims to integrate clinical and community research across agriculture, food, and health sectors to combat food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases in Kentucky and beyond. Alison Gustafson, Director of FAHA, explained the…
Mt. Sterling Court Day
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Couple receives first reward check for aiding in finding body of alleged I-75 shooter
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In a small ceremony Tuesday morning, London, Ky. Mayor Randall Weddle and Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington presented Sheila and Fred McCoy with a $10,000 check from WB Transport. This payment is the initial portion of a total $35,000 reward for their role in locating the body of Joseph Couch, the suspect…
New Crisis Response Team to help with mental health calls
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —Earlier this year, Governor Andy Beshear announced an $850,000 federal grant for Lexington to create a Community Crisis Co-Response Team. “This grant allows our city to hire a full-time mental health professional to respond directly to mental health calls,” Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said. The city receives approximately 3,000 mental health calls per…
KY schools ban backpacks amid security concerns
New policy follows recent gun incident and social media rumors
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Students in Montgomery County are returning to classes this week, but without their backpacks, as school officials implement a new policy aimed at increasing security. The ban affects students at Montgomery County High School, Adair County High School, and McNabb Middle School. Superintendent at Montgomery County Schools, Matt Thompson stated the…
Dave Cottingham tells about Twelve Lions Film Festival
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Kentuckian is sentenced in January 6th breach
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Friday the sentencing of four men involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach, including Stephen Chase Randolph, 34, from Harrodsburg. Randolph has been sentenced to eight years in prison, followed by thirty-six months of supervised release, and is also required to pay $2,000 in restitution. According to…
Security increased at Rockcastle High School after non-specific threat found in bathroom
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County High School will see an increased police presence for the remainder of the week after a potentially threatening message was found in a school bathroom. The non-specific message, discovered on Monday, prompted immediate action from school administrators who are now collaborating with state police and local law enforcement…
Wildlife officials report increased instances of sick deer
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a warning about an uptick in hemorrhagic disease (HD) among the state’s white-tailed deer population. This disease, which is transmitted by bites from small flies, has led to increased sightings of sick and deceased deer near water bodies, where the animals go to drink and cool off….
Strong storms Tuesday ahead of tropical impacts late week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are tracking a few rounds of strong-to-severe storms in the forecast for your Tuesday. An initial round of rain and storms will continue to push through the region through your mid-to-late morning hours. This isn’t our severe threat today, but some of these storms will be producing brief torrential rain and gusty…