Child hit by car in Lexington
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William Shatner’s new film
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Body found in “shallow body of water” identified
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the person, whose body was found Sunday afternoon. The coroner says the manner of death of 64-year old Ricky L. Williams is pending. Officials are waiting the results of toxicology and the final autopsy report. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner is investigating a body that was…
Rain and storm chances ramp up into Tuesday
A cold front should bring more widespread rain as an unsettled weather pattern kicks in
After a warm and muggy weekend as the fall season officially arrived with a few hit and miss showers and storms across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we saw more of the same to kick off the week on this Monday. A little morning sunshine gave way to scattered clouds and a few additional storms to the west and south with…
City Barbeque Celebrates 25 Years
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Sun Behavioral Health Kentucky
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Gov. Beshear holds dedication for Specialty Truck plant
CYNTHIANA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear, alongside local leaders including Senator Steve West and Cynthiana Mayor James Smith, attended a dedication ceremony Monday for a new facility that will house Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings. The company has committed to a $28 million investment and plans to employ over 275 Kentuckians. The new building, which spans 225,000 square…
Community reacts after bomb found at Woodland Park
Investigation underway, no word on a suspect
LEXINGTON, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is ongoing following the discovery of a pipe bomb at Woodland Park on Sunday morning, prompting a response from the community. “They found a bomb in this area? Huh, I hadn’t heard that,” said a regular at the park, Bebe Lovejoy. The Lexington Fire Department reported that an individual found the explosive…
Health department has growing concerns after overdose spike
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The average number of nonfatal overdoses in Lexington ranges anywhere from 10 to 17 per week. The Lexington Fayette County Health Department says 24 nonfatal overdoses were reported in just three days last week. John Moses with the Lexington Fayette County Health Department says they’re seeing an increase in the use of fentanyl…
Letcher County sheriff to be arraigned on murder charge Wednesday
UPDATE: Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines will be arraigned Wednesday, September 25 on murder charges in the shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins. Coleman says Stines will appear virtually before a special judge in Letcher County District Court. ORIGINAL STORY: WHITESBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Letcher County Clerk’s Office in Whitesburg…
Missing Laurel County child found safe
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — London Police have confirmed that 12-year-old Zachariah Warner and his dog, who were reported missing over the weekend, have been found safe. The two were last seen walking down Danielle Street together on Sunday afternoon. After a county-wide search involving multiple law enforcement agencies and community members, Zachariah and his dog have safely returned…
Lexington health officials issue alert following spike in drug overdoses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has issued an alert due to a recent spike in suspected nonfatal drug overdoses in the area. According to health officials, the city recorded 24 overdoses from last Tuesday through Friday. In response to the surge, health authorities are urging residents to carry naloxone, a medication known to reverse…
Russell Cave Road reopens following early morning crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A driver was hospitalized after an early morning crash on Russell Cave Road in Lexington. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when the driver’s car struck a utility pole, causing the vehicle to flip and land on its top. Lexington police reported that the driver was taken to the hospital with injuries but is…
Two women in critical condition following a shooting
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two women are in critical condition following a shooting late Saturday night. According to Kentucky State Police, just before 11 p.m. officers were called to a home on Winchester Road for a shooting. Through an investigation, KSP determined 25-year-old Chase Jackson was in a verbal fight with his mother, 50-year-old Audrey Jackson, and…
EKU evens record with big 42-13 game over Morehead State
RICHMOND, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After falling to their first two FBS opponents, Eastern Kentucky evened their record to 2-2 on Saturday with a big win over Morehead State. On offense, quarterback Matt Morrissey threw for two touchdowns and 162 yards. The running back room continued to be a bright spot f or the Colonels. The offense rushed…
Kentucky gets back on track with blowout of Ohio
Wildcats win 41-6 in second non-conference matchup
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Running back Jamarion Wilcox and wide receiver Dane Key led Kentucky to a 41-6 win over Ohio on Saturday at Kroger Field. The Wildcats accumulated almost 500 yards of offense as its defense scored on a pick six and recovered a Bobcats fumble to win the turnover battle. “I feel like the last couple weeks…
Douglass gets revenge for 2023 loss to Corbin
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Bourbon County narrowly loses to Harrison County
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Madison Southern gets first win as they beat Henry Clay
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Scott County handles Madison Central 35-14
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LCA wins the Holy War against Lexington Catholic
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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Hot temperatures hang around as the summer season wraps up
Afternoon highs should be around 90 degrees with a stray storm chance this weekend
It was a fitting final Friday of the summer season across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday with unseasonably warm to hot temperatures across the area. With plenty of sunshine and a dry ground, afternoon highs surged into the upper 80s and low 90s. Luckily humidity levels weren’t off the charts but it was still pretty toasty for late September….