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Warmer temperatures on the way for the final days of summer
We should see a little more sunshine late week as afternoon highs run back into the upper 80s
After some morning sunshine across parts of the area on Wednesday morning, a solid bank of low to mid-level cloudiness developed through the afternoon even though we saw a few breaks in it from time to time. Despite the ominous looking nature of the clouds, we essentially stayed rain free across the area despite the upper level low to our…
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Bicyclist crash victim identified
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Madison County Coroner has identified the 18-year-old who died in a crash involving a bicyclist late Tuesday night. According to the coroner, Jared VanWinkle was riding his bike on Mount Vernon Road, just south of Berea, around 10:30 p.m. when he was involved in a crash with a car. VanWinkle died from…
Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online passport renewal system is now fully operational. “By offering this online alternative to the traditional paper application process, the Department is embracing digital transformation to offer the most efficient and convenient…
Governor Andy Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order that will officially ban conversion therapy in Kentucky. He signed the order at 10 a.m. in Frankfort. Beshear was joined by leaders from several advocacy groups, including the Kentucky Mental Health Coalition, the Fairness Campaign, the Kentucky Psychological Association, and the National Association of Social Workers Kentucky…
Few showers Wednesday ahead of a late week warm-up
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Just a few showers in the forecast today, mainly for areas east of I-75. There will be a more sunshine today compared to yesterday and that will allow temperatures to be a few degrees warmer than yesterday. Most locations will hit the upper 70s and low 80s this afternoon. Be alert…
Bush Hamdan says Brock Vandagriff is beginning to control the offense
Transfer quarterback rushed for 70 versus Georgia in Week Three
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UK Police investigating drug-related incident
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Seven students injured in Louisville bus crash
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Breaking down Brock Vandagriff’s first three games
Junior transfer has led UK to a 1-2 overall record.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Brock Vandagriff’s time as a Kentucky Wildcat has started with a 1-2 record as the team’s offense needs a boost with Ohio University coming to town on September 21. “Obviously could have made some more plays giving the guys the ball in the perimeter. It felt like we just came up short a little bit…
Tropical low brings a few beneficial showers to the area
Unfortunately the rain chances will wind down in the coming days as we heat things up a bit
It turned out to be a dreary and somewhat damp Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the leftovers of a tropical low to our southeast kept overcast conditions across a good chunk of the area but also brough some beneficial rain as well. While a few spots saw nothing measurable, we ended up with some decent showers Tuesday afternoon…
Search for I-75 shooting suspect Joseph Couch shifts focus after 11 days
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eleven days after the September 7th shooting along I-75 near Exit 49 in Laurel County, authorities have yet to locate the suspect, 32-year-old Joseph Couch. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced changes to the search efforts, as resources are being re-allocated to better protect the community. In a statement, Governor Beshear said, “Beginning this…
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Kentucky State Police investigate foul play in case of missing Clay County woman after remains identified
BIG CREEK, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) are investigating the death of a Clay County woman, Angela “Toot Toot” Smith, whose remains were recently identified after being found in 2021. According to a release from KSP, Smith, 30, was reported missing by her family on March 27, 2016, in Big Creek, Kentucky. Nearly five years later,…
Several students and a child hospitalized after school bus crash in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several students and a small child were taken to the hospital following a school bus crash involving an SUV on Monday in Corbin. According to investigators, the brakes on the SUV failed, causing it to collide with the school bus and sending both vehicles over an embankment. The crash occurred at the intersection…
Man identified in deadly weekend shooting in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim of a fatal weekend shooting in Lexington as 60-year-old Jose Manuel Salazar. According to the coroner, Salazar died on Sunday at UK Hospital after being found shot on Saturday at Biskoff Court. His death marks Lexington’s 13th homicide of the year. The investigation into the shooting…
Lexington Health Department to host low-cost rabies vaccination clinic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Pet owners in Lexington have an opportunity to protect their furry friends at a low cost. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is hosting a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on Tuesday. The clinic will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Castlewood Park and is open for dogs, cats, and ferrets. According to…
Russell County deputy killed in officer-involved shooting, investigation ongoing
RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tragic officer-involved shooting in Russell County on Monday evening has claimed the life of Deputy Josh Phipps, a three-year veteran of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team is leading the investigation into the incident, which occurred on Bluebird Drive in Russell Springs at approximately…