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“It was an accident and we pray for him”: Family of McKenna Letcher doesn’t blame bus driver

15-year-old McKenna Letcher was hit and killed by a school bus on her way to school Tuesday morning
Paxton Boyd,

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — Family, friends, loved ones and community members gathered in Winchester on Friday afternoon to say a final goodbye to McKenna Letcher. Letcher — the 15-year-old freshman at George Rogers Clark High School — was tragically killed Tuesday morning after she was hit by a school bus while walking to school. As family members prepared to lay…

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Several crimes on UK campus lead to safety concerns

Sydney St. Claire,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Friday marked the end of the second week of classes at the University of Kentucky. An exciting time for the thousands of students who attend the school, but some students on campus are concerned about their safety after receiving an email on Thursday about two separate crimes on campus. “Well it does definitely make…

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Fall-like air settles into the commonwealth for the weekend

Expect a major drop in temperatures with some of the coolest air we've since since last spring
T.G. Shuck,

It’s been a dry and progressively warmer week across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Friday was no exception as a cold front approached from the northwest. With a southwest flow and plenty of sunshine, afternoon highs surged into the upper 80s with a few low 90s here and there so it was definitely a summer-like finish to close out the…

Man Arrested For Allegedly Pointing A Gun At A Student
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Man arrested for allegedly pointing gun, threatening to kill student

Terry Allison, WTVQ News Desk,

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man has been arrested after allegedly holding a student at gunpoint on the property of Clay County High School. According to police, Christopher Collier was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly approached a student on the school grounds and asked the student to get into his car. Police say Collier then pointed…

The Annual Lexington Roots And Heritage Festival Starts Tonight
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Lexington Roots and Heritage Festival kicks off Friday

WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual Roots and Heritage Festival kicks off Friday in Lexington, offering a weekend full of events celebrating African-American culture and heritage. The three-day festival features an African-American marketplace and live performances on Elm Tree Lane. Organizers highlight the festival’s popular Heritage Parade, which begins Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m., followed by a band…

Blake Shelton Is Coming To Rupp Arena In Late February 2025
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Blake Shelton to perform at Rupp Arena in February

WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Country music superstar Blake Shelton is set to take the stage at Rupp Arena next year as part of his 2025 “Friends and Heroes” tour. The tour will kick off in Lexington on February 27, 2025. Shelton will be joined by special guests Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins, and Emily Ann Roberts. Fans…

One More Warm Day Ahead Of A Big Weekend Cooldown
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Warm with late day storms Friday ahead of a big weekend cooldown

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Ready for another patented Kentucky weather roller coaster? That’s what we have in the forecast as you head into the weekend. Your Friday will be another warm one with temperatures making a run at the mid-to-upper 80s, near 90 in spots. This will lead to isolated-to-scattered showers and storms late this…

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Jasper Johnson stays home, commits to Kentucky men’s basketball

Versailles native making his decision in front of former high school community
Forrest Tucker,

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)- Jasper Johnson is staying home and coming to Lexington as the newest commitment to Head Coach Mark Pope and Kentucky men’s basketball for the 2025 recruiting class. Johnson is the first ever five-star recruit for Pope in his short time at the helm of the Wildcats. The Big Blue Decision The former Woodford County…
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Thousands apply for medical marijuana license

Sydney St. Claire,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In March of last year, Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law Senate Bill 47 for the legalization of medical marijuana in the Commonwealth. Since the passing of the bill businesses that wish to sell medical cannabis have been able to apply for a license. That deadline ended last Saturday (08/31). During a Team Kentucky Update,…