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…
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…
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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…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The funeral for 15-year-old McKenna Letcher, a George Rogers Clark High School student who tragically died after being hit by a school bus, is scheduled for Friday. The service will take place at 1 p.m. in the Leon Pace Memorial Chapel at Scobee Funeral Home. According to the Clark County Coroner, McKenna died Tuesday…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway following a report of a student claiming to have a gun in their backpack at Tilden Hogge Elementary in Morehead. According to the Rowan County School District, the incident occurred on Thursday when a student on a school bus was reported to have made the claim. School officials conducted…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Police are providing an update in the search for two missing teenagers from Laurel County. Authorities believe 17-year-old Naveah McDermott and 16-year-old Emonie Adams may now be in the Lexington area. The teens were reported missing on August 27, and police are asking the public for assistance in locating them. If you have…
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…
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…
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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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…
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,…
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It was a nice Thursday by early September standards across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a mix of clouds and sunshine and warm high temperatures into the mid to upper 80s. With some moisture creeping back into the area on Wednesday the humidity levels stayed a bit elevated through the day so it felt a tad on the muggy side…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Community members voiced their frustrations Thursday regarding short-term rentals and proposed regulations during a forum held in Lexington. The discussion is part of a broader national conversation about the impacts of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo on local communities. “I think we’d see a lot of lost business outside of Fayette County if…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A special reveal is planned for tonight’s Thursday Night Live in downtown Lexington. Organizers say they will be launching “Hidden Horses Lexington,” featuring small horse sculptures placed around the area. In addition to the reveal, the event will also include live music. The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank…