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Labor Day Weekend travel surge expected

Travel surge anticipated for Labor Day Weekend, gas prices drop and domestic travel costs fall

August 29, 2024

Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Many Americans are hitting the roads and skies today and tomorrow to kick off their Labor Day Weekend plans. This year, travelers can look forward to some positive developments, despite the anticipated surge in traffic. According to a report from AAA, domestic travel is set to increase by 9% compared to last year. The…

Thursday Night Live! Happening Tonight At Tandy Park In Lexington

Thursday Night Live at Tandy Park

August 29, 2024

WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thursday Night Live is happening in downtown Lexington, promising an evening of fun, food, and live music. Organizers say the band “Blacktop Rodeo” will be performing, and there will be plenty of food vendors on-site. The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Tandy Park. Categories: Featured, Local…

An Urban County Council Committee Will Hold A Special Meeting Today To Discuss Short Term Rentals

Short-term rentals to be discussed at special council meeting

August 29, 2024

WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A special Urban County Council committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in Lexington, with a focus on short-term rentals. According to city officials, the meeting will take place at the Government Center on East Main Street in downtown Lexington. For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will also be…

Carroll County Schools Cancel Class Today And Friday Due To Illness

Widespread illness shuts down Kentucky school district

August 29, 2024

WTVQ News Desk,

CARROLLTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Classes are canceled Thursday and Friday for Carroll County Schools in Northern Kentucky due to a significant number of students and staff calling out sick. School officials also announced that the district’s varsity football game scheduled for Friday has been canceled due to illness and injuries. According to the district, schools will also be…

A Gofundme Page Has Been Created To Help Cover The Final Expenses For A Lexington Man Who Died Two Weeks After Crash

GoFundMe established for crash victim

August 29, 2024

WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington community is coming together to support the family of Derald Johnson, a 61-year-old man who passed away from his injuries following a crash involving his moped and a car. According to the Fayette County Coroner, Johnson died on Monday due to injuries sustained in the accident. Police say the crash occurred on…

Hot temperatures continue ahead of Labor Day weekend storms

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

August 29, 2024

Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It was one of the hottest days of the entire summer yesterday, and that will continue today. Afternoon highs will be reaching the mid-to-upper 90s. There will be a bit more humidity as well, making it feel more humid as well. The heat index will likely peak in the upper 90s…

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Candidates attend forum to answer questions ahead of November Election

August 29, 2024

Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Voters in Lexington will head to the polls in under 70 days, and while the presidential election will be a driving factor, certain district seats are up for grabs in the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council as well. In the second district, incumbent Shayla Lynch is running once again, she says her district…