Crews extinguish fire at auto repair shop in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Crews with the Lexington Fire Department were able to extinguish a fire at an automobile repair shop in Lexington on Friday night. LFD says the fire started at Complete Automotive Repair on Palumbo Drive. Crews were sent to the scene just after 8 P.M. on Friday. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the roof…

Feeling more like late August this weekend

After a fall-like week of weather across the area, temperatures will heat back up nicely in the coming days

It’s been an amazing week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a sneak peek of the fall season as early morning lows were cool and afternoon highs stayed very pleasant. However you could start to feel the shift in the weather pattern on Friday as temperatures climbed back into the mid-80s for highs and we ended up with…

Mobile home fire displaces 6 near Georgetown; no injuries reported

Fire devastates mobile home; family escapes unscathed

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today a fire destroyed a mobile home on Alamo Drive near Georgetown, displacing six residents. The Lexington Fire Department confirmed that there were no injuries, though the home sustained severe damage. Family members of the victim were grateful everyone was safe. “I am shaken, I am really shaken, because I’ve always been scared…

Judge rules Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out major felony charges against two former Louisville officers accused of falsifying a warrant that led police to Breonna Taylor’s door before they fatally shot her. U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson’s ruling declared that the actions of Taylor’s boyfriend, who fired a shot at police the…

Man once pardoned by Former Gov. Matt Bevin appears in court on assault charge

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man previously pardoned by former Governor Matt Bevin appeared in Fayette County District Court on new assault charges. Kurt Smith appeared infront of Judge Denotra Spruill Gunther, who entered a not guilty plea for Smith. Smith is due back in court on August 28th at 8:30 a.m. His cash bond remains at $25,000….

Truck crash into downtown London building leaves one injured

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A person was taken to the hospital after a truck crashed into a building in Laurel County on Thursday afternoon. According to the London-Laurel Rescue Team, the incident occurred on South Main Street near Armory Street, leading to a road closure for several hours. Police have since confirmed that Main Street has reopened. Categories:…

Georgetown fire sends one to hospital

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway in Scott County after a house fire sent a person to the hospital in Georgetown. The fire occurred on Thursday at a home in the Cherry Blossom subdivision, according to the fire department. Crews on the scene reported that one person was taken to the hospital as a precaution for…

Fantastic Friday forecast ahead of weekend warm-up

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We are tracking really nice conditions to close out the workweek. After the last few morning with near record lows, we were only a bit warmer this morning. However, we will be warming up closer to where we should be this afternoon. Fantastic Friday Forecast High temperatures should reach the mid-80s…

Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge continues

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge is in full swing this weekend in Lexington. The event, which kicked off Thursday in the Distillery District, runs through Saturday. Mayor Linda Gorton welcomed firefighters from all over the world to the challenge, which features over 100 firefighters competing in various categories. These events include tasks such as…

Lexington immigration attorney explains ‘Keeping Families Together’ policy and immigration struggles

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Applications were made available for the Keep Families Together Act earlier this week. The program from the Biden Administration aims to help expedite the process for families seeking residency or citizenship as they wait for their green card. “This isn’t a direct shot to citizenship. It’s a pathway to permanency,” says Lexington immigration…