Fourth Battle of Elkhorn Creek kicks off new high school football season

Sponsored by Bluegrass Orthopaedics

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Four of the finest high school football teams in the Bluegrass will kick off the 2024 KHSAA high school football season in The Battle of Elkhorn Creek on Friday August 23. Bowl Game Breakdown Bird’s Nest Stadium will host a double header of Scott County versus Franklin County at 6 p.m. and Great Crossing versus…

“False Fall” brings shorter days and seasonal depression concerns

As daylight fades, experts offer tips for managing seasonal affective disorder

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)  — According to ABC 36 Storm Team meteorologists, the Commonwealth is experiencing what is known as a “false fall.” While this early hint of cooler weather is not expected to last, it serves as a reminder of the seasonal changes ahead. This morning’s sunrise drew considerable attention, not just for its beauty, but also…

Kentucky meets conditions for lawmakers to cut income tax in 2026

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has met the financial conditions needed to set in motion another cut in the state’s personal income tax rate that could take effect in 2026, top Republican lawmakers said Wednesday. State budget officials confirmed the financial triggers were satisfied, clearing the way for lawmakers to reduce the individual income tax…

Another nice day Thursday ahead of warmer weekend temperatures

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEW NOW) – Happy Thursday! What another fantastic morning across the Bluegrass. Temperatures fell into the mid-40s in many spots. We didn’t get that chilly in Lexington, but we did drop into the low 50s once again. However, a warming trend begins this afternoon. We will finally break out of the mid-70s and reach the upper…

Man recovering from apartment complex shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is recovering after a shooting Thursday morning on Tates Creek Road in Lexington. That’s at the Pinebrook apartment complex. Lexington Police say they were called to the scene around 6 a.m. at 3650 Tates Creek Road following a report of a shooting. When they got there, officers say they found a male…

Homelessness “Call to Action” hosted by Catholic Action Center

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Catholic Action Center in Lexington is hosting a ‘Call to Action’ event tonight in collaboration with church leaders to address the pressing issue of homelessness. The event is being held in response to the ‘Safer Kentucky Act,’ which became law this summer, banning homeless individuals from camping on streets. The event will take…

Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge kick-off Thursday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge kicks off Thursday in Lexington’s Distillery District. The event runs through Saturday, bringing together more than 100 firefighters to compete in a variety of challenging events. The competition showcases the skills and endurance of firefighters as they participate in events designed to simulate real-life firefighting scenarios. For more information…

The never-ending battle against the drug epidemic, non-profit helps educate community on resources

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — From the current opioid crisis, to overdose deaths to addiction. The drug epidemic doesn’t discriminate, and it’s a battle many Kentuckians fight daily. Right now, the city of Lexington is reporting a spike in suspected non-fatal drug overdoses since June 2nd, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. In an effort to…