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…
It’s been a spectacular early taste of the fall season the last few days here in Central and Eastern Kentucky and Thursday was no exception. Instead of feeling like late August, it has felt more like late September and early October especially during the early morning hours. Temperatures once again dipped into the upper 40s and low 50s to begin…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of trying to blow up his home after allegedly attacking one of his roommates is scheduled to appear in court next week in Bourbon County. Police say the incident occurred last week at a home on Thomas Avenue, near Gano and Hanson Streets, off of Georgetown Road in Paris. The suspect,…
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…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Businesses in Kentucky are running out of time to apply for a medical cannabis license, with the deadline set for August 31st. State officials have reported that more than 180 applications have been submitted so far. According to the state, a lottery for the licenses will be held later this year, determining which businesses…
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…
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…
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It felt more like early October instead of late August to kick off Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped all the way into the upper 40s and low 50s to start the day with many locations flirting with record lows. The combination of clear skies and light winds allowed for some good radiational cooling and with a northeast flow pushing additional…
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