Shelter asking for more help with rescues in Garrard County

UPDATE: Kirkpatrick’s hearing Monday has been rescheduled.   GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Garrard County Animal Shelter is urgently seeking assistance after rescuing dozens of huskies from a home in Lancaster earlier this month. The shelter is now asking rescue organizations across the state to help by taking in some of the dogs. ‘Paws 4 the Cause,’…

Contractors needed for bridge demolition in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking contractors to assist with the removal of the old Broadway Bridge in Frankfort. The state has indicated that the removal of the bridge is a crucial first step toward safely reopening a section of the Kentucky River and River View Park, both of which were recently closed as…

Kentucky football completes last scrimmage of the summer

Mark Stoops says that two offensive weapons have long term injuries

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky football is approaching their first game week of 2024 after its last scrimmage of preseason camp. Injury Report Head Coach Mark Stoops is pleased with where his team stands, except for injuries. “There are two guys who will have some significant time missed who are important to us,” said Stoops. “Other than that just…

”Zachary was beautiful, so beautiful.”: Mother of accident victim speaks out

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A deadly crash claimed the lives of two people on Thursday. Zachary Blessing and Zachary Allen were killed when Blessing’s bike and Allen’s motorcycle collided at the intersection of Mason Headley Road and Beacon Hill Road. Zachary Allen was just 23-years-old when his life tragically ended. His mother, Deborah, spoke with ABC 36 News…

Strong storm threat now on the table for Saturday

With a cold front moving in, storms are possible with damaging winds and even an isolated tornado spin-up possible

You could really feel a return of the humid summer air on Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With all that moisture around scattered showers and storms rolled through the area during the course of the day producing some localized heavy downpours. The majority of the activity was in Central Kentucky early before shifting into the southern part of the…

Pedestrian killed in I-75 crash identified

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Coroner has identified the man killed in a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident as 47-year-old James Zeo of Corbin. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred on I-75, just south of Mile Marker 29 in the southbound lane. Deputy Brad Mink, who led the investigation, reported that Zeo…

Rain and storms return as we close out the workweek

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Unfortunately, after a beautiful week, rain and storms have returned just in time for the weekend. Rain and storms are likely during the first half of your day on Friday, before becoming more isolated late day. There is a Level 1 Severe Risk for most of the ABC 36 viewing area….

Two dead after motorcycle and bicycle crash identified by coroner

UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner has identified the two men killed in the crash. 30-year-old Zachary Blessing was identified as the person on the bicycle, who was traveling on Beacon Hill Road. According to the coroner, he collided with the motorcycle at the intersection at Mason Headley Road. That vehicle was operated by 23-year-old Zachary Allen, who was traveling on…