LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington-based civic health organization is launching a major new effort aimed at strengthening civic education for students across the community. CivicLex announced Thursday that an anonymous local couple has donated a $1 million challenge grant to support civics education for all school-age students — both public and private — in Lexington-Fayette County. Organizers…
LOS ANGELES, CA. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – “Wheel of Fortune” icon Vanna White has officially married her longtime boyfriend, John Donaldson. The 68-year-old announced the surprise wedding Wednesday in an Instagram post. White said the couple has been in love for more than 10 years and recently made it official in a private ceremony. According to People magazine, White met…
LAUREL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County mother is behind bars after her 2-year-old child was found outside in below-freezing temperatures. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, a neighbor saw the toddler walk onto their porch wearing only a T-shirt and a diaper. Deputies say the child was brought inside the neighbor’s home to stay warm…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three adults are without a place to live after a garage fire Tuesday afternoon in Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to the 800 block of Seminole Creek Court for a reported structure fire. Fire officials say crews could see smoke upon arrival and located the fire…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that happened in February 2023. Officers were called to the 500 block of Toner Street just before 7 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired. When police arrived, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at…
HENDERSON COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man in Henderson County. Troopers with Kentucky State Police in Henderson say they are searching for Clarence Davidson, who is wanted for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Police say Davidson also has an active warrant issued by…
Closer to average day ahead Thursday starts with a cold front pushing to the east and High Pressure building in the northwest. This combination brings in a light western breeze and temperatures that are slightly below average. Some may see damp conditions and puddles leftover from Wednesday’s rainfall, but refreezing is not a big concern since road temperatures and air…
GARRARD COUNTY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Garrard County Emergency Management will activate warming shelters beginning this weekend as cold weather moves into the area. Officials say the activation may be extended depending on changing weather conditions. Warming shelters will be available at several locations, including the Lancaster Police Department, the Garrard County Homeless Center, the Cartersville–Paint Lick Fire Department, and…
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Mother Nature threw a nice curveball into the morning commute across Central Kentucky on Wednesday with a batch of light snow/wintry mix moving into the area just as folks hit the roadways around daybreak. Much of the activity was snow here in the Lexington area with more freezing rain/icing back toward Louisville. This created some tricky travel to say the least…
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest connected to a bank theft investigation in southern Laurel County. According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, the sheriff’s office is investigating the fraudulent use of an individual’s identification, along with the theft of a large sum…
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WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A massive fire tore through part of downtown Williamsburg overnight, leaving much of a Main Street block heavily damaged and several people displaced. Fire officials say the fire broke out late Tuesday night, prompting a large-scale response from fire departments across multiple counties. More than 100 firefighters worked through the night to contain the…
Winter weather to kick off the day Wednesday begins with winter weather advisories extending from the Cumberland Parkway up to Flemingsburg and Morehead. These advisories are in effect from 4 am to 12 pm. This is due to freezing rain and snow that may cause quickly developing slick spots through the morning commute. Use caution when driving in the morning,…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple charges. Authorities say Ciro Garcia-Saenz is currently wanted for failing to appear in court in connection with several offenses. Those charges include: Fleeing or Evading Police, First Degree (on foot) Assault, Third Degree – Police…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The family of six-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed in his Versailles home more than a decade ago, joined state lawmakers in Frankfort to speak in support of legislation honoring their son. Lawmakers say House Bill 422 would increase the minimum amount of time certain offenders must serve before becoming eligible for parole. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Supreme Court of Kentucky has issued a procedural order in the high-profile case involving former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is charged with killing District Judge Kevin R. Mullins in 2024. The court’s order, released Tuesday, sends the case back to Letcher County Circuit Court where Special Judge Christopher Cohorn, who…
Frigid Start to Tuesday, Sunshine Helps a Modest Recovery Tuesday morning started off brutally cold across Central and Eastern Kentucky, even by mid to late January standards. Most locations woke up in the upper single digits, with a few low teens farther south. High pressure remained firmly in control through the day delivering plenty of sunshine and a light southeast…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two students in Jessamine County have been placed under quarantine following a measles exposure, according to the school district. Jessamine County Public Schools confirmed to ABC36 that the Jessamine County Health Department asked the district to quarantine two students due to a measles exposure in their household. District officials say the students are…
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