LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Dozens of dogs rescued from a Garrard County home last week have been spared from being put down, thanks to the support of the local community. The Garrard County Animal Shelter shared the positive update on Facebook, expressing gratitude to everyone who stepped up to adopt and foster the animals. The dogs were rescued…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Good morning Kentucky! What a beautiful weekend it was across central and eastern Kentucky. Those pleasant conditions will continue in your Monday. Afternoon highs today will climb into the low 80s for most locations under most sunny skies. Cloud cover will start to increase a bit by the evening hours. This is ahead…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NOW) — Lexington Sporting Club faced off against One Knoxville on Saturday in the USL Jägermeister Cup. At halftime both teams were scoreless and that how the game would end. The last time the two teams met was in March of this year. With the teams tied, the match went into a penalty shootout. Lexington scored…
CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- A late Tampa Bay touchdown handed the Bengals a 17-14 preseason loss in front of over 63,300 fans at Paycor Stadium after Cincinnati had their own go-ahead score in the final minutes. How It Happened Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow plays against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half of an NFL preseason football…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A local church, The Star of Bethlehem, hosted a ‘Back to School Blessed Bash’ on Saturday. The bash began noon and lasted until 4 p.m. The event offered free school supplies and food as well as a few raffles. All supplies were donated for the event. After just one hour, supplies were down to…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -In a mass shooting early Friday morning, six people were shot at El Cid’s. The shooting happened just after midnight on the corner of National Avenue and Walton Avenue at El Cid. The man who was shot and killed was identified as 31-year old Antoine Clay of Lexington. Police tell ABC 36 that five others…
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It was a delightful finish to the week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a cold front ushering in cooler and drier air, which will set us up for one of the better stretches we’ve seen in quite some time over the upcoming weekend. With a decent breeze coming out of the northwest along with sunshine and a few…
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UPDATE #2 (From Lexington Police) – UPDATE – 08/09/24: The safety of the community remains the department’s foremost priority, and the preliminary investigation suggests that there is no ongoing threat to the public related to the homicide and shooting that occurred at El Cid on National Avenue. Detectives are following up on any leads and information. Residents and businesses in the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Casey Preston Byrd has been found guilty of multiple charges, including murder, in connection with the death of London City Police Officer Logan K. Medlock, according to the Kentucky State Police. KSP says the jury reached its verdict Thursday. Byrd was convicted of murder, two counts of third-degree criminal mischief, and operating a…
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Clouds are still lingering Friday morning as the cold front continues to push east and Post-Tropical Cyclone Debby heads into the New England states. Through the day Friday, we will see clearing skies and decreasing dewpoints with temperatures peaking in the mid 80s. When you head out early Saturday morning, it’s going to feel like an early September morning with…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County grand jury has indicted a 26-year-old man accused of killing his father and uncle earlier this year. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Mullins has been indicted on charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence. Mullins is accused of shooting and killing his father, 58-year-old Dennis Mullins,…
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Garrard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after more than 80 dogs were discovered living in deplorable conditions inside a home. According to the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found the animals on Thursday at a residence on Royalty Drive in Lancaster. In addition to the dogs, deputies also reported…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in downtown Lexington should be aware of street closures this weekend due to the annual Midsummer Night’s Run. The Lexington Police Department has announced that several streets, including Short Street between Upper Street and Elm Tree Lane, will be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night for the event. Motorists…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Panera Bread is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Lexington Friday. The new restaurant, situated on Alysheba Way in the Hamburg area, welcomed its first guests at 5:30 a.m. Friday. As part of the grand opening festivities, Panera Bread announced that the first 50 guests Friday and Saturday will receive a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Central Kentucky blues legend Tee Dee Young is set to take the stage in Lexington this weekend. The celebrated musician will be performing at the final ‘Eastside’ evening concert for the summer on Saturday night. The free event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Charles Young Park, offering a perfect…
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — two dogs in Anderson county are recovering in a foster home, after being found over the weekend. Officials with Anderson County Animal Care and Control are looking for their previous owners, hoping to hold them accountable for the severe neglect the animals have endured. “I’ve been doing this for 12 years and…
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