Guest segment: Cooperative Extension’s Snack Club
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Anderson county neglected dogs
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Georgetown Police Dept. speaks out about euthanized k-9
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Georgetown Police K9 euthanized after an incident in which the dog attacked a family member of its handler and another handler. “It’s definitely hit our handlers very hard. Not only do we have one handler that is off right now with an injury, but we’ve got another handler that’s not only lost his…
Crystal Rogers trial: Steve Lawson fires attorney in court; prosecutor alleges he was working with Brooks Houck’s team in secret
By Shay McAlister
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WHAS 11) – Thursday was supposed to be a routine hearing on evidence in the Crystal Rogers case, but before the judge was able to start the discussion, Steve Lawson raised his shackled hand and requested to speak. “I need to say something to court sir,” Lawson said to the judge. Judge Charles Simms responded, “What is it…
Sayre: Digging deep for a deeper run in this year’s playoffs
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Lexington Catholic: Despite major losses on both side of the ball, Lex Cath still a favorite for 2024 season
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A cold front Friday brings a nice shift in our weather pattern into the weekend
Afternoon highs should be very pleasant with low humidity levels and quiet conditions starting Saturday
No big surprise we saw another warm and muggy day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday. With the moisture associated with Debby just off to our southeast, scattered clouds were a bit more numerous along with a few pop-up showers and storms through the late afternoon and evening hours. Once thing that did work to our advantage with a…
WBW: Dust pt. 2
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Ex-UK basketball player Todd Svoboda on life after leg amputation
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Immanuel Baptist announces new campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Immanuel Baptist Church has announced the launch of its fourth campus, set to open on Winchester Road in Lexington. The church says this expansion is part of the its multi-site vision across the Central Kentucky region. Currently, Immanuel Baptist Church operates two campuses in Lexington, located on Tates Creek Road and Armstrong Mill Road,…
Alzheimer’s Association
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School officials warn drivers to be cautious as school starts
Drivers urged to follow school bus laws and exercise caution around increased pedestrian traffic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — With many students heading back to school, officials are urging drivers to be vigilant and cautious on the roads due to increased traffic. The return to class brings more activity, with numerous students either boarding buses, walking, or being carpooled. “We want to get everybody to our schools safely and everybody home safely”…
Pedestrian killed in Wednesday car crash identified
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tragic accident in Lexington has resulted in the death of 67-year-old Billy Gene Messer. According to a press release from the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Messer was struck and killed by an SUV at the intersection of Man O’ War Boulevard and Beaver Creek Drive Wednesday morning. This was a breaking news story…
Search for armed suspects following overnight robbery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police say four armed suspects robbed a man just before 1 a.m. Thursday on Richmond Road. If you have any information that could help in this investigation, call the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: armed suspects, Richmond Road, robbery
Attempted murder suspect arrested after two weeks on the run
Richmond Man Apprehended After Two-Week Manhunt, Set for Arraignment
Madison County, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The sheriff’s office says attempted murder suspect 35-year-old Richard Clark is now behind bars after two weeks on the run. Deputies say Clark is accused of strangling a person. He is now charged with strangulation, wanton endangerment, and attempted murder. His arraignment is Friday at 9 a.m. in Madison County. Categories:…
First day of class for students in Woodford County
Woodford County Schools Begin Year with New Initiatives and Full Staffing
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— The school year has begun for more than ten districts in the region, including Woodford County. Buses were picking up students across the area this morning. Officials with Woodford County Public Schools (WCPS) report that the district is well-prepared for the new school year, with all bus routes covered and multiple substitute drivers…
Fayette Co. Sheriff’s Office seeks donations
Community Invited to Support Local Schools and Daycares Through Book Donations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the community to support its Books and Badges program by donating children’s books. The program aims to provide reading materials to local schools and daycares. Deputies are seeking at least 1,000 new or gently used children’s books to distribute through the initiative. Residents interested in…
Lexington’s summer swim season draws to a close
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The summer swimming season is nearing its end in Lexington, as the city’s Parks and Recreation Department announces the upcoming closures of public pools. Most of the city’s public swimming facilities will shut their gates next week. Castlewood, Southland, and Tates Creek pools will all close on Tuesday, August 13. However, Shillito and…
What could come next for Gov. Andy Beshear in his political future?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris choosing Tim Walz as her running mate. Beshear was also in consideration for that role and called it an honor to be in the running. Now the focus turns to what comes next for Beshear and if he could still have a future in…
Lexington police searching for package thief
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Isolated storm chances creep in late week but the weekend is still looking fantastic!
With the remnants of tropical system Debby sliding by to our east and another front moving in from the west, a few showers and storms can't be ruled out
We saw more typical early August conditions across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday with some sunshine, muggy conditions and warm temperatures. The only difference is that afternoon highs backed off a bit into the upper 80s and a few isolated showers and storms fired up during the afternoon hours thanks to the moisture hanging around and the frontal system…
Kentucky Hip-Hop Day
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Lexington Public Library
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Local scuba diver turns passion into business
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —If you’ve ever dropped your phone, sunglasses, or any other belonging to the bottom of the lake, professional diver Nate Byrd can help you get it back. “It’s so common and so frequent for people to drop stuff, it’s nice to be able to reassure people that ‘hey, it happens and it’s not a…