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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…
4 vehicle accident on I-75
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – I-75 is now fully reopened following a four-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning. Police were dispatched to the scene around 7:50 AM at mile marker 115 on I-75, where multiple vehicles were involved in a collision. According to authorities, one vehicle rear-ended another, triggering a chain reaction that led to additional collisions, involving a…
Tracking isolated rain showers today
As a mostly dry cold front sweeps across Kentucky today, we are tracking isolated rain showers. With increasing cloud coverage ahead of the front, most areas will only top out in the upper 80s today; however, if your area gets some rain, you likely won’t see more than the mid 80s. Behind today’s cold front, Thursday is looking to be…
Car crashes into pole, causes downed power lines
Lexington, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Utilities crews were called to Old Richmond Road and Jacks Creek Pike around 1:30 Wednesday morning after a car crashed into a pole. Police say nobody was injured, but lanes on both Old Richmond Road and Jacks Creek Pike were closed for some time. KU crews were called in to fix the…
Suspect cuts power to cafe; search continues in Danville
Danville, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Danville Police Department says the power was cut to the Red Rooster Cafe while someone was allegedly trying to break in. Officers say the suspect temporarily cut power to the restaurant before trying to force the doors open, but the suspect was unable to get in. While the power was out, the…
Georgetown Police K9 removed from service following dog bite incident
Georgetown, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is investigating an incident after they found a victim with a dog bite wound Thursday. In a statement posted to Facebook, police say the K9 named Rex is no longer in service with the agency. Police also said an officer was hurt while trying to remove Rex from the…
Parts of River View Park closed due to falling debris
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Parts of River View Park in Frankfort are temporarily closed for safety reasons following reports of falling debris from the Broadway Bridge. The bridge, which crosses over a popular walking trail in the park, has prompted officials to take immediate action to protect park visitors. City and state crews are currently addressing the issue,…
Lexington Government Center to close early Wednesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Government Center in downtown Lexington will close an hour early on Wednesday for an elevator inspection. City officials announced that the building, located on East Main Street, will shut its doors at 4 p.m. to allow state officials to inspect and test the building’s recently updated elevators. The inspection is a necessary procedure…
Woodford Co. Public Schools goes back to class Thursday
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Students across Woodford County are gearing up for the start of the school year, with Woodford County Public Schools (WCPS) set to begin classes Thursday, along with multiple counties all week. As the excitement builds, ABC 36 talked with WCPS Superintendent Danny Adkins to find out what’s new this year. “We’re excited…
Solarize Lexington deadline extended
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The deadline to apply for the ‘Solarize Lexington’ program has been extended. Residents now have until September 2 to apply for grants for installing solar panels on their homes. The city encourages homeowners to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Interested residents can find more…
London Fire Departments Beat the Heat
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The London City Fire Department is inviting the community to a free “Beat the Heat” event on Wednesday. Firefighters will be spraying water to help residents cool down during the hot weather. The event will take place from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the London Farmers Market. It’s a great opportunity for families…
Be careful! Romance scams becoming more common
Northern Kentucky man recalls being scammed multiple times.
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Nowadays, people are looking for love in a number of places especially online. As the popularity of online dating and dating apps continues to grow, so do the ways romance scammers can take advantage of your vulnerability. “I was vulnerable at that time. My wife of 30 years died. I was lonely, it was through…
Blood shortage remains critical
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Fatal motorcycle crash
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Temperatures slowly back off a bit as the week wears on
The first of two boundaries should work through Wednesday with a stray storm chance and slightly "cooler" temperatures
It was a another typical early August day weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky Tuesday with sunshine along with hot and humid conditions. Most locations managed to reach the low 90s for afternoon highs and with a decent amount of humidity around, it definitely felt like an “instant sweat” scenario if you were outdoors for any length of time. Heat…
Kentucky Democrats’ statement on VP pick
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Both the Democratic and Republican parties of Kentucky have responded to the recent announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice for her running mate in the upcoming election. The Democratic Party of Kentucky released a statement saying, “Through years of service in public school classrooms and as a congressman and governor,…
Kentucky Republicans react to Dem’s VP pick
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Both the Democratic and Republican parties of Kentucky have responded to the recent announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice for her running mate in the upcoming election. The Republican Party of Kentucky released a statement saying, “With the Kentucky Democrats’ echo chamber in the local press and social media coming…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reacts to VP running mate choice of Gov. Tim Walz
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear quickly responded following the announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice for her running mate in the upcoming election. In a post on X, Beshear expressed his gratitude, stating that it was an honor to be considered in the selection process. The announcement came shortly…
Car flipped at Winchester and Zesta
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Heat and humidity return today
We are in for a toasty Tuesday as mostly sunny skies usher in highs in the mid and upper 90s and heat indices near 100. We will stay clear overnight and will see increasing cloud coverage and a small chance for isolated afternoon showers Wednesday as a mostly dry cold front sweeps across the state. Another weak cold front will…
Wanted murder suspect arrested in Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man wanted for murder in Floyd County is now behind bars. State police announced that 41-year-old Michael Colley was arrested Monday night following an extensive day-long search. Colley is accused of killing 53-year-old Patrick Shepherd during a fight at a home on State Route 680 in the McDowell community on Sunday. Stay…
Search for suspects after items stolen from store in Clark County
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are searching for two men suspected of theft at the Rural King store on Bypass Road in Winchester. The suspects were caught on camera with several items in shopping carts. If you recognize the two men or have any information about their whereabouts, you are urged to contact the Winchester Police Department. Categories:…
Beshear attends campaign fundraiser for Harris
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