Boyle County: Chasing Lucky Number Five
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A break from the active weather is on the horizon
A frontal boundary moving through should bring an end to our storm chances by late Saturday
It’s been quite a week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with consistent thunderstorms daily that produced torrential rain, lots of lightning and damaging winds in many cases. After dealing with widespread severe storms for the second evening in a row on Thursday, Mother Nature picked right up with another cluster of thunderstorms at daybreak moving through with more…
Kentucky sees surge in voter registrations in July
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Secretary of State Michael Adams says 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July, reflecting a significant increase in voter registration. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” Adams said in a statement. However, the same month saw 5,675 voters removed from the rolls, including…
Online passport renewal options
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Renewing your passport can seem like a hassle, with having to get your photo taken, needing many documents and needing to go to the post office. Now there is testing for a simpler way to renew. Right now the online passport renewal is still in the testing phase and there are a few requirements…
‘State of Schools’ Breakfast highlights future plans
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The ‘State of Schools’ Leadership Breakfast took place today in Lexington, where Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Demetrus Liggins, outlined the district’s future plans and celebrated students as they prepare to head back to school. The event, held at the Central Bank Center on West Vine Street, began at 8 a.m. and featured…
Kentucky reaches agreement with NCAA over football and swimming violations
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has reached an agreement with NCAA enforcement staff regarding impermissible benefits in its football program and rules violations related to countable athletically related activities within its swimming program, according to the NCAA website. The NCAA’s Committee on Infractions has approved the agreement, though one former coach did not participate and will have…
Lexington Smooth Jazz Concert Series
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Potential running mate speculation continues
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Govenor Andy Beshear speaks at fundraiser for Harris in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – While attending a fundraiser in Oklahoma in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear seized the opportunity to introduce himself to the region. The event was part of the Vice President’s campaign efforts as she gears up for the upcoming election. Governor Beshear, who has gained significant attention for his…
Volunteers needed for 2nd annual street survey
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Catholic Action Center and Street Voice Council in Lexington are calling for volunteers for the city’s second annual Street Survey. Organizers have announced that the survey will take place on August 28th, focusing on the homeless population in the area. This year’s survey is particularly significant as it will be the first since…
FCPS State of school’s leadership breakfast this morning
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Stuff the bus event at Paul Miller Mazda this Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington is calling for donations for this weekend’s “Stuff the Bus” event. The district is encouraging the community to drop off school supplies for students in need. Donations can be made from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Paul Miller Mazda on East New Circle Road. A…
Tee Dee Young to perform at Eastside Evenings
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mark your calendars! Central Kentucky blues legend Tee Dee Young will be hitting the stage in Lexington next weekend. Organizers announced that the legendary musician will perform at the final ‘Eastside’ evening concert for the summer. This free event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th, at Charles…
More storms on Friday before we dry out for the second half of the weekend
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We are tracking more showers and storms in the forecast today. We aren’t expecting organized severe weather today like we’ve seen earlier this week, but there will still be isolated severe storms possible. It’s also not going to be as hot today either. Afternoon highs will only be reaching the mid-80s…
What could happen to the leadership in Kentucky if Gov. Beshear is picked as vice president?
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — With the national spotlight surrounding Kentucky and the potential of current Governor Andy Beshear, there are questions surrounding the future of the state and who could take over. “There’s a lack of clarity as to whether a special election would be triggered,” says Secretary if State Michael Adams with regards to what could…
Spradlin murder suspects plead not guilty
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Bluegrass Crimestoppers robbery suspect
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Research shows tests could detect Alzheimer’s earlier
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects nearly 81,000 Kentuckians and their families. But a new FDA approved drug and blood tests could help with early detection. There are quite a few myths when it comes to Alzheimer’s. Such as memory loss is a normal part of aging and Alzheimer’s only affects older people. But…
Storm train rolls along into Friday
It's been a week filled with several waves of thunderstorms moving through the commonwealth with more expected Friday
It was quite the steamy beginning to August across Central and Eastern Kentucky as Thursday ended up being one of our more uncomfortable days to be out and about in recent memory. With more sunshine around, temperatures were able to heat up efficiently with most locations sneaking into the low 90s for afternoon highs. Add in the very high humidity…
Bourbon County looking to take the next steps in rebuild
Colonels are coming off of a 2-9 season in 2023
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Community honors fallen Officer Hunter Miller in Danville
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Family, friends, and fellow officers gathered at The Showroom in Danville to pay their respects to Officer Hunter Miller, who tragically passed away on July 25th. Officer Miller, 24, died during a training exercise for a Special Response Team at the Northpoint Training Center. The service saw an outpouring of support from the community,…
New Vista Reports Significant Increase in 988 Crisis Line Calls
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — New Vista Behavioral Health Clinic has announced a 38% increase in local calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline over the past year. The rise, amounting to more than 5,000 calls from central Kentuckians. “If you look at January 2023 through July of 2024, so I guess the past 18 months, we…
Former Gov. Steve Beshear recovering after car accident
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is expected to “make a full recovery” after being involved in a single car accident Wednesday morning. That information was posted on Governor Andy Beshear’s X account. Andy Beshear is the former governor’s son. In the X post, Beshear said, “Our family appreciates all the kind words and prayers we’ve received.”…
Asbury Professor David Whitaker tells of a record 13 Student Emmy nominations
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