LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A major shake-up is coming to one of horse racing’s most storied traditions. Churchill Downs announced that the 2026 Kentucky Oaks will be held in primetime for the first time ever, with the race airing Friday night at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock—just one night before the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Oaks,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The ABC 36 Storm Team is reporting hot temperatures heading into this weekend. The heat is on for the Bluegrass, as many crank up the A/C and look to stay cool, the city of Lexington is rolling out Phase One of its heat plan for the rest of the week. “Phase one of…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man already jailed for one Lexington murder is now facing charges in a second deadly shooting—and he’s back in court Thursday. Lexington Police say 25-year-old Deonte Carter has been charged in connection with the December 2021 shooting death of Devon Sandusky on Oak Hill Drive. Carter was already behind bars at the Fayette…
SCIENCE HILL, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Pulaski County man accused in a brutal attack that left two family members dead and another seriously injured is back in Kentucky and expected in court Thursday for a pretrial conference. Austin Prather was extradited to Kentucky following his arrest in Indiana last November. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s a big day for nearly 40 new firefighters in Lexington. The Lexington Fire Department is set to graduate Recruit Class 74 on Thursday, officially welcoming 39 new members to the force after months of intensive training through the LFD Fire Training Academy. The graduation ceremony will take place at Immanuel Baptist Church on…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — WEKU Public Radio is still working to restore full service after weekend storms caused significant damage to its broadcasting equipment. According to station officials, engineers have already replaced several damaged components, but additional, more complex software and hardware problems have since been discovered. Those technical issues are slowing the station’s full return to air….
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a husband and wife were found dead outside their home in Closplint. According to investigators, the man allegedly shot and killed his wife Monday afternoon as she tried to run from the home. Troopers say the man then turned the gun on himself and…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Nicholasville say an abduction scare in the downtown area turned out to be a scam. According to the Nicholasville Police Department, officers responded to a report of a possible abduction on Tuesday after a woman received a disturbing call. The caller claimed her adult daughter was in danger and demanded money for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department is now hiring school crossing guards to help keep children safe as they head back to school. According to the department, school crossing guards are part-time, non-sworn employees who assist students crossing busy streets near school zones. They typically work morning and afternoon shifts while school is in session. Anyone…
Dry Weather Holds, But the Heat is the Big Story We are locked into a classic late-July pattern across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with plenty of sunshine, just a few scattered clouds, and limited rain chances. High pressure stretching across the region has kept most of us dry, a nice change after the frequent daily storm chances earlier this month….
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We finally enjoyed another dry stretch on Wednesday—a welcome break from the stormy pattern that’s dominated much of July. Sunshine was plentiful across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with only a few scattered clouds passing through. Afternoon highs surged into the low 90s, right where we typically are for late July, but the heat was made worse by elevated humidity levels….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a deadly shooting on Darien Drive. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to a home in the 1800 block of Darien Drive around 1:25 p.m. on July 15, 2025, for an unresponsive individual. When they arrived, they found a man…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Middle schoolers are getting a chance to learn about different medical professions through a new summer camp. Students from grades 6th through 8th are learning about different health care careers and medical fields. The Kentucky Chamber Foundation, along with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the LFCUG Work-Lexington program created the ‘Future Healers’ health…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A tragic boating accident Monday night at Laurel River Lake has left one person dead and another facing serious charges, according to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Game wardens responded to a crash at the Marsh Branch boat ramp and launched an investigation. Officials say they arrested Don Peace, who is now charged with…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — President Donald Trump has approved public assistance for Kentucky counties impacted by the April flooding and May tornadoes, according to Governor Andy Beshear. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Beshear said the president called him directly to deliver the news. Beshear called the federal support “essential” to help communities rebuild after the devastating spring weather…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Kentucky inmate who managed to escape custody twice in recent months is back behind bars. Kentucky State Police confirmed the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 43-year-old Jeffrey Harrison in Lexington on Tuesday. According to investigators, Harrison most recently escaped earlier this month from the Estill County Courthouse. Before that, on May 30, he walked…