LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With hotter temperatures on the horizon, the city of Lexington is implementing Phase One of its Heat Plan from Tuesday through Friday to help those who may be unhoused stay safe from the heat. The Heat Plan goes into effect when the heat index is expected to reach 95 degrees or more. As part…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools is rolling out the welcome mat for its newest employees today at an orientation event being held Tates Creek High School this week. Saugat Bohara, who graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in neuroscience, is among the new hires. Bohara initially didn’t envision returning to a…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Calling all Lexington pickleball and UK fans! The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass is hosting the 2nd annual “Pickle for a Purpose” event, and registration is now open. Join the fun with a partner for a beginner-friendly pickleball tournament, featuring the entire UK men’s basketball team as honorary referees. The tournament will…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! We are tracking a heavy rain and strong storm threat to start your workweek. Central Kentucky has a Level 2 Severe Risk and eastern Kentucky has a Level 1 Severe Risk for later today into tonight. The threat of the strongest storms for us will likely be late this evening into…
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tragic accident occurred Saturday night in Anderson County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. Kentucky State Police reported that shortly after 9:50 p.m., 55-year-old Lynda Holland was attempting to cross the intersection of U.S. 127 and Keaton Lane, a dark portion of the highway, when she was struck by a northbound…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton will be joined by representatives from Governor Andy Beshear’s office, Fayette County Public Schools, and other officials to announce an award from the Governor’s ‘Everybody Counts’ program. The program is designed to assist Kentucky’s graduating high school seniors in starting their careers, continuing their education, or both. The press conference…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman joined the Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Sunday for an awards ceremony honoring the achievements of KSP’s civilian employees. Fifteen civilian employees received various awards for their dedication to enhancing public safety. The honors included the 2023 Civilian of the Year, Career Achievement, and Police Communications Support and Supervisor of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Parks and Recreation’s ‘Ballet Under the Stars’ will be back starting on Wednesday. The event will be held at Woodland Park from Wednesday, July 31st to Saturday, August 4th. Shows will be held from six to nine p.m. This year’s theme is Taylor swift. Nalee Hagen and Laila Wells have participated in the…
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PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman traveled around Eastern Kentucky today, just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the devastating 2022 floods that claimed 45 lives and displaced thousands across 14 counties. The day was filled with significant milestones and poignant moments as Governor Beshear and Lt. Gov. Coleman observed the…
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It was a quiet finish to the week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure to our north attempted to push drier air into the commonwealth. With a weak boundary stalling out along the Kentucky/Tennessee border this limited just how far south the less humid air was about the make it. As a result it felt pretty comfortable along…
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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Scott County’s football team as well as other sports are moving into their brand new high school. “Second to None.” While Head Coach Jim McKee’s team practiced on their soon-to-be “old,” practice field, a crew of movers was emptying out the weight room at the old high school. New facilities are something that everyone is…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Friday marked the culmination of our Back2School Supply Drive, a friendly competition with WKYT, aimed at supporting students as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Vincent Fister Moving and Storage generously provided trucks to load and transport the donated supplies. The collection included everything from backpacks to notebooks, all boxed up and ready…
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