EASTERN KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of the devastating and deadly flooding that struck Eastern Kentucky in 2022. The catastrophic event claimed 45 lives and caused extensive damage, destroying hundreds of homes, bridges, and roads. Governor Andy Beshear announced that he will visit several counties in Eastern Kentucky to commemorate the anniversary and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) – A church community and a local high school are preparing to say their final goodbyes to Father Norman Fischer, a beloved Lexington priest who passed away unexpectedly on July 15th while on sabbatical in Delaware. He was 50 years old. Father Norman Fischer served as the chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is set to travel to Iowa this weekend to serve as the keynote speaker for the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Liberty and Justice Celebration. The event is a significant gathering for Democrats in the state and will take place this Saturday, with Governor Beshear expected to speak during the event’s dinner,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you’re new to Lexington or still learning English, there is an upcoming opportunity to find work. A job fair will be held next week specifically designed for newcomers and English language learners. The job fair is scheduled for Monday afternoon, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., at the Marksbury Family Branch Library on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is inviting families to the ‘PAL Community Day’ (Police Activities League) event this Saturday. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Gainesway Park. Officers say the community can expect free food, entertainment, games, and more. This event aims to foster community spirit and provide a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The YMCA is hosting its annual Back-to-School Rallies this weekend, providing essential supplies for students in the area. The rallies will take place Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 15 community sites across Fayette, Franklin, and Jessamine counties. According to the YMCA, free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We are tracking some nice conditions to end your workweek. Afternoon highs today will be reaching the mid-to-upper 80s across the region. Yes, temperatures will still be warm but the humidity will be noticeably lower than the last few days. This lower humidity will lead to a very comfortable start to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s a bond that captured the hearts of many around the world, the bond between Cody Dorman and Cody’s Wish. “It all started in 2018 when we had we were partnered with Make-A-Wish and Make-A-Wish Day at Keeneland, and every year for the Make-A-Wish Day, we receive a child and their family, to…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear with a Team Kentucky update on Thursday talking about multiple topics. But the topic everyone wants to hear about, his take on being vetted as a possible running mate for vice president Kamala Harris. For weeks there has been speculation that Beshear could be a part of the 2024 democratic presidential…
A weakening cold front dropped through the commonwealth with very little fanfare as the expected isolated storms through the afternoon were just that…very isolated. With a mix of clouds and sunshine temperatures managed to overperform in many locations thanks to the lack of organized rainfall. Most locations topped out into the mid to upper 80s and while it was still…
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SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have arrested a man wanted on multiple serious charges in Indiana after he was found hiding in a cornfield in Simpson County. Authorities say 28-year-old Cody Medsker was wanted in Indiana for charges including kidnapping, burglary, and two counts of rape. KSP received an alert indicating Medsker was in…
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WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in Warren County after he allegedly shared images of child sexual abuse online. According to authorities, Daelin Rigsby was interviewed by police following accusations that he distributed the explicit pictures. During the interview, KSP seized the device Rigsby allegedly used to share the images,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! A cold front will be moving through the region later today. The passing of this front will fire up another round of isolated-to-widely scattered showers and storms this afternoon. This front will also bring a drop in the humidity for your Friday, leading to a very nice end to the week….