Los Parientes Giveaway!
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Suspect wanted for murder of 16-year-old in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection to the shooting that left a 16-year-old dead last week in Lexington. Bluegrass Crime Stoppers reports that police are actively searching for 36-year-old Robert Constant. Investigators have identified Constant as a suspect in the shooting death of 16-year-old C’aveyoun Robinson. The Fayette…
15-year-old and 17-year-old charged with robbery in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old are now facing charges in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday on Kimberly Place in Fayette County. According to Lexington Police, the two teens were armed with a gun when they allegedly approached a victim and demanded money before leaving the scene. Officers utilized…
“Thursday Night Live” at Tandy Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s time for Thursday Night Live in downtown Lexington. Organizers say the event will feature R&B music from “Brett Higgins and The Family,” along with plenty of food and drink options. The festivities start at 5 p.m. at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Tandy Park. Don’t miss out on an evening of…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman addresses political future
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — There’s been a lot of speculation over who will become Kamala Harris’ running mate, as the spotlight continues on current Governor Andy Beshear being in the short list, the attention has also surrounded Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, and what it could mean to her to become the state’s next leader. “That’s a hypothetical…
Man arrested after car chase
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Rood and Riddle Foundation
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Back 2 School Supply Drive with Vincent Fister
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More storm chances Thursday with a brief break in sight
A weak cold front dropping in will keep rain and storms around into the late week before some drier air arrives Friday
It’s definitely been a fairly consistent weather pattern with the same old script the last several days across Central and Eastern Kentucky, and Wednesday was no exception. Areas that received rain on Tuesday saw some morning fog, otherwise it was mainly cloudy into the afternoon hours (which hasn’t been a bad thing given that it has kept that hot air…
Woman attacked by dog gets answers
Update 2: Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control now tells ABC36 News Now that, the only charge pending against the owner of the attacking dog is “nuisance by animal.” There could be other charges pending, as the investigation continues. We will update this developing story as we learn new information. Update: According to an update from Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control,…
Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass donates $100K to veterans at EKU
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A new scholarship has been created to support veterans and their family members attending Eastern Kentucky University. The Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass Joint Venture announced Wednesday that they are donating $100,000 to the scholarship fund. According to Bechtel’s Project Manager, the company has been supporting the university’s military and veterans affairs for over…
Walk To End Alzheimer’s has a Golf Scramble Fundraiser
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Christy Helton talks about the Funding Hope Gala for B.I.A. Cares
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KY Association of Health Plans and KY Voices partner to cover vaccines
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – As we’ve reported, Fayette County is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough, with 48 new confirmed cases. In response, a new partnership between two health organizations aims to increase access to vaccinations for children across the Bluegrass region. The Kentucky Association of Health Plans and Kentucky Voices for Health announced their collaboration…
La Familia wins Lexington Regional in The Basketball Tournament
Team will face winner of Team DRC and The 'Ville
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Few more rain and storm chances mid-week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Another day with isolated-to-scattered showers and storms in the forecast. Like on Tuesday, the best chance for these storms will be during the afternoon and evening hours. Not everyone will see rain, but those that do could have heavy downpours. The rain chances will drop off late this evening into the…
16-year-old’s death marks Lexington’s 8th homicide
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington continues to see a decline in homicides this year compared to previous years, but recent reports indicate that teenagers are still falling victim to deadly shootings. The search continues for the person responsible for the fatal shooting of a teenager last week. Police say the incident occurred Friday at the Gatehouse Apartments…
Lt. Govenor Coleman to break ground on new Amen House food bank
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman will be traveling to Scott County on Wednesday to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new food pantry and soup kitchen in Georgetown. Lieutenant Governor Coleman will join local and state leaders at the event, which marks the beginning of construction for the new Amen House Food Bank….
Lexington officials file lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington has filed a lawsuit against car manufacturers Hyundai and Kia, citing concerns over the lack of anti-theft technology in their vehicles. Mayor Linda Gorton announced the lawsuit, stating that Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being stolen at an alarming rate. City officials report that nearly 40 percent of cars…
Former Kentucky Lawmaker and Secretary John Tilley found not guilty of rape
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — On Tuesday, the rape trial against former lawmaker and secretary John Tilley continued in a Fayette County Circuit Courtroom. On the second day of trial, the prosecution taking witness by witness to the stand. After closing arguments, the jury began deliberations around 3:15 pm on Tuesday, and five hours later the jury reaching…
Whooping cough outbreak continues
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Tilley trial deliberations
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Daily storm chances hang tough but a brief break may be on the horizon
A couple of frontal boundaries in the area will keep our storm chances in place through Thursday
It was another mainly cloudy and muggy Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky thanks to a stalled out frontal system sitting over the Tennessee Valley. Much of the organized rain and storms were concentrated across our southern counties once again closer to the lift provided by the front. One benefit of the clouds hanging tough was another day with temperatures…
La Familia back in action on Tuesday night versus Herd That
UK men's basketball's team looking to stay alive in TBT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- La Familia is in the Round of 16 of The Basketball Tournament on July 23 at Rupp Arena, but they are looking for more than just another game. “We understand the goal at hand,” said Head Coach Tyler Ulis. “These guys are all professionals. It’s just contagious when you bring that energy.” The Kentucky men’s…