I 64 Crash Shuts Down Interstate
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I-64 crash shuts down interstate

John Croft, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An injury collision on mile marker 83 of I-64 Eastbound temporarily shut down the highway earlier Monday. According to police, a vehicle hydroplaned and flipped onto its roof. Fortunately, the sole occupant involved sustained only very minor injuries and did not require hospitalization. The highway has since been reopened, and traffic is now moving…

Kentucky's Reaction To Biden Dropping Out
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Kentucky’s reaction to Biden dropping out

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Reactions are flooding in from across the political spectrum following President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to drop out of the race for re-election. In Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear posted a statement, saying in part, “President Biden led us through the aftermath of the January 6th attack on our Capitol and steadily steered us out…

Political Commentator Weighs In On Beshear Possible Vp Pick
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Political commentator weighs in on Beshear possible VP pick

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With President Joe Biden stepping out of the race for re-election, there’s increasing talk that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear could be selected as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential candidate if she is formally nominated. Local political analyst Tres Watson weighed in on the potential implications of this pick. “Politically, I don’t know what Andy Beshear brings, really….

Off Duty Deputy Charged With Dui And Assault
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Off-duty deputy charged with DUI and assault

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An off-duty deputy has been charged in connection with an alleged DUI crash in Madison County that sent a person to the hospital. According to the Kentucky State Police, Deputy Jonathon Thompson was arrested on Saturday. Investigators report that Thompson was allegedly driving drunk when he turned into the path of a motorcycle…

Investigation Continues After A 3 Year Old Was Hit By A Car In Lexington
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Investigation continues after a 3-year-old was hit by a car in Lexington

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The investigation is ongoing after a three-year-old was hit by a car over the weekend in Lexington. According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday on Trout Court near Man O’ War Boulevard. Officers reported that the child was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Forensic Services…

COMMUNITY AGAINST DRUG DEALERS RALLY
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The Brightlight Foundation partners to host ‘Community Against Drug Dealers’

Sydney St. Claire,

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A community rallied together in the fight against fentanyl and drug dealers on Saturday. Cheyenne Helm of the Brightlight Foundation and Ron McCauley with Community Against Drug Dealers partnered together to host the rally in downtown Richmond. The rally began at noon. Mayor Robert Blythe, Dr. Donald Douglas the Republican Kentucky State Senator and…

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Southern Amateur golf tournament in Lexington for first time ever

The winner receives the George W. Adair Trophy
Forrest Tucker,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- For the first time ever in Lexington, the George W. Adair Trophy will be presented to the winner of the Southern Amateur. This year’s competition is taking place at Idle Hour Country Club off of Richmond Road. One of golf’s best amateur tournaments its debut in the Bluegrass after being in Kentucky for three times…
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Bob Baffert’s Suspension from Churchill Downs rescinded effective immediately

Baffert excepts full responsibility for the positive test from Medina Spirit in 2021
Forrest Tucker,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffert can now race his horses at Churchill Downs again after the racetrack rescinded his suspension for a positive test of a banned substance found on his 2021 Kentucky Derby winning horse Medina Spirit. “We are satisfied that Mr. Baffert has taken responsibility for his actions, completed a substantial…