After a quick break from the heat and humidity on Wednesday it felt more like a typical July day Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. High pressure at the surface to our southwest provided a mix of clouds and sunshine (despite some upper level energy back to our northwest) which allowed afternoon highs to climb back into the mid to…
UPDATE (7/11): MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – ABC36 News Now has learned the name of the man, whose body was found inside a burned-out house in Madison County. Coroner Jimmy Cornelison says the man is 59-year old Jerry Thigpen, originally from Tennessee. Right now, the cause of Thigpen’s death is not known. We will update this story as…
NICHOLASVILLE, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Amidst the backdrop of world-class golf, the PGA Championship at Keene Trace is showcasing a deep commitment to honoring service and community on opening day. Crowds grew throughout the morning on Thursday, it not only marked the first round of competition but also highlighted “Military and First Responder Day” at the championship. Active military…
LAUREL COUNTY, KY — A man has been arrested for allegedly strangling a pregnant woman who was also holding another baby. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Paul Samuel Owens was arrested on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. off Swafford Drive. This followed a disturbance complaint in the area. Upon investigation, police learned that Owens was involved in a…
DANVILLE, KY — A domestic dispute led to a shooting and subsequent arrest for strangulation at a Speedway gas station, according to the Danville Police Department. Police say 38-year-old Alexander Baldwin was arrested after assaulting and strangling his girlfriend. Officers arrived at the scene to find Baldwin with a gunshot wound to his hand. Upon investigation, it was revealed that…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Good morning Kentucky and happy Thursday! We are tracking a really nice mid-June day today with temperatures right around average and mainly dry conditions. The strong breeze and overcast conditions from the first half of yesterday have exited leaving us with a pleasant feel to begin the day. Some locations in southern Kentucky…
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BOYLE COUNTY, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been arrested and charged with animal torture after allegedly shooting a family dog to death while intoxicated. Kenneth Wingard, 28, was taken into custody on Tuesday following an investigation by the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, Wingard admitted to shooting the dog at least four times while he…
NICHOLASVILLE, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The 2024 ISCO Championship has officially begun at Keene Trace Golf Club, with more than 150 golfers competing for a substantial $4 million prize. Formerly known as the Barbasol Championship, this prestigious PGA Tour event continues to attract top golfing talent from around the world. The first day of the tournament marks the start…
LEXINGTON, KY — With the new school year quickly approaching, health officials are urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccinations, particularly the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine, as Lexington faces an ongoing outbreak. Kevin Hall, Communications Officer at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, emphasized the importance of protecting vulnerable populations. “The people who are at…
LEXINGTON, KY — After a brief hiatus for the Fourth of July holiday, ‘Thursday Night Live’ is back in downtown Lexington. The popular event resumes this Thursday at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Tandy Park, starting at 5 PM. Organizers have lined up live music from The Bedford Band to entertain attendees throughout the evening. In addition to the…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The beloved Lakeside Live concert series is making a comeback at Lexington Green in Fayette County. After an unexpected cancellation in May, the popular event is set to return this Friday night at 7 PM. Live bands will once again grace the stage behind Joseph-Beth Bookstore, located off Nicholasville Road, bringing music and entertainment…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new law aimed at protecting disabled vehicles on Kentucky roadways is set to go into effect next Monday. The ‘Move Over Law’ mandates that drivers must move over a lane or slow down when approaching a disabled vehicle. According to crash data from the Kentucky State Police, 32 people have been killed in…
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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Tubby Smith’s golf game may not be on par with his ability as a coach. “It’s fun to get out here and be back in Kentucky, but my golf game sucks,” said Smith, who won the 1998 National Championship with the Wildcats. Smith was in good spirits as he came off of the golf course…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The days are becoming hours until the first swing of the 2024 ISCO Championship and that means fans will be flooding into the gates to take in professional golf plus several amenities. Go for the Golf… or Not! “It’s packed that’s what we keep saying,” said T.R. Hollis, the tournament’s director. “If you don’t want…
After dodging the severe weather potential across much of Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday (in addition to getting very little rain period), it was quite a different story weather-wise on Wednesday being on the backside of the remnant low from Beryl. The heat and humidity from Tuesday was replaced by clouds, unusually strong winds for July and unseasonably cooler…
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WILMORE, KY — A 17-year-old girl from Wilmore has been reported missing, according to the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office. Morgan Lairson was last seen on July 8th and is described as five foot six inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. Authorities believe she may be with 20-year-old Dylan Stokley, who is noted to possibly be…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Thankfully our severe threat didn’t materialize on Tuesday but we aren’t done with the remnants of Beryl. Post-Tropical Cyclone Beryl will be passing to our north today. This will give us breezy-to-gusty winds with sustained winds of 10-20 mph and wind gusts as strong as 30-35+ mph. Early Wednesday morning Blue…