LEXINGTON, Ky. — The City of Lexington has once again activated Phase One of its Heat Plan, effective Tuesday, July 9, to help protect the homeless from the extreme heat. As part of the plan, Lextran will provide free rides to cooling stations located at community centers across the city. Outreach teams will also be distributing bottled water throughout the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One family is now at ease, after hearing from their loved one after months of no contact. Tina Frederick was reported missing on May 22, but was last heard from on March 29th. Her family says it was not unusual for Frederick to go a few weeks without communicating, and it wasn’t until…
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After a nice finish to the holiday weekend with sunshine and temperatures pretty typical for early July, you could really feel the humidity and moisture start to return across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Monday. Despite some higher clouds drifting in, afternoon highs reached the upper 80s and low 90s. The focus over the next few days will be the…
Source: LPDLEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department has issued a Golden Alert for a missing woman in Lexington. According to the LPD, 48-year-old Charity Foder has not been seen or heard from in about a week. Foder was last seen on Red Mile Road. She is described to be about 4’11”, 100 pounds, with brown…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington Fire Department responded to a call on the 2000 block of Fontaine Road late Sunday night following reports of smoke coming from a structure. According to fire department officials, the call came in around 11:45 p.m. When crews arrived on the scene, no smoke or fire was immediately visible. However, upon further investigation, they discovered…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has released the 2023 crime report, revealing a 35% increase in animal cruelty cases compared to the previous year, even though the total crime rate has remained steady. This alarming rise comes as local shelters are struggling to manage an overflow of pets. Paws 4 the Cause, a Lexington-based animal shelter, is…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! Hopefully you had the chance to enjoy the beautiful weekend. We are tracking an increase in cloud cover and a return of the humidity today. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s across the region. There is a small chance we sneak in a pop-up shower or…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — The American Red Cross says they are at their lowest blood supply during the summer and are in critical need of donors. This is due to regular blood donors leaving for vacation, taking care of kids over summer break, or simply taking time off for themselves. Executive Director for the American Red Cross Blue…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are actively searching for a man who robbed a Thornton’s gas station on Sunday morning. Officers responded to the robbery call around 10:40 a.m. at the Thornton’s located in the 1100 block of Georgetown Road. The suspect, who made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and alcohol, was last seen in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people have been arrested following the death of an infant Saturday on Centre Parkway. According to police, just after 9:20 a.m. officers were called to a home in the 1200 block of Centre Parkway for an unresponsive infant. On arrival, officers found 20-month-old Joshua Bowen, who was pronounced dead at the scene. 27-year-old…
UPDATE: According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the child who sustained life threatening injuries as a result of the July 7, 2024, collision on Weaver Road passed away this morning (7/08) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is identified as 4-year-old Jamison Beck of Florence. ORIGINAL STORY: BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A four-year-old non-verbal autistic child is…
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are continuing to investigate a deadly mass shooting that occurred over the weekend in Florence, leaving four people dead and several others injured. The incident took place at a home on Ridgecrest Drive, where 21-year-old Chase Garvey allegedly shot seven people, killing four of them. Following a police chase, Garvey died after…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is traveling to Asia this week to focus on job creation and economic development for Kentucky. The governor announced that he will meet with business leaders in Japan and South Korea to discuss potential job opportunities and investments in the Commonwealth. Accompanying Governor Beshear on this trip are First Lady Britainy…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The 88th Junior League Charity Horse Show begins on Monday at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium. The event, running all week, is recognized as the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and marks the first leg of the Saddlebred “Triple Crown.” Since its inception in 1937, the show has raised more than four…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Sporting Club playing at home on Saturday, after more than 50 days away. LSC facing off against Union Omaha at Toyota Stadium. In the end, LSC loses this one, with a final score of 4-2. Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Sports Tags: Kentucky, Lexington, Lexington Sporting Club, LSC, UNION OMAHA, usl, USL…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — If you’ve ever considered a job in law enforcement, look no further, the Lexington Police Department is currently recruiting for its next academy class. “Being part of the police department for over 30 years, it’s, it’s a unique experience,” says Chief Lawrence Weathers, of the department, reflecting on his career. “We’re looking for…
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