Reaction to Biden after presidential debate

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Reaction coming swiftly on after Thursday’s first presidential debate. There are just five months until the 2024 presidential election. According to political consultant Jared Smith, Thursday’s debate did not seem to go in President Joe Biden’s favor. “I thought the debate prep was a mispractice of a campaign with how Biden did it,” said…

Kentucky State Police arrest Williamsburg man in Child Sexual Abuse Material investigation

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch has arrested 24-year-old Tanner Isaiah Caine Petrey in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation. The arrest occurred on June 27, 2024, around 2:00 p.m. According to KSP, the investigation began after receiving a complaint that Petrey was sharing sexually explicit images of juveniles…

Rep. Thomas Massie shares about wife Rhonda’s death

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The wife of 4th Congressional District Representative Thomas Massie has passed away. Massie shared the news on his social media accounts Friday, saying his wife, Rhonda, passed away the day before.   He shared a heartfelt tribute following the passing of his wife. In a poignant post, Massie remembered his wife with special words, calling her…

Former foster kids receive brand new cars

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWSNOW) — Three former foster kids each received a brand-new car on Thursday. “I’m feeling lost for words,” recipient Gionni Hudson said. All three former foster kids completed Community Action Council’s Project LIFE Program. This is a program helps those who have aged out of the foster care system transition into adulthood. Gionni Hudson, Kenyon Oden and…

Early morning shooting on Hillcrest Ave in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting early Friday morning, according to police. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Hillcrest Avenue. That’s near Highland Avenue. Officers are currently searching for a suspect. Authorities urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Lexington Police Department….

Urban County Council passes zoning ordinance for medical marijuana

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Urban County Government met on Thursday to discuss a variety of topics, including amending a section to the code of ordinances to create five medical cannabis business special fees licenses and setting their fees, and a code for defining the terms regarding regulating medical cannabis businesses. “I’d like to…

Bluegrass Army Depot changes commanders

RICHMOND, Ky. — The Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond has officially changed commanders. Colonel Brett Ayvazian has handed over the reins to Colonel Samuel Morgan in a ceremony held on Thursday. During the event at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Battlefield Highway, Joint Munitions Command Commander Ronnie Anderson expressed confidence in the new leadership, stating, “We are 100%…