LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — The Catholic Action Center is looking for volunteers to hand out water bottles to the unhoused population here in Lexington. Ginny Ramsey, director and co-founder of the Catholic Action Center, says the number one need right now for those facing homelessness is water. She adds that it’s important to keep in mind that the…
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s a case that’s left us with more questions than answers. “Sometimes we have to set aside certain things and say, hey, we have to create some policies to protect ourselves, children. And, it may come at a cost of some backlash,” says Eric Williams, who created a petition for Miya’s Law. The case of…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope describes his new team as “incredible,” in almost every question he answers. “The guys are doing an extraordinary job. I’m really excited about fitting these pieces together,” said Pope in his opening statement as he addressed the media on June 25. “We feel incredibly rushed and under…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Less than a year after accepting the position, Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has resigned. According to ABC affiliate WHAS, her resignation comes as the department faces several sexual harassment lawsuits that occurred under her watch. Gwinn-Villaroel had been on paid administrative leave since the lawsuits came to light, pending ongoing investigations. She…
We enjoyed a quick break from the hot and muggy weather to begin the week but Mother Nature gave us a rapid reminder that we are in late June and summer has just started as the hot and humid air came pouring back in on Tuesday. Afternoon highs spiked back up into the upper 80s and low 90s but luckily…
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UPDATE: According to the Lexington Police Department, a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Winchester Road near Liberty Road. Police have arrested and charged 24-year-old Demetrius Maxberry with: assault first degree, wanton endangerment 1st degree, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic is moving once again on…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials at AAA are predicting a busy travel period starting as early as June 29th, with more than 810,000 Kentuckians expected to travel for the Fourth of July. This means 91% of Kentucky travelers will be on the roadways, contributing to record-breaking numbers both in the state and nationwide. Lori Weaver Hawkins, Public Affairs…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A former Boyle County Sheriff’s Deputy has been sentenced for using excessive force against individuals he was arresting. The Eastern Kentucky District of the Department of Justice announced that Tanner Abbott was sentenced to 110 months in prison after being convicted of five felonies in March. The trial revealed that Abbott was involved in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Catholic Action Center is calling for volunteers to help distribute bottled water to the homeless during the current heatwave. Volunteers are needed both this weekend and next weekend. Organizers will be handing out water to those in need across the city starting at 1 p.m. each day. This initiative aims to provide essential…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man has been arrested on DUI charges after crashing his vehicle into an apartment building early Tuesday morning, according to Lexington police. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Cambridge Drive. Police report that the collision caused damage to the apartment building, but fortunately, no one inside was hurt. According to the fire…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — Nathan Ginter, a fugitive from South Carolina, is scheduled to appear in Scott County Court today at 1 p.m. on charges of forgery and illegal gun possession. This follows his recent arrest in Central Kentucky. Ginter was apprehended early Saturday morning in Georgetown, along with his alleged accomplice, Riley Pearson, after a week-long manhunt. Deputies discovered Ginter…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Anti-Semitism Task Force is scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Frankfort to address and educate on anti-Semitism in schools across the state. The meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. Officials emphasize that the task force’s goal is to promote understanding and combat anti-Semitism through educational initiatives. The meeting will be live-streamed on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! It feels great out there to begin your day. Enjoy it, because temperatures will be heating up again this afternoon. High temperatures today will be reaching the low 90s for most locations. There will be the chance of storms moving in late day into the overnight hours as well. Most of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is hosting a Tenant and Landlord Rights Workshop on Tuesday, aimed at addressing questions about rental rights and responsibilities. The workshop will take place at the William Wells Brown Community Center on East Sixth Street. Multiple sessions will be held throughout the day, starting at 1 p.m. and concluding with…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Two former Kentucky Wildcats are projected to be drafted in the early stages of the 2024 NBA Draft, while others may be waiting longer to hear their names called. ABC 36 is your home for the first round of the draft on Wednesday June 26 at 8 p.m. Reed Sheppard London, Kentucky native Reed Sheppard…