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Chicken Cock Whiskey’s Grand Opening of Circa 1856
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Tiffany Finley details the upcoming master musicians festival
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Urban County council meeting in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Urban County Council is set to tackle several significant items during their meeting on Thursday. The agenda includes a zoning ordinance for medical marijuana businesses and a proposal to override Mayor Linda Gorton’s budget veto concerning several positions. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Government Center on East Main…
Social Media scam alert in Fayette County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials with Lex End Homelessness are warning residents of a scam circulating on Facebook, falsely claiming to reopen the wait list and increase funding for the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program. The scam involves accounts with generic names such as “Housing Authority.” Authorities confirm that the Section 8 waitlists in Fayette County are currently…
Search for suspect caught on camera kicking a door in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Georgetown Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on camera kicking a front door. The incident, captured on video, shows the person running up to a home and forcefully kicking the door. Police are urging anyone with information about the suspect’s identity to contact the Georgetown Police Department. Categories:…
100 dogs relocated after breeder gets out of business
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Paws 4 the Cause is urgently seeking donations after relocating more than 100 dogs from a local breeder who is exiting the business. The shelter worked with the breeder this month to ensure the animals were moved to a safe environment. Many of the dogs will soon be available for adoption at the Paws…
Change of command ceremony at the Blue Grass Army Depot
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A change of command ceremony took place Thursday at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond. During the event, Colonel Brett Ayvazian relinquished command to Colonel Samuel Morgan. The ceremony occurred at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, located outside the depot’s front gate on Battlefield Highway. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags:…
Feeling great on Thursday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! Many areas received beneficial rain and storms on Wednesday. Thankfully, most of our area was spared from severe weather. The cold front that helped fire up those storms moved through the region overnight. There is a refreshing feel to air on the heels of that front for your Thursday. Afternoon highs…
Rob Dillingham drafted eighth overall to the Spurs, traded to T-Wolves
Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both drafted in the top ten overall picks
BROOKLYN, NY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After watching his former teammate Reed Sheppard get drafted third overall to the Houston Rockets, Rob Dillingham had his own moment. The San Antonio Spurs selected the 6-foot 3 176 pound point guard from North Carolina with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. But, according to ESPN, the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Reed Sheppard drafted third overall to the Houston Rockets
Sheppard is the first Wildcat off of the board in the 2024 NBA Draft
BROOKLYN, NY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Former Kentucky star point guard Reed Sheppard is the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. The London, Kentucky native and North Laurel High School alumnus spent one year with the Wildcats before declaring for the NBA Draft. Sheppard earned many accolades after his one-and-done year with Kentucky…
July 4th trash schedule
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Animal heat deaths
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Food bank milk donation
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Two Ohio Men Arrested for Alleged Scam Attempt in Bourbon County
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. — Two Ohio men are facing charges after allegedly attempting to scam a woman in Bourbon County. According to the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Mayurkumar Patel and 26-year-old Akshay Priyadarshi were involved in an elaborate scheme back in April. The victim reportedly withdrew money from her bank account and sent it to a Bitcoin location in…
More comfortable weather into Thursday as the back and forth continues
Once again a brief break from the heat and humidity is on the way into the late week
It was a warm and muggy Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as you could really feel the thick, moist air as humidity levels and dewpoint temperatures felt more like the heart of the summer season. With a cold front approaching from the west the threat for scattered storms, some of which could be strong will hang around through the…
Who’s call did Pope take mid-presser?
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Fire breaks out at the JIF Factory in Lexington
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The KY Employed Career Fair
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NBA Draft Wednesday night on ABC36 at 8
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The NBA Draft is happening tonight, and you can catch all the action right here on ABC 36 starting at 8 p.m. For the first time, the draft will be split into two days, with the second half airing exclusively on ESPN tomorrow, Thursday, June 27th. This year’s draft is especially exciting for University…
Central Bank Thursday Night Live “Silent Disco” will be at the Fifth Third Pavilion, Tandy Park
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Jelly Roll announces return to Rupp Arena for “The Beautifully Broken” Tour
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Jelly Roll is coming back to Lexington! The singer-songwriter, known for his hits like “Son of a Sinner,” “Save Me,” and “Need a Favor,” has announced a stop at Rupp Arena on November 8th as part of his “The Beautifully Broken” tour. He will be joined by guest artists Ernest, Shaboozey, and Allie Colleen….