Teenagers sneaking onto properties, shooting people with water guns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — Shilito neighbors say teenagers have been running rampant, sneaking onto properties and shooting people with realistic-looking water guns. Two anonymous women tell ABC 36 NewsNow they were enjoying a Father’s Day dinner when they became victim of the ongoing attacks. “He had painted the gun to look like a real gun, parked his motorcycle…
More hot and muggy weather as summer officially arrives Thursday
We saw a brief break Wednesday thanks to some cloudiness but more heat is on the way into the weekend
It was definitely a warm and humid Juneteenth holiday across Central and Eastern Kentucky but compared to the latest few days we actually caught a bit of a break from the heat. With the big high pressure ridge centered well to our east and our region on the western edge of it, this allowed some cloudiness to stream in from…
Kentucky eliminated from MCWS; #2 Wildcats fall to Florida 15-4
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Brody Donay hit a grand slam for the first of his two homers, Jac Caglianone became Florida’s all-time home run leader and the Gators rode a seven-run first inning to a 15-4 win over Kentucky in a College World Series elimination game Wednesday. The game had been scheduled for Tuesday night but was postponed because of…
Daniel Lowry from Kentucky Utilities visits to share some tips to save on your utility bill
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Cadentown Missionary Baptist Church works to preserve Juneteenth history
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Missing person search in Whitley County
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. — Authorities are continuing their search for a man reported missing in Whitley County. The Sheriff’s Department identified the missing individual as 33-year-old Justin Young, who was last seen on Friday in the Devils Creek and Travis Trail areas. Deputies urge anyone with information about Young’s current whereabouts to contact the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department immediately. This…
Iowa democrats announce Beshear as keynote speaker
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear may be planning a trip to Iowa soon. The Iowa Democratic Party announced on social media Saturday that Beshear will be the keynote speaker for its annual Liberty and Justice Celebration in July. The event is scheduled for July 27th at the Iowa Events Center. Traditionally, the Iowa caucuses play a…
Juneteenth commemoration Wednesday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A number of places are closed Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Public libraries, city offices, banks, and the U.S. Post Office will be closed. However, businesses such as Walmart, Costco, and Target will remain open. Juneteenth, which officially became a federal holiday in 2021, commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas…
32 whooping cough cases now confirmed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington remains in a whooping cough outbreak. According to the Fayette County Health Department, the city is up to 32 confirmed cases of pertussis since April 26. Five new cases have been reported in the past week. Whooping cough is a highly contagious illness spread through coughing and sneezing. For more information on pertussis,…
School crossing guards needed in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is hiring crossing guards for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Officers say that crossing guards are needed to help students and others navigate through busy intersections in the mornings and afternoons. The job will be part-time and pay will start at $15.75 an hour. Anyone interested in applying to be…
Search for “armed and dangerous” man in Harrison County
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Teen killed in four-wheeler crash in Laurel County identified
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One teen is dead, and one is injured after a four-wheeler crash in Laurel County on Tuesday, June 18. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday afternoon around 4 p.m., they were dispatched to Nineva Road to respond to a crash. Reports say that when they arrived on scene, they found that…
Remaining muggy Wednesday ahead of a hot end to the week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! It’s another muggy start to the day out there this morning. We are still waiting for Lexington to officially drop below 75, which we haven’t done since Sunday morning. Outside of the humidity, the first thing you’ll notice when you head outside this morning will be the cloud cover. Mostly-to-partly cloudy…
Tiffanie Lucas trial date set
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Popular University of Kentucky building undergoing $80 million remodel
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — White Hall will be closed for the next couple of years while it undergoes an $80 million remodel. The building is home to 56 classrooms and is a very common place for students to attend lectures. Vice President of Facilities Management at UK, Mary Vosovich, says the building hosted a wide variety of different…
Hot and muggy weather hangs around for the Juneteenth holiday
We'll close out the spring season mid-week with highs remaining in the 90s
The summer-like heat and humidity stuck around Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday as the big dome of high pressure dominating the eastern part of the country held its ground. The biggest difference is that we saw a little bit more in the way of cloudiness than Monday, which took the edge off of temperatures by a few degrees. It…
Hot car tips
As summer temperatures continue to rise, AAA has released several tips to help drivers keep their cars cool and avoid breakdowns. Key Tips from AAA: Crack Windows or Sunroof: This helps to ventilate your car and reduce the interior temperature. Keep Water in Your Car: In case of a breakdown, having water on hand can be crucial while waiting for…
#2 Kentucky to take on Florida at 11 a.m. on Wednesday
Game originally slated for 7 p.m. was postponed because of severe weather
OMAHA, Ne. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- NCAA officials have moved the Kentucky versus Florida baseball game to Wednesday at 11 a.m. as severe weather is set to impact the Omaha area on Tuesday night. The announcement was made just before 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. If the Wildcats beat the Gators on Wednesday morning it’ll face #3 Texas A&M at 7…
One dead and four injured in a crash in McCreary County
OMAHA, Neb. — Following a loss to Texas A&M, the UK baseball team is set to face a familiar SEC opponent in an elimination game Tuesday night. The Wildcats will take on Florida at 7 p.m. on ESPN. UK last played Florida in a three-game series last month, winning two out of the three games. The stakes are high as…
Dr. Jason Swanson of Lexplorations checks out SoulFEAST 2024
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Avoid breaking your air conditioning unit with these simple tips
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — Your air conditioner is probably working overtime to keep up with the rising temperatures; it’s important to know how you can help keep it cool inside your home. Owner of Synergy Home, Jamie Clark, says his employees have been working overtime to keep up with dying air conditioners all across the city. He wants…
Attorney General appeals dismissal of Fayette County murder case
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Attorney General Russell Coleman has appealed the Fayette Circuit Court’s dismissal of a wanton murder indictment against Cornell Thomas II, 38, of Lexington. The appeal, supported by Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney Kimberly Baird, argues that the court overstepped its authority by preventing the case from reaching a jury. Thomas was indicted in March 2021 for wanton murder…
One dead following pedestrian involved collision in Laurel County
Source: MGN OnlineLONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead after a fatal pedestrian involved crash in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, members of the London-Laurel County Crash Reconstruction team are investigating a collision that occurred with a vehicle and pedestrian on Monday, June 17 around 10:55 p.m. The fatal incident happened on KY…