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…
KSP, police looking for possibly armed, dangerous suspect
UPDATE: ABC36 News Now has learned U.S. Marshals have identified the suspect as 43-year-old Nathan Ginter, who is wanted on warrants out of South Carolina. The USMS says Ginter is wanted for Failure to Appear and Unlawful Conduct toward a Child. According to Ginter’s wanted poster, Ginter is accused of torturing his young child by means of water boarding and…
Local Lex Market joins us in studio with local artist Grant Bradley
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One dead after fatal crash in McCreary County
STRUNK, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead and multiple people are injured after a car crash that happened in McCreary County on Monday, June 17. According to Kentucky State Police, KSP Post 11 in London responded to a two-car crash around 5:30 p.m. on US-27 and Southern Highway in McCreary County on Monday. Upon investigation Troopers found…
Celebrate summertime fun in Gatlinburg!
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Murder suspect due in court in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A woman charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting on Newtown Pike earlier this month is scheduled to appear in court later Tuesday. Shawnika Gill, 48, is charged with the murder of Antonio Taylor. As previously reported, police say Taylor died at a hospital after being found shot on Newtown Pike on June 4th around…
Golden alert for missing man in Corbin
CORBIN, Ky. — A Golden Alert has been issued in southern Kentucky as authorities search for a man reported missing over the weekend. Corbin Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Cameron Caruthers, who was last seen on Saturday in the Master Street area. Officers are particularly concerned for his well-being as Caruthers takes medication, which he may…
Parents and Grandparent of Miya Rudd plead not guilty
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The parents and a grandparent of an infant found dead last week are pleading not guilty to charges related to her death. Kentucky State Police announced 29-year-old Tesla Tucker, 30-year-old Cage Rudd, 56-year-old Ricky Smith, and another suspect, 28-year-old Brodie Payne, have all been charged in connection with the death of 8-month-old Miya…
Garbage pickup to begin an hour earlier in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In response to the rising temperatures this week, the city of Lexington has announced that garbage collection will begin earlier than usual. City officials stated that garbage pick-up for businesses will start around 3:30 a.m., while residential collection will commence at approximately 4:30 a.m. This adjustment is made to ensure the safety and comfort…
Buffalo Trace Distillery getting new steam boiler in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Buffalo Trace Distillery is set to receive two new steam boilers on Tuesday as part of its billion-dollar expansion project aimed at increasing bourbon production. The distillery announced that the new boilers, each measuring approximately 38 feet long and 12 feet wide, are a significant addition to their facilities. The first boiler was scheduled…
Early season sizzle continues
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! We are tracking another hot and very humid day across central and eastern Kentucky. There will be another chance of pop-up showers and storms developing later this afternoon. However, like yesterday, these storms will be isolated and many areas will stay dry. Afternoon highs will peak in the low 90s, with…
#2 Kentucky baseball falls to Texas A & M 5-1
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Texas A&M scored all of its runs in the sixth inning, Ryan Prager held Kentucky hitless into the seventh and the Aggies are off to their best start in a College World Series after their 5-1 win Monday night. The Aggies (51-13) are 2-0 in the CWS for the first time in eight all-time appearances and…
Omaha Fire Department pulling for Kentucky baseball in MCWS
OFD gave the team a special UK firefighter's helmet before the NC State game
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Summer heat settles in for the final few days of spring
Afternoon highs should be well into the 90s the next few days with heat indices flirting with the 100 degree mark
It was a hot and humid start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky with temperatures and humidity levels more indicative of July or August instead of mid-June. Ironically we are in the home stretch for closing out the spring season over the next few days as an early heat wave builds into the eastern part of the country….
Lexington enacts phase one of heat alert due to high temperatures
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Phase I Heat Alert has been issued by the Lexington Emergency Management Division. Due to the heat index being expected to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit, the alert is in effect starting Monday, June 17 through Saturday, June 22. The alert allows people experiencing homelessness, to ride the LexTran for free to cooling stations…
Jeff Piecoro in Omaha as the Wildcats prepare to face the Aggies
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Biden’s Title IX rule blocked by judge in 6 additional states
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
FILE – Lawmakers listen as parents speak about the prospect of their children competing against transgender girls in school sports at the Utah State Capitol on March 25, 2022, in Salt Lake City. A federal judge on Monday, June 17, 2024 temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six additional states, dealing…
Hot and humid conditions expected all week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! It was warm and muggy out there this morning with some areas not even making it to the low 70s. The morning low temperature in Lexington was a staggering 76°. The heat and humidity will continue to build throughout the day. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the low 90s for…
Shots fired investigation in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are actively searching for a suspect following an overnight shooting incident in Lexington. According to police, shots were fired into a home on Niagara Drive, in the Rapid Run Drive and Trent Boulevard area, around 1:45 a.m. Monday. Although there were people inside the home at the time, fortunately, no one was hurt….
Murder suspect due in Court in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bobby Hubbard, a suspect accused in the shooting death of a man nearly two years ago, is scheduled to appear in court Monday. Court records indicate that Hubbard is due for a status hearing Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. He is charged with murder in connection to the death of Doricky Harris, who was fatally shot on…
Road closures starting Monday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington should prepare for significant road closures and lane restrictions this summer due to construction projects. Starting Monday, Southbend Drive will be closed from Clays Mill Road to Lafayette Parkway. The city has announced that crews will be working on installing a new sanitary sewer line at the creek crossing. This closure…