LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky (UK) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at simplifying the transfer process for students aspiring to attain four-year degrees. In a significant move announced on Monday, the two educational institutions signed a comprehensive agreement designed to streamline the transition…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- The first game of Saturday’s Men’s College World Series (MCWS) slate will feature #2 overall seed Kentucky Wildcats and #10 North Carolina State at 2 p.m. ET. The Wildcats’ first ever game in the MCWS will be broadcast on ESPN as will every other first round matchup. Head Coach Mingione’s team is the home side…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The identity of the individual who tragically lost his life in an overnight crash in Lexington has been confirmed by the coroner. The victim is identified as 27-year-old Jacob Payne. According to reports, the fatal incident occurred shortly before midnight on Newtown Pike and Sugar Maple Lane, where Mr. Payne was struck by a vehicle….
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Police is currently investigating a tragic incident involving a possible deadly animal attack in the Jeremiah community of Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky. According to authorities, the body of 57-year-old Trina Sandlin was discovered by family members on Sunday near her residence on Doty Creek. Ms. Sandlin had reportedly left…
UPDATE: ABC36 NEWS NOW received the following release from Fire Chief Adam Bales: Mount Vernon Fire Department PO Box 1465 TEL (606) 256-3442 Mt. Vernon, KY 40456 FAX (606) 256-0467 fire@mtvernonky.org June 12, 2024 RE: Commercial Fire (Eagle Outfitters) On June 10th at 9:37pm, Mount Vernon Fire Department was dispatched to an active commercial fire alarm at Eagle Outfitters on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton’s proposed budget, totaling more than $500 million, will undergo its first reading during Tuesday’s Urban County Council meeting in Lexington. The proposed budget, unveiled in April, allocates funds for various initiatives, including the establishment of a private DNA testing lab aimed at enhancing law enforcement efforts to identify suspects and reduce…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – More help is available for those who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the state’s drug overdose fatality report, last week on June 6. The report showed a decline in drug overdose deaths in Kentucky in 2023. Gov. Beshear said that there is still a lot of work…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An emergency decontamination training exercise will take place from 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday night in Madison County. The exercise is being hosted by the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP). The training will be held at two different locations in Richmond. The first location will be at the Church on the Rock, and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department is conducting a storm damage assessment exercise Wednesday, June 12, in the Masterson Station neighborhood of Lexington. The exercise will allow responders to practice their damage assessment training with the correct tools and procedures in a large area. Severe storms have impacted Kentucky residents recently. As storms increase, the…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! We are tracking BEAUTIFUL conditions today, with morning temperatures in the 40s for many areas and afternoon highs climbing into the mid-to-upper 70s. Enjoy this while it lasts because a big time warm-up is on the way for your Father’s Day weekend and beyond. We are entering a dry stretch that…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear releasing the state’s 2023 Drug Overdose Fatality Report last week which shows a decline in drug overdose deaths in Kentucky. The governor highlighting the progress made while mourning the lives lost. Beshear also highlighting the amount of drug and alcohol treatment beds in the state. “Kentucky leads the country in…
We enjoyed a pleasant start to this second week of June on Monday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With a pleasant northwest breeze pushing comfortable air into the commonwealth coupled with a good bit of sunshine, afternoon highs stayed below average for this time of the year with most locations topping out in the mid-70s. Areas of Southern Kentucky that…
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VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch has arrested Chad A. Swiger, 43, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Swiger’s arrest, which occurred on June 6, 2024, at approximately 8:10 p.m., stems from an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation conducted by the KSP Electronic Crime Branch. The investigation was initiated after…
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DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The search is ongoing for the individual or individuals responsible for two separate shootings in Boyle County, Kentucky. These incidents resulted in one person being hospitalized and another tragically losing their life. According to Danville Police, the first shooting occurred just before 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning. A 43-year-old man was fatally shot multiple times while…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Central Kentucky churches are coming together for an important cause: ensuring the safety and security of their congregations. With recent concerns about safety during religious services, church leaders are proactively addressing these issues by hosting a security conference. Set to take place on June 22nd at Clays Mill Baptist Church in Nicholasville, this…
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The family saga surrounding the disappearance of eight-month-old Miya Tucker Rudd in Ohio County has taken a new turn, with the grandparents now facing charges alongside the parents as the search for the infant continues. Kentucky State Police initiated the investigation after Miya Tucker Rudd was reported missing last week following a welfare check…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky is headed to the College World Series in Omaha for the first time in program history. UK baseball defeated Oregon 3-2 overnight in Game 2 of the Lexington Super Regional in front of a record more than 7,500 fans at Kentucky Proud Park. The game started at 9 p.m. Sunday night and…