LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Congressman Andy Barr hosted his annual ‘Service Academy Sendoff Ceremony’ Thursday morning to honor this year’s nominees attending military service academies. Among the nominees was Janna Whaley, who will be entering the Air Force Academy. Whaley, a graduate of Henry Clay High School, expressed that dedication was instrumental in reaching this point. She stated,…
HIGH FAMILY ADVENTURES AT KENTUCKY STATE PARKS: Kentucky State Parks Celebrate 100th Anniversary: High Family Adventures heads to Lake Cumberland High Family Adventures continues at Taylorsville Lake State Park High Family Adventures heads to Natural Bridge State Park High Family Adventures heads to Carter Cave State Resort Park High Family Adventures goes to Bardstown to tour My Old Kentucky Home…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! Early morning rain exits today, giving way to clearing skies the rest of the day. Temperatures remain near average today, peaking in the low 80s for most. A secondary boundary sweeps through late this evening and that will bring the shot of dry and mild air for Friday. There is a…
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 23-year-old Kentucky mother, Brianna Burkhart, has been charged in connection with the alleged abuse of her 3-month-old baby. State Police announced Burkhart’s arrest Wednesday following an indictment by a Clay County grand jury on charges of assault and child abuse. Investigators revealed that Burkhart’s infant is currently hospitalized at UK Hospital in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The city of Lexington will commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day Thursday, with a special program at the Kentucky Theatre on East Main Street. The event will honor eight fallen soldiers with connections to Lexington. Organizers have announced that Mayor Linda Gorton, U.S. Representative Andy Barr, and UK President Eli Capilouto will speak at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – FEMA is launching a Disaster Recovery Center in Lexington Thursday to aid individuals in recovering from the severe weather events of April 2nd, which encompassed straight-line winds, tornadoes, and landslides. The center will offer assistance with applications for federal aid, which may include funding for essential home repairs and other uninsured, disaster-related needs. Located…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After headlining last weekend’s Railbird Music Festival at the Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky native Chris Stapleton now holds a key to the city. Mayor Linda Gorton shared a photo of the presentation on Facebook, mentioning that she had the opportunity to connect with Stapleton during the festival. The country music artist, although raised…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Downtown Lexington comes alive with Thursday Night Live, an exciting event hosted by the Downtown Lexington Partnership. Get ready for an evening filled with food vendors and live music featuring the band ’64 West’. Experience the vibrant atmosphere starting at 5 PM at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Tandy Park. Check out the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The kickoff for the Southland Jamboree Bluegrass Concert Series happens Thursday night in Lexington. This free summer concert series kicks off at 7 PM at the Moondance Amphitheater on Monarch Street. Organizers say to be sure to bring your lawn chair or blanket for a comfortable and enjoyable evening of bluegrass music under the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36) – After a week-long break, the wait is finally over as the NBA Finals Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks tips off tonight at 8:30 p.m. EST. Boston comes out of the East as the No. 1 seed while Dallas pulled off the upset in the West as the No. 5 seed….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36) – The wait is over. Today, Thursday, June 6 marks the opening day of the Bluegrass Fair at Masterson Station Park. The Bluegrass Fair is presented by the Lexington Lions Club and this year marks the 63rd anniversary of the event. The Fair is the largest county fair in Kentucky. Various activities and entertainment acts will…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — “I don’t want to see young people lose their lives,” says Devine Carama, the director of One Lexington. It’s a trend that Carama wants to see continue to trend downward. Homicides in the city, particularly those between the ages of 10 to 29. In an effort to continue to curb gun violence, Carama…
PARIS, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — Hay farmer, Todd McFarland, has yet to cut his next crop of hay, and it’s all because of the persistent rainy weather. Normally, McFarland says they cut the crop around Memorial Day, but we’re several days into June, and he’s running behind. “Not only are we having trouble getting in the fields to cut…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — Neighbors are concerned about a new bar under construction in University Plaza off Woodland Avenue in Lexington. ‘Two-Fisted Willy’s’ will sit in between ‘Great Bagel’ and ‘Subway’ as a rooftop bar. Across the street, neighbors are worried it might be too loud, and bring more traffic to the area. Lauren Gawthrop lives in the…
It’s been a mid to late summer weather pattern here in early June across Central and Eastern Kentucky the last few days with several rounds of heavy rain producing thunderstorms. The amount of moisture in the atmosphere has been unusually high and more typical of what we would see in July or August instead of the late spring. This moisture…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Country star Sturgill Simpson has announced his fall tour dates, which includes a stop in Lexington on September 27th. His band will play at Rupp Arena. The Kentucky-born singer also announced his new identity as Johnny Blue Skies, along with his reformed band consisting of original members Laur Joamets on guitar, Miles Miller on…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Popular convenience retail chain Wawa is officially coming to Kentucky. The family-owned chain has over 1,040 stores currently operating in eight states. Wawa is making its way down south after starting in Wawa, Pennsylvania in 1964. A special groundbreaking event is being hosted by the convenience chain on Wednesday, June 5 from 2-3 pm…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are currently investigating a potential kidnapping incident that occurred overnight. Authorities were called to Wilson Downing and Landsdowne following reports of two males forcibly placing another individual into the back of a vehicle. However, when they arrive at the location, law enforcement found no sign of either the victim or the suspects….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -In Lexington, injuries were reported following a serious accident early Wednesday. According to police, two cars collided just before 1:30 AM at the intersection of Liberty Road and Burkewood Drive. Authorities stated that two individuals were transported to a hospital, with at least one person sustaining life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the cause of the…
