WWII Veterans gather in Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
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Sturgill Simpson coming to Lexington
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…
Wawa breaking ground on two Kentucky stores
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…
Police investigate after reported potential kidnapping incident in Lexington
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….
Kate Baughman talks Lexington Public Library summer kickoff parties!
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Two people taken to the hospital after crash in Lexington
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…
Shots fired investigation continues in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a report of shots being fired into an apartment overnight. According to police, the call came in shortly before 1:00 a.m. Investigators revealed that shots were fired at an apartment located on Centre Parkway while someone was inside. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Police are actively looking into the incident…
Former FCPS employee arrested on child pornography charges in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County man arrested on child pornography charges is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on June 17th. According to records from the Fayette County Detention Center, 42-year-old James Asher was arrested on Monday. Asher faces more than twenty counts of child pornography and stands accused of distributing explicit images…
Bluegrass Fair organizers focusing on safety ahead of Thursday open
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair gears up for its opening day Thursday, officials are placing a strong emphasis on safety and security measures. Organizers have underscored that weapons of any kind will not be permitted at the fairgrounds. To enforce this policy, fair officials have arranged for metal detector searches and other…
Celebration today for the Gardenside Community Market
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More rain and storms Wednesday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! We are tracking muggy conditions and more storm chances for your day today. The highest chance of rain will be midday through the afternoon and then another round will move in during the evening and early overnight hours. There is an isolated risk for flooding today, mainly in low-lying and flood…
Memorial service held in Richmond to honor fallen officers including Dep. Caleb Conley
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A remembrance was held on Tuesday in Richmond for a fallen Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley, who was shot and killed just over a year ago during a traffic stop. Community members gathered to honor Conley and other officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. “To Scott County Deputy Conley was the best…
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KET’s 36th Annual Summer Celebration festivities
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Join Kendall and Crystal and the Salvation Army for Lemonaid Days to help raise money for kids to go to school
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Evidence motions in former state representative John Tilley’s rape court case
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Kentucky men’s basketball hires two more coaches
Nick Robinson joins as Director of Operations and Randy Towner comes on as Strength Coach
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Head Coach Mark Pope has hired two more staff members for his first season at Kentucky men’s basketball. Nick Robinson joins the program as the Director of Operations after his time at BYU. In Provo, Robinson was the Cougars’ assistant coach from 2019 to 2024. “Nick Robinson has worked in college basketball in every capacity…
Dolly Parton’s ‘Imagination Library’ is now available to all zip codes in the Commonwealth
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Hearing Tuesday for former lawmaker accused of rape in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Lexington, an ‘off docket’ hearing is scheduled for Tuesday for former state lawmaker John Tilley, who faces rape charges. According to court records, the hearing is set for 10:00 AM. Tilley, who previously served as a Justice Cabinet Secretary and state representative, was arrested in 2022. He is accused of raping a woman…
Memorial Tuesday for deputy killed in the line of duty
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Georgetown, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Tuesday for a 10:00 AM memorial service in honor of Deputy Caleb Conley, who was killed in the line of duty. The Sheriff’s Office has announced that deputies will attend a memorial ceremony to honor Deputy Caleb Conley. Deputy Conley was tragically…
Deadly shooting-homicide investigations in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Violent crime continues to trend downward in Lexington. The organization ‘One Lexington’ has released the latest numbers for deadly shootings and homicide investigations. The report indicates that the city has had five homicides so far this year, compared to nine at the same time last year, and sixteen by the beginning of June in…
D-Day Honor Flight at Bowman Field in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Louisville, Honor Flight Bluegrass is actively looking for World War II (WWII) veterans to participate in a special event. The organization needs a few more WWII veterans to board a B-25 bomber on Thursday, June 6, commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Invasion of Normandy. For more information on how to…