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…
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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County, mark your calendars! Tuesday is day one of the Lexington Public Library’s Summer Kickoff Parties. The inaugural event will be held at the Northside Branch, running until 1 PM, featuring special guest appearances from popular book characters, a petting zoo, and free books. The celebration continues on Wednesday at the Eastside Branch,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! We are tracking rain and storm chances returning later this afternoon. Isolated-to-widely scattered showers and storms will be developing during the afternoon hours today. The best chance a rain will be from the mid-afternoon hours through the early evening, before dissipating overnight. Isolated heavy downpours will be possible that could cause…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — Governor Andy Beshear signed a $223 million check which he says will help fund the construction of over 950 new rental units, particularly in areas that were hit hard by the tornadoes and floods. “There was a gap and admittedly it was a gap that kept me up at night,” Gov. Beshear said. This money…
After an unsettled start to June over the weekend it definitely felt like early summer across Central and Eastern Kentucky to kick off the week on Monday. With a mix of clouds and sunshine afternoon highs reached the low 80s in most locations. With humidity levels up a touch it felt a bit on the muggy side and there was…
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TAYLOR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead after drowning in Taylor County over the weekend. Campbellsville Fire Department reported receiving a call around 6 PM Sunday evening about a person in distress at Green River Lake State Park. When they arrived there, they say they found a 69-year-old man was missing in the water along with…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway into a fire that destroyed a family’s home in Pulaski County. The Somerset Fire Department reported the fire broke out Sunday on Cotter Avenue. When crews arrived, they found flames coming from the windows and roof. The fire was so intense the floors inside the home collapsed during the blaze….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -In Lexington, officials are once again focusing on expanding the city’s Urban Service Boundary. Urban County Council members and the Fayette Alliance are inviting the community to a “Growing Our City” session on Tuesday to discuss Lexington’s planned boundary expansion. Last November, the council voted to expand the Urban Service Area in five locations across…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A traffic alert for drivers heading to the London Shopping Center in Laurel County. The Transportation Cabinet has announced that “London Shopping Center Road” will be closed for the next two weeks, starting Monday morning. Officials say construction crews will be working on a new entrance to State Road 192 as part of…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Across the Commonwealth, Kentucky State Police (KSP) is hiring. KSP is looking to recruit new troopers, offering a starting pay of more than $67,000 annually. If you’re interested in applying, you can do so on the Kentucky State Police website. A link to the application can also be found here. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Public Library’s summer celebrations for children kick off this week. Library officials have announced events such as petting zoos, book fairs, and surprise appearances by book characters. The celebrations start on Tuesday at the Northside Branch Library, followed by events at the Eastside, Marksbury, Beaumont, Central, and Tates Creek branches. Additionally, the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Pitcher Mason Moore earned the win on the mound as Kentucky baseball beat Indiana State 5-0 to go 3-0 in the Lexington Regional. The Wildcats will advance to the Super Regionals of the NCAA Tournament next weekend at Kentucky Proud Park. For the second year in a row Kentucky has made a Super Regional,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One local foundation, the Bright Light Foundation, is holding its first Families Fighting Fentanyl event. The event began at 5 p.m. at the Moondance Amphitheatre. The purpose is to bring awareness to the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. and in Kentucky and to educate people on the statistics of kids, teens, young adults and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The guilty verdict handed down in Former President Donald Trump’s historic hush money criminal trial leading to plenty of reaction from both sides of the aisle. But what comes next? “Nothing prevents you from running for federal office as a convicted felon, you just can’t vote for yourself,” says Republican Political Strategist, Tres…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It was a day to celebrate, the UK Markey Cancer Center held “Expressions of Courage”, its annual National Cancer Survivor’s Day event. Two survivors spoke about their battles, after first learning they had cancer. “You’re just kind of floored that this is a reality,” said survivor Sarah Lister. “It takes awhile to accept that…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — Lexington Animal Care and Control is searching for a suspect after they found 13 puppies on the side of Todds Road near North Cleveland. Animal Cruelty Investigator Lieutenant Jai Hamilton says three puppies were alive when they arrived at the scene on Wednesday. Since then, all have died due to their injuries. “I would…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Number two overall seed Kentucky outlasted Western Michigan on Friday 10-8 in the Lexington Regional opener. Kentucky got out to an 8-0 lead through four innings behind pitcher Dominic Niman’s 44 strikeouts and a consistent offensive start. But, in the fifth inning, Western Michigan scored five runs to cut the Wildcat’s lead to three. Niman…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! You couldn’t ask for better conditions to end the month of May. Afternoon highs will be reaching the mid-to-upper 70s under mostly sunny skies. A lot of things happening in an around Lexington today and weather won’t be any concern. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and the sunglasses. It will be…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Animal Care and Control is reporting a horrific case of animal cruelty after a litter of puppies was set on fire and abandoned near the side of a road in Lexington. Officials discovered thirteen puppies on Wednesday near the intersection of Todds Road and North Cleveland Road, where they had been deliberately…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a busy weekend in Lexington, with thousands of people expected in town for several major events. The annual Railbird Music Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Red Mile, featuring headliners like Kentucky’s own Chris Stapleton. Additionally, the NCAA Baseball Regionals and the KHSAA Track and Field Meet will also take…
