Governor Beshear confirms 4 deaths from storms
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Kentucky baseball earns #2 seed in NCAA Tournament
The Wildcats will host the Lexington Regional from May 31 to June 3
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky baseball are hosts of a 2024 NCAA Tournament Regional after the Wildcats secured the number two overall seed in the field of 64 teams on Monday. The seeding is the highest ever in Kentucky baseball’s history and the first time the Wildcats have reached the postseason in back to back years. Within the Regional,…
Camp Nelson Memorial Day ceremony
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Jessamine County, Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville are hosting a Memorial Day ceremony to honor military members who died serving our country. The ceremony is a tribute to the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: ABC36 News Now, Camp Nelson, Ceremony,…
Governor Beshear orders flags at half-staff for Memorial Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day. Flags at all state buildings have been ordered to remain at half-staff until noon Monday. The Governor is encouraging businesses and organizations to join in this Memorial Day tribute by lowering their flags as well. This gesture honors…
‘We Will Remember Them’ event in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Fayette County, the Catholic Action Center and the Street Voice Council are hosting a Cookout and Remembrance Day event to honor all those who have died on the streets of Lexington. The event will take place Monday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Catholic Action Center on Industry Road. The community…
Honoring soldiers who died serving our country
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, honors soldiers who died in war while serving the country. Although several towns claim to have started the tradition, Congress credits Waterloo, New York, with its origins. Numerous events are planned across the state to honor the soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country….
Leestown Road crash leaves several people injured
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several people are in the hospital following a serious crash that occurred just before midnight on Leestown Road and Citation Boulevard, near Alexandria Drive. Police report that multiple individuals from both vehicles were taken to the hospital, with at least one person suffering life-threatening injuries. The crash resulted in the closure of both inbound…
Lexington Fire Department investigates early morning fire on Fox Den Circle
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department is investigating an early morning fire that occurred on Fox Den Circle just before 2:30 AM today. Firefighters report that no one was injured in the incident. The fire department is currently working to determine the cause of the fire. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues. Categories:…
Laurel County crews report tree on home, multiple collisions and business fire on London’s Main Street
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In Laurel County, crews have been busy responding to several incidents, including a tree falling on a home, multiple vehicle collisions, and a business fire on Main Street in London. There is no word yet on whether anyone was injured. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local…
Georgetown reports downed trees shutting down roads
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – There are numerous reports of downed trees on homes and streets across the Commonwealth following the recent storms. In Georgetown, police report that a downed tree closed East Main Street near Chambers Avenue after yesterday’s storm. Authorities are working to clear the debris and ensure the safety of residents. Please exercise caution and avoid affected…
Storm Damage in Monticello
See pictures of the damage in the gallery
WAYNE COUNTY, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Monticello Fire Department has been actively responding to several incidents caused by severe weather overnight. The department addressed two propane smell calls, numerous trees on power lines, assisted in clearing roadways, and assessed damage throughout the area. The most significant response was to Conley Bottom Resort, where reports of damage and a…
Governor Beshear Issues State of Emergency
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Early Monday morning, Governor Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency from the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort. The declaration follows reports of widespread wind damage and tornadoes across the state. In a post on X, Governor Beshear confirmed that at least one additional person has died due to the severe weather. He…
Cold front passes as storm clean-up begins on Memorial Day
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) – What a day it was across Kentucky on Sunday. Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms tracked through region, bringing confirmed tornadoes to western Kentucky and numerous wind damage reports across central & eastern Kentucky. The National Weather Service confirms that one person has died after a tree fell on a house in the Hardin…
Celebrating cultural differences at Divercity Festival
LEXIONGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., people gathered together in Downtown Lexington at the Courthouse Plaza for the Divercity Festival. This was the 5th annual Divercity Festival. People from all different cultures and all different backgrounds gather to share their music, food, history and more. The first festival was in 2019 and has…
A significant severe weather event possible on Sunday
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Saturday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Good Saturday evening everyone, I hope you all are enjoying this Memorial Day weekend. The weather has been pretty great today with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s. But everyone needs to be very vigilant and weather aware as we head into our Sunday as we have the potential of a…
Local high school student wins $75,000
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — Grace Sun, a junior at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, won $75,000 when she received the George D. Yancopoulos Award. “I essentially developed a new chemical strategy to improve the performance of these bioelectronic devices which can be implanted in the human body, or worn as clothing, for easier and more accurate disease diagnostics,…
Kentucky and EKU both qualify athletes to NCAA Championships on the men’s side
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#3 Kentucky eliminated from SEC Tournament after loss to #10 South Carolina
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A decent start to the holiday weekend but the severe threat still looms for Sunday
Storms should be hit and miss on Saturday before the chances ramp up Sunday
It tuned out to be a fairly nice finish to the week with some good weather for ‘getaway day” as folks hit the roadways for the long Memorial Day weekend. After some patchy dense fog to begin the day, we saw plenty of sunshine before a few high, thin clouds moved in with thunderstorms out to our west. This bonus…
Southland Drive’s Tahlsound Summer Concert Series kicks off with the Southland Jamboree Saturday May 26th
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Manchester Street will be closed for construction
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Mary Quinn Ramer joins Doug and Lyssa at the couch to talk about Visit Lex and National Travel & Tourism Week
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Governor Beshear honors fallen service members at capitol
Frankfort, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear honored military members on Friday with a wreath laying ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, ahead of Memorial Day. Joined by Lieutenant Colonel Whitney Allen and the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Beshear helped place wreaths during the 10 AM ceremony in Frankfort. Governor Beshear emphasized the importance of Memorial Day as…
Devon Ramage joins us in studio with details on next weekend’s Seton Summerfest
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