FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – “During 2023, these groups combined helped save Kentucky lives by seizing 265,171 fentanyl pills and 208.3 pounds of fentanyl. Sadly, those are both records,” said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Officials report that fentanyl is increasingly being mixed with other illicit drugs to boost potency, with just 1 kilogram of fentanyl potentially capable of killing…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -Friday morning, Governor Andy Beshear is joining state leaders for a Memorial Day Weekend Salute in Frankfort. The event will include a wreath-laying ceremony. Officials have announced that the ceremony will begin at 10 AM in the Capitol Rotunda. This tribute honors the sacrifices of those who have served in the armed forces. Categories: Community,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington’s annual DiverCity Festival is set to take place this Saturday. Organizers say the festival will showcase the city’s diverse population and cultures. The event will be held from noon until 7 PM at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. Organizers urge neighbors to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hundreds of cyclists will be hitting the streets in Scott County this weekend for the annual Horsey Hundred event. Georgetown Police announced that the event begins Friday at Brooking Park. Officers are urging drivers to be vigilant and watch out for cyclists as they participate in the event. Please drive safely and share the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington’s swimming pools are set to open this weekend for the summer season. The city announced that Southland, Tates Creek, Woodland, and Castlewood Aquatic Centers will open Saturday. The pools will be open throughout the summer from 11 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Saturday. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: ABC36…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We experienced heavy rain and strong storms across the region late Friday evening, but those storms have now exited to the east. We are tracking areas of dense fog to begin your Friday morning thanks in part to the moisture from the rain that fell on Thursday. There is a Dense…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWSNOW) — U.S. Navy Admiral Craig Mattingly came home to Kentucky to speak to the Rotary Club about the importance of the Navy here in the Commonwealth. “It’s a great opportunity for me to be here to educate the educators on what the opportunities that exist for their youth that they could come in and serve…
Our unsettled and active weather pattern has kicked back in across Central and Eastern Kentucky and that’s going to be the case heading into the upcoming holiday weekend. After a morning round of showers and storms with some localized heavy rain, we saw a quick break and some clearing which allowed the atmosphere to recover and destabilize a bit. This…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for failing to have his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle — an interaction that allegedly resulted in the officer being dragged to the ground, authorities said Thursday. Louisville officials said during a news conference…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Construction is set to begin this summer on a major renovation of Phoenix Park in Lexington. Local officials announced Thursday that the one-acre park will undergo a complete re-imagination, funded by a combination of public and private funds. The renovation will introduce new features and upgrades to the existing amenities of the park. “I…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Memorial Day fast approaching, the City of Lexington is reminding residents that the trash pickup schedule will be adjusted next week due to the holiday. There will be no waste collection on Monday, May 27th. Residents who normally have their trash picked up on Mondays will instead have their service on Wednesday. The…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews rushed to the 1700 block of Liberty Road Thursday morning after getting reports of a structure fire. When they arrived, there was no visible sign of fire from the outside of the building. After checking inside, they discovered a fire in the kitchen and quickly put it out. Thankfully, no one was…
MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire at the Vinland Energy plant on Gabbard Fork Road in Manchester caused nearby residents to be evacuated on Thursday morning. According to Emergency Management, the fire started on a piece of equipment during routine maintenance at the natural gas plant. Due to the nature of the material involved, officials decided to let…
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The investigation continues into the death of an 11-year-old boy found in a creek in Letcher County. State police report that crews found Curtis Halcomb unresponsive in a creek on Tuesday after receiving a report of a missing child in the Blackey community. Tragically, Halcomb later died at a hospital. His body has…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State police are investigating a deadly collision between a car and a moped that occurred yesterday on Owingsville Road in Mount Sterling. Investigators report that 37-year-old Andrew Romans was driving east on Owingsville Road when he crossed the center line and hit Alavez Gonzalo, who was traveling west on a moped. Tragically, Gonzalo…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The UK Trauma Program is hosting an educational event open to the public Thursday to teach bystanders how to assist during emergencies. The event will take place at Lexington Fire Department Station 20 on Arrowhead Drive from 4 to 6 PM. As part of National Stop the Bleed Day, members of the UK Trauma…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -A suspect wanted on drug trafficking charges has been arrested in Lexington. The Sheriff’s Office reported that Jeremy Spencer was taken into custody Wednesday. Spencer faces charges of selling fentanyl and resisting arrest, according to deputies. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Berea Police responded to a call about a snake inside a building in Madison County. When they arrived, one of the officers skillfully wrangled the snake and safely removed and released it. Police confirmed that no one was hurt during the incident. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: ABC36 News Now, Berea…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City officials in Lexington are petitioning to intervene in a case regarding a proposed solar energy facility by East Kentucky Power Cooperative. The proposal involves constructing the facility on a 387-acre farm in the eastern part of Fayette County, which is currently zoned for agriculture. City officials have petitioned the State Public Service Commission…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are once again tracking the potential for rain and storms for the day today. Upwards of 2-4 inches of rain fell in southern and south-central Kentucky on Wednesday, and those areas are worth watching today. Rounds of showers and storms are on the way Thursday, with a few strong-to-severe storms…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — As the Scott County Sheriff’s Office continues mourning the loss of one of their own, a year ago, on Wednesday the department gathered together with those in the community to have a celebration of life for Deputy Caleb Conley. “We miss him every day,” Scott County Sheriff, Tony Hampton reflects on the last…