Mermaids are back at Newport Aquarium!
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2024 Kentucky primary 6th Congressional District election results
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Democratic primary race for the 6th Congressional District remains too close to call, with three of the five candidates locked in a tight contest for the nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Andy Barr. As of Tuesday night, the unofficial statewide results show: Randy Cravens with 26 percent of reported votes Todd Kelly with 25…
Remembering Deputy Caleb Conley one year after his death
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the death of Deputy Caleb Conley. Deputy Conley was tragically shot and killed on May 22nd last year during a traffic stop on I-75 in Georgetown. The alleged driver, Steven Sheangshang, has been charged with murder, and his trial is scheduled to begin…
Boaters rescued from the Kentucky River in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Boaters are now safe after a late-night rescue from the Kentucky River earlier this week. The Frankfort Fire Department reported that rescue crews responded to a distress call about a sinking boat on the river. Two rescue teams were deployed to the scene to assist the boaters. Fortunately, the fire department confirmed that no…
Worker dies outside of school in Jackson County
MCKEE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State police are investigating the death of a worker who was injured outside Jackson County Middle School in McKee. The worker, identified as 48-year-old James Anderson from Stanton, died after being injured while unloading storm drain tiles from a trailer. According to investigators, Anderson fell and hit the ground during the unloading process….
Lexington Public Library offering free summer meals for students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With school out next week in Fayette County, the Lexington Public Library is offering free lunches for students throughout the summer. The library announced that free meals will be available at the Marksbury, Tates Creek, and Northside branch libraries. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday from June 4th until July 26th. This initiative…
Strong storm threat on Wednesday kicks off an active weather pattern
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! I hope you were able to enjoy the summer-like weather pattern we’ve experienced since the weekend. That will be coming to an end today as strong-to-severe storms return to the forecast. A few showers and storms will be possible early in the day, but the severe threat won’t increase until the…
Rain and storm chances set to return into the mid-week
A few strong storms may be possible late Wednesday with another round possible this Sunday
It was another beautiful summer-like day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday with a mix of clouds and sunshine and warm afternoon highs into the mid to upper 80s. One big difference over Monday was that you could feel a bit more humidity back around as our winds picked up out of the southwest. With the warmth and more…
Walt Jones’ First Days on the Job as EKU Baseball Head Coach
Former acting head coach moves into full time role just as postseason begins
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Dr. Jason Swanson visits the studio with more places to visit in Lexington on Lexplorations
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Federal fugitive arrested in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A federal fugitive from Virginia has been found and arrested in Laurel County. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office and the Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force attempted to take 71-year-old Byron Howard into custody in the Keavy area. Authorities say Howard led officials on a pursuit that ended when he left the roadway and…
A look at the Election Integrity Center
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Secretary of State Michael Adams on voter turnout
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Summer-like Tuesday ahead of rain and storm chances
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW): Happy Primary Election Day! We are tracking another warm, summer-like day for your Tuesday. Enjoy it… Because storm chances will be ramping up Wednesday evening and will last into Memorial Day weekend. You’ll be able to find some dry time this weekend but there will still be rain and storms around, some of those…
Mom to Mom makes doggy cheddar treats
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Primary Election day in Lexington
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Voters across Kentucky are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the state’s primary election. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 6 p.m. this evening. In Fayette County, voters have the option to vote at any Lexington Public Library location or at their designated precinct. Key races on the ballot…
Fayette County Public Schools tentative budget approved
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools has passed a tentative budget for the upcoming school year. The spending plan was approved Monday night with a four-to-one vote during the district’s Board of Education meeting. Key elements of the budget include: Paid Parental Leave: Employees will be allowed up to 35 days of paid leave for new…
Missing man found safe in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Golden Alert issued for Kenneth Higgins, a 32-year-old man reported missing in Lexington, has been canceled. Police have confirmed that Higgins has been found. The alert was initially issued after Higgins was reported missing on Saturday from Firethorn Place. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: ABC36 News Now, Lexington, local news, missing…
Shelter issues code red alert in Estill County
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Estill County Animal Shelter has issued a Code Red Alert due to reaching full capacity with too many dogs. The shelter is urgently asking the community to assist by fostering, adopting, and rescuing animals in need. For more information on how you can help, please visit the shelter’s Facebook page. Categories: Featured,…
Swimming pools opening on Saturday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Get your swimsuits ready! Lexington’s swimming pools are opening this weekend for the summer season. The city announced that Southland, Tates Creek, Woodland, and Castlewood Aquatic Centers will open on Saturday, May 25th. Additionally, spraygrounds across the city are already open. However, the Douglass Aquatic Center and Sprayground will not be opening this season…
Flag volunteers needed in Madison County
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Richmond in Madison County is seeking volunteers to help place flags in preparation for Memorial Day. Volunteers are needed this Thursday at 6 p.m. to place flags at Maple Grove Cemetery on East Main Street. Organizers will provide the flags, and they encourage volunteers to wear comfortable shoes. If you can…
Operation copsicle donations needed for the Lexington Police Department
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Lexington Emergency Disaster Services helping out in Texas
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Emergency Disaster Services has been hard at work, helping victims and those in need, in Texas. “On Wednesday of last week, we had a man-made disaster in the sense that a tugboat was pulling a barge that got loose in some fashion and slammed into the Galveston Bridge there at Pelican Island that created a…
Former UK Athletics marketing director raises money for Special Olympics
Debbie Antonelli is sending over a million dollars to the organization
MT. PLEASANT, SC. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Debbie Antonelli, a former Director of Marketing at the University of Kentucky and veteran basketball television analyst, is sending over a million dollars to the Special Olympics after a 24-hour fundraiser. Antonelli’s 24 Hours Nothing But Net fundraiser is held once a year in her driveway. The women’s basketball Hall of Famer shoots 100…