(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…
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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky Baseball has collected six end of the season honors from the SEC right before the conference tournament begins. Head Coach Nick Mingione is the SEC Coach of the Year for the second time in eight years. The award is decided by a vote of the other conference’s coaches. Head Coach Nick MingioneCredit- UK Athletics…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Memorial Day approaching, there is an expected uptick in travel this year. More than five hundred thousand Kentuckians are anticipated to travel for the holiday weekend, marking an increase from last year and the highest number since 2005. Travelers on the road this weekend may notice a slight decrease in gas prices compared to…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The arraignment for pro-golfer Scottie Scheffler has been moved to Monday, June 3rd. Scheffler faces charges including felony assault on a police officer, criminal mischief, and reckless driving. His attorney stated that additional time is needed to gather video evidence of the incident that occurred in Louisville last week. The incident took place as Scheffler…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is offering an extra incentive to encourage more people to donate blood. KBC says they are currently running low on their supply of type O- blood, which is crucial for use when a patient’s blood type is not known. To address this shortage, KBC is giving anyone who donates blood…
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Natural Bridge State Resort Park officials are urging people to be mindful of wildlife after an owl was rescued from a fishing line. According to park officials, Good Samaritan campers and park staff rescued the owl over the weekend after it became entangled in a fishing line in a tree. The owl was…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A reminder for voters in Kentucky: the May primary election is on Tuesday. State officials have announced that polls will be open from 6 AM to 6 PM. In Fayette County, voters have the option to vote at any Lexington Public Library or at their designated precinct. Remember to stay tuned for all your Election…
CORBIN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Corbin Police Department is investigating a deadly motorcycle collision that occurred Sunday night on Barton Mill Road. According to officers, the crash involved only the motorcycle. The Corbin Police Department confirms 71-year-old Carey Taylor was injured in the crash and later died from those injuries. Investigators are looking into the details of the…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Those in the community of Henry Clay High School continue to mourn, the loss of two students within two weeks. On Friday night, officials were called to the area of Laketower Drive for reports of someone in the water, needing to be rescued. Officials say divers found and rescued the 16-year-old later identified as…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Good Sunday evening everyone, it has been a warm and sunny day across Kentucky and we are about to crank it up another notch the next couple of days. Monday and Tuesday will both feature mild overnight lows into the low 60s with hot afternoon highs in the upper 80s to near 90…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Good Saturday evening everyone, it has been a warm and occasionally wet Saturday across central and eastern Kentucky. A few more scattered showers and storms remain possible through the evening but then it is all about a summer like look and feel moving in here for the next few days. Let’s start with Sunday…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A popular restaurant in downtown Lexington is warning others to be on the lookout for ‘dine-and-dashers. It was a regular Wednesday night at Mama Tequila, when a party of 7 came in, ate dinner and left without paying. “Last night after they were done eating, they went over and told the server that they…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office hosted its first ‘Survivors Summit’ on Friday. An event to honor victims and survivors of all crimes. One speaker telling her story of losing her husband, who was a police officer in Lexington, 14 years ago. “Life was really good,” said Brandy Durman Toombs. “Then on April 29, Bryan…
It was definitely a damp and dreary Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky thanks to a mid-level wave of energy sliding through the Ohio Valley. Even though we did see some pockets of heavier downpours at times, it ended up being a consistent and fairly light rain through much of the day. Naturally with all the clouds and rain around…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful conditions on Thursday because rain and storms return to the forecast on Friday. You can expect light rain to move in during the morning hours. Things will pick up a little bit in intensity during the midday and afternoon hours. There is a…
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