Scottie Scheffler shoots 66 after arrest Friday morning
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Mama Tequila warns others of ‘dine-and-dashers’
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…
One survivor tells story at Survivors Summit
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…
Weekend forecast headed the right direction with a drier and warmer trend
Most of the showers and storms Saturday should now be confined to Southern and Southeastern Kentucky
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…
Jeff Piecoro and Forrest Tucker go live from Pimlico in preparation of Preakness 149
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Shawn E. Okpebholo and Melisse Brunet of Lexington Philharmonic visit to talk about the premiere of “Two Black Churches”
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Rain and storms return on Friday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
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…
Kim goes out there with Bob Singleton to showcase preparations for the Studio Players’ production of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express”
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Antonio Reeves Basketball Camp will be held at S.T.E.M. Academy, Georgetown Road in Lexington on June 1st
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Preparing for the Preakness – Live update with Jeff Piecoro and Forrest Tucker
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Preparing for the Preakness live from Baltimore
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Shots fired into home on Patriot Court in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police responded to reports of gunfire in Lexington around 1:30 a.m. on Patriot Court. When they arrived at the scene, law enforcement discovered shots had been fired into a residence. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Police have initiated an investigation and are currently searching for a suspect in connection…
Celebration of life service Friday for Officer Thurman in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A celebration of life service will take place Friday in honor of Edward Thurman, a retired police officer from Lexington who recently passed away after battling cancer. According to Legacy Funeral Home, the service for retired Officer Thurman will be held at 4 p.m. at the FOP Bluegrass Lodge on Duval Street. Thurman, who…
Eastern State Hospital celebrates 200th anniversary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eastern State Hospital in Lexington is celebrating a significant milestone as it marks its 200th anniversary. Eastern State is the second oldest psychiatric hospital in the United States and continues to serve the community with its state-owned facility, now managed by UK Healthcare. Friday, leaders from across the Commonwealth, including Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman,…
Library boxes around Lexington taking book donations
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Three people charged with drug trafficking in Estill County
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Lexpark announces fee increase in Lexington
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Kentucky sheep and fiber festival on Saturday and Sunday at Masterson Station Park
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PGA Tournament delayed due to fatal accident
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Council moves forward with pet ordinance in Lexington; will have second vote in June
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The first reading for a proposed pet store and puppy mill ordinance in Lexington went before the full urban county council on Thursday night. Councilmember Shayla Lynch voicing concerns over wording in the ordinance and asked for, “I move that we postpone it to our June 27 council meeting for first reading.” But councilmember Jennifer Reynolds…
Rain and storm chances pick back up to end the week
After a brief break Thursday with some sunshine and dry conditions, more wet weather is on the way
It was just what the doctored ordered Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky…a dry day across the region. With some much needed sunshine mixed in with scattered clouds (after some early morning fog), it turned out to be a pleasant mid-May day with afternoon highs at or slightly above average for this time of the year into the mid to…
Thursday Night Live! at Tandy Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Downtown Lexington gears up for another exciting edition of “Thursday Night Live.” The event promises an evening of live music and entertainment for attendees. Headlining the event is the band “Kimberly Carter & Caryin’ On,” set to take the stage and deliver a captivating performance. Following their act, a DJ will keep the energy…
Governor and First Lady Beshear participate in early voting
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear exercised their right to vote Tuesday as early voting kicked off. The couple visited ‘Yes Arts’ in Frankfort Tuesday morning to cast their ballots. Speaking after casting their votes, Governor Beshear highlighted the significance of the candidates on the ballot, suggesting that this election could potentially…