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Construction to begin for new trail at Jacobson Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you’re considering a trip to Jacobson Park in Lexington, here’s a heads-up. Construction is set to kick off this week on a new “Meadow” Loop Trail. According to city officials, this trail will span one mile and will be designed for multi-use purposes. The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act….
Shooting suspect due in court in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A suspect charged in connection with a shooting that occurred on Friday in downtown Lexington is set to appear in court today for an arraignment. According to authorities, 25-year-old Alonzo Richardson was arrested on Monday on charges of assault and violation of an Emergency Protective Order (EPO). Investigators allege that Richardson is responsible for…
Search is on for dog accused of biting child in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -In Clark County, authorities are actively searching for the owner of a dog accused of biting a child at Legacy Grove Park in Winchester over the weekend. According to the Clark County Animal Shelter, the dog in question is described as a large, black pit bull with a shaved spot on its right side….
Rain and a few strong-to-severe storms arrive Tuesday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday everyone! A few light rain showers moved through overnight but most of the region is dry early in the day on Tuesday. That will change by the midday and afternoon and rain and storm chances increase. The first wave of rain and storms will be moving into the I-75 corridor by…
FCPS Board of Education denies appeal to save part of art program at Cassidy Elementary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools hosted a public forum and a special called meeting on Monday night. Officials heard from parents and others in the community about their thoughts on the restructuring of the arts program at Cassidy Elementary in Lexington. “I also wanted to really correct the narrative that we’re cutting positions, because that’s…
Rain and storms return heading into the mid-week
After a beautiful Mother's Day of weather and a nice start to the week, the umbrellas will come in handy the next few days
We enjoyed a nice start to the new week Monday across Central and Eastern Kentucky, which was a bit of a carry-over from the perfect Mother’s Day weather to close out the weekend. With our next storm system approaching from the west, clouds did build in slowly but surely through the day but that did little to temper our warm-up…
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FCPS investigates after student dies following “medical crisis” at Henry Clay High School
UPDATE: 05/14/2024 Friends, family, and loved ones gathering at Henry Clay High School to honor and remember a student who tragically passed away last week. Officials say 17-year-old Emmanuel Mwakadi died at the school on Friday after what they’re calling a medical crisis. Family members telling the Lexington-Herald Leader it happened after Mwakadi reportedly tried to break up a fight…
Georgetown College rescued from debt after massive donations
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Georgetown College recently celebrated a significant milestone as it successfully eradicated its $28 million debt, thanks to the generosity of 46 donors who rallied together to support their alma mater. The monumental effort was spearheaded by a remarkable $16 million contribution from Mr. Robert Wilson, a distinguished member of Georgetown’s Class of 1962. This…
Governor Andy Beshear cuts ribbon in a ceremony commemorating the opening of a new Waypoint Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear, alongside Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Senator Reginald Thomas, participated in the grand opening ceremony of the Marksbury Family Waypoint Center today. The center, located at an old pharmacy once owned by Dr. Ziri Palmer, one of the first Black pharmacists in Lexington, aims to serve as a vital resource hub…
I64 shut down for a multi car incident
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. — Interstate 64 has resumed normal traffic flow after a significant collision caused a complete halt for several hours. Authorities received reports of the crash near Mile Marker 61 around 9:20 Monday morning. The incident involved multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, two armored trucks, and two SUVs. While injuries were reported, officials have not provided specific details…
Kentucky History Treasures explores Thomas Hobbes’ “Leviathan”
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Mary Crocetti’s Sadie the horse on Misty’s Furrcast
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Powell County Corrections Officer charged with inappropriate relationship with an inmate
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -An employee with the Powell County Detention Center has been arrested after an internal investigation. According to a Facebook post, the Stanton Police Department helped PCDC investigate the relationship between a corrections officer and an inmate. Christine Spencer has been charged by Stanton Police with second-degree sexual abuse and taken to the Clark County…
F.C.P.S. to hold public forum today in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is inviting the community to a public forum Monday to discuss important topics concerning student enrollment and staffing allocations. The forum will kick off at 5:00 p.m. and will be held at the Price Administration Building on Park Place. Following the forum, a special called meeting will take place at…
Man charged in deadly DUI crash in Lexington
UPDATE: Smith appeared for his arraignment via video conference from the Fayette County Detention Center. He pleaded not guilty to the DUI charges. He will have a court-appointed attorney represent him at his next court date, Friday, May 17th. Smith is being held in the detention center under a $5,000 bond. In the meantime, the crash is under investigation as…
One person taken to hospital after apartment fire in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is recovering from smoke inhalation following an apartment fire early this morning on Devonport Drive in Lexington. The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m., with reports indicating it originated in the kitchen area of the apartment. According to the fire department, the condition of the person taken to the hospital remains unknown…
School threat investigation at East Jessamine High School
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nicholasville police say there is an escalated law enforcement presence at East Jessamine High School this week in response to what they deemed an apparent non-credible threat circulating on social media. Authorities disclosed that the threat, posted on Snapchat, purportedly originated from an individual in another state. While acknowledging the seriousness of the situation,…
Missing person search in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities in Richmond are actively searching for Jayden Barger, who was reported missing on Thursday. According to Richmond police, Barger was last seen recently. Descriptions provided indicate that Barger has shoulder-length dreadlocks with blue tips. If you have any information regarding Barger’s whereabouts or recognize him, please contact the Richmond Police Department immediately. Updates…
Dry start to Monday before unsettled weather returns
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! It was a beautiful Mother’s Day across the region, with the nice conditions continuing into the start of the workweek. It was a beautiful Monday out there across the region, if you took any sunrise pictures you can submit those here. You can also join our ABC 36 Weather Watchers Facebook…
#4 Kentucky Baseball wins rubber match in last road SEC series
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Another active pattern is setting in this week
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Sunday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Good Sunday everyone and Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there. We have had perfect weather today with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Our pattern is about to turn back active as we track rounds of rain and thunderstorms for the week ahead. Monday morning starts dry…