Aaron Merz and Cooper Gudalis of Lexington Christian Academy visit the studio to share about the 10th annual Sandlot Tournament at L.C.A.
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Chicken fighting ring discovered by KSP in Casey County
BETHELRIDGE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia has concluded an investigation into an animal cruelty complaint reported in Casey County on Sunday, May 5. Following the investigation, fourteen individuals were charged for their participation in an incident that occurred in the Bethelridge community. The incident unfolded on May 5, around 12:00 P.M….
Today is the 12th Annual Kentucky Gives Day to benefit your favorite charity
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today marks a significant occasion for philanthropy in the Bluegrass State as the 12th Annual Kentucky Gives Day kicks off. This event provides an opportunity for individuals to partner with numerous organizations in the Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN) and contribute to causes that matter. With over 1,000 members, the Kentucky Nonprofit Network plays a vital…
Multiple rounds of strong-to-severe storms on the way through Thursday morning
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are tracking a very active midweek across central and eastern Kentucky. All of the ABC 36 Viewing Area has at least a Level 2 Severe Risk for Tuesday and Wednesday. Make sure you are staying Weather Aware and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. This has the potential to be a…
The Barnstable Brown Gala, a fundraiser for Diabetes research
A fundraiser for diabetes research
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — While the weekend may be over, there were a lot of celebrations leading up to the Kentucky Derby and after the main event. one of the most iconic, is the Barnstable Brown Gala, where year after year, the money raised goes to a great cause. ABC 36 News Now, got a chance to take part in…
Kentucky Baseball wins series versus Arkansas
Cats take the top spot in the SEC with winning weekend as conference tournament comes closer
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Kenny McPeek speaks on his plans for Mystik Dan
Trainer says a run in the Preakness is unlikely
Categories: Featured, More Sports, Sports Tags: Churchill Downs, kenny mcpeek, Kentucky Derby, mystik dan, Preakness
Mage’s new life as a stallion at Airdrie Stud
2023 Kentucky Derby winner has a full breeding book this season
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Sadieville native races at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week
Joe Bealmear is a rookie jockey in professional horse racing
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Multi-day strong to severe storm threat into the mid-week
You'll want to stay weather aware Tuesday and especially Wednesday with a few rounds of severe weather possible
It’s that time of the year here in Central and Eastern Kentucky…severe weather season! After a cloudy Monday with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder the focus now shifts to the potential of strong to severe storms here in the Ohio Valley the next couple of days. BOTH Tuesday and Wednesday are on the table for possible big…
Lexington cuts ribbon for affordable housing town homes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -Today marked a significant milestone for Lexington as Mayor Linda Gorton, alongside council members and community leaders, unveiled five new town homes in a bid to address the city’s ongoing affordable housing challenges. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, officiated by Mayor Gorton and other council members in collaboration with the Lexington Housing Authority, took place at the…
Let’s Talk Kentucky’s Woman Worth Talking About is community leader Charlene Buckles
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Wagering record set at 150th Kentucky Derby as “Mystik Dan” wins the photo finish
Categories: News at Noon, Sports
Jamie Clark of Senergy Home comes into the studio to talk about the $10,000 home makeover giveaway
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Police investigate overnight shooting in the Short Street and Mill Street area
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred late last night in the area of Short and Mill Streets, leaving one woman injured. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded to a call reporting shots fired just before 10:30 PM yesterday. Upon arrival at the scene, there was no immediate sign of…
Rainy start to an active workweek
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! We are expecting an active workweek weather-wise with multiple rounds of rain and storms on the way. For Monday we are expecting rounds of sub-severe thunder showers and storms. Heavy downpours and isolated small hail will be possible, but overall the storms should stay below severe criteria. Storm chances decrease overnight…
Severe storm and flood threats for the week ahead
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Sunday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW): Good Sunday evening everyone, most everyone has been dry skies today and temperatures in the muggy upper 70s to low 80s. But there has been some scattered showers and storms out there impacting some areas. Our pattern is about to crank it into high gear as we have multiple rounds of strong to severe…
Mystik Dan wins the 150th Kentucky Derby
Trainer and Tates Creek High School alumnus Kenny McPeak wins both Oaks and Derby
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We are kicking off a very active pattern
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Saturday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky (ABC36 NEWS NOW): Good Saturday evening, it has been a warm, muggy, and occasionally stormy day across Kentucky. Unfortunately, more of the same is on the way for the next week as we have entered a VERY active pattern across our part of the country. Sunday should start mainly dry, but thunderstorms will pop up during the afternoon…
UK Senate considers vote of no confidence against Pres. Capilouto
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWSNOW) — On Monday, May 6, the University of Kentucky Senate will consider a vote of no confidence against President Eli Capilouto. UK Board of Trustees chair Britt Brockman released a statement of support for Capilouto. “The UK Board of Trustees unequivocally supports President Eli Capilouto and the work of the UK community to meet Kentucky’s needs….
Dodging a few showers and storms for Derby Day
While it shouldn't be a wash-out, expect some occasional rain and thunder on Saturday
As expected it turned out to be a rather damp and dreary Oaks Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, along with at Churchill Downs in Louisville. It was a far cry from the perfect weather of Wednesday and Thursday with clouds, spotty showers and temperatures a little cooler. Fortunately the heaviest rain fell early in the day with more scattered…
WBW: Cleaning Outdoor Unit
Categories: Synergy White Board Wednesday
Davonna Saier from J. Render’s joins us at the table to talk Derby cocktails and mocktails
Categories: Let’s Talk Kentucky
Our Woman Worth Talking About is Ferrin Peterson, jockey
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