UPDATE: The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says Melissa Moore has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Deputies in Laurel County are asking for the public’s help as they search for a missing woman. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Melissa Moore was last seen on Dec. 16 along Barbourville Road, about nine miles south…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A house, ravaged by an overnight fire on Meadow Valley Road, is a total loss, according to the Lexington Fire Department. The fire department tells ABC 36 News Now firefighters were called to a structure fire at 277 Meadow Valley Road, where they found a two-story home fully involved when crews arrived on scene….
A chilly and uneven start to the new year The first day of the new year started off cloudy and chilly across much of the area, but temperatures varied quite a bit depending on where you were. Northern parts of the viewing area, especially closer to I-64, stayed locked under stubborn cloud cover through much of the afternoon, keeping highs…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington’s first baby of 2026 has arrived. According to a release from Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, the hospital delivered its first baby of the new year at 1:31 a.m. on Jan. 1. Dalton and Hadlee Ritchie of Winchester welcomed a baby girl, Kennedy Rayne. The hospital says Kennedy weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces…
UPDATE: 1:25 p.m. – According to Lexington Fire Department officials, their crews are helping in a missing persons case, which has been under investigation for a couple of weeks. Officials say they got a tip yesterday concerning the New Year’s Day location. Right now, crews are running sonar and a drone, with safety divers in the water. The crew is…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Beginning this year, the City of Berea is adding a new 911 emergency service fee to local water bills. According to the city, the fee will begin appearing on bills due on the 10th. In a post on Facebook, city officials said Berea adopted an ordinance to support the Madison County Emergency Communications Center, which…
GRANT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials in Northern Kentucky are warning the public about a potential measles exposure connected to a popular tourist attraction and a hotel in Grant County. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, an unvaccinated out-of-state traveler stayed at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Dry Ridge from Dec. 28 through Dec. 30….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky lawmakers are set to return to Frankfort next week for the start of the 2026 legislative session. According to state officials, the General Assembly will convene Tuesday, Jan. 6. Renovation work continues at the Kentucky State Capitol, so lawmakers will meet in temporary chambers located next to the Capitol Annex. Officials say the…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several new laws are now in effect across Kentucky with the start of the new year, including changes to taxes and new regulations on tobacco, nicotine and THC products. One of the changes comes under House Bill 1, which reduces Kentucky’s individual income tax rate. Lawmakers say the rate has been lowered from 4% to 3.5%….
New Year’s Day may have morning commute impacts Snow showers moved through southeastern KY overnight, and there may be a few slick spots. In addition to this, a line of snow and mixed precip. is extending out into the Bluegrass, which could cause even more slick spots north of I-64. Still, most of us will be dry and will see…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a robbery earlier this month. The incident happened around 7:29 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the 1800 block of Augusta Drive. According to investigators, a witness reported seeing a man approach a woman from behind and hit her in the head….
Categories: Traveling with Teri
Categories: Traveling with Teri
Categories: Traveling with Teri
Categories: Traveling with Teri
KENTON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A child in Northern Kentucky has died from the flu, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Officials say the child was from Kenton County and had not received the recent influenza vaccine. Health officials say this is the first pediatric flu-related death reported in Kentucky this flu season. The Department for Public…
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Floyd County Health Department is reporting three new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in Eastern Kentucky. According to the health department, the total number of confirmed pertussis cases has now risen to 17. Health officials say pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe coughing fits and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A popular Lexington restaurant is closing its doors for good. In a post on Facebook, Bad Wolf Burgers announced it will permanently close after 15 and a half years in business. The restaurant, located on North Forbes Road, says its final day of service will be Wednesday, Dec. 31. In its post, the restaurant reflected…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London City Council has voted to override Mayor Randall Weddle’s veto of a new pay plan and several ordinances aimed at balancing the city’s budget. The ordinances were originally passed earlier this month. The decision to override the veto was made during a specially called city council meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Weddle has…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As people across the Bluegrass prepare to ring in the New Year, police are reminding drivers that New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year to be on the road. According to the American Safety Council, New Year’s celebrations are among the most alcohol-fueled holidays, increasing the risk of impaired…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Tolly Ho, a longtime Lexington restaurant known for its signature burgers, will permanently close at the end of the year. Employees confirmed to ABC36 that the restaurant’s final day of operation will be Wednesday, Dec. 31. According to the restaurant’s website, Tolly Ho first opened on Winslow Street in 1971. The restaurant remained at that…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One Lexington reports the city has seen a decline in gun violence among children and young adults for the fourth straight year. According to the organization, Lexington has reduced community violence by 60 percent since 2021. Officials say the city recorded the fewest total homicides in a decade and the fewest gunshot victims since 2010….