People out for last minute holiday shopping

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Christmas is just two days away and some people are still out doing some last minute shopping for friends and loved ones. “It was a last minute decision. But I do have a couple of things I wanted to get,” said Suzanne Ackers. Some are even people are even shopping together. “Kind of shopping…

Man indicted on child abuse charges involving two-week-old infant

BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Boyle County man is facing serious felony charges after a grand jury indictment connected to the abuse of a newborn child. According to court records, Matthew Watts was indicted by a Boyle County grand jury on charges of first-degree criminal abuse and second-degree criminal abuse involving a child age 12 or younger….

Neighbors displaced after apartment fire on Cambridge Drive in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several residents are without a place to stay after a fire damaged all four units of an apartment building Tuesday morning in Lexington, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Battalion Chief Derek Roberts says crews were sent in around 9:18 a.m. to the 1900 block of Cambridge Drive for a reported structure fire. When…

Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensary temporarily closes

BEAVER DAM, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensary has temporarily closed its doors less than two weeks after opening, after selling out of its entire supply. According to information posted on the business’s website, The Post dispensary in Beaver Dam is currently sold out of product and plans to reopen sometime in January. No specific…

Several hospitalized after overnight crash in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several people were taken to the hospital following an overnight crash involving two vehicles in Lexington. Police say the collision happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday morning on Liberty Road. Three people were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…

Mild and soggy conditions continue through the holidays

Drizzle/mist kicks off our Tuesday Patchy areas of light rainfall plague the area throughout the morning. You’ll see more dry time than you will see rain, so when it falls, it’s mainly just a nuisance. Roadways may become wet, but no ponding or flooding is expected, so we will see very few impacts. Temperatures are starting mild in the mid…

Defense claims Jacob Bard acted in self-defense in Kentucky State University shooting

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Attorneys for Jacob Lee Bard claim he acted in self-defense and in defense of his family during the deadly shooting earlier this month at Kentucky State University, as a Franklin County grand jury prepares to consider the case. In a press release issued by Bard’s defense team at the law firm Danks & Danks,…

Unseasonably mild air kicks in for the holiday late this week

Afternoon highs should surge into the 60s for Christmas Day

After a nice kick off to the winter season with sunshine and seasonal temperatures to close out the weekend on Sunday, we started out Christmas week with some additional sunshine early before clouds started to build in through the day as a mid-level wave moved toward the Ohio Valley from the southwest. We did manage to squeeze in another unseasonably…

Lexington woman charged with marijuana trafficking, wanton endangerment enters not guilty plea

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington woman accused of trafficking large amounts of marijuana and putting others at risk with a firearm has entered a not guilty plea in Fayette District Court. Rachel Abner appeared via Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center on Monday for her arraignment. Court records show Abner is charged with first-degree trafficking in…

Lexington man charged with arson after hotel fire on North Broadway, citation says

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man is facing felony charges after police say he intentionally set a fire at a local hotel, creating a dangerous situation for people inside. According to a Uniform Citation filed by the Lexington Police Department, 33-year-old Christopher P. Britt was arrested late Saturday night following an incident at the Days Inn on…

Rockcastle County home destroyed in Sunday fire; no injuries reported

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A home was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning in Rockcastle County, according to the Brodhead Fire Department. Firefighters say crews were called just before 4 a.m. to a house fire on Sue Johnson Road. When they arrived, the fire was significant enough that multiple units from surrounding agencies were requested to help…

Car crashes into Lexington home; no injuries reported

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are continuing to investigate after a vehicle crashed into a home Sunday afternoon in Lexington. According to Lexington police, the crash happened around 5:15 p.m. on Astaire Drive near Hollow Creek Road. Officers say a vehicle struck a residence, causing damage to the home. Police confirmed no one was injured in the crash….

Vehicle crashes into pole and pedestrian bridge in Somerset, driver hospitalized

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was taken to the hospital early Sunday morning after a crash involving a utility pole and part of a pedestrian bridge in Somerset, according to the Somerset Fire Department. Fire officials say the crash happened at the intersection of East Highway 80 and North College Street. Crews say the driver left…

Jim Beam to pause production at Clermont distillery amid supply and cost pressures

BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bourbon maker Jim Beam has announced plans to pause production at its main distillery in Clermont, citing a combination of supply concerns and rising costs across the industry. According to the company, the production pause will take effect on January 1, and reportedly last through 2026. One of the major factors involves supply….

Despite Monday’s cold start, a warmer Christmas is on the way

Chilly morning temps ahead of a warmer afternoon Temperatures through Monday morning have been cold in the 20s and 30s, with a slight wind chill. A coat or jacket will be needed through the morning, and you may find some frost on your car before sunrise. By lunchtime, temperatures will rise to the 40s, and we reach the mid-50s this…

Sunshine fades into colder nights before a milder Christmas week

Clear skies tonight give way to warming temperatures, light rain chances, and unseasonably mild weather heading toward Christmas.

Sunshine Today, Cold Tonight It turned out to be a really nice winter day across the area with plenty of sunshine overhead. Even though temperatures only climbed into the low 40s this afternoon, the sunshine made it feel much more pleasant compared to recent days. This clear sky setup is important heading into tonight, as it will allow temperatures to…

Lexington cyclists celebrate holidays with merry and bright bike ride

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington cycling community lit up the city Wednesday during the Merry and Bright Bike Ride, marking a festive new milestone for local riders. Nearly 90 cyclists kicked off the event at Country Boy Brewing and rode through Oliver Lewis Way, the University of Kentucky campus, and Ashland Park. Along the route, riders stopped…

Botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart Infant Formula reaches 51 cases

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula has now reached 51 cases across 19 states. ByHeart voluntarily recalled all its baby formula products after tests suggested potential contamination with the bacteria that causes botulism. A law firm has filed a lawsuit against ByHeart on behalf of nearly 30 families affected by the outbreak. One Southern…