Couple gets engaged at Gatton Park’s Winter Village
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100-Year-Old California man crafts handcrafted wooden toys for the holidays
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Santa is getting some help from a 100-year-old California man who handcrafts wooden toys all year long. The centenarian spends months creating a variety of toys, from ducks and cars to dinosaurs and noisemakers, entirely by hand. Each holiday season, he opens his workshop in his Garden Grove garage to sell his creations, and this year…
Tennessee Governor pardons music star Jelly Roll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tennessee Governor has granted a pardon to rapper-turned-country music star Jelly Roll. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was originally convicted of robbery as a juvenile and granted parole in 2005. While on parole, he was later charged and convicted of possession with intent to sell cocaine, a sentence he completed in…
Study finds high fat cheese may reduce dementia risk
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new study suggests that consuming high-fat cheese and cream may help lower the risk of developing dementia, though experts urge caution in interpreting the findings. Researchers followed nearly 28,000 Swedes for up to 25 years. They found that participants who ate at least two ounces of high-fat cheese daily had a 13 percent lower risk…
YouTube to stop providing streaming data to Billboard charts
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – YouTube will no longer provide streaming data to Billboard’s music charts beginning next month. The announcement was made Wednesday by YouTube’s global head of music, who said the company disagrees with how Billboard weighs different types of music streams when compiling its charts. According to YouTube, Billboard’s current formula does not place enough value on ad-supported…
The Federal Trade Commission reaches $60 million settlement with Instacart over deceptive practices
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with grocery delivery company Instacart over allegations of false advertising and deceptive practices that harmed consumers. The FTC announced Thursday that Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds to customers who were charged for services without their written consent. According to the agency, the refunds will go to…
TikTok signs deal to sell U.S. assets to American investors
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. assets to a group of American investors, according to a memo sent to employees by the company’s CEO on Thursday. The agreement appears to bring an end to a years-long process that began during President Donald Trump’s first term, when concerns were raised about the app’s Chinese…
Oreo glad to see me?
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Police look for woman who may have information on collision
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman they would like to speak with following a collision last week. According to police, officers are seeking to question the woman in connection with a crash that occurred at a CVS Pharmacy in Richmond last Tuesday. Police stress the woman is not…
Rosemont Garden closure extended
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington drivers in the Rosemont Garden area should prepare for an extended road closure. According to city officials, Rosemont Garden from Lafayette Parkway to Cherrybark Drive will remain closed for several more months. The city says the current closure has been extended until early February as crews continue work to upgrade a sanitary sewer…
Board votes in support of Superintendent’s recommendations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools leaders have voted on the future of the STABLES program at the Kentucky Horse Park and the district’s STEM academies. According to the district, the Fayette County school board voted Tuesday night to support Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins’ recommendation to keep the STABLES program open for at least another year….
Details on U.K.’s winter commencement ceremonies
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today is graduation day for University of Kentucky students, with commencement ceremonies scheduled at Rupp Arena. According to the university, ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. at the downtown Lexington venue. Officials say nearly 1,300 graduates are registered to participate. UK says both ceremonies will be livestreamed on…
Details on a FREE community Christmas dinner
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Jessamine County Homeless Coalition is hosting a free community Christmas dinner later today in Nicholasville. According to the organization, the event will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Jessamine County Public Library. Organizers say more than 750 meals are expected to be served during the event, which is open…
Ten Commandments monument returns to capitol grounds in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A historic Ten Commandments monument has been returned to the Kentucky State Capitol grounds in Frankfort. According to state officials, the monument was reinstalled earlier this week and is now permanently displayed in Monument Park. The monument had been placed in storage during construction projects in the 1980s and was recently restored before being…
Holiday Shop Local: Grace Rug Gallery
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Another windy, cold day to endure before a mild weekend
Friday starts frigid with little improvement through the day A strong cold front moved through last night, bringing the Bluegrass downpours and thunder. It brought many nearly an inch of rain, and here in Lexington, we saw nearly half an inch. 1.43″ was recorded at the Bluegrass Airport. We got a few tenths of an inch more early this morning…
Gil Gerard, star of “Buck Rogers,” dies at 82
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sad news out of Hollywood: actor Gil Gerard, best known for his role as sci-fi hero “Buck Rogers,” has died. According to a statement from Gerard’s wife, he passed away Tuesday in hospice care while battling cancer. He was 82 years old. An Arkansas native, Gerard first rose to fame in 1979 starring in the film…
Lexington Police seek help identifying man connected to December incident
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man they would like to speak with regarding an incident that occurred on Dec. 4, 2025. Police have not released additional details about the incident but say the individual may have information that could assist investigators. Anyone who recognizes the man…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers wanted person of the week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are asking for the public’s help in locating this week’s Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week. Police are searching for 19-year-old Denis Gutierrez-Villanueva, who has active warrants for first-degree reckless endangerment involving a firearm and participation in organized crime. Authorities urge anyone with information that could help locate Gutierrez-Villanueva to contact…
Georgetown man arrested after traffic stop uncovers suspected drugs and cash
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Georgetown man is behind bars after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected drugs and cash. According to police, officers stopped a vehicle Tuesday after observing it driving at fluctuating speeds and failing to stay within its lane. Officers say the driver appeared to be under the influence and was…
Lily man arrested after domestic disturbance in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lily man was arrested Tuesday night following a reported domestic disturbance in Laurel County. According to authorities, deputies arrested 54-year-old Kenneth Joseph Chapman around 11:04 p.m. on Braxton Lane after responding to a call about a possible domestic incident in progress. Deputies say their investigation determined Chapman allegedly held a woman down…
Kentucky Supreme Court denies London City Council appeal to remove Mayor Weddle
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied the London City Council’s appeal seeking to remove Mayor Randall Weddle from office. Earlier this year, the London City Council filed a notice of appeal challenging a judge’s decision that reinstated Weddle as mayor following his impeachment in September. Weddle was removed from office after a city…
Gov. Beshear Cuts Executive Branch Budget by Nearly $80 Million
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is cutting the executive branch’s General Fund budget by nearly $80 million in an effort to address the commonwealth’s budgetary shortfall. The reduction represents a three percent cut to the executive branch’s enacted budget. According to the governor, improved economic activity across the state led the Consensus Forecasting Group to revise…
A quick return to winter cold on tap for Friday
Temperatures will be back in the 30s to close out the week
We’ve enjoyed some unseasonably mild temperatures the last couple of days across Central and Eastern Kentucky, which has been a great change from the deep freeze earlier in the week and Thursday was no exception. With a cold front dropping into the Ohio Valley, winds picked up out of the south with gusts over 30 miles per hour at times….