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…
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…
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…
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….
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ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Danville police are searching for two people in connection with a burglary at a local drug store early Wednesday morning. According to police, surveillance video shows two individuals forcing their way into the basement area of Bluegrass Drug Store just after 4 a.m. The suspects fled the scene shortly after entering the business. Officers say they…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Six people were displaced Wednesday night after a fire at an apartment complex in Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called to Patchen Drive around 8:20 p.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived, officials say they saw smoke coming from the building. Fire crews were able to quickly knock…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – California regulators are threatening to halt sales of Tesla vehicles in the state for 30 days over claims that the automaker’s use of the term “Autopilot” amounts to false advertising. The California Department of Motor Vehicles alleges Tesla’s driver-assistance system does not live up to the name “Autopilot” because the vehicles are not capable of operating…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – While many workers fear artificial intelligence could replace their jobs, new research suggests the opposite is happening, at least for now. According to a new analysis from Vanguard, jobs considered highly exposed to AI automation are actually growing at a faster pace than other occupations. The study examined roughly 140 occupations viewed as most vulnerable to…
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A cold front on the way Thursday evening Thursday starts nicely in the mid 40s. winds are breezy to begin, gusting 15-20 mph. These will ramp up through the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph later on. This afternoon, temperatures will peak in the upper 50s. Rain chances will hold off through the morning. By lunchtime, some scattered…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters spent several hours battling an overnight barn fire in Lexington early Thursday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called to Seeger Lane near Georgetown Road and Iron Works Pike around 1:40 a.m. When firefighters arrived, officials say the barn was already fully engulfed in flames. Crews remained on scene for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Public School Board is set to hold an action meeting Thursday evening, as discussion continues around the future of the district’s STABLES alternative education program at the Kentucky Horse Park. According to Fayette County Public Schools, the meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the John D. Price Administration Building on…
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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As one semester comes to a close, another is getting underway at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, which has opened registration for the Spring 2026 semester. According to BCTC, newly admitted students should have received an acceptance email that includes a link to schedule an advising appointment. Returning students should have already received an email from…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students at Stanton Elementary School will return from winter break to a brand-new building, marking a major milestone for the school and community. On Tuesday, students and faculty walked out of the old school building for the final time. Staff members will spend the remainder of the week packing classrooms and moving materials into…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Southwest Airlines is jumping on the “six-seven” trend by offering $67 flights as part of what the company is calling its “trendiest sale ever.” The limited-time deal applies to select domestic flights scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between Jan. 6 and March 4. The discounted fares are for basic economy tickets and are available for certain…
Despite a few scattered clouds early, it was a pretty delightful mid December day on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. A persistent southwest wind along with the aforementioned clouds helped temperatures rise a bit during the early hours of the day so most folks enjoyed low to mid-40s heading out this morning. A weak wave of energy moved south…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Time is running out for anyone planning to mail holiday cards and gifts and still have them arrive by Christmas Day. The U.S. Postal Service says Tuesday is the deadline for Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail to ensure delivery by Christmas. USPS notes those deadlines do not apply to shipments headed to Hawaii or Alaska. USPS…
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