U.K. Extension: “Bingocize” Bingo with Exercise
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Pain Points with Dr. Bux: Regenerative
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Kentucky American Water customers to see higher monthly bills after rate increase
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky American Water customers across the state will soon see higher monthly bills after the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for the utility. Under the commission’s order, a residential customer using about 3,900 gallons of water per month will pay an average of $6.82 more each month. That raises the typical…
Authorities search for fourth arson suspect
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Wolfe County are continuing their search for a fourth suspect wanted in connection with an arson investigation involving multiple fires. According to the Wolfe County Sheriff’s Office, Freddy Fletcher is accused of helping start three separate fires last week. Deputies say Fletcher remains at large, and anyone with information that could…
London Mayor Randall Weddle warns of layoffs due to amended city budget
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Mayor Randall Weddle is warning of possible layoffs following the passage of an amended city budget, raising concerns about transparency and the city’s employee pay plan. Weddle made the remarks during a specially called meeting held Tuesday, where council members considered the amended budget along with transparency and pay plan ordinances. The…
Wednesday feels mild, but a cold front looms on the horizon
A lovely start to our Wednesday After the cold temperatures that started the week, Wednesday is feeling delightful. Morning low temperatures are in the mid-40s for many of us. There is a light southwestern breeze bringing a slight wind chill, so the feels-like temperatures are in the low 40s to upper 30s. This means it is still a tad chilly…
Students spread holiday cheer to homeless peers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students from Christ the King School and Lexington Catholic High School are helping make Christmas brighter for Fayette County students experiencing homelessness, collecting hundreds of gifts through the FCPS McKinney-Vento Program. The McKinney-Vento Program supports students and families facing housing instability, and this holiday season it’s getting a boost thanks to a partnership with…
December thaw continues into the mid-week
Even with some clouds around highs should be around average
It felt much better across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday after the quick shot of Arctic air that plunged the region into the deep freeze for a short spell late Sunday and into Monday morning. A mid-level cloud deck held temperatures into the mid to upper 20s to begin the day, which felt downright balmy after the single digit…
Case of suspected gunman in KSU fatal shooting sent to grand jury
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has sent the case against Jacob Lee Bard to a Franklin County grand jury following a preliminary hearing Tuesday connected to the deadly shooting at Kentucky State University. Bard appeared in court in person and in custody. He is represented by attorney Mark Hall. During the hearing, Frankfort Police Detective Laura Marco…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Fayette County paused
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette Education Foundation says Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Fayette County will be temporarily paused after the January 20–26 book mailing because of funding challenges. According to the foundation, children who are currently enrolled in the program will still receive their January book as scheduled. After that mailing, the program will be…
Holiday Shop Local: Peggy’s Gifts and Accessories
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Ask The Expert: Fullers Family Home Care, Holiday Help
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Kentucky family seeking community support after fire leaves them without a home just days before Christmas
LIBERTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Kentucky family of six is facing the holidays with uncertainty after their home was destroyed by a fire Monday, according to information shared on a GoFundMe page created to support the family. The fire happened while the family’s children were at school. According to the GoFundMe description, the house was a total loss….
Bell County man arrested and charged with attempted murder
A Bell County man knowingly fired shots into an occupied home
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Bell County man is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder following a shooting in the Kettle Island community, according to investigators. Officials arrested 40-year-old James W. Helton of Kettle Island on Monday, while executing an electronic warrant. Police said Helton was located on Mary’s Branch Road and was armed with…
Search for man missing since October 15th
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue searching for a Richmond man who has been missing since mid-October. KSP says 63-year-old Kevin McCullough was last seen on October 15 near a home on Moran Summit Road in Madison County. He is described as approximately 5 feet 10 inches…
Police release photo of Chase Bank robbery suspect
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police have released a surveillance image of a man accused of robbing a Chase Bank branch over the weekend. Investigators say the robbery happened around 12:15 p.m. Saturday. According to police, the man walked into the bank, handed the teller a note demanding money, and then ran off with an undisclosed amount of…
New postal stamps honor Muhammad Ali
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Postal Service plans to honor boxing icon and Louisville native Muhammad Ali with two new commemorative stamps set to debut next month. Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville in 1942, rose from a young fighter to become a three-time heavyweight world champion and one of the most celebrated athletes in…
Holiday Shop Local: Lily’s Med Spa
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A temperature warm up begins Tuesday afternoon
Chilly and calm Tuesday and Wednesday Temperatures start in the 20s with a light breeze. Sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots may still be a bit icy, so use caution to avoid slipping. By late morning, we’ll have lots of sunshine, and temperatures will begin to warm. This afternoon we’ll reach the low 40s, feeling a bit closer to average for…
Pope says Kentucky was able to “Dig In” for win over Indiana
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky men’s basketball team is fresh off a win over rival Indiana. This was the Wildcats’ first Quad 1 win of the season. Head coach Mark Pope spoke about the team’s ability to “dig in” and secure the win on Saturday night. Categories: Solid Blue, Sports
Quick thaw from the December Arctic cold
Temperatures will jump back into the 50s by Thursday
It was a bitterly cold start to this final week of the fall season (yes we are still there with the Winter Solstice on the horizon this weekend with morning temperatures dipping down into the low to mid single digits across much of Central and Eastern Kentucky. A few spots managed to get below zero for a brief period of…
Sayre Christian Village Live Nativity & Holiday Festival
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Liggins named finalist for National Superintendent of the Year
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins is getting national attention. He’s been named one of four finalists for the 2026 National Superintendent of the Year, an honor from the School Superintendents Association (AASA) recognizing standout leadership in public education. Liggins, who has led FCPS since 2021, is now in the running…