Lexington Habitat for Humanity helping family
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Shillito Park Road closes overnight
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Leestown Road Bourbon N’ Toulouse closed today
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Man arrested in assault investigation
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LFACC warning pets are at risk in heat
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Kentucky women commemorate lightning strike with tattoos
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A group of women from southeastern Kentucky is commemorating a life-changing moment with matching lightning bolt tattoos after surviving a lightning strike over the weekend in Florida. Officials say the strike happened Saturday on Marco Island after a storm rolled through the area. The women say they had taken cover under a tiki…
Garrett Firefighters respond to deadly Floyd County house fire
HUEYSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person is dead after a house fire in Floyd County late Sunday night, according to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department. The fire happened in the Railroad Station–Barn Road area of Hueysville, officials with the Garrett Fire Department confirmed. Deputies say the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The identity of the…
Laurel County man charged for homemade explosives
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing charges after state police say he was found burning homemade explosives in the middle of a road. According to Kentucky State Police, 36-year-old William Jones was arrested Sunday and charged with wanton endangerment. A trooper discovered Jones allegedly burning a mixture of potassium nitrate and sugar — commonly…
Heat and humidity continue Tuesday
Our hot and humid stretch peaks on Tuesday with highs reaching the low-to-mid 90s
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s been a steamy stretch—and Tuesday is shaping up to be the hottest day of this prolonged warm and humid pattern across central and eastern Kentucky. Heat Advisories remain in place across the northern half of the region, and while not all areas may technically meet advisory criteria, the cumulative impact of multiple…
Denzel Aberdeen and Mouhamed Dioubate on “Why Kentucky?”
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky transfers Denzel Aberdeen and Mouhamed Dioubate met the media for the first time on Monday afternoon. Both players have experience playing in the SEC. Aberdeen is coming off of a national championship with the Florida Gators, and Dioubate played two seasons at Alabama before transferring to Kentucky. Becoming a wildcat seemed like…
Summer heat rolls along this week
Heat index values will top the century mark at times during the afternoons
Hot, Humid, and Hanging AroundSummer made an official entrance late Friday—and it didn’t waste any time turning up the heat. Over the weekend, a strong ridge of high pressure surged into the Ohio Valley, ushering in the hottest stretch we’ve seen so far in 2025. Afternoon highs easily reached the low 90s, and when you factored in the humidity, it…
Military Honors Ceremony honoring our nation’s heroes
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A powerful evening of patriotism and remembrance is planned in Nicholasville this week as part of the annual Military Freedom Fest. The Military Honors Ceremony will take place Thursday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at Christ Embassy Church. Brigadier General Howard Hunt will serve as master of ceremonies for the event, which will include…
Lexington’s extreme heat plan now activated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With dangerous heat expected this week, Lexington Emergency Management is activating Phase One of its extreme heat plan starting Monday through Friday, June 27. Our ABC 36 Storm Team Meteorologists say heat index values are expected to hover around 100 degrees. In response, cooling stations will open across the city to provide relief for…
Staying cool: how Kentucky’s outdoor workers handle the heat
Waste collectors, construction crews, and others must take extra precautions in the heat
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The high temperatures sweeping across the Commonwealth this week are taking a toll, especially on those working outside. Kentuckians are doing their best to stay cool as hot and humid weather settles over the Bluegrass. While many are cranking up the air conditioning, outdoor workers like Luke Robinson with Rumpke have to find…
KBC and Central Bank Center teaming up on Wednesday
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How to better protect yourself during heat
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Supreme court offices relocating temporarily
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Three people in court for bond hearing
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The search is on for escaped inmate in Madison County
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center in Madison County. Authorities say 28-year-old Jarod Barnes walked away from the facility around 6:45 p.m. Sunday. He was last seen wearing a white tank top, black sweatpants, and white tennis shoes. Barnes has several tattoos on…
Driver crashes into Georgetown Save-A-Lot while fleeing police, officials say
UPDATE: GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A driver is facing multiple charges after crashing into the Save-A-Lot grocery store in Georgetown early Monday morning while allegedly fleeing from police. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the incident began around 1:50 a.m. when an officer spotted a vehicle traveling 71 mph in a 55 mph zone on McClelland Circle. As…
Police search for suspect in Meadowsweet Lane shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are searching for a suspect following a weekend shooting that left one man injured. According to officers, the shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday on Meadowsweet Lane near Kearney Creek Lane. A man told police he was shot while sitting in his car. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening…
Drug trafficking suspect found parked on I-75 in Madison Co.
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man is facing multiple charges after deputies say they found a large quantity of drugs in his vehicle during a roadside check on I-75 in Madison County. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, 55-year-old Robert Shirley is charged with trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in marijuana, and resisting arrest. Deputies say they…
Investigation after pickup collides with motorcycle in Mercer Co.
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Mercer County are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. According to the Harrodsburg Police Department, the two vehicles collided around 2 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of College Street and Office Street. At this time, there’s no word on injuries or whether any charges will be filed. The…
Elkhorn Creek kayakers stranded by high waters
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three kayakers were rescued over the weekend after getting stranded by high water on Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County. According to the Franklin County Fire Department, the group became stuck Saturday near the backside of the Jim Beam facility, close to the forks of the creek. Officials say the kayakers were able to get…