FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Frankfort Police Department is rolling out the red and green carpet this holiday season with a special community movie event. The department will host a showing of the holiday classic “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Grand Theatre in downtown Frankfort. Police officials…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department added some humor and holiday cheer to the city’s Christmas parade Saturday night, announcing on social media that the “notorious Grinch” had been apprehended during the festivities. In a Facebook post, police said Chief Darin Allgood personally took the Grinch into custody for “attempting to ruin the festivities.” The department…
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A Pleasant Day Before Changes Arrive Today finally gave us a break from the gloomy stretch we’ve been stuck in. Afternoon temperatures climbed into the upper 40s and low 50s, and we even enjoyed some sunshine, something we haven’t seen much of lately. But as we head into tonight and early Monday, the quiet weather will take a brief turn….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Walmart in Lexington was evacuated Saturday evening after police responded to a reported bomb threat, authorities said. The threat was reported around 7 p.m. at the Walmart on Nicholasville Road. Officers cleared the building and escorted customers and employees outside while the store was searched. Police said no suspicious devices were found. The…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man and woman are facing assault charges after deputies found them screaming at each other in a church parking lot Wednesday morning, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the incident happened in a parking lot off Wren Road, where they arrested 35-year-old Justin Hammons and 37-year-old Ashley Mills. Investigators…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Consumers may soon see higher prices on everyday tech devices, as analysts warn that the growing demand for artificial intelligence is pushing up memory costs. Experts say manufacturers are shifting more of their production toward AI data centers, which is driving up the cost of components used in smartphones, smartwatches and tablets. Tech giants Meta, Google…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new transportation survey ranks Chicago as the worst city for traffic in the United States this year. The annual report from transportation analytics company Inrix found that Chicago drivers lost an average of 112 hours to congestion in 2024, the highest in the nation. New York City, which topped the list last year, dropped to…
It was a fitting end to what has been a pretty dreary and cold week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with more clouds and unseasonably cold temperatures, even by early December standards. Our far southern counties saw some light snow during the early morning hours, which was enough to cover/coat the ground in spots and create a few…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – For nearly a century, a beloved Lexington holiday tradition has helped make sure local children wake up to gifts on Christmas morning. The Lexington Firefighters’ Toy Program, headquartered at what firefighters affectionately call “the North Pole,” is now in its 96th year of serving families in need across Fayette County. The program began as…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Nicholasville man is spending several days living in a small shack outside the Jessamine County Library to draw attention to homelessness and the growing challenge of affordable housing in the area. Johnny Templin, Founder and Executive Director of the Jessamine County Homeless Coalition, is now in his third day living in the makeshift…
HAZARD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews in Hazard battled a major blaze Thursday night at an abandoned structure on Carter Street. The Hazard Fire Department was called to 509 Carter Street around 8:30 p.m. after reports of heavy fire and concern that people might be inside the building. When crews arrived, the structure was nearly fully engulfed in…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Sporting Club is inviting fans and the community to give back during its Direct to Kids Angel Tree initiative, aimed at providing holiday gifts and winter essentials for children in eastern Kentucky. The community can select a tag from the Angel Tree at any of the four participating locations. Each tag includes…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is behind bars after deputies say he stabbed his girlfriend Wednesday night in the Oil Valley Trailer Park area. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on East Kentucky Highway 92 shortly after 9 p.m. When they arrived, they found a woman at a neighbor’s house…
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