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32nd Southern Lights Holiday Festival
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Pre-K for All advisory committee director to outline early childhood plan
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The executive director of Kentucky’s Pre-K for All Advisory Committee is set to highlight the benefits of Gov. Andy Beshear’s early childhood initiative during an event Wednesday morning in Louisville. Sam Flynn is scheduled to speak at 8:30 a.m. at the Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center on West Broadway. According to the Governor’s Office, the…
Gatton Park Christmas Tree lighting and festivities
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gatton Park on the Town Branch is getting ready to kick off the holiday season with the lighting of its massive 80-foot digital Christmas tree and the grand opening of its Winter Village. The celebration begins Wednesday, Dec. 4, with a tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Officials say the free event will run…
Shipping carriers urge early holiday mailing as deadlines approach
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the holiday shopping season ramps up, shipping companies say it’s officially crunch time for families trying to make sure gifts arrive on schedule. With millions of packages expected to move across the country and overseas, carriers are urging shoppers to plan ahead, ship early and avoid last-minute headaches. Susan Wright with the U.S….
Holiday Shop Local: Cornerstone Jewelers
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Holiday Shop Local: A1 Vacuum
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Bluegrass Mystery Theatre is proud to present “The Holiday Heist”
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Healthy habits the dairy way with The Dairy Alliance
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Morning winter weather causing impacts, clears by afternoon
Snowy morning with travel impacts A system moved through the Bluegrass overnight Monday, bringing in rain for most in central/southern KY and mixed precip/snow to north-central KY. A heavier band of snow swept through in the early Tuesday morning hours, changing rain to snow as it moved SE with dry conditions to follow. This has been pushing out of the…
Giving Tuesday kicks off with Bluegrass Gives campaign supporting 234 nonprofits
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s Giving Tuesday, and Kentuckians are being encouraged to support their favorite nonprofits as part of this year’s Bluegrass Gives campaign — formerly known as the GoodGiving Challenge. The campaign runs from 6 a.m. until midnight tonight and features 234 participating nonprofits across Central Kentucky. Organizers say there’s $800,000 in matching dollars and prizes…
Lexington council set for final vote on proposed new government center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington’s Urban County Council is preparing for a second and final reading Tuesday on a proposal that would pave the way for a new government center, often referred to as a new City Hall. The vote is set for 5 p.m. at the current Government Center on Main Street. The proposal outlines a public-private…
School weather cancellations and delays
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Sydney St. Claire Live weather conditions 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM
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A quick shot of wintry weather for parts of the area into Tuesday
The morning commute looks to be tricky, especially here in the Bluegrass
After a cold finish to November and the long holiday weekend on Sunday, we saw more of the same to begin December on Monday with unseasonably chilly air in place over the Ohio Valley. Temperatures started the day in the upper 20s and only managed to recover into the upper 30s and low 40s with a mix of clouds and…
Lexington firefighter arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence charge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington firefighter has been placed on paid administrative duty after being arrested in Jessamine County. According to a media advisory from Battalion Chief Derek Roberts, Lexington Firefighter Nicholas Baldwin was arrested on November 25 on a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) with no visible injury. Baldwin has worked for the Lexington…
Holiday Shop Local: Bricks and MiniFigs
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bricks & Minifigs™ (BAM™) buys, sells, and trades all things LEGO®. They proudly offer the largest selection of LEGO® Minifigures® and bricks in Lexington. Inside their 2,500-square-foot store, you’ll find everything from rare and retired sets to overflowing bulk brick tables you can dig through and buy by the scoop. They also carry a…
Holiday Shop Local: Paris Bourbon County Tourism
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nestled in the heart of Kentucky’s iconic Bluegrass region, Bourbon County was one of the nine original counties that formed the Commonwealth in 1792. Its name instantly evokes images of lush pastures, age-old stone fences, rolling hills, and the world-class Thoroughbreds that call this landscape home. More than 50 horse farms are located here,…
Bluegrass Gives “Giving Tuesday”
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Gives — formerly the GoodGiving Challenge — is the region’s largest online giving event, taking place on Giving Tuesday, December 2, from 6 a.m. to midnight. A gift of $10 or more can have an even bigger impact thanks to matches, prizes, and special giving moments throughout the day, helping unlock extra dollars…
The Studio Pilates Barre Yoga
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – At The Studio, every detail is crafted with intention. From their small class sizes to their expert-led sessions and minimalist, spa-like environment, they offer a thoughtfully curated mix of Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Hot Yoga, and Hot Pilates, designed to challenge and restore in equal measure. At The Studio Pilates Barre Yoga, movement becomes a…
Jeff Piecoro and Doug High on Coach Stoops’ record and buy out
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has fired head football coach Mark Stoops after 13 seasons, officials confirmed Monday, marking the end of the tenure of the program’s all-time winningest coach. UK President Eli Capilouto said in a statement that the annual review conducted by Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart resulted in the decision to make a…
Fayette County Public Schools opens second barber shop to help students build confidence and mentoring relationships
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new barbershop inside Winburn Middle School is giving students more than just a fresh haircut — it’s offering a place to build confidence, find mentorship, and connect with trusted adults in a comfortable setting. Fayette County Public Schools officially opened its second in-school barbershop on Monday at Winburn. The district’s first barbershop launched…
Suspect arrested in barricade situation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A wanted suspect is in custody after barricading themselves inside a Lexington apartment for nearly two hours over the weekend, according to police. Officers say they arrived on Lansill Road around 4:45 p.m. to arrest the individual, who was wanted on multiple charges. When police made contact, the suspect reportedly refused to come out…
Shots fired on North Martin Luther King Boulevard prompts police investigation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting that caused property damage on North Martin Luther King Boulevard. Officers were called to the area around 9:30 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired. When they arrived, police said they found shell casings at the scene. Authorities did not specify what property was hit, but…