Summer fun heats up at Lexington Public Libraries
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The Hive at High Rock wellness retreat in Red River
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Public open house at Braveheart’s Equine Center
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The Bluegrass Fair begins Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Bluegrass Fair is offering a special one-night-only deal to help kick off summer with fun and savings. On Thursday, June 5, general admission will be just $4, and unlimited ride wristbands will be half off — only $15. Organizers are calling it a “Welcome to Summer” special, inviting families and fairgoers to enjoy…
Cicada swarm overwhelms Richmond: “They’re everywhere”
Three species emerge at once in rare 17-year event swarming Central Kentucky
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The nonstop screeching of cicadas has become the soundtrack to life across Central Kentucky as a rare insect invasion takes over the region. In Richmond, residents say they’ve had enough. “They’re everywhere, I mean the on the ground, they’re on your fence, and they fly on you,” said Lottie Williams, a longtime Richmond…
Man charged in Lexington Moped hit and run due in court
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that sent a pedestrian to the hospital. According to Lexington Police, 27-year-old Adrun Bennett was arrested Tuesday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, and operating a moped without a license. Investigators say…
Louisville authorities searching for felony dog torture suspect
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Louisville police are actively searching for a man accused of killing a puppy during a violent argument with his girlfriend. According to officers, Demetrius Hebert is wanted on a felony warrant for torture of a dog. Investigators say Hebert was involved in a dispute with his girlfriend when he allegedly grabbed their pit mix…
Whitley County Police search for cemetery vandalism suspects
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after several graves were vandalized at a local cemetery. Deputies say someone painted messages on headstones and damaged multiple graves at Hamblin Cemetery on Michaels Road. The vandalism is believed to have happened sometime between Sunday afternoon and Tuesday morning. At this time, investigators say they…
Traveling with Teri: Planet Salon and Spa
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Couple recalls surviving tornado in London
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Across Southern Kentucky, communities are still rebuilding after a deadly EF-4 tornado swept through the area, destroying homes and killing 19 people. One couple in London lost everything while riding out the storm, holding one another in their bathroom. “I was still in disbelief that this was happening because, I remember he pulled…
Summer warmth continues into the mid-week
More dry weather is on the way Wednesday so enjoy it while it lasts
It was another picture-perfect early June day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday. Sunshine dominated the skies once again with afternoon highs climbing well into the mid-80s, making it feel more like mid-summer than the start of meteorological summer. In fact it was our warmest day so far here in 2025. The only minor hiccup was a bit of…
Simon House Bourbon Ball Gala to support homeless families
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Act Out Theatre presents Angels in America Part 1
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250LEX Big Ass Bourbon Tasting at LexLive
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The Emerging Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition is happening soon
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Neglected dog rescued from Lexington apartment now thriving; owner faces charges
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A once-neglected dog named Bella is now healthy and thriving in a new home after being rescued from inhumane conditions in a Lexington apartment, according to Animal Control officials. Bella was found severely underweight and confined to a crate inside an apartment on East Fourth Street, filled with urine. Officials say her former owner…
Second Publix to open Wednesday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Publix is expanding again in Lexington, with a second grocery store set to open Wednesday morning on the city’s south side. According to the company, the new location at the Fountains at Palomar on Fountain Blue Lane will officially open at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4. Publix says the store will bring approximately…
Nicholasville Police launch Youth Academy to build leadership and discipline
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Nicholasville Police Department is shaping future leaders through its Youth Academy program, which kicked off this week with hands-on training and team-building activities. According to the department, day one of the academy introduced participants to skills like vehicle maintenance, proper formation, marching, and salutes. Officers say the program is designed to instill discipline,…
Somerset first responders help local family battling cancer
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Somerset Police Department scored a championship win at a recent First Responders Basketball Tournament—but the real victory was off the court. The tournament, hosted by Somerset High School, brought together local police, EMS, and fire departments for a day of friendly competition and community spirit. All proceeds and support from the event went…
Lexington Fire Department receives an honor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As CPR & AED Awareness Week begins, the Lexington Fire Department is being recognized for its lifesaving efforts with a prestigious honor. The department received the Moosnick Service Award from the American Heart Association, celebrating the success of its #LexSavesLives initiative. According to the release, bystander CPR rates in Fayette County more than doubled…
God’s Pantry Food Bank surprised with free breakfast sandwiches
McDonald's Franchise hands out Egg McMuffins and 400 coupons to volunteers and food recipients
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Tuesday is National Egg Day, and a popular fast food chain used the occasion to surprise a Lexington organization. Members at God’s Pantry Food Bank were treated to a complimentary breakfast courtesy of the McDonald’s. McDonald’s franchise owner Denise Long and her team handed out free Egg McMuffins to those serving at the…
Summer-like feel arrives Tuesday afternoon
Hazy and warm conditions are expected through the middle of the week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a comfortable and refreshing start to your Tuesday, temperatures are on a steady climb—and we’re on the cusp of a seasonal milestone. Highs this afternoon will reach into the mid-80s, and we may officially notch our first 85° day of the year in Lexington. That hasn’t happened this late in the season…
Sydney St. Claire joins Good Morning Kentucky!
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Hamburg Chick-Fil-A demolished for remodeling
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Chick-fil-A in Hamburg has been demolished just days after announcing it would close for remodeling. In a video posted to social media, the restaurant shared footage of the building on Plaudit Place being torn down Friday. The restaurant says customers can expect a “new and improved” location to reopen in late fall. In…