VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Woodford Theatre will present the classic musical “Annie” from Dec. 5–21, 2025, at its Beasley Drive location in Versailles. The Tony Award-winning show follows the story of a determined young orphan in 1930s New York City as she sets out to find her parents and discovers a new family along the way. The production…
MIDWAY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Bluegrass Distillers will host its annual Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Elkwood Farm in Midway. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature local artisan vendors, live music and bourbon tastings. Admission is free. Attendees who bring a new toy or coat can receive a 10% discount…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are searching for a suspect accused of breaking into several vehicles in Stanton early Saturday. According to investigators, security footage captured a person in a white SUV allegedly entering multiple unlocked cars during the overnight hours. Officers say several items were reported stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Stanton Police. Categories:…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused of exposing himself to students at a Clark County school bus stop is scheduled to appear in court Monday. According to court records, Elvis Jones was set for arraignment at 9 a.m. on charges of indecent exposure and resisting arrest. Police say Jones exposed himself to teenage girls waiting at a…
*** A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 10 pm Monday through 9 AM Tuesday for counties along and north of I-64 and the Bluegrass Parkway due to wintry conditions likely causing travel impacts *** A chilly day ahead Temperatures on Monday morning start off in the low 20s, and wind chills have us feeling even cooler. We’re…
Beautiful but Chilly Sunday Wraps Up Today brought us plenty of sunshine and just a few passing clouds, but temperatures never warmed much. Highs only made it into the upper 30s, and that chilly air is here to stay as we head into tonight. Temperatures will take a sharp dive tonight, falling into the low 20s — and some spots…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky football is expected to part ways with head coach Mark Stoops, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Thamel reported that the process will formally play out on Monday, and added that Kentucky will owe Mark Stoops more than $37 million. On3’s Chris Low reported that Stoops would be willing to negotiate an agreement…
Categories: Endzone 2025, Sports
A Beautiful but Bitterly Cold Friday Friday brought plenty of sunshine across the region, but the cold was the real headline. Afternoon highs only reached the 30s, and with a persistent breeze, it felt even colder. As high pressure settled in, the dry air allowed for wide-open blue skies — but also let temperatures fall quickly. Tonight, clear skies and…
Categories: Holiday Shop Local
Categories: Holiday Shop Local
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Small Business Administration is reminding shoppers to think local this weekend as Small Business Saturday returns tomorrow. The nationwide initiative encourages people to support independent shops during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. The SBA says more than 36 million small businesses are participating across the country. According to the…
Black Friday Morning temperatures continue to drop, leaving us in the low 20s and upper teens to start. Wind chill values are still 5-10 degrees below average, so it’s feeling closer to the low teens. This will remain the same throughout the day. So by the afternoon, air temperatures will reach the mid-30s, but we’re feeling more like the 20s….
Chilly Thanksgiving With Sunshine and Gusty Winds Thanksgiving Day delivered beautiful sunshine across Central and Eastern Kentucky, but it certainly didn’t feel warm. Afternoon highs only made it into the upper 30s for many of us, and with breezy northwest winds gusting near 20 mph at times, wind chills were stuck in the 20s for most of the day. Clouds…
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Thanksgiving Thursday is starting around 20 degrees colder than it was on Wednesday morning. This means low morning temperatures will be in the upper 20s and low 30s. Winds are gusting up to 20 mph, especially in the northeast. This means that wind chill temperatures will be around 5-10 degrees below actual air temperatures. If you’re heading out for a…
Showers Move Out, Winds Pick Up, and Temperatures Drop We started the day under clouds with a few lingering showers, but all of that pushed out by late morning. Behind the rain came very gusty winds, which stuck around through the afternoon thanks to a strong pressure gradient behind the departing system. Temperatures reached the low to mid 50s early…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Berea woman is facing drug charges after a police K-9 detected suspected fentanyl during an investigation Tuesday on Candlewood Drive. Police said multiple agencies responded to a home as part of an ongoing investigation. While officers were on scene, K-9 “Bruno” conducted an exterior sniff of several vehicles parked at the residence. According…
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WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Williamsburg man is in custody after a grand jury indicted him on a first-degree manslaughter charge connected to a 2024 incident, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Bryan Scott Masters around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at his home. According to the sheriff’s office, Masters was found hiding in a bathroom and…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Berea Police are warning parents and guardians of Silver Creek Elementary students to stop parking along Old U.S. 25 after several recent close-call collisions. According to police, vehicles waiting in the roadway for afternoon pickup have created dangerous conditions, prompting the department to shift from warnings to enforcement. Officers say they will now issue…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington restaurant is speaking out after a recent online review criticized one of its employees, calling him a “weird kid in a weird hat.” In a Facebook post, Blue Door Smokehouse said the comment was unwarranted and did not reflect the employee’s character. The restaurant explained that the worker, Ashton, is a valued…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington nonprofit leader has kicked off a 50-hour continuous performance to raise awareness and support for Believing in Forever Inc.’s 12th annual “A Coat to Keep the Cold Away” youth coat drive. Devine Carama’s flash campaign aims to raise $10,000 or collect 500 new coats for Kentucky kids in need. Believing in Forever,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After a difficult year for many Kentuckians, a Lexington church is partnering with a local mental health visionary to offer a safe space for healing and open conversation. The Healing Church Conference, led by visionary Stacey McDonald, is designed to help residents address emotional and psychological struggles through a blend of faith-based support…