Friday On and off rain showers will move through the Bluegrass throughout the day. At some points, this rainfall may be heavy. No major impacts are expected. You may hear a few rumbles of thunder. Temperatures will be mild in the mid-60s thanks to a warm front. The rain will persist overnight, accompanied by some thunderstorms after midnight. Weekend Rain…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky volleyball Head Coach Craig Skinner met with the media ahead of the 2025 SEC Volleyball Tournament in Savannah, Georgia. This year marks the return of the SEC Volleyball Tournament for the first time in 20 years, making it one of the most anticipated conference events of the season. The tournament runs November…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Parole Board says it has revoked Ronald Exantus’ Mandatory Reentry Supervision and ordered that he remain in prison, following a file review conducted on Nov. 20. According to a written statement from the Parole Board, Exantus admitted to violating the conditions of his supervision after being returned to Kentucky late last month….
Sunshine has been at a premium the last few days where in Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday was no exception. With lots of low moisture in place, it was another mostly cloudy day as the dreary weather stayed put. We did manage to finally break out of the mid-40s here in the Bluegrass, where we had been camped out…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are kicking off their annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive and are encouraging Kentuckians to help fight hunger across the Commonwealth. KSP says all 16 posts across the state will be collecting non-perishable food items, including canned meats, peanut butter, soups and other shelf-stable goods. Troopers will be set up at…
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ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office has released two new photos in the ongoing search for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner. The images were posted Tuesday on the sheriff’s office Facebook page as investigators continue working to locate the missing teen. Wagoner was last seen on October 14 at her foster family’s home in the Orlando…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Camp Nelson is preparing to host its fifth annual Luminaria Memorial Walk this weekend, marking the 160th anniversary of the November Expulsion. The event will take place Saturday at 4 p.m. near the Camp Nelson Visitor’s Center. The walk honors the more than 400 runaway enslaved people who were forced out of Camp…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is preparing for a campus-wide emergency scenario today as UK Police hold a full-scale training drill with local, state and federal emergency management officials. According to the university, the exercise runs from 9 a.m. until noon and is designed to test UK’s emergency response procedures in a realistic crisis environment….
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The mid-week was cool and dreary across Central and Eastern Kentucky in the wake of an area of low pressure that brought wet weather and quite a temperature spread across the commonwealth on Tuesday. After starting out the day rather foggy with reduced visibility, the low clouds hung tough from start to finish. With a light northeast wind in place,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help locating a wanted man with an active Failure to Appear warrant for narcotics-related offenses. According to Crime Stoppers, the individual being sought is 27-year-old Lee “Jacob” Mullins. He is described as having brown eyes and brown hair. Crime Stoppers says anonymous tips that help lead…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – This week’s Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week highlights a burglary case on Legends Lane, where Lexington Police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video. According to police, officers responded to the 200 block of Legends Lane on November 16 for a reported burglary. The complainant told officers he arrived to…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department of Education has released its annual statewide school report card, detailing assessment and accountability results for all districts, including Fayette County Public Schools. FCPS Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins says the district is outperforming state averages and showing strong improvement across several key areas. The KDE report card is based on statewide…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Salvation Army kicked off the holiday season in Lexington with its annual bell-ringing celebration, complete with community leaders, ringing kettles and a special appearance from Hank the Horse. Officials highlighted the spirit of giving and the importance of supporting families in need throughout the winter months. Alex Risen, a Salvation Army representative, described…
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WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Winchester and Clark County are getting ready to kick off the holiday season with a full day of Christmas cheer, starting with the Winchester–Clark County Farmers’ Market annual Christmas Market and ending with the 2025 Christmas parade downtown. Organizers say the Christmas Market will be held Saturday, December 6, from 8 a.m. to 12…
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Clark County man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run collision that killed a bicyclist, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies say 54-year-old Joseph Shrader was taken into custody Tuesday at his home. He is accused of hitting and killing 48-year-old John McQueen, who investigators say was riding his bike…
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