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Seniors face steep increase in Medicare premiums
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Senior citizens across the U.S. are preparing for significant increases in their health insurance premiums next year. Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise nearly 10 percent — the largest jump in four years. In raw dollar amounts, it marks the second-largest premium increase in the history of the Medicare program. According to…
State Department report to focus on Freedom of Speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. State Department is beginning work on its next human rights report, and officials say it will include a major emphasis on freedom of speech. The upcoming report will continue the focus of the most recent edition released in August, which highlighted alleged human rights concerns in several allied nations — including the…
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Police investigate deadly shooting; Coroner identifies victim
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says 45-year-old Andrew Boyd is the victim who was shot and killed. According to the coroner’s office, no city of residence was given. We’ll continue to update this story as we learn new information. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot…
New Festival of Lights debuts at Lexington Legends Ballpark this weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, a new holiday attraction is making its debut at the Lexington Legends Ballpark. The Legendary Festival of Lights opens Friday and will run through January 4. According to event organizers, the display features more than one million lights, including themed exhibits, glowing tunnels, illuminated trees…
Soggy Friday weather ahead of a mostly dry weekend
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…
Kentucky volleyball prepares for 2025 SEC Tournament
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…
Parole Board revokes Ronald Exantus’ supervision, orders he remain incarcerated
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….
Rain back around to close out the week
We may finally see a brief break from the wet pattern with some sunshine returning by Sunday
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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KSP launches annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive to fight hunger statewide
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…
City Barbeque has holiday meals for the whole family
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New photos released in search for missing teenager
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…
Camp Nelson to hold annual luminaria walk honoring victims of 1864 expulsion
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…
University of Kentucky to test full-scale crisis emergency response
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….
Kentucky aware of the challenge that lies ahead against Diego Pavia and No. 14 Vanderbilt
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Dance expert Hunter Lisle comments on DWTS
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More rain and storms are on the horizon for the late week
You'll need the rain gear again by late Thursday and into Friday
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,…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers seeking wanted man with narcotics-related warrant
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…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week: Police searching for Legends Lane burglary suspect
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…
U.K. Coop “Full Hearts, Empty Chair Memorial Meal”
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Kentucky releases statewide school report card; FCPS shows strong gains and rising performance
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…