LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Hemp Association is pushing back after federal lawmakers approved new limits on THC and hemp products as part of the bill that reopened the government. As ABC 36 first reported Thursday, the provision — backed by Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell — places new regulations on the country’s $28 billion hemp industry. In…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A community vigil is planned Friday for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner, the Rockcastle County girl who has now been missing for one month. According to the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office, Wynter was last seen on October 14 in the Orlando area of Rockcastle County. Multiple agencies continue to search for her. Organizers say a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Lottery is giving away free lottery coupons ahead of Friday night’s massive Mega Millions jackpot drawing. Lottery officials say they’ll be handing out free five-dollar Mega Millions coupons Friday at 11 a.m. at the Kroger on Newtown Springs Drive in Lexington. Friday’s jackpot is estimated at $965 million, making it the eighth-largest…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the federal government shutdown comes to an end, many Kentucky families are still unsure about the future of their food benefits. But every Tuesday — rain, snow, or shine — one local group continues to show up, offering a reliable lifeline when it’s needed most. For 18 years, the Open Door Feeding Ministry…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers on Paris Pike should plan for an overnight closure beginning at midnight as part of the ongoing I-75 widening project. Paris Pike will be closed in both directions under the I-75 bridge. Detours will be in place until all lanes reopen at 5 a.m. Friday. Traffic heading eastbound on Paris Pike will be…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a special stop in Lexington this weekend as part of its national tour to Washington. “Silver Belle,” this year’s tree harvested from a national forest in Nevada, will be on display at Gatton Park on the Town Branch this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m….
It was another pleasant day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday as high pressure settled into the Ohio Valley providing delightful conditions across the region. With plenty of sunshine around, afternoon highs reached the upper 50s and low 60s, which is slightly above average for this time of the year. Winds did finally back off a bit…
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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A barricade situation that unfolded Thursday morning on Maple Leaf Lane has ended peacefully, according to Nicholasville Police. Officers say both the suspect and the other person involved in a reported domestic dispute left the home without incident around 11:15 a.m. Police arrested 56-year-old Terry Travis, who is now facing multiple charges. According to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Animal control officers are searching for a Lexington woman accused of abandoning a dog in extremely poor conditions over the summer. According to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, officers rescued a pit bull named Sunday from a home on Osage Drive after receiving a complaint about an abandoned dog. Investigators say Sunday was found…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A well-known Lexington-area priest is wrapping up a bourbon project that’s been years in the making — and all for a good cause. Father Jim Sichko has released the final bottle in his “Papal Series,” an 11-year wheated bourbon bottled at 125 proof. As of Tuesday, collectors can bid in an online auction for…
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A Mild and Pleasant End to the Week Thursday is shaping up to be another beautiful fall day across the Bluegrass! Much like what we saw yesterday, expect plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures this afternoon. Highs will reach into the mid-50s and low 60s, making for a perfect day to get outside and enjoy the mild stretch of weather…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a Halloween night stabbing that injured two people downtown. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, the suspect — pictured in surveillance images — is accused of stabbing two victims near the intersection of Main and Upper Streets on October…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Starbucks fans, get ready — Thursday marks the coffee chain’s annual Red Cup Day. Customers who order one of Starbucks’ handcrafted holiday beverages will receive a free, limited-edition 16-ounce reusable red cup while supplies last. The promotion is available at participating Starbucks locations across the U.S. and celebrates the official return of the company’s popular holiday…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – This week marks National Nurse Practitioner Week — a time to honor the vital role nurse practitioners play in delivering care across Kentucky and the nation. Nurse practitioners, or NPs, go beyond traditional nursing duties. They provide primary care, diagnose illnesses, write prescriptions, and focus on preventative and chronic care management. For Lexington-based NP…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public School leaders are responding to a letter from Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball regarding the district’s plan to move forward with an external audit amid an ongoing financial shortfall. In a statement, Board of Education Chair Tyler Murphy said the Board approved an outside audit in response to community calls for…
After an unseasonably cold start to the week with a winter-like feel to the air, we finally saw some improvement on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Sunshine was a welcome sight around the region after a couple of mostly cloudy and dreary days which helped boost the spirits and our temperatures as well. Breezy west to southwest winds gusting…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is brewing up a chance to connect with the community! Officers are inviting everyone to DV8 Kitchen – East End for Coffee with a Cop on November 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event gives community members the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and get to know…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton’s new Homelessness Task Force met for the first time Wednesday afternoon to begin developing solutions to Lexington’s growing homelessness crisis. The task force, made up of city leaders and community advocates, is reviewing strategies used in other cities and drawing on insights from the city’s 2025 Emergency Shelter Study, which found…
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