Operation Christmas Child 2025
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Man pretending to be a police officer is arrested
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Nicholasville barricade situation ends peacefully; suspect in custody
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 woman wanted after neglected dog found locked in crate, officials say
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…
Final bourbon in Papal Series released by Lexington-area priest
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…
Get ready for the 33rd Annual Santa’s Open Golf Scramble
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Sunny stretch continues before spotty showers arrive Friday
Temperatures stay mild with highs near 60° before a brief chance of rain moves in to end the week.
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…
Investigators need help identifying stabbing suspect
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…
Starbucks Red Cup Day returns Thursday with free reusable cups
(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…
Hunter Lisle recaps Dancing with the Stars 20th Birthday Party
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National Nurse Practitioner Week celebrates NPs’ vital role in Kentucky healthcare
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…
Fayette County school leaders respond to State Auditor’s letter on financial audit
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…
Pleasant fall weather into the late week
Afternoon highs should be right around average for mid-November
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…
DV8 Kitchen to host “Coffee with a Cop” event
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…
Addressing the epidemic of homelessness in Lexington
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…
Wandering Kentucky
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Find handcrafted and unique treasures at the EAT Gallery
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Crews battle overnight fire
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Wayne County inmate recaptured four minutes after brief escape from custody
MONTICELLO, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Wayne County inmate is facing an additional charge after deputies say he briefly escaped from custody — for just four minutes. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Shane Cooney escaped from the Wayne County Detention Center around 3:01 p.m. Monday after slipping out of a leg restraint. Deputies say Cooney had just…
Man arrested for allegedly biting, assaulting a woman
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted a woman in a motel parking lot. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old David Fisher was arrested Monday outside a business near West Cumberland Gap Parkway. Deputies say Fisher allegedly bit and hit a woman during an argument, leaving…
Task force created to address growing homeless population
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City leaders are taking new steps to address Lexington’s growing homelessness crisis. Mayor Linda Gorton’s new Task Force on Homelessness is holding its first public meeting Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Building on East Vine Street. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the city’s website. According to officials, the latest LexCount…
CASA Joy Tree program brings holiday hope to children in Fayette County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual CASA Joy Tree program is spreading holiday cheer for children in need across Fayette County. The program, which provides Christmas gifts for abused and neglected children in the family court system, will hold its tree lighting ceremony Wednesday morning at the McBrayer Law Firm on East Main Street. The event begins at…
Typical November weather on tap for Wednesday
Today – Thursday Temperatures will return to average today. This morning is chilly in the 40s with wind chills in the 30s. Winds will stay gusty through the day, but temperatures this afternoon won’t be as affected. Highs today will be in the mid- to upper 50s. Lots of sunshine ahead, so alongside your coat and hat, grab some sunglasses…
Mobile mammogram unit offers free breast cancer screenings in Lexington this week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Primary Care Association (KPCA) and UnitedHealthcare are continuing their partnership to bring free breast cancer screenings to communities across the state — and this week, the mobile mammogram unit is in Lexington. The mobile unit has been traveling throughout Kentucky, providing free screenings to around 200 people so far. KPCA CEO Molly…