LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton has issued a proclamation in support of Lexington’s “Hands Across–Stand Together” unity event, honoring the 62nd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech. The event is scheduled for noon, with participants standing hand in hand across the community—from New…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to use caution as the East 80 Yard Sale kicks off today. The 55-mile yard sale runs through Monday along Highway 80, stretching through Somerset, London, and Manchester. Officials are urging motorists to watch for increased traffic and pedestrians as shoppers line the highway. Categories:…
A goldiocks forecast: not too warm, not too cold Temperatures started a bit chilly, and we even broke a record low in Lexington. Temperatures dipped to 49, and the old record was 50 set in 1986. Despite that, we’ll warm to near 80 this afternoon, leaving us feeling nice and warm. It’ll be a great day to get outside with…
It’s been a fantastic final week of August weather-wise across Central and eastern Kentucky so far and Wednesday was no exception. We saw record low temperatures once again in many locations, including Lexington which dipped all the way down to 46 degrees, besting the record of 49 set back in 1968. Once the sun came up we saw a quick…
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Richmond police are investigating a serious crash that happened Wednesday afternoon near Buc-ee’s off Interstate 75. The collision occurred around 2 p.m. on Duncannon Lane in front of Buc-ee’s and involved a motorcycle and another vehicle. The Madison County coroner was called to the scene and confirmed the death of the…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky is now recruiting its next class of state troopers. Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky State Police announced that applications are open for Cadet Class 107. Starting salaries for new troopers are $69,500. Cadets will complete 24 weeks of intensive training, which includes criminal investigations, crisis response, high-speed pursuits, and community relations. Experienced officers…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department has officially added a new ambulance to its fleet, the first in seven years. Emergency Care 13, known as EC13, was placed into service Wednesday at Station 16, also called “the Cave.” Officials say the addition strengthens emergency medical response across the city as Lexington continues to grow. Mayor Linda…
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Boone County Sheriff’s Office says two men are behind bars following a string of vehicle thefts. Deputies were called around 5 a.m. Tuesday to the Cheshire Ridge subdivision in Florence, where several residents reported stolen items and vehicle damage. The investigation led officers to a home in Union. Deputies say they found…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Franklin County courts are preparing to return to their home building after months of operating in temporary locations due to April’s devastating flooding. Court operations will resume at the Franklin County Courthouse on Tuesday, September 2. To prepare for the move, the clerk’s temporary office at the Administrative Office of the Courts will close…
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lincoln County Board of Education has approved bids for Phase Two of the high school renovation project. The next round of upgrades will include a new front entrance plaza, turf infields for both baseball and softball fields, and an expansion to the football field house, which also serves as a classroom. Superintendent…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a man from Irvine is facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting in Jackson County. Troopers arrested 24-year-old James S. Bergman earlier this month. He is charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The case began in May, when investigators found 40-year-old James…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman accused in a deadly shooting on Bryan Station Road was back in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Keaira Pennie, 30, is charged with murder in the death of 42-year-old Edwin Haddix earlier this month. She previously entered a not guilty plea at her arraignment. The case remains under investigation. Categories: Featured,…
By Emily Shapiro UPDATE 12:00 p.m.: An 8-year-old and 10-year-old were shot and killed when a gunman fired shots through the windows of a church at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, police said. Seventeen others, including 14 children, were injured during the shooting during a mass that marked the first week of school, police said. Two…
A cooler start to the day, but a warmer afternoon This morning, many of us saw temperatures in the upper 40s. In Lexington, we dipped to 46, breaking our previous record of 49 set in 1968. We’ve been slow to warm but will eventually reach the 60s by lunchtime. Afternoon high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 70s, which…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Winchester is celebrating the opening of a new road extension designed to ease traffic flow. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Wednesday for the Fulton Road Extension project, which connects Professional Avenue to Market Street. The new roadway links College Park to Fulton Road at its intersection with Bypass Road, creating…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Volunteers will be out Wednesday in Lexington conducting the annual street count survey of the city’s homeless population. The Catholic Action Center says volunteers will gather at the New Life Day Center on North Martin Luther King Boulevard throughout the day for assignments and supplies. Organizers say the survey is a collaborative effort, with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today marks the anniversary of one of the deadliest tragedies in Lexington’s history. On August 27, 2006, Comair Flight 5191 crashed during takeoff at Blue Grass Airport after using the wrong runway. The crash killed 49 people, leaving only one survivor. Each year, the city pauses to remember the victims, their families, and the…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Crews in Wayne County rescued a driver who became trapped under an overturned tractor. The Monticello Fire Department said it happened Tuesday at a farm on R. Barnett Road. Firefighters used airbags to lift the tractor and free the driver. Officials have not released the person’s condition. This is a developing story, and…
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BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The former lead detective in the Crystal Rogers case has been subpoenaed to appear at the upcoming sentencing of Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson. Jon Snow, who helped investigate the 2015 disappearance of the Bardstown mother, is scheduled to testify on September 17. Snow has previously testified in the trials of Houck, Lawson, and…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Life Adventure Center is inviting the public to a free Open House on Tuesday, offering families the chance to explore its scenic 575-acre property. The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at 570 Milner Road in Versailles. Guests can enjoy activities like archery, hayrides, and meeting the center’s horses. Free ice cream…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton joined Dr. Everett McCorvey on Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church to preview the upcoming Lexington Sacred Music Festival. The weeklong festival runs September 21–28 and will feature 25 sacred music experiences across churches, chapels, synagogues, mosques, and concert halls throughout the city. Organizers say the festival celebrates community, uplifts the…
