Today – Tonight Temperatures this morning are in the 40s and 50s with high temps in the 60s. Winds are already gusting up to 20 mph. These will ramp up even more as we head through the day, gusting up to 30-35 mph later Friday afternoon. A line of showers and storms will move through this afternoon, starting with some…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Outback Steakhouse is scaling back its footprint nationwide after a series of closures last month. The restaurant chain’s parent company announced in its latest earnings report that 21 Outback locations were closed in October, with 22 more scheduled to shut down over the next four years. The closures come as part of what the company calls…
COVINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Covington police officer has been suspended following an internal investigation into a protest arrest on the Roebling Suspension Bridge. Fifteen people — including two journalists — were arrested during a July demonstration against ICE. Video footage showed Officer Zachary Stayton repeatedly punching a protester who was already on the ground. Police Chief Justin…
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CORBIN, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer in Corbin. According to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, 53-year-old Stephen Smith was taken into custody after deputies say he pretended to be an assistant constable and stopped two girls riding a golf cart on Forego Trail in the Tattersall…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman indicted on murder charges in connection to a deadly summer shooting pleaded not guilty during her arraignment. Court records show that 30-year-old Keaira Pennie was indicted Monday by a grand jury for the murder of 42-year-old Edwin Haddix. Investigators say Haddix was found shot on Bryan Station Road on August 10 and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, sources say momentum is building toward a potential resolution. Senate leaders reportedly met Thursday morning to negotiate the final details of a deal. The proposal under discussion could involve attaching a short-term stopgap funding bill to a larger package of bipartisan legislation aimed at funding several…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Teamsters Local 89 is honoring the lives lost and those impacted by the tragic crash of UPS Flight 2976 with a candlelight vigil Thursday evening. The event will take place Thursday evening at 5 p.m. at the Teamsters Local 89 Union Hall, and the community is invited to join in remembrance and support. Union leaders…
The delightful early November weather continued across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday as another area of high pressure built into the Ohio Valley behind a departing cold front. With plenty of sunshine in place and a light east wind, afternoon highs reached the upper 50s to around 60 degrees which was about 10 degree cooler than what we enjoyed mid-week…
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WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two missing women who haven’t been seen since mid-October. Police say 43-year-old Shyrone M. Taylor and her daughter, 26-year-old Brooke S. Lowery, who has special needs, were last seen in Williamsburg on October 15. Family members told authorities they have not heard from…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are warning families to be cautious about AI-generated images circulating online, saying the technology can be used in harmful ways — especially when it comes to child safety. In a new episode of their Internet Safety Video Series, the KSP Electronic Crime Branch and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky explain how artificial…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington, get ready to rock one last time! Legendary rock band Journey is bringing their Final Frontier Tour to Rupp Arena on March 22, 2026, promising a night of unforgettable hits and high-energy performances. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will perform fan favorites like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Faithfully,” and “Any Way You…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers along Leestown Road and New Circle should prepare for temporary ramp closures this month as work continues on a major widening project. Starting Sunday, November 9 at 10 p.m., all four New Circle Road ramps to and from Leestown Road will be closed through Wednesday, November 26 at 5 p.m. During that time,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It’s bourbon season in the Bluegrass — and Lexington is raising a glass to celebrate. Lexington Bourbon Week is underway now through November 15th, featuring more than 20 bars, restaurants, and distilleries serving exclusive, off-menu cocktails. Local favorites like Goodwood, Malone’s, Chevy Chase Inn, OBC Kitchen, and The Manchester are among the participating spots….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Happening now at Blue Grass Airport — TSA workers are getting a well-deserved thank you during the ongoing government shutdown. Father Jim Sichko, known for his generosity and “random acts of kindness” across Kentucky, is treating employees to two special meals today. The early shift was served breakfast from Josie’s at 9 a.m., while…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky is honoring the life and legacy of a trailblazer in state politics. Former Governor Martha Layne Collins has died at the age of 88. Collins made history as Kentucky’s first and only female governor, serving from 1983 to 1987. During her time in office, Collins prioritized education reform and economic development, most notably…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A longtime Lexington leader is hoping to make a return to city government. Former Councilmember Richard Moloney has officially announced his campaign for re-election to the 11th District seat on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council. Moloney is no stranger to City Hall — having served seven terms representing the 11th District and two terms…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman is set for a busy day traveling across the Commonwealth, making several stops to highlight leadership, business innovation, and community support. Her day begins in Frankfort at 10 a.m., where she’ll join the Kentucky State Police to honor 64 troopers and officers promoted into new leadership roles. Later, in Louisville,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After this week’s tragic UPS plane crash in Louisville, many Kentuckians are reflecting on another devastating air disaster in the state’s history. Earlier this year marked the 19th anniversary of the Comair Flight 5191 crash at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport — one of Kentucky’s deadliest aviation tragedies. On August 27, 2006, Comair Flight 5191…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – UPS operations are beginning to return to normal following the deadly plane crash near Louisville’s airport earlier this week. The company confirmed that Worldport — its massive air hub — resumed operations Wednesday evening for its Next Day Air night sort, with flights arriving at destinations Thursday morning. Jim Mayer, Senior Director of Media…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was taken to the hospital after an overnight incident near a Lexington church. According to Lexington Police, officers were called to the 800 block of East Loudon Avenue just before 2 a.m. Thursday for a report of a disorder involving a weapon. The area includes Bluegrass Baptist Church. When officers arrived, they…