It was a beautiful fall day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday with plenty of sunshine and nice temperatures. Chilly temperatures and patchy fog early gave way to a mostly sunny afternoon, helping the beautiful fall colors in place across the area to really pop out. Winds shifted to the south at around 5 to 10 miles per hour giving afternoon…
UPDATE FROM KSP: Dry Ridge, Ky. (November 4, 2025) – The missing child, Addelyn Thornsberry, has been located. She’s safe and has been reunited with her family. KSP is grateful to everyone who helped spread the word and shared the information regarding the search for Addelyn. ORIGINAL STORY: ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are searching for…
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three hikers are safe after being rescued overnight in the Red River Gorge. According to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, crews received a 911 call around 9 p.m. Monday for three lost hikers near Adena Arch. Using a locator link, rescuers were able to pinpoint the group’s location, but because they…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington animal rescue says it’s facing one of its toughest times yet as the number of abandoned and surrendered animals continues to surge. Paws 4 the Cause says it has seen a steady increase in the number of animals needing care over the past couple of years — and the last six months…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eastern Kentucky University is introducing a new scholarship model aimed at making college more affordable for Kentucky students. Starting in Fall 2026, EKU will offer automatic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $9,000 for every in-state, full-time freshman. The new program, called the Eastern Experience scholarships, includes the Regent’s Award — offering $9,000 to students…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A popular Lexington restaurant is stepping up to help fight food insecurity across the city. Bourbon n’ Toulouse has announced a new partnership with FoodChain — a local organization that provides free meals to anyone, no questions asked. FoodChain leaders say demand has recently outpaced their ability to purchase enough food, forcing them for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Blue Grass Airport is taking a major step toward improving accessibility for travelers of all abilities. Airport officials unveiled GoodMaps, a new indoor navigation system designed to help visitors move through the terminal with ease. The technology offers turn-by-turn directions, audio guidance, and step-free routes, making it especially useful for travelers who are blind,…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Humane Society is helping families who are struggling to feed their pets through its Pet Food Bank program. Families in need of cat or dog food can fill out an online form to schedule an appointment with the KHS Pet Food Bank. Currently, the organization provides one free bag of pet food…
ES LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Legends is teaming up with Community Inclusion to help fight food insecurity for local students and families. The baseball team has launched a food drive to collect non-perishable items such as canned goods, rice, pasta, oats, granola, and cereal. Donations can be dropped off at Legends Field, located at 207 Legends…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department is spreading holiday cheer with its 9th annual “Cram the Cruiser” toy drive to benefit children in need. From now through December 10, UKPD is collecting new, unwrapped toys at its headquarters on Transcript Avenue. Officers will also be collecting donations during the UK–Tennessee Tech football game on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City leaders and community partners are celebrating the second anniversary of Lexington’s Mobile Market program — an initiative aimed at bringing fresh, affordable groceries directly to neighborhoods in need. Mayor Linda Gorton will join representatives from God’s Pantry Food Bank, Kroger, and the City’s Office of Opportunity for the celebration. The event begins at…
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A mild afternoon following a chilly start Tuesday morning was quite cool, with many in the low to mid 30s. Patchy fog and frost impacted the early morning, but by late morning, these are no longer issues. Skies will be mostly sunny throughout the day with afternoon high temperatures in the low 60s. A light southern breeze will have us…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie has announced his marriage to Carolyn Grace Moffa, a former staffer for U.S. Senator Rand Paul. In a post on social media, Massie said the couple married on October 19. He shared that the two met more than a decade ago when Moffa worked for Senator Paul. Massie noted…
After a cool and damp finish to the first weekend of November, It was a foggy start to Monday across much of Central and Eastern Kentucky with visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile at times which made the morning commute rather challenging. Once the fog burnt off, it turned out to be a nice day with some much needed…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department says a suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that happened on October 25 on Georgetown Street near Price Road. According to a post from Lexington Police on X, 23-year-old Jacob Holland was arrested Monday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and tampering with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds announced Monday she will not seek reelection in 2026 for the 11th District Council seat. In a statement, Reynolds said, “After much consideration and deliberation, I have decided not to seek reelection for the 11th District Council seat for the 2026 election, nor will I be seeking election for another…
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UPDATE (2:15 p.m) – Police now say they have taken someone into custody at the Lewis Street address. Details are limited right now. We are expecting to learn more about what appears to have been a standoff situation, and we’ll update the story when we get new details. BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Berea Police Department is asking…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County grand jury has indicted a Lexington woman in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in August on Bryan Station Road. According to Fayette Circuit Court records, 30-year-old Keaira Pennie has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of Edwin Haddix. Pennie is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington firefighters are once again joining forces for a beloved holiday tradition — the annual Firefighter’s Toy Program, officially underway this week. This year marks the 96th year of the program, which Mayor Linda Gorton says started during the Great Depression. “When almost every family was suffering and yet families were able to give…