LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It’s Halloween, and little ghosts, princesses, superheroes, and goblins are getting ready to hit the streets for trick-or-treating Friday night. In Lexington, official trick-or-treat hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. City officials are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as children go door to door collecting candy. Several community events are…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Get ready to lace up your skates — the Triangle Park Ice Rink is reopening for the winter season this weekend. According to city officials, the popular downtown Lexington attraction is set to open Saturday afternoon at 12:30. The cost is $18 per person, which includes 60 minutes of skating and skate rentals. The…
A trick for the morning, a treat for the afternoon Morning temperatures have been chilly to start our Friday. Many have reached the low-mid 30s, prompting some frost in low-lying areas. This is thanks to the lack of cloud cover overnight. We’ll be warming as the sun rises with temperatures reaching the mid-50s by afternoon. Winds will pick up and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A program that started in the early nineties meant to help low-income patients, is at the forefront. But some worry that instead of offering help, it may be benefitting the pockets of executives at hospitals. Jessica Baladad is a patient advocate, she says “they make healthcare easy to pay into but very difficult…
Clouds Clear Out, Frost Possible Overnight After a cloudy and damp start to Thursday, skies have started to clear across much of central and eastern Kentucky. A few pockets of drizzle may linger into the evening, but most of us will enjoy clearing skies before midnight. As those clouds clear out, temperatures will take a dive into the upper 30s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man pleaded guilty Thursday, to amended charges in connection with a 2022 deadly shooting on Cantrill Drive. According to court officials, 24-year-old Deonte Carter entered into a plea agreement to amended charges of criminal facilitation and manslaughter. He was originally charged with robbery and murder. Officials say Carter also pleaded guilty to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former University of Kentucky student accused of concealing the death of her baby will now be required to wear an electronic monitoring device. According to court records, 21-year-old Laken Snelling — who was already on house arrest — must now begin electronic monitoring at her father’s home in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The order…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A juvenile is now in custody and facing a murder charge in connection with a homicide on Lakebow Court. According to Lexington Police, officers arrested a 17-year-old suspect Wednesday with the help of an anonymous tip. The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim as 81-year-old Thomas Kriegel. Police say the 17-year-old is being…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Downtown Lexington’s Gatton Park is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season. Starting December 4, the park will host a 20-day Winter Village featuring an 80-foot digital Christmas tree, twinkling lights, festive games, and plenty of holiday treats. Families can sip cocoa, make crafts, and enjoy free nightly festivities from 5 to 10…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky families needing help with heating costs this winter can soon apply for one-time assistance through the LIHEAP Fall Subsidy program. Applications open November 3 and will be accepted through December 12 at local Community Action Agencies across the state. The program helps eligible households pay for heating costs, including electricity, gas, propane, coal,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky legal community is remembering a well-respected figure known for his fairness, intellect, and courage. According to his obituary, former Judge Lewis Grant Paisley of Lexington passed away on October 27 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 80 years old. Paisley served more than 25 years on the bench, including time on…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Louisville attorney is seeking to remove a Kentucky Supreme Court justice from the bench. According to Louisville Public Media, Jack Richardson — a Republican Party official — has filed an impeachment petition against Justice Pamela Goodwine, alleging she should have recused herself from a major education case because of a conflict of interest….
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you were planning to head out to Lake Reba Park for the annual Halloween Hoedown, there’s been a change of plans. The Richmond Parks and Recreation Department says Thursday night’s event has been canceled due to wet field conditions and the weather forecast. However, the Richmond Police Department will host its “Cops and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is getting ready for a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween Friday night. The district’s Transportation Department will host its third annual “Bus A Treat” event at the FCPS Bus Garage on Liberty Road. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween night, giving families the chance…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky wildlife officials have confirmed another case of a deadly disease affecting deer. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, has been detected in a wild deer harvested this season in Pulaski County — marking the state’s second confirmed case in a wild deer. CWD is a…
Another dreary day ahead Yesterday, Lexington saw record-breaking rainfall. 1.20″ of rain beat out the previous record of 1.02″ in 2002. This puts us at the second-wettest October on record, and there’s still more rain to come. We’ll see widespread rain through the morning, becoming more scattered by the afternoon. Some areas of drizzle may be very low to the…
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman is in the hospital after being hit by a train in Eastern Kentucky. According to Louisa Police, the woman was hit around 2:45 Wednesday afternoon in the Jackson Brothers garage area. Officials say they found the woman on the east side of the tracks, near the north end of Jefferson Street….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As October comes to a close, health officials are using National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month to remind Kentuckians how crucial it is to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and take immediate action. According to the American Red Cross, a person’s chance of survival drops by 10% for every minute that passes without…
A Wet Wednesday Across the Bluegrass The rain has been a constant companion across the region this Wednesday — and it’s not quite done yet. Many areas have already picked up anywhere from half an inch to just over an inch of rain, and more showers are expected as we move into the evening hours. Temperatures stayed chilly today, topping…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Eastern Kentucky Men’s Basketball team is getting prepared for the 2025 season, but they will have to do it without their team leader from last season in Devontae Blanton, who graduated. The Colonels host midway on Monday, November 3rd, in their season opener. Categories: Sports
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help to identify those responsible for a burglary earlier this month in Lexington. According to police, officers were called to the 3000 block of Kirklevington Drive just before noon on October 10 for a reported break-in. The victim told police he saw three people he didn’t…
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner’s office says it has positively identified the remains as those of Jacqueline Kerry Heyman, after her dentist contacted their office. The coroner says they obtained her dental records and were able to make a positive identification. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office is asking for help from the public and…
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