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University of Kentucky receives $50 million donation for children’s hospital expansion

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In one of the largest gifts in UK HealthCare history, New York philanthropist Tom Golisano has donated $50 million to support the University of Kentucky’s children’s hospital. UK officials say the transformational endowment will advance pediatric care across the Commonwealth — funding research, expanding access to specialized medical services, and supporting the education and…

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Kentuckians face steep healthcare premium hikes as ACA tax credits set to expire

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thousands of Kentuckians could soon face major increases in their monthly health insurance premiums as federal tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of this year. The kynect marketplace covers small business owners, older residents not yet eligible for Medicare, and rural Kentuckians who make too much…

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Beshear joins 24 states in challenge over Trump administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear says the Trump administration’s decision to suspend food assistance during the federal government shutdown is “unlawful,” joining 24 other states and the District of Columbia in demanding that the move be reversed. According to a release from the governor’s office, Beshear and other state leaders are challenging the administration’s suspension of…

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Convicted Kentucky child killer Ronald Exantus, 42, extradited from Florida after arrest

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MARION COUNTY, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man acquitted by reason of insanity in the brutal killing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton is back in Kentucky after being extradited from Florida on Tuesday. Authorities say 42-year-old Ronald Exantus was arrested earlier this month in Marion County, Florida, after failing to register as a violent felony offender. Deputies found him living…

Woman Arrested In Overdose Death
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Woman arrested in overdose death

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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County woman is facing a murder charge after authorities say she provided a deadly dose of fentanyl earlier this year. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Courtney K. Boone of East Bernstadt was arrested Monday evening around 6:15 on Kentucky 192 in London. Investigators say Boone is accused…

Food Pantry Seeks Turkey Donations
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Food Pantry seeks turkey donations

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VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Food Pantry for Woodford County is asking for help to make the holidays brighter for local families in need. The pantry has set a goal to collect 300 turkeys this season to ensure families can enjoy a traditional holiday meal. So far, only 20 turkeys have been donated. Distribution for participating families is…

Man Accused Of Shooting Ex Girlfriend In Court
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Man accused of shooting ex girlfriend appears in court

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of their three children in 2022 was back in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Police say 35-year-old Devin Lovette broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home on Briarwood Circle and opened fire, seriously injuring her. Investigators say he then threatened to kill her if…

Fayette County Man Accused Of A Shooting Due In Court
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Lexington man accused in 2024 downtown shooting due in court for bond hearing

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused in a 2024 downtown Lexington shooting is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for a bond hearing. Police say the shooting happened along West Short Street in October 2024. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators later arrested Vandale Taylor on November 20th in connection…

Bell County Teacher Saves Choking Student
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Bell County teacher saves choking student

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BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A quick-thinking teacher in Bell County is being hailed as a hero after saving a student who began choking during lunch. According to school officials, the incident happened October 23 at Yellow Creek School Center. They say second-grade teacher Pam Greene acted immediately when she noticed a student choking on a piece…

Armed Carjacking Suspects Charged
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Two suspects arrested in Laurel County carjacking involving woman and toddler

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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two people accused of carjacking a woman and her two-year-old grandchild at gunpoint in September are now behind bars. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Trenton Morgan was arrested Sunday on charges of robbery and wanton endangerment. Deputies say 27-year-old Kristen Mosley was taken into custody earlier this month in…

Chick Fil A In Hamburg Set To Reopen
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Chick-Fil-A in Hamburg set to reopen

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Chick-fil-A in Hamburg is set to reopen next week, months after closing for major construction on a brand-new building. According to the restaurant, the rebuilt location on Plaudit Place will officially open its doors on Thursday, November 6, at 6:30 a.m. As previously reported, the popular fast-food spot closed in May when…

On And Off Drizzle With Mostly Cloudy Skies For Tuesday
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On and off drizzle with mostly cloudy skies for Tuesday

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Today’s rain chances and fall-like temps Tuesday won’t see much rain, but it will be a gloomy day. Lots of clouds cover and on/off rain showers will dominate the area. Most rain chances will stay isolated (20%). There may be a few peeks of sunshine throughout the day, but mostly cloudy skies will keep temperatures on the mild side, in…

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Lexington activist celebrates milestone after reaching 500,000 students nationwide

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington community leader and motivational speaker Devine Carama is celebrating a major milestone — reaching 500,000 students through his youth outreach efforts over the past decade. Carama marked the achievement this week by speaking to students at Lexington Middle School, continuing the mission he began in 2010. Since then, he’s delivered messages of…

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Lexington shelters brace for surge in need as SNAP benefits pause during government shutdown

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – As the federal government shutdown continues, Lexington’s homeless shelters and soup kitchens are preparing for a difficult stretch ahead, with SNAP benefits set to expire this Saturday. Local organizations say the loss of those benefits will hit vulnerable families and individuals especially hard — forcing many to rely more heavily on community services….

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Preston’s Spring Park closed Sunday as police follow up on 1997 Lydia Perkins missing person case

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Preston’s Spring Park in Lexington was closed for most of the day Sunday as detectives conducted a new search related to the 1997 disappearance of 14-year-old Lydia Perkins. According to a video release from the Lexington Police Department, the search was part of an ongoing follow-up investigation into the decades-old missing person case….

Shannon Gilday Appears In Court
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Trial date set for Shannon Gilday in 2022 murder of former lawmaker’s daughter

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RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A trial date has been set for Shannon Gilday, the man accused of killing former state lawmaker Wesley Morgan’s daughter Jordan, during a 2022 home invasion in Richmond. During a status hearing Monday, a judge scheduled Gilday’s trial to begin May 1, 2026, and continue through May 29, 2026. Court records also show…

The Search Enters Its 14th Day For Wynter B. Wagoner
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Search enters 14th day for Wynter Wagoner

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ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are still searching for 13-year-old Wynter  Wagoner, who has now been missing for two weeks in Rockcastle County. According to the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office, Wynter was last seen on October 14 around 6:15 p.m. in the Orlando area of the county. She is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall,…

Investigation Continues Into Hardin County Republican Party
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Kentucky GOP investigates Hardin County Republican Party over racist Facebook post

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HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Republican Party of Kentucky says it is investigating a social media post shared by the Hardin County Republican Party that depicted former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. The video, shared by Hardin County GOP Chair Bobbie Coleman, has since been deleted following widespread backlash. Coleman apologized for the…

Russell County Sheriff's Office Investigating Break Ins
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Russell County deputies investigating multiple vehicle break-ins; gun stolen

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RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after several vehicle break-ins early Saturday morning in the Bernard Ridge and McQueary Road area. Deputies say a gun was stolen during the incidents, and the suspect is considered armed. Authorities are asking residents in the area to check home security…