LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As National Teen Driver Safety Week gets underway, officials are raising concerns about a troubling trend in Kentucky — the state has reported one of the highest numbers of teenage driving fatalities in the nation for the fourth consecutive year. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, more than 48,000 crashes involving teen drivers have…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentuckians gathered in the state capital Monday to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence during a solemn “Say My Name” ceremony marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month. First Lady Britainy Beshear joined advocates, survivors, and lawmakers at the Capitol Rotunda to remember victims and raise awareness about the ongoing fight to…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – HBO Max is raising prices for all of its subscription plans. The Basic plan with ads will increase by $1 per month, or $10 for an annual subscription. The Standard plan will go up $1.50 per month, or $15 per year, while the Premium plan will see a $2 per month, or $20 per year increase….
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Toys “R” Us is making a comeback ahead of the holiday season, announcing plans to open more than 30 new stores across the United States. Eight of the locations will be permanent flagship stores, while more than 20 will operate as temporary seasonal shops. The retailer closed over 700 stores after filing for bankruptcy in 2017…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring a potential sale, with several buyers reportedly expressing interest, including Paramount Skydance. Officials say the company’s board of directors has begun reviewing its options, which could include a full sale or breaking the company into separate pieces. CEO David Zaslav has long suggested that splitting the company could increase its value,…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Winchester Police Department says officers arrested a man accused of indecent exposure after several reports of a male approaching teenage girls near their bus stops earlier this week. According to a Facebook post from the department, police were made aware Monday and Tuesday of a man who had approached multiple young teen girls…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More people are using weight-loss drugs, and it’s costing employers more than ever. A new study of employer health benefits shows that the number of larger companies covering expensive GLP-1 medications soared to 43 percent this year, up from 28 percent last year. Among smaller firms with fewer than 1,000 workers, about 16 percent…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tickets for next year’s Railbird Music Festival in Lexington go on sale today. Organizers say fans can purchase tickets beginning at noon. The festival is set for June 6th and 7th in the infield at Red Mile. According to officials, Tyler Childers and The Lumineers will headline the event. Categories: Featured, Local News, News…
LOUISVILLE, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One man is in custody after 19 dogs were found living in extreme neglect in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News, Louisville Metro Police, with SWAT assistance, executed a search warrant Tuesday on Rowan Street. Officers say the home was in “extremely poor conditions,” with dogs suffering from…
WOLFE COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A hiker is safe after getting lost in the Red River Gorge Tuesday evening. The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team received a 911 call at 5:30 p.m. after the woman had been hiking for nearly five hours. Using a locator link, rescuers pinpointed her on a cliff above the Sheltowee Trace and…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – God’s Pantry Food Bank is sounding the alarm as the federal government shutdown threatens November SNAP benefits. Michael Halligan, the food bank’s CEO, says more than 600,000 Kentuckians — including children, seniors, and working families — rely on SNAP to put food on the table. He warns the demand on local food banks is…
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Law enforcement in Rockcastle County is asking for the public’s help as the search continues for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner, who has been missing for more than a week. According to Kentucky State Police, Wynter was last seen on Tuesday, October 14, in the Orlando area of Rockcastle County. She is described as being…
It definitely felt like Late October across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday as a cooler air-mass filtered in on the heels of a breezy west wind. After starting the day in the low-40s, temperatures struggled to recover despite plenty of bright sunshine around the area. Most spots topped out in the upper 50s for afternoon highs, which is below average for…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Clark County man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an undercover investigation by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch. According to a news release from KSP, 21-year-old James Matthew Calvert was arrested around 7:20 p.m. on Monday after investigators discovered him allegedly sharing images of child sexual abuse…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two Kentucky lawmakers are renewing efforts to end the state’s mandate on water fluoridation. Representative Mark Hart of Falmouth and Senator Greg Elkins of Winchester told the Interim Joint Committee on State Government that they plan to file new legislation in 2026 to give local water districts control. The proposal would remove the state…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky now leads the nation in teen driving fatalities — for the fourth consecutive year. Traffic crashes continue to be the number one cause of death for teenagers, and several deadly wrecks across the state over the past week have highlighted the ongoing danger. Safety experts emphasize that parents play a key role in…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton unveiled a new public art sculpture Friday morning celebrating the city’s 250th anniversary. The piece — titled “A Common Thread” — was dedicated during a ceremony at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza on North Limestone. The event featured remarks from author Silas House and artists Benjamin Ball and Jim…
GEORGETOWN, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Toyota is driving change in Central Kentucky, awarding nearly $2 million in grants to local nonprofits. The funding supports education, workforce training, and community programs — helping students build the skills needed for future careers. Organizations such as Junior Achievement, JAG Kentucky, and Big Brothers Big Sisters are among the recipients. Leaders say these…
LOUISVILLE, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Louisville’s iconic Slugger bat just marked a major milestone — its 30th birthday. The celebration downtown included a cheerful rendition of “Happy Birthday,” honoring the massive bat that has stood proudly outside the Louisville Slugger Museum since 1995. Museum staff say the 120-foot steel bat had quite the journey to get there — even…
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Grab a jacket, today will be brisk Temperatures on our Wednesday morning are in the 40s and upper 30s. Through the afternoon, winds will pick up and will be gusty out of the west. High temperatures today will only reach the upper 50s for most. With those temperatures staying a few degrees below average and winds gusting up to 25-30…
With a weak cold front moving across the Ohio Valley on Tuesday we started the day with some cloud cover but the surface was dry enough to keep most locations rain-free. Once the sunshine returned through the afternoon, brisk west winds kicked in with gusts in the 20 to 30 miles per hour range so it was another breezy October day…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Court of Appeals has denied an emergency request from the London City Council to once again remove Mayor Randall Weddle from office while the city’s appeal continues. According to the court’s order, issued Tuesday (October 21), the council and several city officials had asked for “expedited intermediate relief” — essentially a request…