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…
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CARLISLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving an Amish buggy that left two people seriously injured in Nicholas County. According to a release from KSP, the collision happened close to midnight on Sunday (11/19) on Concrete Road (KY 36). Investigators say an unknown vehicle struck the buggy from behind and then drove…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A recent national report shows child abuse cases in Kentucky double the nationwide percentage, placing the Commonwealth among the highest in the nation for child maltreatment. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Kentucky now ranks fourth in the U.S. for child abuse and neglect cases. The alarming rise has prompted…
LARUE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky soybean farmers say they are facing one of the toughest seasons in years, as President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to reshape the agricultural economy across the United States. Soybeans are one of Kentucky’s top agricultural exports, but since the Trump administration’s tariffs took effect, China — once the largest buyer of…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former teacher’s aide accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student is back in custody following a recent indictment. According to authorities, 34-year-old Samantha Walker was arrested in July in connection with the alleged relationship. She was booked into the Rockcastle County Detention Center Monday night and later transferred to the Madison…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department is preparing for a full-scale crisis drill next month and is asking for volunteers to take part. The drill is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, and will give officers and first responders the chance to train for a high-stress, realistic emergency scenario on campus. Volunteers can assist as…
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