(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nearly 45,000 Row Machines are being recalled after reports that their screen consoles could overheat and potentially catch fire. The recall affects several model numbers of the EYE-FIT NordicTrack rowing machine. These machines were sold at major retailers including Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Amazon across the U.S. and Canada between November 2018 and April…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thanksgiving may still be about a month and a half away, but the Lexington Rescue Mission says it’s never too early to give. The organization is asking for monetary donations to help provide hot Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Officials say just $2.59 can feed someone who has nowhere else to go and…
ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, announced plans to cut roughly 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years in an effort to reduce costs. The majority of layoffs—about 12,000—will impact white-collar professionals, while 4,000 jobs will be cut in manufacturing and the supply chain to improve productivity. Overall, the cuts represent nearly six percent of…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – CVS Pharmacy has completed its nationwide acquisition of select Rite Aid assets, taking over 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The company also acquired prescription records from more than 600 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs pharmacies across 15 states. This expansion allows CVS to serve more than nine…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the federal government shutdown is slowing the U.S. economy, with his department estimating the impact at roughly $15 billion per week. One lawmaker predicts the shutdown could last past Thanksgiving, adding to growing concerns about economic uncertainty. Experts note that tariffs had already been putting pressure on the U.S. economy…
HARRISBURG, PA. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hackers appear to have breached public address systems at four airports across North America, broadcasting unauthorized and profanity-laced messages that praised Hamas and attacked both President Trump and Israel’s prime minister. Officials say the incidents occurred Tuesday at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania, two international airports in British Columbia, and Windsor International Airport in…
CHICAGO, IL. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Meta has taken down a large Facebook group that shared information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the Chicago area, following a request from the U.S. Department of Justice. According to a post Tuesday on X from Attorney General Pam Bondi, the page — called “ICE Sighting Chicagoland” — had more than…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a theft suspect in this week’s Crime of the Week. According to police, officers were called to the 900 block of Beaumont Centre Parkway around 4 a.m. on September 20 after a panic alarm was triggered. When officers arrived, they learned that the suspect…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A special celebration takes place Thursday evening in downtown Lexington, as Natalie’s Sisters hosts its annual gala to continue raising awareness and support in the fight against sex trafficking. The event will include live performances, a silent auction, and reflections on 25 years of outreach to women who have been sex trafficked or sexually…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Local authorities are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder case that has remained unsolved for more than 20 years. According to Lexington Police, officers were called to a home in the 2000 block of St. Michael’s Drive, where they found the victim, James Sinkhorn, dead at the back of the home…
It was another banner day of weather Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with lots of sunshine and very pleasant temperatures thanks to a strong area of high pressure sitting over the northern part of the Ohio Valley. So low to mid-level cloudiness acted as a blanket during the overnight hours, preventing temperatures from dropping so morning lows were in…
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UPDATE 12:20 PM: Lexington Fire Department crews were dispatched to 248 Grassland Park around 10:32 a.m. Thursday for reports of a structure fire. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames visible from the building and upgraded the call to a working structure fire. Crews began an interior attack but later transitioned to a defensive operation as flames spread into…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Deputies say Wynter B. Wagoner was last seen around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday evening in the Orlando area of Rockcastle County. Wynter is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing about 147 pounds, with long brown hair…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two of the nine people arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation at two Richmond daycares are scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. Elizabeth Thomas is set for arraignment now. She is among several individuals charged in the ongoing investigation involving A Step Ahead Daycare and The Kids Club. Meanwhile, Christian Greer…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Winchester man accused of killing a woman back in 2021 is set to be sentenced Thursday morning. Police say 39-year-old Steven McGuire admitted to shooting 34-year-old Sheila Smith inside an apartment building on North Main Street in Winchester. Officers found Smith in the hallway with a single gunshot wound. She was taken to…
PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office has announced the results of “Operation Colonial Sweep” — a major drug roundup targeting trafficking in Paris and across Bourbon County. The Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force led the investigation, focusing on the Colonial Motel located beside Paris Elementary School after it became a hotspot for drug activity, overdoses, and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department conducted a scheduled test of its UK Alert emergency notification system Thursday morning at 10 a.m. The Division of Crisis Management and Preparedness carried out the drill to ensure the system is functioning properly. The test activated text messages, phone calls, emails, digital signage, and outdoor speakers across…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman charged in connection with a double murder outside a Lexington library is scheduled to appear in court Friday morning. According to court records, 69-year-old Deborah Weiss is due for another arraignment at 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Lexington police say Weiss is accused of shooting and killing two men near the Northside Library…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say meth and cash were found inside his camper trailer during an arrest. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Gregory Jones was taken into custody Wednesday night at his home on Parkway Court in Somerset. Deputies said they allegedly found digital…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One Lexington is hosting its annual Youth Gun Violence Symposium on Thursday as part of the city’s continuing effort to reduce violent crime in Fayette County. The event, which will feature national speakers and interactive workshops, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spindletop Hall on Iron Works Pike. According to the…
PRINCETON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Caldwell County is marking a major milestone — its 100th anniversary. According to UK, the center has served as a cornerstone of agricultural innovation for a century, conducting research and education that has helped farmers across the Commonwealth improve production and sustainability. Thursday’s celebration will…
Typical fall day ahead We started quite pleasantly in the 50s and 60s, as cloud cover acted almost like a blanket, keeping us from cooling off. As these clouds continue to clear through late morning, temperatures cool slightly before and during sunrise, likely in the low 50s and possibly the upper 40s. Later in the afternoon, we’ll have lots of…