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Lexington fire on Grassland Park ruled accidental, four displaced
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire that damaged a home on Grassland Park Thursday morning has been ruled accidental, according to Lexington Fire Department Battalion Chief Derek Roberts. Roberts told ABC36 News Now the fire was unintentional and started outside the back of the house before spreading into the structure. Four people were displaced due to fire and…
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Frankfort man accused of killing two sons in house fire appears in court
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Frankfort man accused of killing his two sons and the family dog in a house fire was back in court Friday for status hearings in two separate cases. According to prosecutors, Dustin Fields faces charges of two counts of murder, first-degree arson, and torture of a dog in connection with the April 30…
Powell County man indicted federally in multiple overdose deaths across central Kentucky
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County man already charged in one woman’s death and suspected in two others is now facing federal charges in connection with multiple fatal overdoses, according to a news release from Winchester Police Chief Travis Thompson. The release states that 44-year-old Brian Phillip Epperson was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in…
Senator Mitch McConnell falls in Capitol’s basement
WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell slipped and fell Thursday in the basement hallway of the U.S. Capitol while walking toward the Senate floor, according to officials. Lawmakers say McConnell, 83, was walking with his security detail when a protester approached him. He briefly released his grip and stumbled to the ground before being helped up by…
Second suspect arrested in shooting of city employee
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with last month’s shooting on Winburn Drive that left a Lexington city employee critically injured. According to Lexington police, 20-year-old Jermaine Shanks was arrested late Thursday night on charges of assault and wanton endangerment. He’s scheduled to be arraigned Friday at 1 p.m. Police said a…
Calm weather Friday turns active this weekend
Warming up through Saturday afternoon Temperatures started chilly Friday morning in the 40s for most, with a few even dropping to the upper-30s. Friday afternoon, we’ll warm to the mid-70s with a light southeastern breeze and a few clouds building throughout the day. Temperatures will be in the 70s and 60s this evening, so maybe bring a light jacket to…
Charmin launches the Forever Roll, 1,700-sheet toilet paper
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Charmin is rolling out its biggest product yet with the launch of the “Forever Roll.” The new roll contains 1,700 sheets of toilet paper, designed to last up to a month for a two-person household. That makes it about 32 times larger than a standard roll. The Forever Roll is available online and at major retailers…
NordicTrack Row Machines recalled due to fire risk
(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 Rescue Mission encourages donations for Thanksgiving meals
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…
Nestlé to cut 16,000 jobs globally amid cost reductions and AI concerns
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…
CVS completes acquisition of Rite Aid assets, expands pharmacy services
(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…
Government shutdown slows US economy, experts warn of slower growth
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…
Hackers breach airport PA systems with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages
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…
Meta removes Facebook group tracking ICE agents in Chicago
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…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for theft suspect in Lexington
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…
Natalie’s Sisters hosts 25th anniversary gala in Lexington to support women affected by sex trafficking
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 Police seek new leads in 20-year-old unsolved murder case
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…
Fantastic weather continues Friday ahead of some weekend changes
Rain chances return along with windy conditions by Saturday night
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…
Harley Davidson Thrills, Biker Games and Halloween Fun!
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Lexington Children’s Museum celebrates their 35th birthday with a party!
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Four displaced after house fire on Grassland Park in Lexington
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 Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teenage girl
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…