(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Publix has released more than a dozen limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors for the season. The seasonal options include Deep Dish Apple Pie, Bourbon Eggnog, Rum Nut Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Pie, and Peppermint Stick, among others. The premium ice creams are available in half-gallon or pint sizes. Shoppers can purchase the seasonal flavors now while supplies…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Air traffic control and Transportation Security Administration employees can eat free at TGI Fridays during the government shutdown. Workers who have been on the job without pay since October 1 can present their employee ID to receive one free meal per day. Menu options include a cheeseburger, chicken fingers, chicken sandwich, or chicken Caesar salad. TGI…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington’s newest destination for outdoor fun is officially open. Mayor Linda Gorton joined city leaders and residents Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Cardinal Run Park North — the city’s largest new park in more than two decades. The 140-acre park, located off Parkers Mill Road, has been years in the making. Mayor Gorton…
It was a beautiful Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure drifted across the Great Lakes providing a nearly perfect fall day for the region. After a chilly start with temperatures dipping down into the mid to upper 40s, we enjoyed abundant sunshine and pleasant fall-like temperatures as afternoon highs only topped out in the mid to upper-60s….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear says Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray has resigned following his latest DUI arrest earlier this week. Beshear announced the resignation Thursday during his weekly Team Kentucky update, just one day after his office sent Gray a letter urging him to step down or face removal proceedings for neglect of duty. As…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department is giving residents an inside look at what it’s like to serve in law enforcement through its Citizens Police Academy. This week, members of Class 30 took part in one of the academy’s most interactive sessions — traffic stops. Instructors walked participants through hands-on exercises that demonstrated what officers experience…
MAYSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A main water line break in Maysville is causing major service disruptions Thursday, according to the Maysville Utility Department. Crews are currently repairing the break near AA Highway and Medical Park Drive. Officials say the work could take several hours to complete. Once service is restored, residents from Moody Drive to Old Main Street,…
ChatGPT said: OMAHA, NE. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is set to appear alongside former President Joe Biden at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s largest annual fundraiser this November. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News, the Ben Nelson Gala is scheduled for November 7 in Omaha. Biden will make his first in-person Democratic Party appearance since leaving…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Kentucky lawmaker is speaking out following the release of a man convicted in a deadly 2015 stabbing case. State Representative T.J. Roberts released a statement after Ronald Exantus, who broke into a home and killed six-year-old Logan Tipton, was recently released under Kentucky’s Mandatory Reentry Supervision program. Roberts said, “Ronald Exantus should spend…
RICHMOND, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One of nine people arrested in connection with a child abuse investigation at two Richmond daycares is scheduled for court this morning. Brooklyn Houk is set for an arraignment at 11 a.m. She is among several individuals charged in the ongoing investigation at Step Ahead Daycare and The Kids Club. Police say Houk, along…
LOUISVILLE, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Louisville Metro Police detective Brett Hankison began serving his federal prison sentence today. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News, Hankison was found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during the deadly 2020 police raid that killed her. While Taylor was killed by another officer’s bullet, prosecutors say Hankison fired blindly into…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two theft suspects. Investigators say the suspects were caught on camera entering a backyard on Michigan Street in July, taking several items from the property. Police say one of the suspects returned later with another person to steal additional items. Anyone with information is…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News) – A scare hits Jackson County Wednesday night after reports of an active shooter at a local church send multiple agencies rushing to the scene. The sheriff’s office says several 9-1-1 calls came in around 8:15 p.m., claiming there was a shooter at the Bond Holiness Church Fellowship Hall on Highway 290. Officers, firefighters,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News) – Domestic violence can affect anyone — regardless of age, race, gender, or income — and sometimes animals become silent victims as well. Experts say coercive control, including manipulation and intimidation, often comes before physical violence. Research also shows a strong link between domestic abuse and animal cruelty, as abusers sometimes harm pets to control or…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is receiving national recognition for his efforts to modernize elections. Adams has been named “Public Official of the Year” by Governing magazine. He is one of just seven leaders nationwide to earn the honor, recognized for improving both election security and ballot access. Adams said the award shows…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton shared her vision for the city’s future during her annual State of the Community address. The mayor spoke before the Rotary Club of Lexington at Mane on Main downtown. Her remarks covered public safety, economic development, affordable housing, and quality-of-life initiatives, along with plans for the year ahead. Gorton, Lexington’s…
JACKSON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A school assembly in Eastern Kentucky is raising controversy after a Christian music group performed for elementary students and handed out religious material. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Breathitt County Superintendent Phillip Watts confirmed he has provided training to administrators after parents objected to a September 16 assembly at Breathitt Elementary. The group, The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thursday is a special day at Keeneland as Make-A-Wish Day returns for its 18th year. Local Thoroughbred farms and organizations are partnering with Keeneland to give children facing critical illnesses and their families a VIP racing experience. The kids will enjoy meeting jockeys, touring behind the scenes, and even presenting trophies after each race….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is helping families stay warm this fall with its free Sock and Blanket Giveaway. According to the health department, Thursday’s event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Charles Young Center on East Third Street. Along with free socks and blankets, officials say families can also…
SHOPVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly three-vehicle collision that happened Wednesday in Pulaski County. According to KSP, the crash occurred on State Road 80 in Shopville when 82-year-old Walter Maguire of Somerset, driving a pickup truck, attempted to turn onto SR 80 from Highway 1003. Investigators say his truck was hit by another…
Cooler starts to the day Both Thursday and Friday will have chillier mornings. Thursday will see the low 40s for most, and Friday morning a few of us may drop into the upper 30s. It’s definitely a good idea to grab a jacket as you head out the door. Through today you might need to keep it on, as afternoon…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person injured early Thursday morning. According to police, it happened just before 3 a.m. at a home on Sutherland Drive. When officers arrived, they found a person who had been shot inside the home The victim was taken to the hospital with what police…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The final results of Lexington’s 2025 homeless street survey are expected to be released Thursday. According to the Catholic Action Center, the report will be announced at noon at the Lyric Theatre on East Third Street. Volunteers conducted the survey in August, counting people experiencing homelessness across the city. The annual count helps local…
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