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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We saw quite the rain event Tuesday along the I-64 corridor with solid 4″ to 5″ totals from the Bluegrass Region back to the west as moderate to heavy rain fell the majority of the day. Lexington saw its wettest October day on record with 4.74″ of rain, which definitely took care of the dry to drought conditions we’ve seen…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Clerk’s Office will temporarily close next month to allow for renovation work. According to County Clerk Susan Lamb, the office at 162 East Main Street will close to the public — except for the Elections Department — at noon on Thursday, November 6, and will reopen Wednesday, November 12, at 8…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Somerset man is behind bars after an early morning shooting left another man dead. According to Sheriff Bobby Jones, deputies responded to a home on Dogwood Lane around 12:35 a.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found 39-year-old Adam Roark of Somerset…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A six-month investigation into narcotics trafficking in Clark County has led to dozens of arrests and major drug seizures, according to Winchester Police. Investigators say the effort involved multiple agencies, including the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). So far, 27 people have been arrested or…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The man accused in a downtown Lexington shooting is back before a judge. Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Streete appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing connected to an August 29 shooting on West Short Street. Officers say a man was found at the scene with a gunshot wound and taken to the hospital…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London City Council will hold a special called meeting Friday morning after Monday’s meeting was canceled when only two of six councilmembers showed up. The meeting is set for 10 a.m. at the London Community Center and will be led by Mayor Randall Weddle. According to the city, the session was requested by…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A local community project was honored for helping make Kentucky a more beautiful place to live. The 2025 Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award were presented at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. The annual award, awarded by Kentucky Living Magazine and the Governor’s Office, recognizes grassroots projects that make a lasting impact on…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is weighing in on the future of his political career. When it comes to whether he might run for president, Beshear says his focus right now is not on a campaign, but on uniting the country. He adds he’s working to be “a reasonable voice in the chaos” and plans to…
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new facility for Outdoor Venture Corporation opened on Wednesday in Pine Knot. The opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility on Industrial Lane. The Kentucky-based company was founded in 1972 and is a major supplier of next-generation modular tent systems, base camp components and other equipment used by the…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say a 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a man Monday evening on Ascot Park. According to police, officers were called to the 1200 block of Ascot Park around 6:35 p.m. on October 6. When they arrived, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Georgetown Police have arrested Brian Alexander Newman, 22, in connection with a shooting that left a man critically injured Tuesday night. According to police, the shooting happened near the Amerson Orchard Apartments in Scott County. Officers responded to the area and began investigating immediately, asking residents to stay clear of the scene while they…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision between an SUV and a construction truck in Rowan County. According to KSP, the crash happened Tuesday on State Road 519 near the Morgan County line. Investigators say 68-year-old Donnie Smith was driving an SUV when he crossed the center line, struck several construction barrels,…