Kentucky State Police Joining National Safe Driving Initiative
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Kentucky State Police joining national safe driving initiative

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is participating in Operation SafeDRIVE, a nationwide safety effort running now through October 9. The campaign focuses on preventing crashes involving large commercial trucks by targeting distracted, reckless, and impaired driving. According to KSP, officers will increase highway patrols and conduct vehicle inspections throughout the week…

Pennsylvania Man Arrested In Kentucky
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Pennsylvania fugitive captured in Kentucky after multi-state search

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MAYSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A multi-state investigation has ended in Kentucky after police tracked down a Pennsylvania man wanted hundreds of miles from home. According to Scottdale Borough Police in Pennsylvania, officers — along with Kentucky State Police and the Maysville Police Department — arrested Shawn Michael Prince at a hotel in Maysville. Prince was wanted in Westmoreland…

City Of Lexington Snow Plan
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Lexington unveils expanded winter weather preparedness plan

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is rolling out a stronger plan to prepare for winter weather this year — with more staff, equipment, and salt already in place ahead of the season. Streets and Roads Director Rob Allen is presenting the city’s updated winter weather strategy at Tuesday’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee meeting….

Animal Welfare Society Issues "code Red"
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Animal Welfare Society issues “Code Red”

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PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Paris Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Bourbon County is sounding the alarm — declaring a “Code Red” as the shelter runs out of space for new dogs. Staff says every kennel is full, and recent intakes from Animal Control have pushed the shelter past capacity. In just the last few days, three additional…

Pride Fest Returns
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Lexington Pride Festival returning next summer

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One of Lexington’s biggest celebrations is returning next summer. The 2026 Lexington Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from noon to 10 p.m. on Oliver Lewis Way. The annual event celebrates love, inclusion, and community, featuring live performances, local vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. Organizers with the Lexington Pride…

Spirit Christmas Stores To Open
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‘Spirit Christmas’ to open in Lexington after Halloween season

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Just as Halloween wraps up, the holiday spirit will move right in. “Spirit Christmas” — a seasonal store from the same company behind Spirit Halloween — is set to open in Lexington this November. The new holiday pop-up will take over the current Spirit Halloween location in Hamburg and will feature Christmas decorations, gifts,…

Police Search For Suspect In Shooting
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Police search for suspect in shooting

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a shooting that left one man seriously injured Monday night. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around 6:30 p.m. to Ascot Park, near Armstrong Mill Road and River Park Drive, after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound….

Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure And Stalking
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Former Rowan County coach arrested for indecent exposure and stalking in Owingsville

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OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A former Rowan County assistant football coach and substitute teacher has been arrested in Bath County after police say he repeatedly exposed himself to several victims. According to the Owingsville Police Department, officers arrested Kris Krolikowski on Sunday afternoon following multiple complaints. Investigators say Krolikowski exposed himself to several adult victims over a prolonged…

Big Man For U.k. Basketball Is Eligible For This Season
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Big man for U.K. Basketball is eligible for this season

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Big news for Big Blue Nation — Kentucky forward Andrija Jelavic has officially been cleared to play. UK confirmed Monday the 6-foot-11 forward from Croatia has been declared eligible for immediate competition by the NCAA. Jelavic joined the Wildcats in August after playing two seasons for Mega Superbet in Serbia, where he averaged 11…

Election 2026 Senate Kentucky
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Amy McGrath announces run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Retired Marine fighter pilot and former senatorial candidate Amy McGrath has officially announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Mitch McConnell. McGrath, who previously challenged McConnell in 2020, said in a statement that she believes Kentuckians deserve “decency and courage” in their representation, and pledged to be a senator…