Sunshine Wraps Up the Weekend The first weekend of October wrapped up on a familiar note—sunny, dry, and warm. Afternoon highs climbed into the low to mid-80s across the region, making it feel more like late summer than early fall. Tonight, skies will stay mostly clear with lows dropping into the low 60s, a mild start to the new workweek….
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A Warm Start to October We’ve started off the month of October on a warm and sunny note, keeping the same pattern we’ve seen for several days now. Highs today climbed into the low to mid-80s, which is well above normal for this time of year. Skies have stayed mostly sunny, and tonight we’ll dip back into the mid-50s under…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on serious charges. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, 35-year-old Demarkco Ross is wanted for first-degree wanton endangerment and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Ross is described as 5-foot-9 with black hair and brown eyes. Police warn Ross should be…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Winchester Police are celebrating a major milestone in their efforts to support local families. According to the department, thanks to generous donations from the community, officers collected more than 10,000 food items — far exceeding their original goal of packing 500 food bags for Clark County students during Fall Break. Police say the initiative…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Community members are being called to action in the fight against gun violence as registration opens for ONE Lexington’s 3rd Annual Symposium on Youth and Young Adult Gun Violence. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, at Spindletop Hall. This year’s symposium will focus on ONE Lexington’s updated five-year strategic plan and seven…
STANFORD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lincoln County community is grieving the loss of a high school senior. School officials confirm that Michael Varvel, a student at Lincoln County High School, has died. In a statement, the district expressed its deepest sympathies to his family, friends, classmates, and the broader community touched by the tragedy. To help students and…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Nicholasville Police Department has identified the victims in a Thursday morning shooting that left one man dead and a woman injured. According to police, 31-year-old James Milton was shot in the chest at an apartment on Edgewood Drive. He was taken to the University of Kentucky Hospital, where he died. His mother, Samantha…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington family is asking for the community’s help in finding their missing dog, June. According to the family, June disappeared on September 23 and was last seen near the Nicholasville Road exit on New Circle Road. Newly released video shows her being picked up around 1:56 p.m. by someone driving a white or…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State Representative Vanessa Grossl is intensifying her efforts to improve access to diapers for Kentucky families. She says many parents struggle to afford them — a difficulty that affects childcare enrollment and even workplace attendance. Grossl recently volunteered at a diaper pantry event and held a roundtable with childcare and social services leaders. She…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Starting Thursday and running through Sunday, two family favorites are teaming up for an interactive weekend at the Central Bank Center. Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live will feature more than 160 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, from the towering Apatosaurus to the fierce T. rex — plus opportunities for kids to meet baby dinos, dig…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating after a person was robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning. According to investigators, it happened around 1:30 a.m. on Osage Court, near Woodhill Drive. Police say multiple suspects approached the victim during the robbery, and one suspect allegedly fired a gun. The shot missed, and no one was hurt. Officers…
A lovely end to the work week Friday is finally here, with little change in the day-to-day forecast. A mild start of the day followed by a warm afternoon is still the main story. However, we may see some cloud cover for a few of us through the early afternoon, keeping temperatures a few degrees cooler. This will mainly be…
Sunshine and Warmth Stick Around October is off to a sunny and warm start across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Afternoon highs climbed back into the low to mid-80s today—well above average for this time of year. Tonight, skies will stay mostly clear, and temperatures will cool into the mid-50s, making for another comfortable night. Dry Weather Dominates the Weekend Looking…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has issued a statewide Health Alert after a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile Virus and La Crosse virus. According to KDPH, Kentucky has reported 19 cases of West Nile Virus this year, including one death. That’s compared to an average of seven cases in previous…
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Campbellsville Police arrested a woman Wednesday after a reported stabbing at a home on Smith Ridge Road. Officers say they found a female victim with multiple stab wounds. Her current condition has not been released. Police took 35-year-old Kayla Thompson into custody and charged her with first-degree assault. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing…
HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Hardin County father is behind bars after authorities say a dangerous social media “trick” left his two-month-old baby with fractured ribs. Deputies say they were notified after the infant was treated at Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville for healing rib fractures. Investigators report the child’s father, Austin Webster, admitted to attempting a…
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BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a man charged in connection with a deadly crash on I-64 in Bath County has not been located, even though he was scheduled to be in court Thursday morning. According to KSP, 29-year-old Shod-Mon Yuldashev of Brooklyn, New York, was charged with tampering with physical evidence after a September…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is highlighting its new Security Operations Center, designed to serve as the central hub for campus safety. UK Police Chief Joe Monroe is giving a tour of the facility, located inside the new police headquarters on Transcript Avenue. The Security Operations Center will be staffed around the clock by UKPD…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than $20 million in federal funding is coming to Kentucky to help students in rural and high-poverty communities. According to officials, the Kentucky Education Development Corporation will receive over $3 million each year for the next seven years through the GEAR UP Elevate initiative. The grant will serve 27 schools in 12 districts…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sweet news for Georgetown residents: Crumbl Cookies is officially opening a new location this week. The store, located on Ikebana Path, will begin serving its signature gourmet treats at 8 a.m. Friday. Fans can expect Crumbl’s classic chocolate chip cookies, along with a weekly rotating menu of specialty flavors, mini pies, and cakes. According…