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…
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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…
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Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, Local News, News
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Cloudy and warm to start the work week Cloud cover will continue to increase through Monday morning. Temperatures are mild to start with many sticking to the low-mid 60s. By late morning, we may see enough moisture to squeeze out a few isolated showers. These would be brief and likely wouldn’t bring much rainfall. Most of us will stay dry…
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VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The White House says it is reviewing the case of Ronald Exantus, the man convicted in connection with the 2015 killing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton in Versailles, after his early release from prison last week. In a post on social media, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the situation “unacceptable,” saying in part,…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man charged in the murders of a mother and her teenage daughter in Morehead is scheduled to appear in court Monday morning. According to court records, 44-year-old Joshua Cottrell is set for a preliminary hearing at 11 a.m. He faces charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the…
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…