LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An emergency protective order filed against former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin by his adopted son has been extended for six months, according to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 in Louisville. The extension came Monday during a family court hearing. Under terms of the settlement, Bevin is prohibited from contacting his 18-year-old adopted son, Jonah, and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 15 into law, allowing teens to obtain a learner’s permit at age 15 instead of 16. According to the Governor, the measure includes an emergency clause and took effect immediately upon his signature. Beshear noted that he may have been influenced to sign the bill by…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police have issued a traffic alert for downtown drivers as the Boys’ Sweet 16 basketball tournament tips off Wednesday morning at Rupp Arena. High school players, families, and fans from across Kentucky will gather downtown to watch the games. Police say drivers should expect heavy traffic congestion throughout the area over the next…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A chilly start to your Wednesday morning with temperatures dipping into the low-to-mid 30s, making for a frosty beginning across much of central and eastern Kentucky. As the day progresses, expect seasonably cool conditions with afternoon highs reaching the mid-to-upper 50s. A few midday and afternoon showers may develop, but rainfall amounts will…
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A weak wave of energy sliding through the Ohio Valley kept things a bit unsettled on Tuesday bringing light rain showers, plenty of clouds, and a cool northeast breeze to the northern half of the state while our southern counties saw mainly sunny skies. This created quite the temperature gradient across the state with afternoon highs up north struggling to…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual connected to a burglary case early Tuesday morning. Police say the burglary occurred around 6:47 a.m. on W. 1st Street. Investigators acknowledged that the quality of available photos is limited but ask anyone who recognizes the individual pictured or who saw…
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VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — At the Life Adventure Center in Woodford County, people are working through their trauma by participating in outdoor activities. “We do camps and retreats for trauma-affected populations specifically designed to build resilience,” Executive Director Julie Breitigan said. The center provides a long list of activities including horseback riding, ziplining, fishing and more. Each…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A house fire on Judy Lane left six people without a home and sent one person to the hospital for smoke inhalation Tuesday morning. First responders from the Lexington Police and Fire Departments arrived on the scene around 6:50 a.m. to find a very active fire. “Crews arrived on scene pretty quickly, had…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Light showers are dotting the region this Tuesday morning, primarily impacting areas north of I-64. Expect these to persist through midday before gradually tapering off in the afternoon, allowing temperatures to recover into the upper 40s and low 50s. While the majority of the afternoon will remain dry, a few isolated showers could…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman accused of shooting and killing her mother earlier this month in Laurel County is scheduled to appear back in court Tuesday morning. According to court records, 26-year-old Brianna Rich will have a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Deputies say Rich shot and killed her mother on March 14 at a home on Burnett…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear took action Monday on several bills sent to his desk by the General Assembly, signing 17 measures into law, vetoing four, and returning three others without his signature. Among the bills signed into law is Senate Bill 120, which requires coaches to report suspected child abuse or neglect, and Senate Bill…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says a woman reported missing over the weekend has been found safe on the banks of a river. According to the sheriff’s office, two fishermen found 74-year-old Maxine Nix around 4:30 p.m. Monday on the banks of the Little Laurel River near Paris Karr Road. Deputies say…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fire Department received a call around 6:50 a.m. Tuesday regarding a fire on the 600 block of Judy Lane. Upon arrival, crews say they took one person with smoke inhalation to the hospital. Six people are now displaced. This is a developing story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Former Congressman John Yarmuth and the Kentucky Democratic Party have announced a People’s Town Hall for voters of the sixth congressional district. According to organizers, the event will include discussions about the recent cuts from Washington. The town hall is Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre on East…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools has announced the graduation dates for the class of 2025. According to the district, high school graduations will take place on May 29th and May 30th at Rupp Arena in Downtown Lexington. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: class of 2025, FCPS, graduation, senior class
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two Lexington Sporting Club teams were busy this past weekend. Lexington Sporting Club USL Championship team hosted Indy Eleven on Saturday. In the end, Lexington and Indy split one point each, with a final score of 1-1. Marcus Epps of LSC scored the goal. On Sunday, Lexington Sporting Club’s Super League team hosted the Carolina Ascent….
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After a weekend split between sunshine on Saturday and wet, stormy weather on Sunday, we kicked off the workweek on a dry and pleasant note. A brief ridge of high pressure allowed for sunshine and seasonably mild temperatures, with highs near 60 degrees—just a touch above average for this time of year. However, as we progress through the week, the…