BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A horse is safe after getting stuck in a storm drain in Berea. According to the Berea Fire Department, crews were called out Monday to Blue Lick Road, where the animal had become trapped in a tight spot. Firefighters say the horse’s owner also assisted during the rescue. After working carefully to free the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is responding to questions about district spending, including concerns over a large ice cream order for staff appreciation. District officials confirmed that nearly a dozen local businesses donated funds to cover the cost of a districtwide ice cream social last October. The event featured Crank & Boom ice cream, which…
Cold front passing today A cold front has been moving through the Bluegrass early this morning and will continue through the early afternoon. Ahead of this front, we’re seeing heavy rainfall. Those behind have seen rain reduced to drizzle, which is becoming more scattered. Later today, we will continue to see a scattered chance of rain and thunderstorms. Despite the…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – United Airlines flights are back in service after a nationwide ground stop Wednesday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the pause after the airline reported a “technological issue.” United later said it was a brief connectivity problem, and normal operations have since resumed. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: airline connectivity issue, airline travel delays, FAA…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tip to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers has led to the arrest of a Lexington man wanted in connection with a recent burglary. Police say 31-year-old Ra’Mone Burdette was taken into custody Tuesday after being featured as a wanted suspect earlier this month. Investigators accuse him of breaking into a home on Altamont Court with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County grand jury has indicted two men in connection with the deaths of two Lexington teenagers whose disappearances earlier this year sparked a massive search effort across Central Kentucky. According to the indictment, Jesus Reyes-Ocampo is charged with two counts of murder and tampering with physical evidence. Jesus Reyes-Rodriguez, 47, is charged…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Health Department is hosting free flu shot clinics this fall to help protect the community. Starting October 1, the clinics will provide flu shots from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., or until supplies run out. Clinics will be held at four locations throughout the county. Health officials recommend that attendees register…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The IRS will phase out paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers starting September 30. The change comes as a result of an executive order requiring all federal payments to transition to electronic methods. Officials say the move is designed to protect taxpayers and speed up the refund process. The IRS advises taxpayers to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sales of newly built single-family homes surged nearly 21 percent last month, reaching the highest level since January 2022, according to government data. The increase exceeded most economists’ predictions. Analysts say lower mortgage rates and aggressive efforts from homebuilders may have contributed to the boom, though some experts caution that August’s strong showing could…
It was a wet and stormy Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a slow moving area of low pressure pulling a trailing cold front into the region. The rain gear came in handy from time to time with pockets of moderate to heavy rain on occasion. The good news is that the overall severe threat stayed low so we managed…
UPDATE: WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic remains backed up on I-75 in Whitley County after a semi-truck overturned and caught fire Wednesday morning near mile marker 23, just south of Corbin. Latest updates from KYTC and first responders: All southbound lanes of I-75 reopened shortly before noon. On the northbound side, the right lane reopened near mile…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – First Lady Britainy Beshear announced a $500,000 donation to support childhood cancer patients and their families. Officials say the funds, from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund, were given to the Markey Cancer Foundation to support pediatric cancer research as well as patient and family services. The First Lady emphasized that Kentucky continues…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is taking steps to prevent another budget deficit after approving its final working budget earlier this week. FCPS held a special-called audit meeting to discuss potential requests for proposals for special auditing services. Members of the audit committee said they need more information before moving forward. The meeting comes after…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Lexington are being advised that the overnight closure on North Limestone, between Rosemary Avenue and New Circle Road, has been extended through September 30. The road will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday, to allow for sanitary sewer construction. Detours are in place: New Circle traffic can…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With recent heavy rain hitting Kentucky, experts are warning drivers to closely monitor weather conditions. Officials say the rain is reducing visibility and increasing the risk of hydroplaning and flooding. Drivers are urged never to attempt to drive through high water and to exercise extra caution on wet roads. Motorists are reminded to slow…
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police say a man is under arrest after his father was stabbed Monday morning. Officers responded to a home on Clem Haskins Boulevard around 8:30 a.m., where they found 72-year-old Terry Miller with a stab wound. Investigators later arrested his son, 37-year-old Terrance Miller of Campbellsville. He is charged with first-degree assault, domestic violence,…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after an ATV and several firearms were stolen in the Science Hill area. On September 16, a Honda Rancher ATV was taken from a yard on Park Lane. Hours later, several firearms were reported stolen from a vehicle in the same area….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are mourning the loss of retired Sergeant Donald Lee, whose death was announced Tuesday by the department. Lee served the Lexington community for 27 years before retiring at the rank of sergeant. His visitation and funeral services were also held Tuesday, as family, friends, and former colleagues gathered to honor his life…
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Garrard County Animal Shelter has issued a Code Red after announcing its kennels are completely full, and staff are urgently seeking adopters. The shelter says they currently have a variety of dogs available — some that get along well with other pets, while others need to be the only animal in a household….
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Happening today in Somerset, the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Community-Based Services are hosting a Community and Veterans Care Expo. The event is taking place at the Center for Rural Development from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. This free expo connects family caregivers, veterans, and the broader community with important…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Exciting news for Hamburg shoppers: John’s Run-Walk Shop is expanding with a new location. Later this fall, the store will open at 3090 Helmsdale Place, marking the third location for the locally owned business. Customers can expect the same expert service, high-quality products, and wide selection they have come to know and love from…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker is leaving Governor Andy Beshear’s administration. Booker announced Tuesday was his final day as head of the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives and Community Involvement — a role he has held since 2023, following his unsuccessful run for the U.S. Senate. In a statement, Booker said, “Working with…