Taking a Spring Break vacation exploring Kentucky’s Cave Country
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Madison County man charged with rape, sodomy after alleged assault of intoxicated victim
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Madison County man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex-related felonies, according to a complaint warrant issued by the Madison County District Court. Ryan Worrix is facing charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, and first-degree sexual abuse, according to the warrant. The document states that the alleged incident took place…
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Lexington hosts NCAA tournament games for first time since 2013
Basketball fans fill the city as traffic advisory is issued
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The first round of the NCAA Tournament is underway, and for the first time since 2013—and the fifth time ever—Lexington is serving as a regional host. Fans from across the country have arrived, filling Rupp Arena and the surrounding areas. With large crowds expected downtown, the Lexington Police Department has issued a traffic…
High school hosts Transition Fair to help students with disabilities
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The transition from high school to your next steps can be scary and difficult. Those challenges can be even harder for those with disabilities. That’s why Henry Clay High School hosts its annual Transition Fair to help students and families with the transition out of high school. “We bring students in, and we…
Funeral arrangements set for Pulaski County family killed in house fire
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral plans have been announced for three family members who died in a Pulaski County house fire earlier this week. According to Southern Oaks Funeral Home, visitation for 78-year-old Norma Putteet, her 55-year-old son Jerry Todd, and 17-year-old granddaughter BriLee will be held Friday at Oak Hill Baptist Church in Somerset. The…
Chilly start to spring
Thursday will be a blustery day with off and on rain showers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Spring may be officially here, but it sure doesn’t feel like it! A gusty cold front has swept through the region, leaving behind much colder temperatures, breezy conditions, and off-and-on showers today. Highs will struggle to climb out of the low 40s, and with a stiff westerly breeze, it will feel even colder….
Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Lewis County
TOLLESBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lewis County that left one man dead and a sheriff’s deputy injured. According to a release from KSP, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) requested the agency’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) to investigate the shooting, which happened late Tuesday night near Tollesboro….
Well-known Lexington restaurant slated to reopen, according to social media
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Azur Restaurant and Patio, a longtime staple in Lexington’s dining scene, is set to make a comeback after announcing its closure late last year. According to a Facebook comment on a “Lexington Foodies” post from Sylvia Lovely, a partner in the restaurant, she and Bernie Lovely are working on the reopening with a…
Vintage Market Days
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Cooler air returns for the official start of spring
Thursday looks to be raw and chilly with highs in the 40s
It was another mild day to finish out the winter season on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a strong southwest wind helped to push afternoon highs back into the low 70s despite clouds around ahead of our approaching storm system, Winds gusted 35 to 40 miles per hour and the breezy conditions won’t be going anywhere heading into…
Lexington police search for Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are searching for De’antaye Perkins, 30, who has an active warrant for Theft of Services. Perkins has been named the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Person of the Week. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Perkins. If you have any information about his whereabouts or details related to the…
Lexington police investigate South Broadway robbery; suspect sought
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating an early morning robbery that happened around 4:30 a.m. on March 14 in the 800 block of South Broadway. The case has been named the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. According to police, the suspect initially asked for merchandise behind the counter. When the clerk turned to retrieve…
Crowd gathers outside hotel to protest against Congressman Andy Barr
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Protestors gathered outside the Hyatt in downtown Lexington Wednesday morning to protest Congressman Andy Barr, President Donald Trump and DOGE. “I want Andy Barr to care more about me and all of us regular people than he does about the Trump agenda,” protestor Deborah Gerth said. People who attended the protest say they’re…
U. K. Extension presents Peter Rabbit Goes to School
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Man leads Powell County Sheriff’s officers on chase
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County man is in custody after attempting to run from deputies, ultimately ending up in a pond. According to the Powell County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Paul Holder Jr. was initially stopped by a deputy for a traffic violation. During the stop, Holder exited the vehicle and ran toward Fallen Road. Deputies say…
Elderly woman, 2 puppies rescued from house fire in Garrard County
An early morning fire left a home heavily damaged
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An elderly woman and two puppies are safe after a house fire early Wednesday morning in Lancaster. According to officials, fire crews rushed to the home off U.S. 27, where flames were pouring from the roof. Officials say they were able to rescue the woman and the puppies, and everyone made it out…
University of Kentucky ends partnership with nonprofit amid federal DEI investigation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky (UK) is severing ties with a nonprofit organization as a federal investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs unfolds. In a letter released earlier Wednesday, UK President Eli Capiluto announced the university would end its partnership with The PhD Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students from underrepresented groups…
Warm and windy Wednesday ahead of a big cooldown for the first day of Spring
Temperatures will fall from the 70s on Wednesday into the low 40s by Thursday afternoon
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A classic spring setup unfolds across Kentucky today as warm and windy conditions give way to an approaching cold front, bringing a round of storms late tonight. This front will also send temperatures plummeting by Thursday, with a touch of wintry weather possible—just in time for the official start of spring at 5:01…
Traveling with Teri: Oak and Moore Angie’s jewelry
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Lexington Fire Department rescues cat stuck in tree
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fire Department says they came to the rescue for a cat stuck in a tree last week. After receiving a call for help from its owner, the firefighters showed up to retrieve the cat. Officials say the cat had been stuck in the tree for more than 24 hours before its…
Hiker rescued after falling off cliff while reaching for Airpods
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Crews say they rescued a hiker after she fell off a cliff in the Red River Gorge Tuesday afternoon. According to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, a woman says she was trying to reach the Airpods she had dropped when she lost her footing and went over the edge of…
Community remembers teenager and family killed in house fire
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The community is remembering a teenager and two of her family members who died in a house fire Tuesday in Somerset. The fire department says it happened just before 2 a.m. on Parkers Mill Road killing 78-year-old Norma Putteet, her 55-year-old son Jerry Putteet and her granddaughter 17-year-old Brilee Putteet. According to firefighters,…
Man dies after being shot multiple times in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, y. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Walter Trebolo died after he was shot multiple times outside a home on Parker Road Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say the shooting happened during an alleged incident with another person. Deputies say a rifle was found on the scene. According to the sheriff’s office, evidence from…