Lafayette Theatre excited to present “James and the Giant Peach”
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A little dip in temps today
Tuesday: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid/upper 80s. Lows in the upper 50s. Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows near 60. Friday: Partly sunny. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 60s. Saturday: 20% chance for isolated showers. Highs in the upper…
Previously convicted felons arrested on drug trafficking charges
GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two convicted felons are behind bars after a police chase that stretched across multiple counties Monday morning. According to the Garrard County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Andrea Coomer and 52-year-old James Bixler were arrested following a pursuit that began in Jessamine County, continued through Garrard County, and ended in Boyle County near Wells…
Popular wedding venue destroyed by fire
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A devastating fire broke out Monday at the Bluegrass Wedding Barn, a well-known venue on Mitchellsburg Road in Boyle County. According to Bluegrass Wedding Barn officials, the fire destroyed their barn. The cause has not yet been determined. Officials said their top priority is helping couples who have upcoming events, working to make…
Firefighters reunite homeowner with his dog
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Sunday night house fire on Loudon Avenue ended with a heartwarming reunion, as Lexington firefighters returned a dog safely to its owner. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews responded to the blaze and were able to bring the situation under control. The department later shared photos of the reunion on Facebook,…
Very warm and mainly dry for the final week of summer
Afternoon highs should remain above average for mid-September
Other than a few sprinkles during a brief window Saturday evening and some storms Sunday just to our west, our weekend remained high and dry across Central and Eastern Kentucky with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. Monday was no exception as we kicked off the week with more sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures across the…
Judge dismisses auditor’s lawsuit against Beshear administration over foster care law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Franklin Circuit Court judge has dismissed State Auditor Allison Ball’s lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration over the implementation of Senate Bill 151, which expands support for kinship and foster caregivers. According to Gov. Beshear’s office, Judge Thomas Wingate ruled that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has complied with…
Mother and boyfriend arrested on child abuse charges
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Wayne County mother and her boyfriend have been arrested after allegedly abusing her two children, ages 2 and 5, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were contacted by a Kentucky Child Protective Service employee about abused children being treated in the emergency room. Medical staff reported signs…
Kentucky lawmakers honored for their efforts to prevent child abuse
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two Kentucky lawmakers have been recognized for their work on policies aimed at preventing child abuse. During the Kids Are Worth It conference, Senator Brandon Storm and Representative Nick Wilson were honored for their legislative efforts. Storm worked on Senate Bill 26, which ensures that an application for placement or adoption of children…
Fire on Canonero Drive displaces one person
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews were called to a house fire early Monday morning on the 1300 block of Canonero Drive, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Firefighters said they arrived around 6:16 a.m. to find smoke and flames visible, prompting an upgrade to a working structure fire. The blaze was contained to a single bedroom,…
Overnight closures set for North Limestone in Lexington during sewer project
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Lexington should prepare for overnight road closures on North Limestone starting Monday, according to city officials. The roadway will be shut down from Rosemary Avenue to New Circle Road between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday, as crews work on a sewer construction project. The work is expected to…
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office looking for a robbery suspect
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a weekend robbery south of London. Deputies said the robbery happened around 9:35 p.m. Saturday at the Smoke Shop on KY 363, about a mile south of the city. Investigators say the suspect entered the store, pepper-sprayed the…
Suspect wanted in vehicle damage investigation
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Bell County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection with a vehicle damage investigation. Deputies shared a photo of the man and are asking anyone who recognizes him to contact Bell County Dispatch. Officials emphasized that all calls will be kept…
Coroner identifies man killed in Scott County industrial accident
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Scott County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in an industrial accident last week as 35-year-old Richard Thurman of Elizabethtown. Officials said Thurman was a contractor performing machine maintenance at International Crankshaft when the incident happened. A second person was also injured and taken to the hospital. Their condition has…
KSP: 14-year-old killed in UTV crash in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly UTV crash that killed a juvenile in Pike County Friday night. Troopers said the crash happened around 7:10 p.m. on an off-road trail near Pinsonfork Road. According to investigators, a 2021 Can-Am UTV overturned with two juveniles inside. The passenger, a 14-year-old, was pronounced dead…
$40 million unclaimed property in Fayette County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf says more than $40 million in unclaimed property is waiting to be claimed by residents in Fayette County. According to the Treasurer’s Office, the Division of Unclaimed Property safeguards money from dormant bank accounts, unclaimed insurance policies, utility deposits, stocks, and even safe deposit boxes. Metcalf said the goal…
World Chicken festival kicks off next week
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A night of fun and fundraising at Finn Fest
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Suspect arrested, charged in double-shooting case
UPDATE: According to officials, Marks is now facing a murder charge. ORIGINAL STORY: FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Police say a man is facing multiple charges after a double shooting at an apartment in Frankfort. According to investigators, officers responded Sunday to Ashwood Court, where they found a juvenile and an adult man suffering from gunshot wounds. Both…
Coroner identifies man killed in Lexington pedestrian crash on New Circle Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the man killed in a pedestrian crash on New Circle Road Saturday morning. According to the coroner, 49-year-old Micah Smith died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the outer loop of East New Circle Road near the Winchester Road exit. The crash happened around 6:15…
Bengals prevail despite Burrow’s early exit
CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Bengals pulled off a dramatic 31–27 comeback win over the Jaguars on Sunday, despite losing star quarterback Joe Burrow to a”left toe injury” in the second quarter. Burrow was sacked midway through the second quarter and left the field limping. Initial reports suggest a possible turf toe injury, with further evaluation pending….
Sunny streak continues with above normal warmth
Sunny skies, hot afternoons, and mild nights continue across Central Kentucky
Wrapping Up the Weekend Sunday closed out the weekend just the way it started—sunny, warm, and feeling more like mid-summer than mid-September. Highs reached into the upper 80s, and some spots even touched the low 90s. After a few isolated overnight showers Saturday into early Sunday, skies cleared back out, leaving us with another dry and bright afternoon. Tonight, expect…
SATURDAY NIGHT REWIND: Kentucky bounces back in dominant fashion; Georgetown stays perfect; EKU and Morehead State suffer big road defeats
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