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Lexington Taco Week returns
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Taco lovers in Lexington will have the chance to try special creations during a week-long event highlighting local restaurants. Participating locations will offer special off-menu tacos, including one meat option and one vegetarian option, for eight dollars per plate throughout the event. The festivities are produced by Smiley Pete Publishing and showcase some of…
Easter Bunny photos return to Fayette Mall
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Families in Lexington will soon have the chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will be at Fayette Mall from March 10 through April 4, offering photo opportunities for children and families in Dillard’s Court. Mondays during the event will be designated for pet photos. Visitors bringing pets are asked…
Tickets on sale for Foodchain’s FEAST 2026 Fundraiser
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tickets are now on sale for FEAST 2026, a major fundraiser supporting local food access programs in the Lexington area. The event is hosted by FoodChain and will take place Friday, May 15 at Fasig-Tipton. Organizers say the evening will feature more than 30 female chefs from across the country preparing small bites made…
Firefighters rescue person from apartment fire in London, Kentucky
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters in London rescued a person from an apartment fire Monday morning. According to the London Fire Department, crews responded to an apartment complex near Spring Street. Officials say one person was rescued from the building. Firefighters have contained the blaze to a single apartment, and crews remain on the scene. Authorities are asking…
Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort reopens for new season
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Salato Wildlife Education Center is reopening for the new season. Officials say the center will welcome visitors starting Tuesday morning, offering the opportunity to see native wildlife up close through exhibits and outdoor walking trails. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and officials say the first 100 visitors will receive a free poster….
Jessamine County rescue searching for dog that escaped after adoption
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A local animal rescue organization is asking for the public’s help locating a dog that ran away shortly after being adopted. According to PAWS 4 The Cause, the dog escaped around 6:30 p.m. Sunday night, shortly after going home with her new family. Officials say the dog was last seen wearing a purple…
Lane closure on Leestown Road in Lexington may cause delays
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Lexington may see delays Monday morning as a lane closure goes into effect on Leestown Road. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, crews are closing the far-right northbound lane of Leestown Road beginning at 7 a.m. Monday for construction work. Officials say the closure will take place where the road widens, just…
Person and dog rescued from lake in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A person and a dog are safe after a water rescue Saturday night in Laurel County. According to the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, crews responded to a call off East City Dam Road after a dog entered the water. Officials say a person jumped into the lake in an attempt to rescue the dog…
Investigation underway after Mercer County house fire destroys home
MERCER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway after a weekend house fire destroyed a home in Mercer County. According to the Mercer County Fire Department, crews responded Saturday night to a home on Sunrise Shores. Firefighters say the house was already heavily engulfed in flames by the time they arrived at the scene. Officials say everyone…
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Warm start to the week before storms return to the Bluegrass
Quiet and mild start to the week Calm weather will settle across the Bluegrass region Monday morning as clear skies and light winds take hold across central and eastern Kentucky. These quiet conditions may allow for areas of patchy fog to develop late at night and early Monday morning, particularly in river valleys and near the Lake Cumberland region. Dense…
Donald Trump to speak in Hebron, Kentucky about affordability
HEBRON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Kentucky this week. According to the Republican Party of Kentucky, Trump will speak in Hebron on Wednesday, March 11. Party officials say the president’s remarks will focus on affordability in America. The event is set to take place at the Verst Logistics Contract Packaging Center. Doors will open…
Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as Iran’s new Supreme Leader
IRAN. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Clerics in Iran have selected the country’s next Supreme Leader. According to Iranian state television, Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the successor to his father, the late Ali Khamenei. The decision was made by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member group of clerics responsible for selecting Iran’s Supreme Leader. With the vote, Mojtaba Khamenei becomes…
Missing Casey County man Jacob Ring found dead in pond
CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials in Casey County say a man who had been missing since January was found dead over the weekend. According to the Casey County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Jacob Ring had been missing since January 22. The Casey County Coroner’s Office says the body was discovered Saturday afternoon in a pond on Deany Vanoy…
Sunshine returns Sunday before warm temperatures and midweek storm threat
After a cooler Sunday with clearing skies, temperatures rebound into the 70s Monday before showers Tuesday and a possible round of strong storms Wednesday
Clouds Early, Sunshine Returns Sunday Afternoon Sunday started off on a gray note across central and eastern Kentucky following the round of showers and storms that moved through the region Saturday. Those storms pushed out of the area late last night, but lingering cloud cover stuck around through much of the morning. A few areas even saw patchy drizzle early…
One Lexington hosts free tutoring day for students at Charles Young Community Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A free tutoring event aimed at helping local students succeed was recently held in Lexington. One Lexington hosted an “It Takes a Village” free tutoring day at the Charles Young Community Center to provide academic support and resources for students in the community. Organizers expressed gratitude to program coordinator Tania Walker and Club Z!…
Kentucky voter registration trends show rise in independent voters
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New voter registration data from the Kentucky Secretary of State shows a growing trend of voters registering outside the two major political parties. In Fayette County, the shift is becoming increasingly noticeable. Officials say the county had 224,000 registered voters in February. Of the new registrations that month, 96 people registered as independents, while…
Warm start turns stormy before a pleasant Sunday across Kentucky
Showers and thunderstorms move through Saturday evening with gusty winds before cooler, sunny weather returns Sunday and a warm start to the week
A Very Warm Start Followed by Storms Saturday started off feeling more like late spring than early March across central and eastern Kentucky. Temperatures climbed quickly through the morning, with many locations reaching the mid to upper 70s before noon under mostly sunny skies. By the afternoon, however, the weather pattern began to shift. Clouds moved back into the region…
LSC falls to Louisville City FC in USL Championship season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Sporting Club took an early lead Friday night in front of the largest crowd in club history, but two second-half goals from Louisville City FC lifted the visitors to a 2-1 victory in the USL Championship season home opener. Sixteen minutes into the match, Aaron Molloy, one of LSC’s marquee offseason signings,…
Lexington officials warn of fake parking ticket text scam
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials are warning Lexington residents about a scam involving fake parking ticket text messages. According to LexPark, scammers are sending messages that falsely claim recipients have an outstanding parking citation. Officials say the texts may appear legitimate and can include real citation numbers along with a phone number asking people to call and arrange…
Judge denies recusal request in Mickey Stines murder case in Letcher County
LETCHER COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has denied a motion to recuse himself in the murder case against a former Letcher County sheriff. Special Judge Chris Cohron ruled he will remain on the case involving former Mickey Stines. Stines’ defense team filed the motion in December, asking Cohron to step aside, arguing his impartiality could reasonably be…
Lexington nonprofit’s “Dollars for Diapers” campaign helping families in need
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington nonprofit is working to support families struggling to afford basic necessities through its annual “Dollars for Diapers” campaign. The Nest – Center for Women, Children and Families hosts the campaign each year to collect diapers and raise funds that help provide essential supplies for families in need across the community. Emma Fryman,…
University of Kentucky celebrates Mitch Barnhart’s 24-year leadership of UK Athletics
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mitch Barnhart is being honored by the University of Kentucky Athletics community as he celebrates the conclusion of his 24-year tenure as athletics director. During his time leading the program, UK athletics saw significant growth and national success across several sports. Barnhart reflected on his decades-long career in college athletics and the relationships he…