NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Wawa has officially opened its newest gas station and convenience store in Jessamine County. The new location is on Lexington Road in Nicholasville. Doors opened at 8 a.m. Friday, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30. The first 250 customers received a free T-shirt, and all customers can enjoy free coffee of any…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was taken to the hospital after a mobile home fire Friday morning in Lexington, according to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts with the Lexington Fire Department. Crews were sent to Dalray Street just before 8:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived, the incident was upgraded to a working fire inside…
A fantastic Friday to end our work week Temperatures start mild in the 60s, reaching the low 80s by lunchtime. We’ll warm to the mid-upper 80s by afternoon, feeling close to average for this time of the year. High school football tonight will start warm in the low 80s before cooling to the 70s past sunset. Throughout the day, we’ll…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The annual State of the Schools breakfast is being held Friday morning in downtown Lexington, according to the Fayette Education Foundation. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. at the Central Bank Center on West Vine Street. It will feature student performances, remarks from Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins, and a…
LEXINTGON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s defense has been the bright spot so far this season. Over the last two games, the Cats have recorded 11 tackles for loss, three sacks and three interceptions. The defensive line has been extremely disruptive this season. Brad White credits Coach Stewart for the line’s success, as well as how tight-knit the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into seven tech companies over potential harms their artificial intelligence chatbots could cause children and teenagers. The inquiry focuses on AI chatbots that can serve as companions. The FTC is seeking information on how companies measure the impacts of their chatbots on young users, how they…
CAMBRIDGE, MA (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – According to the New York Times, Harvard researchers have been told some federal research funding is being restored. Last week, a judge ruled the Trump administration’s withholding of funding was illegal. This week, the administration reportedly contacted both the school and individual researchers about restoring money. However, the fight over the funding is expected…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thousands of vehicles have been recalled due to heating and cooling system problems. More than 90,000 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models are affected by the recall, which involves faulty HVAC systems. The impacted vehicles include 2023 to 2025 Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra models. Officials say the HVAC systems can fail, causing…
It’s been a quiet week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Thursday was no exception with more sunshine and warm temperatures. The only blemish was a mid-level wave diving by to our southwest, which provided some scattered clouds and even tried to pop an isolated shower up with little success just to our west but essentially it was…
LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Community and Technical College has received a $30,000 award from United Way of the Bluegrass to support its Direct Support Professionals training program. The funding will help BCTC students prepare for careers as DSPs, who provide critical care and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Those services include personal care, medical…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk is no longer the world’s richest person. That title now belongs to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. Ellison, 81, now has a net worth valued at $393 billion. A major portion of that wealth — about $101 billion — was added Tuesday night after Oracle reported exceptionally strong…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new environmental study has further examined the link between pollution from fossil fuel companies and heat waves. The findings, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, analyzed 213 heat waves that took place worldwide between 2000 and 2023. Researchers found the events became more likely and more severe during that time, largely due to…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three Madison County schools were placed on lockdown Thursday morning after a threatening call was made to Madison Southern High School, according to a release from the district. Officials said the call came in around 11:40 a.m. Building administrators immediately contacted the School Resource Officer, who launched an investigation. Additional law enforcement responded and…
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting. Deputies say they received a shots-fired complaint around 4 a.m. Wednesday on 10 Mile Road. According to the sheriff’s office, a parked vehicle at a home was struck and left with…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A remembrance and wreath ceremony was held Wednesday in Lexington to honor the lives lost on September 11. The event included remarks from fire and police personnel, as well as the laying of wreaths at both fire and police memorials. Community members gathered at the Fallen Firefighters Monument in Phoenix Park at 9 a.m….
UPDATE: The park is now open, according to Morehead police. ORIGINAL STORY: MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Morehead Police Department says officers are investigating what appears to be an adult suicide at the city park. In a statement posted Wednesday, police emphasized that despite some rumors circulating on social media, no infant or child was involved in the…
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A mainly calm day ahead We started mild today in the upper 50s with a few clouds. Throughout the day, there’s a slight possibility that those in the southwest may see a few isolated sprinkles. However, our atmosphere is so dry that these will be brief, and rain may not even reach the ground. Almost all of us will be…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington will mark the anniversary of the September 11th attacks with two events honoring the lives lost and the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. A remembrance ceremony will be held Thursday morning at the Fallen Firefighter’s Monument in Phoenix Park downtown. The event will honor the firefighters and other first responders killed…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Madison County man is in custody after an hours-long standoff with deputies Tuesday. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Joshua Botkin was arrested after a standoff behind a home on Brassfield Road. Deputies said the incident began after they responded to reports of a man armed with a gun and…