Traveling with Teri: Dave’s Deli
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Popular restaurant chain closing Lexington location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A popular Lexington restaurant is closing one of its locations. Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen announced that its Broadway at the Square location will not reopen. While this location is shutting down, the restaurant is encouraging customers to continue visiting its other Lexington and Louisville locations, including Palomar, Hamburg, and Bardstown Road. Owners say they want…
Feeding Kentucky asks people to wear orange for Hunger Action Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tuesday is National Hunger Action Day, and organizations across Kentucky are encouraging people to wear orange to raise awareness about hunger relief. Feeding Kentucky is asking residents to show support by wearing orange, sharing the message, and taking action to help end hunger in local communities. Organizers also encourage people to tag Feeding Kentucky…
Kentucky Blood Center launches Winter Warrior Club to boost donations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Blood Center is calling on donors to help keep blood supplies strong heading into the colder months. From September 8 through October 11, KBC is kicking off its “Winter Warrior Club.” Donors who give three times during the season will receive special thank-you gifts, including a “Stay Wild” T-shirt, movie tickets, and…
National Star Trek Day celebrates iconic franchise
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Monday marks National Star Trek Day, celebrating the anniversary of the original series premiere on September 8, 1966. What began as a TV show on NBC has become one of the world’s most iconic science fiction franchises, with 15 television series and 13 feature films — and more still in production. Next year will…
Kyle Macy in to share stories and his upcoming book tour
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Woodford Theatre presents Arthur Miller’s The Crucible
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Keeneland September Yearling Sale returns to Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Keeneland is preparing to host one of the biggest events in horse racing as the September Yearling Sale begins Monday at 1 p.m. Now in its 82nd year, the sale is billed as the “world’s yearling sale,” featuring more than 4,600 horses, including yearlings sired by Flightline and Life Is Good. Last year’s auction…
Kentucky’s voter rolls show continued growth among independents
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s voter registration rolls continue to grow, with the biggest surge coming from outside the two major parties. Secretary of State Michael Adams said more Kentuckians registered under “other” political affiliations in August than Democrats and Republicans combined. That marks the sixth consecutive month of growth for independents. As of now, Republicans make up…
Jackson County man charged after false 911 call about stabbing, abduction
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Jackson County man is facing charges after deputies say he made a false 911 call that led to a large emergency response. The sheriff’s office says that around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, 42-year-old Douglas Sparks of Tyner reported that he had been stabbed and that his family had been abducted during a home…
Federal fugitive arrested in Laurel County
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Remembering the one year anniversary of the interstate shooting
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Kentucky woman accused of killing mother, dismemberment case back in court
MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman accused of killing and dismembering her mother was back in court Monday morning in Robertson County. According to Kentucky State Police, 36-year-old Torilena Fields was charged in the October 2024 death of her mother, 59-year-old Trudy Fields. Investigators say the case began when a worker checking the property on Brierly Ridge…
Four people hospitalized after crash in Somerset
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Multiple people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Somerset on Sunday. According to the Somerset Fire Department, crews responded to the crash and treated victims at the scene. Firefighters also stabilized the vehicles and cleared debris from the roadway. Somerset–Pulaski County EMS transported four people to the hospital. The Ferguson…
Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shots fired incident; suspect identified
UPDATE: Lexington Police say 20-year-old Jaylin Clark was arrested in connection to the officer-involved shooting incident Monday morning. Police say Clark is charged with Wanton Endangerment of a Police Officer, Carjacking, Fleeing or Evading Police, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and an unrelated warrant. He’s being held in the Fayette County Detention Center. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON,…
Black Type Brewing is in the studio!
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Early morning fire displaces Lexington residents
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington firefighters were called to a fire on New Circle Road early Monday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:06 a.m. to 1081 New Circle Road, where they arrived to find smoke showing from the building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported, but the occupants were…
Arson investigation underway after deadly Laurel County fire
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are investigating a deadly house fire that happened over the weekend in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the fire broke out Saturday at a home on Cassidy Road. Deputies say 58-year-old Debra Kay Moore was found dead inside the home after crews put out the fire. The sheriff’s…
Man killed in Letcher County dirt bike crash identified
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State police have released the name of a man who died in a dirt bike crash in Whitesburg. According to Kentucky State Police, 30-year-old Jonathan Stewart was killed Sunday when he lost control of his off-road dirt bike and struck a guardrail on State Road 1148. Investigators say road conditions were slippery at…
Teen arrested after gun found at Best of the Bluegrass festival in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 18-year-old is facing charges after police say he was found with a gun during the Best of the Bluegrass festival in Georgetown over the weekend. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded Saturday to reports of a juvenile possibly carrying a gun on Main Street. Investigators say they located the 18-year-old wearing a ski…
Fayette County school board to review year-end finances
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Board of Education meets Monday afternoon for its regular planning meeting, just days after a special-called session focused on the district’s budget. On the agenda is a superintendent’s report and an unaudited year-end financial report. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the John D. Price Administration Building on Park…
Lincoln County students return to school after construction delay
STANFORD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Monday marks the first day of school for Lincoln County students following a construction delay at the high school. The start of classes was originally pushed back due to ongoing renovations at Lincoln County High School. School officials say the work is part of a multi-phase project aimed at improving facilities for students and…
Midway Branch Library temporarily closes for renovations
MIDWAY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Midway Branch Library in Woodford County is closing its doors temporarily for building renovations, starting today. Library officials say services will continue through the library’s Bookmobile, which will be stationed in front of Midway Baptist Church on South Winter Street during the week. Patrons can still borrow books and access other library resources…
Lexington police investigating officer-involved shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police say an officer was involved in an on-duty shots-fired incident Monday in the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive. According to police, no injuries have been reported. Officers remain on scene, and neighbors should expect an increased presence in the area as the investigation continues. In a follow-up update, police said roadways in…