Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem…
Tracking strong-to-severe storms through Tuesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Happy Monday! We are tracking the potential for strong-to-severe storms moving into the ABC 36 viewing area over the next two days.…
Kentucky bows out of The Big Dance in the First Round at the hands of Oakland
PITTSBURGH, PA (WTVQ)- Kentucky men's basketball's 2024 NCAA Tournament run is at an end 40 minutes after it started. The Wildcats lost to Oakland University on Thursday in Pittsburgh,…
Jackson County parents charged with trying to sell their twin babies
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - A Jackson County, Kentucky couple is in the Detention Center there, facing charges they tried to sell their twin newborn daughters. According to their arrest citations, Zackary Davis and Jacquilyn Keith are charged with…
Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off of the roof of a 6-story bar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music singer Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off the rooftop of a newly opened six-story bar in downtown Nashville. Wallen, 30, was booked into jail early Monday…
A wet week ahead after the solar eclipse
The much anticipated solar eclipse of 2024 has come and gone but not before wowing millions of Americans in the path of totality, which remarkably stayed pretty cloud free…
Clouds obstruct Solar Eclipse view in Central Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The highly-anticipated viewing of the 2024 Solar Eclipse in the Lexington area was somewhat muddied by cloud cover in the area. Most of the ABC36 viewing area was expected to see about a…
When and where to watch the Eclipse according to NASA
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Do you want to get the most out of viewing the 2024 Eclipse, but aren't sure when and where the best place will be? You can check it out by zip code, courtesy…
Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday's celestial sensation — a total eclipse of the sun — even…
BREAKING: Reports: Head Coach John Calipari Finalizing Five Year Deal With Arkansas Confirmed
Lexington (WTVQ) -- University of Kentucky men's head basketball coach John Calipari is leaving to become the men's head coach at SEC rival, Arkansas. ESPN reporting Calipari is finalizing a 5-year deal to become the next head coach for the…
The latest on our Solar Eclipse forecast
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ - ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, all eyes continue to be on our Monday as it is the big Solar Eclipse day across the country.…
Local church teams with Kroger to help community
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Bluegrass Church of Christ, teaming with Kroger, held it's mobile food market on Saturday. The event began at 12 p.m. The church has been hosting this event for the past couple of months. The goal…
Robbery suspect arrested
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) -- One person has been arrested in connection with a robbery. According to LPD, around 7 a.m. on Saturday officers were called to the 100 block of Lowry Lane for a robbery. Police say the suspect entered…
Pedestrian hit on I-75 identified
Richmond, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Richmond Police Department have identified the pedestrian that was hit on I-75 on Friday. The victim has been identified as 36-year-old, Michael Cornett. Investigations reveal Cornett was attempting to cross from the northbound side to…
The latest on our Solar Eclipse forecast
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ - ABC 36): Good Saturday evening everyone, it was a gorgeous day across the Commonwealth. But a very cold night is in store before temperatures…
Rockin for Ryan fundraiser this weekend, funds will help Ryan Schneider
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- After a beloved member of the Lexington community got into a serious accident, that's left him with injuries that he will carry the rest of his life, a group of his friends decided to help him…
A sister's legacy: Abbey Kaufling remembers twin sister Kate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- "Just being able to have her with me, every single minute of my life was always really special," says Abbey Kaufling who is Kate Kaufling's twin sister. 20-year-old Kate Kaufling passed away on march 31st, of…
