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08/30/2024

Attempted kidnapping suspect arrested in Whitley County.

According to KSP, 37-year-old Willie O. Bethea from Latta, South Carolina, unlawfully entered the school playground and tried to convince a child to leave with him.

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/lexpark-to-increase-fines-and-monthly-parking-fees-starting-this-weekend/

According to LexPark, citations for illegal parking will now cost $25, up from the previous $15 fine.

08/30/2024

Some people have kept the same tradition for years, others buy a brand-new trailer with two TVs. The tailgating season is underway ahead of UK's first football game!

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The start of the UK football season begins this Saturday, and fans take this time of preparation very serious. “I think the first thing is to be with good people,” UK fans Kathy and Tim Walters said. Every fan has a different kind of tailgate style. David All...

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/boars-head-plant-linked-to-deadly-outbreak-broke-food-safety-rules-dozens-of-times-records-show/

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/doctor-charged-in-connection-with-matthew-perrys-death-to-appear-in-court-after-plea-deal/

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/leslie-county-man-to-be-arraigned-accused-of-killing-girlfriend/

According to Kentucky State Police, 54-year-old William Pennington was arrested on Thursday after his girlfriend was found shot.

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/medical-cannabis-license-deadline-saturday/

A lottery for the licenses will be held later this year to determine which businesses will be granted the opportunity to operate.

08/30/2024

One more hot day before a cool down

Friday is going to be another hot one in central Kentucky with near record highs expected again today. Temps will peak in the mid to upper 90s, and afternoon thunderstorm chances return as a boundary continues to linger to the north of us. Overnight, temps will dip into the upper 60s and low 70s. Th...

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/lexington-fire-department-investigates-cause-of-two-overnight-fires/

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two separate fire incidents occurred overnight Friday in Lexington, keeping fire crews busy into the early morning hours. The first fire broke out just before midnight in a two-car detached garage with a large metal carport on Courtland Drive, near Hi Crest Drive ...

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-bicyclist-killed-in-crash/

SCOTT CO., Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The funeral arrangements for 39-year-old Jonathan Hensley have been announced following his death on Sunday, August 25th. Officials say Hensley was riding his bike on Ironworks Road near Grayson Way when he was hit by car. Hensley leaves behind his wife and two c...

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/lexington-fayette-urban-county-government-approves-draft-on-changes-of-policies-on-short-term-rentals/

The proposal aims to make changes to the current policies set in place for short term rentals in Lexington.

08/30/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/a-london-man-accused-of-setting-his-home-on-fire-is-now-facing-arson-charges/

A London man accused of setting his home on fire is now facing arson charges.

08/29/2024

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It's definitely been a hot week even by August standards and it looks like more is on the way heading toward the holiday weekend

08/29/2024

Presidential debate on ABC 36 September 10

A copy of the rules was provided to the Associated Press on Thursday by a senior Trump campaign official on condition of anonymity ahead of the network's announcement.

08/29/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/labor-day-weekend-travel-surge-expected/

AAA notes a 9% increase in travel and a 40-cent drop in gas prices for Labor Day Weekend, with domestic travel costs down 2%.

08/29/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/arrest-made-in-connection-with-shooting-of-lexington-woman/

When they got there, they found a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

08/29/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/lexington-fayette-urban-county-council-candidates-attend-forum-to-answer-questions-ahead-of-november-election/

There will be three more forums at other high schools to hear from the other candidates. The next one is September 11 at Tates Creek High School.

08/29/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/gofundme-established-for-crash-victim/

According to the Fayette County Coroner, Johnson died on Monday due to injuries sustained in the accident.

08/29/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/short-term-rentals-to-be-discussed-at-special-council-meeting/

The agenda includes a policy review of short-term rentals as well as discussions on digital billboards.

08/29/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/widespread-illness-shuts-down-kentucky-school-district/

School officials also announced that the district's varsity football game scheduled for Friday has been canceled due to illness and injuries.

08/29/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/arrest-made-in-connection-to-fatal-shooting-of-teen/pic/1939862/

Robert Constant, 36, was taken into custody Wednesday, and has been charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

08/29/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/thursday-night-live-at-tandy-park-5/

Organizers say the band "Blacktop Rodeo" will be performing, and there will be plenty of food vendors on-site.

08/29/2024

THURSDAY FORECAST: We are going to pushing record high temperatures once again today with a few afternoon pop-up storms. Thankfully this late August heat wave will soon be coming to an end. Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest.

Our late August heat waves will soon be coming to an end. Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast.

08/29/2024

Spotted on our tower camera.. Fredrick Douglass's football team is practicing early this morning due to the high heat this afternoon.

Temperatures will be hot once again this afternoon, with a bit more humidity than yesterday as well. Make sure your young athletes are taking care of themselves! - Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet

08/29/2024

Another day that will be approaching record highs across the region. Thankfully just two days left of this high heat.

Tune in to Good Morning Kentucky on ABC 36 through 7 AM for the full forecast.

08/28/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/abc-36-takes-over-double-dogs-in-hamburg-for-sec-kickoff/

08/28/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/coroner-moped-driver-dies-two-weeks-after-crash/

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner says a man, injured in a crash on August 12, passed away from his injuries Monday. 61-year-old Derald Johnson was operating a moped when it crashed with a car near North Broadway and North Broadway Park. The coroner’s office says the c...

08/28/2024

Chief Meteorologist T.G. Shuck is LIVE at Double Dogs in Hamburg ahead of our ABC 36 SEC Kickoff Party from 5-7 PM.

Join us here later this afternoon for food & drink specials, special prizes, and hangout with the ABC 36 crew!

08/28/2024

https://www.wtvq.com/supreme-court-rebuffs-biden-administration-plan-for-student-debt-relief-for-now/

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept on hold the latest multibillion-dollar plan from the Biden administration that would have lowered payments for millions of borrowers, while lawsuits make their way through lower courts. The justices rejected an administration request to put mos...

08/28/2024

Police say the suspect took the victim's gun.

When they got there, they discovered that an incident had occurred between two adult males in the area of East Fifth Street and Ohio Street. During the altercation, the victim was assaulted, and their firearm was taken by the suspect.