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Key flood safety reminders as rain continues

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Published: July 17, 2025 15:35

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The ABC 36 Storm Team is continuing to monitor ongoing rainfall and flood watches heading into the weekend. One area under a flood watch is Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County, a location long known for flooding dangers. The…

Democratic and Republican candidates launch campaigns for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District

https://www.wtvq.com/democratic-and-republican-candidates-launch-campaigns-for-kentuckys-6th-congressional-district/

Published: July 17, 2025 13:28

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two more candidates officially joined the race for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District on Thursday, one Democrat and one Republican, adding to an already growing field. Democrat Zach Dembo, a Navy veteran, former federal…

Another round of rain and storms expected Thursday

https://www.wtvq.com/another-round-of-rain-and-storms-expected-thursday/

Published: July 17, 2025 12:23

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – More rain and storms in the forecast on Thursday. There is a Flood Watch in effect for most of the ABC 36 viewing area from 2 PM Thursday through Midnight. This won’t be widespread flooding but localized flooding in…

Lexington honors Father Norman Fischer one year after his passing

https://www.wtvq.com/lexington-honors-father-norman-fischer-one-year-after-his-passing/

Published: July 17, 2025 11:50

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s been one year since the sudden death of beloved Lexington priest Father Norman Fischer, and the community is coming together to honor his life and legacy. Father Norman passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2024. He…

Family shares update on Richmond Road church shooting survivor

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Published: July 17, 2025 11:45

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — We’re learning more about one of the survivors of Sunday’s deadly shooting rampage at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington. According to a Facebook post by a family member, Randy Combs remains in the hospital after…

Rain chances ramp up the next few days

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Published: July 16, 2025 23:02

Thursday: 60% chance for showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Friday: 70% chance for showers and t-storms.  Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the low 70s. Saturday: 60% chance for scattered showers and storms.  Highs in the upper…

Trump slams his own supporters as ‘weaklings’ for falling for what he now calls the Epstein ‘hoax’

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Published: July 16, 2025 20:50

By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters, accusing them of being duped by Democrats, as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration’s handling of much-hyped records in the…

Nicholasville woman celebrates 104th birthday at local nursing home

https://www.wtvq.com/nicholasville-woman-celebrates-104th-birthday-at-local-nursing-home/

Published: July 16, 2025 16:43

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A special milestone was celebrated this week in Jessamine County as Pauline Sharp turned 104 years old. The Nicholasville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center shared the joyful occasion on Facebook, wishing Sharp a happy…

Kentucky Equal Justice Center to close after nearly 50 years

https://www.wtvq.com/kentucky-equal-justice-center-to-close-after-nearly-50-years/

Published: July 16, 2025 16:17

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A nonprofit legal advocacy group that has served low-income Kentuckians since the 1970s is closing its doors this month. The Kentucky Equal Justice Center (KEJC) announced it will officially shut down at the end of July,…

Rain and storm chances continue through the rest of the week

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Published: July 16, 2025 12:27

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a stormy start to the day for parts of central Kentucky—including Franklin, Owen, and Scott counties—we’ll continue to monitor the chance for more scattered downpours and thunderstorms through this afternoon and…

Shower & storm chances continue

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Published: July 15, 2025 22:54

Wednesday: 60% chance for showers and storms.  Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Thursday: 40% chance for afternoon/evening showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Friday: 70% chance for showers and t-storms.  Highs in the…

Lexington police investigating deadly shooting on Darien Drive

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Published: July 15, 2025 19:25

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death on Darien Drive Tuesday afternoon. According to police, officers were dispatched around 1:25 p.m. to a home in the 1800 block…

Missing Hart County child found dead after IAN Alert issued

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Published: July 15, 2025 16:14

CUB RUN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police says a 5-year-old Hart County boy reported missing Tuesday morning has been found dead. In an update, KSP confirmed that Silas Chearer was located deceased after an hours-long search in the Cub Run…

CDC data shows tick bite emergencies highest since 2019

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Published: July 15, 2025 16:09

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising concerns about tick activity across the United States, with emergency room visits for tick bites spiking to the highest level in years. According to…

Another pop-up storm chance as muggy pattern continues

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Published: July 15, 2025 12:13

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’re stuck in a classic July pattern across central and eastern Kentucky—hot, muggy, and stormy at times. Tuesday starts off muggy, with early sunshine quickly giving way to clouds and scattered storms. Not everyone will…

Kentucky man faces new voyeurism charge as murder investigations continue in Clark and Powell counties

https://www.wtvq.com/kentucky-man-faces-new-voyeurism-charge-as-murder-investigations-continue-in-clark-and-powell-counties/

Published: July 15, 2025 11:05

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Winchester man already facing murder and drug charges in the deaths of two women is now facing an additional charge of video voyeurism. According to jail records, 44-year-old Brian Epperson is scheduled for an…

Fayette County school budget work group holds second meeting Tuesday

https://www.wtvq.com/fayette-county-school-budget-work-group-holds-second-meeting-tuesday/

Published: July 15, 2025 10:59

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education’s budget work group will meet for the second time Tuesday as it continues working toward solutions to the district’s ongoing budget challenges. The group, made up of 31 community…

Rinse and repeat cycle continues

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Published: July 14, 2025 23:15

Tuesday: 40% chance for scattered showers and storms in the early afternoon through late evening.  Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Wednesday: 60% chance for showers and storms.  Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the the low 70s. Thursday: 40% chance…

Family remembers Lexington church shooting victims as loving mothers devoted to faith and community

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Published: July 14, 2025 17:48

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The family of two women killed in Sunday’s deadly shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church is sharing memories of their loved ones as the investigation continues. Beverly Gumm, 72, and her daughter Christina Combs, 32,…

New details emerge on Richmond church shooting suspect

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Published: July 14, 2025 17:15

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A family is mourning the loss of a mother and daughter following a fatal shooting Sunday at Richmond Road Baptist Church, as new details emerge about the suspected gunman. According to those there when the shooting…

Daily rain and storm chances expected for the week ahead

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Published: July 14, 2025 12:21

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’re continuing a stretch of very typical mid-July weather across central and eastern Kentucky — and if you’ve got outdoor plans this week, be ready to dodge some pop-up showers and storms. Monday kicks off the week with…

Reds select Steele Hall with 9th overall pick in 2025 MLB Draft

https://www.wtvq.com/reds-select-steele-hall-with-9th-overall-pick-in-2025-mlb-draft/

Published: July 14, 2025 00:35

CUMBERLAND, Ga. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Cincinnati Reds added a top-tier talent to their organization on Sunday, selecting high school standout Steele Hall with the 9th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Hall is a shortstop out of Hewitt-Trussville High…

William Mouw wins the 2025 ISCO Championship

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Published: July 14, 2025 00:25

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS) – William Mouw is officially a PGA Tour champion, winning the 2025 ISCO Championships on Sunday evening. Mouw dropped an outstanding final-round 61, nine under par, to finish the tournament at 10 under overall. The win marks…

Storm Chances Stick Around to Start the Workweek

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Published: July 13, 2025 23:01

Stormy Sunday Afternoon Winds Down TonightWe wrapped up the weekend with another round of pop-up showers and storms Sunday afternoon—most of them scattered, but a few packed a punch with gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and plenty of lightning. As we head into…

Police, KSP investigating incident at Blue Grass Airport

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Published: July 13, 2025 16:35

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – ABC 36 News Now has learned there is a large law enforcement presence at Blue Grass Airport. We are working to learn what is happening there, and are in contact with Lexington Police for more details. This is a breaking…

Storms Linger into Sunday with Summer Heat Sticking Around

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Published: July 12, 2025 23:25

Stormy Saturday Brings Rain-Cooled ReliefSaturday brought another round of classic Kentucky summertime storms—hit or miss in nature but loud and occasionally intense. Many of us saw gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall, and plenty of lightning during the…

Former Wildcats make summer league debuts

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Published: July 12, 2025 21:25

LEXINGTON Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)- The NBA 2k26 Summer League began for a lot of former class yesterday in Las Vegas. The former cats who stood out include Reed Sheppard, Koby Brea and Amari Williams. Reed Sheppard of the Houston Rockets had arguably the…

Lexington U14 Flag Football Team Headed to NFL Nationals

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Published: July 11, 2025 23:12

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington East Elite U14 team has punched its ticket to the 2025 NFL Flag Football National Championships after winning the Indianapolis Regional Title. The team went undefeated in the tournament while representing…

A quiet Friday night ahead of weekend storm chances

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Published: July 11, 2025 23:06

Saturday: 40% chance for scattered showers and storms.  Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 70% chance for rain and storms as a cold front sweep across the state.  Highs in the upper 80s.  Lows near 70. Monday: 30% chance for…

Estill County animal shelter asks for help after rescuing a large number of dogs from hoarding case

https://www.wtvq.com/estill-county-animal-shelter-asks-for-help-after-rescuing-a-large-number-of-dogs-from-hoarding-case/

Published: July 11, 2025 20:16

RAVENNA, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Estill County Animal Shelter is asking for the community’s help to adopt or foster dogs after a major animal rescue has left the shelter at capacity. Animal Control Officer Chris Winters said he executed a search warrant…

Governor Beshear speaks on Texas flooding

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Published: July 11, 2025 17:20

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is offering his condolences to families affected by the devastating flooding in Texas that has claimed dozens of lives, including children attending a summer camp. Beshear, who has led…

Warm and Stormy Weekend Ahead in the Bluegrass

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Published: July 11, 2025 11:49

A Dry Start to Friday, but Storms Return by AfternoonWe kicked off our Friday on a quiet note across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with mostly clear skies and a beautiful sunrise. Expect that tranquil weather to stick around through the morning, although a…

Scattered showers and storms Friday

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Published: July 10, 2025 22:45

Friday: 30% chance for scattered showers and storms.  Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Saturday: 40% chance for afternoon/evening rain and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 60% chance for more widespread rain and storm…

BREAKING UPDATE: “Barricaded subject” in home in east Hamburg

https://www.wtvq.com/breaking-update-barricaded-subject-in-home-in-east-hamburg/

Published: July 10, 2025 12:27

UPDATE: 9:15 a.m. – The ABC 36 News Now team at the scene says police are beginning to leave the area. We’ll update as we continue to learn more.   UPDATED STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police and fire crews remain on the scene of an…

Lansdowne at E. Reynolds shooting sends one to the hospital

https://www.wtvq.com/lansdowne-at-e-reynolds-shooting-sends-one-to-the-hospital/

Published: July 10, 2025 11:59

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an overnight shooting in Lexington, according to police. Officers say the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Lansdowne…

Lexington fire crews respond to Rose Street apartment fire

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Published: July 10, 2025 11:57

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews responded overnight to a fire at an apartment building in downtown Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were dispatched just before 12:50 a.m. Thursday to the 100 block of Rose Street…

Stormy Pattern Holds Steady Across Central and Eastern Kentucky

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Published: July 10, 2025 11:56

Still Sticky, Still Stormy—Typical July Weather Rolls OnThursday started off on a quiet note across Central and Eastern Kentucky, aside from a few lingering isolated showers and some patchy fog this morning. We expect yet another warm and muggy afternoon,…

Franklin County to hold town hall on flood buyout program

https://www.wtvq.com/franklin-county-to-hold-town-hall-on-flood-buyout-program/

Published: July 10, 2025 11:50

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Franklin County Fiscal Court is hosting a town hall meeting this week for Frankfort residents impacted by historic flooding earlier this year. Officials say the meeting is for homeowners interested in selling property…

Scattered storm chances stay in play into the late week

https://www.wtvq.com/scattered-storm-chances-stay-in-play-into-the-late-week/

Published: July 9, 2025 20:23

Wednesday brought more of that familiar midsummer feel across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Temperatures climbed into the low to mid-80s, which is a little below average thanks to more extensive cloudiness but the humidity made it feel even warmer.…

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