'It's driving us crazy': Search for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner stretches into 4th week
The ongoing search for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner, who disappeared from Rockcastle County, has stretched into its fourth week.
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'It's driving us crazy': Search for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner stretches into fourth week
The ongoing search for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner, who disappeared from Rockcastle County, has stretched into its fourth week.
'It's driving us crazy:' Search for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner stretches into fourth week
The ongoing search for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner, who disappeared from Rockcastle County, has stretched into its fourth week.
Change is coming: America bids farewell to the penny
With the discontinuation of the penny, the U.S. Mint expects to save approximately $56 million per year in production costs.
UK launches CATS AI to advance artificial intelligence across campus
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto announced the launch of the Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy, a program to advance artificial intelligence across UK, in a campus-wide email. According to the Nov. 13 email, CATS AI…
Franklin County man charged with DUI in fatal crash
Franklin County deputies responded to a call on Wednesday of a crash on North US-127.
Cynthiana senior living residents face new uncertainty over zoning changes
Residents at The Cottages at Flat Run, a senior living community in Cynthiana, are grappling with new concerns after their property's owners requested zoning changes.
Mild Winds For A Few Days
Good evening, everyone. It’s a really mild pattern settling in for the next few days with that back and forth pattern kicking in this weekend into next week. That also leads us into a very active setup next week into Thanksgiving week. The…
As SNAP benefits are expected to resume, food pantries say there's still work to be done
Food pantries across Kentucky are breathing a sigh of relief as SNAP benefits are expected to resume following the end of the 43-day federal government shutdown.
SNAP benefits in Kentucky to resume with remaining payments expected by mid-November
Kentucky will soon distribute the remaining SNAP benefits to nearly 600,000 residents after receiving federal guidance to restart the program following the government shutdown.
Lexington laundromat transforms mundane chore into community hangout
Doing laundry doesn't have to be a dreaded chore anymore, at least not at one Lexington business that's revolutionizing the traditional laundromat experience.
Lexington task force continues to focus on solutions to make roads safer
Ten months after Lexington created a street safety task force, the group has released its first round of recommendations focusing on making the city's roads safer.
Why did we see the northern light in Kentucky, and when will we see them again?
For two nights this week, the night sky held some unusual pink and green light as the northern lights came south. An Eastern Kentucky University professor sheds some extra light on why.
Students discover career paths at Fayette County Public Schools Career Expo
Hundreds of students stepped off buses at the Lexington Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership on Thursday.
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said Thursday it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won’t have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec…
Family of Kentucky baby, sickened by infantile botulism, sues ByHeart over recalled formula
The parents of at least two babies sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak are suing the makers of the ByHeart baby formula at the heart of a nationwide recall. Stephen and Yurany Dexter, of Flagstaff, Arizona, said their 4-month-old da…
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people who made do with little-to-no assistance for the past couple of weeks. A back-…
Lexington ministry continues feeding hundreds weekly as food uncertainty lingers after shutdown
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the federal government shutdown comes to an end, many Kentucky families are still unsure about the future of their food benefits. But every Tuesday — rain, snow, or shine — one local group continues to…
Paris Pike to close overnight under I-75 bridge for widening project work
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers on Paris Pike should plan for an overnight closure beginning at midnight as part of the ongoing I-75 widening project. Paris Pike will be closed in both directions under the I-75 bridge. Detours wi…
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree making whistle-stop visit in Lexington this weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a special stop in Lexington this weekend as part of its national tour to Washington. “Silver Belle,” this year’s tree harvested from a national forest in Nevada, w…
Fayette County schools launch facility review project to improve efficiency
Fayette County Public Schools will launch "Project Right Size, Bright Future," a comprehensive initiative aimed at reviewing and aligning school facilities to improve efficiency across the district.
Man pretending to be a police officer is arrested
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Jessamine County remembers 2 fallen deputies killed in line of duty
Jessamine County is remembering two fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their community.
Nicholasville barricade situation ends peacefully; suspect in custody
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A barricade situation that unfolded Thursday morning on Maple Leaf Lane has ended peacefully, according to Nicholasville Police. Officers say both the suspect and the other person involved in a reporte…
Kentucky man accused of impersonating officer, using flashing lights to slow drivers
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Kentucky man is in jail after police say he pretended to be an officer and used flashing lights on his SUV to try to slow down other drivers. According to an arrest citation, Bluegrass 911 received a c…
Nicholasville man arrested after allegedly hitting police car during dispute
Officers with the Nicholasville Police Department (NPD) are reportedly trying to communicate with someone involved in a Thursday morning domestic dispute.
Domestic dispute ends after Nicholasville cruiser hit, officers say
Officers with the Nicholasville Police Department (NPD) are reportedly trying to communicate with someone involved in a Thursday morning domestic dispute.
Nicholasville police respond to domestic dispute after driver hits cruiser trying to flee
Officers with the Nicholasville Police Department (NPD) are reportedly trying to communicate with someone involved in a Thursday morning domestic dispute.
Man arrested after barricaded incident on Maple Leaf Lane in Nicholasville, police report
The Nicholasville Police Department reported that officers are on the scene of an "incident" on Maple Leaf Lane Thursday.
Nicholasville police responding to 'incident' on Maple Leaf Lane, residents asked to remain in homes
The Nicholasville Police Department reported that officers are on the scene of an "incident" on Maple Leaf Lane Thursday.
Lexington woman wanted after neglected dog found locked in crate, officials say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Animal control officers are searching for a Lexington woman accused of abandoning a dog in extremely poor conditions over the summer. According to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, officers rescue…
Woman wanted on animal cruelty charges
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Final bourbon in Papal Series released by Lexington-area priest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A well-known Lexington-area priest is wrapping up a bourbon project that’s been years in the making — and all for a good cause. Father Jim Sichko has released the final bottle in his “Papal Series,” an 11-…
Final bourbon in Papal Series released
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Kentucky parents sue ByHeart over infant formula linked to botulism outbreak
A Kentucky couple has filed a federal lawsuit against ByHeart, Inc. after their 4-month-old daughter developed infant botulism from consuming the company's formula.
Kentucky Derby tickets go on sale for 152nd running at Churchill Downs
Tickets for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will go on sale to the public on Thursday at noon.
The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even as the government is reopening
The federal government is reopening, but there’s still uncertainty about when one of the most far-reaching impacts of the closure will be resolved and all 42 million Americans who receive SNAP food aid will have access to their full Novemb…
Investigators need help identifying stabbing suspect
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New study finds increase in Kentucky's rural population; a look at the numbers
A new study has uncovered an interesting trend in Kentucky's population.
Lexington forms new task force to address growing homelessness crisis
Lexington is grappling with a growing homelessness crisis as the city reported 925 people experiencing homelessness this year, up from 825 last year.
Looking Very Active Down the Road
Good Thursday, everyone. It’s another winner of a weather day across Kentucky with pleasant skies and pleasant temps. Once into the weekend, we kick off a much more active pattern featuring a lot of back and forth with temps. Beyond that,…