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Another impactful winter storm is on the way to the Bluegrass
A Winter Storm Warning is out for much of Central and Eastern Kentucky
It was a very cold start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with most locations dipping into the upper single digits and low teens to start the day. With the snow/ice pack in place and a bit of evaporation occurring, areas of freezing fog developed adding to the tricky travel we’ve seen of late. We did manage to see…
Fayette Co. Schools looking for solutions as icy weather closes classrooms
District brainstorms solutions for continued education amid snow disruptions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools remain closed for the rest of the week due to severe weather conditions, including heavy snow and icy roads that have made travel difficult. This week, classrooms across the district have been empty, with snow plows instead of school buses filling neighborhood streets. The district reports the school closures…
City council member accuses KY legislator of sexual harassment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington council member Emma Curtis is asking Representative Daniel Grossberg to step down from his position in Kentucky’s legislature. “He’s somebody that drunkenly interrogated me about my genitals and sex life in his office at the Capitol in Frankfort,” Curtis said. In a statement posted online by Curtis and two other women, they claim…
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Our next winter storm set to arrive on Friday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! Hope you’re staying warm out there on this frigid Thursday morning. It’s gotten as cold as -10° in Harrison County at the Kentucky Mesonet Site there near Cynthiana. The cold temperatures are expected to continue through the day with afternoon highs only reaching the low 20s for most. Our eyes then…
U.K. campus sexual assault suspect due in court
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12-year-old from Woodford County overcoming adversity with a love of sports
Clay Dearinger is using his voice to fit in with the local sports scene
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- 12-year-old Clay Dearinger has a passion for the pigskin that’s unrivaled. He collects football memorabilia, plays the popular Madden video game and loves to watch his favorite San Francisco 49ers players suit up on Sundays. “I love watching football the most probably. You don’t have to do anything to be a fan. You just have…
Snow covered sidewalks make it hard to walk around
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Crews have been working to keep roads clear of snow, but ABC 36 News Now had some concerns come into the newsroom about people walking in the road because sidewalks haven’t been cleared. We decided to look a little deeper into who exactly is responsible for clearing them. Sidewalks could be seen still…
Arctic cold stays put as another winter storm looms for Friday
A Winter Storm Watch is out for the southern half of the commonwealth
The winter wonderland with plenty of snow and ice on the ground along with Arctic cold remained in place Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With plenty of low level moisture and clouds in place, temperatures didn’t move much again with afternoon highs hovering into the low to mid-20s. We did see some additional light snow showers and flurries thanks…
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Residents report mailbox damage throughout winter weather
City of Lexington outlines steps for filing claims
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – With countless snow plows on the roads throughout the commonwealth, some neighbors in Lexington are reporting damage to their mailboxes. Fortunately, there are ways to be reimbursed for these damages. As snow plows move from main roads to neighborhood streets, residents are noticing an increase in mailbox damage. “It’s very disappointing that we…
Surviving ‘death weather’ without a home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The bitter cold, ice and snow have made conditions nearly impossible to live in for those without a home. “This is not only hypothermia weather and frostbite weather, but actually death weather,” Ginny Ramsey with the Catholic Action Center said. She says volunteers have been working 12-15 hours a day driving around and…
Light snow Wednesday ahead of heavier snow on Friday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! The arctic air mass in place has given us ideal conditions for off and on snow showers across the region for your day today. Thanks to the frigid air above us, it does not take much moisture at all to put down a light snow. That’s exactly the case today. These…
Changes to the city’s waste collection schedules
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington says they are not collecting recycling or yard waste for the rest of the week. Recycle carts, yard waste carts, and yard waste will not be collected on Thursday or Friday. City officials say they will continue to collect regular trash as scheduled. They are encouraging people to put…
Driver arrested after allegedly smoking marijuana on interstate
MT. VERNON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police announced a drug bust out of Rockcastle County after a driver allegedly ran out of gas while smoking marijuana on the interstate. State Police Trooper Brian Maupin responded to the scene. He says he found more than 11 pounds of meth and a glass mason jar full of marijuana…
Rose Street armed burglary suspect in custody
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police have arrested a suspect following an armed burglary on Rose Street early Tuesday morning. According to investigators, the incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene, though their name has not been released. Police confirmed no injuries were reported during the burglary. This is…
Crews work around the clock to clear Lexington’s streets
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Snow removal crews in Lexington are working around the clock in alternating 12-hour shifts to clear roads after recent snowfall, according to city officials. Crews are treating streets with a combination of rock salt, salt brine, and Beet Heet to combat icy conditions. Officials report that while main roads are now manageable, many…