LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A soggy pattern continues across central and eastern Kentucky today as a stalled frontal boundary remains parked over the region. That front will serve as a focus for repeated rounds of showers and storms, with localized flash flooding and a few strong storms possible. A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Members of Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington are preparing to say a final goodbye to the pastor’s wife and her daughter, who were killed in last Sunday’s deadly shooting rampage. According to their obituaries, a joint funeral service for 72-year-old Beverly Gumm and her daughter, 34-year-old Christina Combs, will be held Saturday at…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as the search continues for a missing 66-year-old man. Deputies say William Hoffman was last seen around noon Tuesday on Rudy Bear Road near Hal Rogers Parkway in London. He may be driving a silver Mercury Grand Marquis. Anyone with information on Hoffman’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in downtown Lexington should plan for lane closures and delays starting this weekend as resurfacing work gets underway. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, crews will begin milling and paving Main Street from Midland Avenue to Newtown Pike on Sunday, July 20. The work is scheduled nightly, Sunday through Thursday, from 7 p.m….
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Friday: 70% chance for showers and t-storms throughout the day. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the low 70s. Saturday: 70% chance for scattered showers and storms. Highs in the mid/upper 80s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 70% chance for rain and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the low 70s. Monday: 60% chance for showers…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A call about horses without water in Lexington led to a much larger investigation this week, after animal control officers discovered the property owner dead and several animals in need of care. According to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control, the agency responded to a property where no one could reach the owner. Officers began…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police is reminding the community that this Friday is the final day to donate duffel bags or suitcases to support survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. KSP set a goal of collecting at least 100 bags through its Women’s Service Project. The bags will be donated to Southeast Christian Church’s Human…
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 creek claimed the life of a kayaker in 2018 and another man just last month….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky State Police Foundation is providing care, resources, and assistance to Trooper Jude Remilien, and his family, as he recovers from being shot during Sunday’s deadly shooting spree in Lexington. The foundation says donations can be made directly on its website, and anyone who donates should note that the gift is for the…
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 low-lying and flood prone areas will be possible in areas that receive excessive rainfall…
MT. VERNON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Rockcastle County Schools announced it will offer a virtual learning option for students in grades 6 through 12 during the upcoming school year. According to the district, students who wish to enroll in the program must meet all qualifications and attend an orientation session before participating. A link to the application and more…
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 was the pastor of Saint Peter Claver Church and served as chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School,…
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 being shot twice in the face during the attack. The post says the bullets left entry and exit…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — New testimony during a preliminary hearing Tuesday shed more light on what led to the arrest of 28-year-old Nathaniel Danzy, who is charged with murder in the May shooting death of 25-year-old Zemondric Hall. Lexington Police Detective Jody Kizis testified that on May 28, officers responded to the Bridle Creek Apartments on Nicholasville Road…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Leaders from across the Commonwealth gathered Wednesday at UK Chandler Hospital to mark the 10th anniversary of the Kentucky Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Forensics. Attorney General Russell Coleman and State Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe joined hospital officials and advocates to recognize a decade of work helping children impacted by abuse and neglect. The…
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 80s. Lows in the low 70s. Sunday: 70% chance for rain and storms. Highs…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities say a suspect wanted in Jessamine County has been taken into custody without incident following a search Wednesday afternoon. According to Nicholasville Police, officers from their department, Lexington Police, and Jessamine County deputies were actively searching earlier in the day for 23-year-old Andrew Snell, who was reportedly armed with a knife in the…
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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 birthday. Staff and fellow residents joined in to honor her with flowers, balloons, and plenty of love to mark the incredible…