Chilly air stays put for this first week of December

Temperatures should remain a good 10 to 15 degrees below average

It definitely looked and felt like winter is officially right around the corner as we flipped the calendar to December finishing out the holiday weekend. The nice blanket of snow that fell Saturday night melted off quickly but the unseasonably cold air remained in place and you could definitely feel it to kick off the week on this Cyber Monday….

$100,000 grant expands access to children’s books in Kentucky

Funding boosts Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program statewide

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — First Lady Britainy Beshear, joined by state leaders, announced a $100,000 grant to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky, increasing opportunities for children statewide to receive free books every month. The funding, provided by the Kentucky Association of Health Plans, aims to make early literacy more accessible by covering printing and mailing costs….

Very cold Monday with a few late day snow showers

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! We have a cold early December day on the way across the region. Afternoon highs will struggle to even reach the low 30s for many areas. There will also be around of snow showers rolling through the area late this afternoon and into the evening hours. This snow won’t amount to…

First Lady Beshear to announce grant for early literacy

Event focuses on the impact of reading access on children's health and success

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — First Lady Britainy Beshear will announce a significant grant Monday aimed at supporting early childhood literacy in Kentucky. Partnering with the Kentucky Association of Health Plans, the grant will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky, a program promoting early reading access. The announcement will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Paul…

Winter weather preparedness week begins in Kentucky

Tips focus on safety during cold weather and snow

KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — This week marks Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Kentucky, with a focus on helping residents stay safe during the colder months. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the National Weather Service of Kentucky will share safety tips through Friday. Topics include driving safely in snow, essential emergency supplies, and preparing your home and vehicles for…

Danville police seek help locating missing woman

Authorities are asking for information about the whereabouts of Jennifer Hawkins

DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Danville Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Police say 53-year-old Jennifer Hawkins of Danville has been reported missing. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at 859-238-1220 or text a tip to 859-516-5566. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News…

One dead after shooting on Versailles Rd in Lexington

One man has died following a shooting Sunday night in Lexington

UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner identified the shooting victim as 44-year-old Quaynell King of Lexington. The coroner says King died of a gunshot wound to his head. Police continue to look for a suspect.   LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One person is dead after a shooting on Versailles Road Sunday night. The Lexington Police Department says officers…

The coldest air of the season is on the way this holiday weekend

It will feel more like winter along with a light snow chance by late Saturday

It was a damp and dreary Thanksgiving across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a wave of low pressure moved east of the commonwealth. Low level moisture kept clouds and patchy drizzle around for a bit as temperatures struggled to get into the mid-40s for afternoon highs. It was a great day to be inside enjoying a good meal with family…