Allegiant pilots threaten to strike ahead of holidays

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — More than one million Kentuckians are expected to travel this thanksgiving, with about 27,000 of those taking to the skies. For some flyers there could be cause for concern as pilots with allegiant voted to strike if a negotiation agreement is not met. According to reports Teamsters Local 2118, which is representing the…

Colder air brings an early touch of winter

Our first snowflakes of the season are on the way late week

It was quite a foggy start to Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with visibilities less than a 1/4 of a mile for the morning commute thanks to all the low level moisture from Tuesday coupled with clearing skies. After the fog burnt off we saw a few scattered showers as a secondary frontal boundary moved through the commonwealth but…

Full shelters leave Lexington’s homeless vulnerable to cold

Homeless population in Lexington rises nearly 27% compared to last year

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Temperatures are dropping and the Catholic Action Center reports that homelessness is on the rise, the Catholic Action Center is warning of critical challenges ahead for those living on the streets. The center reports homelessness in Fayette County has increased by nearly 27% compared to last year. “This is the critical time that…

Kentucky antisemitism task force meeting

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Kentucky State Antisemitism Task Force is scheduled to convene Wednesday to address security efforts within faith-based communities. Officials announced that the meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the State Transportation Cabinet Auditorium, located on Mero Street in Frankfort. The task force, established to combat antisemitism and enhance security measures for faith-based…

Expect to hear sirens in Richmond during training exercise

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Officials will be testing the Madison County siren system during an emergency response chemical incident training at the Blue Grass Army Depot at 9 Wednesday morning. Officials say people in the county should expect to hear sirens, including those near the Blue Grass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant. That is where the last…

Suspect in Lexington crime spree refuses to attend court hearing

Lexington police say Justin Clark faces multiple charges, including assault and burglary

UPDATE: Justin Clark refused to appear for his arraignment, so the proceeding was continued until November 21st. His bod was set at $10,000. He is barred from going to the homes on East Fifth and Deweese Streets. Right now, Clark is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.   ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW)— A suspect…

Foggy start to Wednesday ahead of late week wintry weather

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Be alert for the foggy conditions early this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in place for the I-64 corridor and the bluegrass region through 9 a.m. Once this fog fades we are going to track a round of breezy rain showers that will be moving through. This will be the…

Two officers shot, suspect in hospital after shooting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Officials say two police officers and a suspect are in the hospital after a shooting during a traffic stop in Louisville around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say the shooting happened after the officers pulled over a reported stolen vehicle on Roselane Street. According to investigators, there was a struggle over a gun…