FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The first in a series of town hall events focused on Kentucky’s “Pre-K for All” initiative is scheduled for Wednesday evening in Franklin County. According to Governor Andy Beshear’s office, the state’s Pre-K for All Advisory Committee is launching the public forums to gather community feedback on expanding early childhood education statewide. The meeting…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The stretch of hot and humid weather continues across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While we’re not in record-breaking territory, it’s been an extended run of oppressive heat, and today will be no different. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for much of the region through this evening as temperatures climb once again into…
Another Sizzling Day Across Central and Eastern KentuckyIt’s been a steamy start to summer, and Tuesday was no exception. With a big dome of high pressure parked over the region, afternoon temperatures surged into the low to mid-90s again, while humidity pushed heat index values over 100 degrees for much of the afternoon. A few lucky spots saw a brief…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — July 4th is fast approaching, and while the holiday weekend is still more than a week away, experts say travel will pick up soon. Before the fireworks and barbecues, many Americans will hit the road in the days leading up to Independence Day. In fact, experts predict travel will begin as early as…
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MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A group of women from southeastern Kentucky is commemorating a life-changing moment with matching lightning bolt tattoos after surviving a lightning strike over the weekend in Florida. Officials say the strike happened Saturday on Marco Island after a storm rolled through the area. The women say they had taken cover under a tiki…
HUEYSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person is dead after a house fire in Floyd County late Sunday night, according to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department. The fire happened in the Railroad Station–Barn Road area of Hueysville, officials with the Garrett Fire Department confirmed. Deputies say the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The identity of the…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County man is facing charges after state police say he was found burning homemade explosives in the middle of a road. According to Kentucky State Police, 36-year-old William Jones was arrested Sunday and charged with wanton endangerment. A trooper discovered Jones allegedly burning a mixture of potassium nitrate and sugar — commonly…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s been a steamy stretch—and Tuesday is shaping up to be the hottest day of this prolonged warm and humid pattern across central and eastern Kentucky. Heat Advisories remain in place across the northern half of the region, and while not all areas may technically meet advisory criteria, the cumulative impact of multiple…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky transfers Denzel Aberdeen and Mouhamed Dioubate met the media for the first time on Monday afternoon. Both players have experience playing in the SEC. Aberdeen is coming off of a national championship with the Florida Gators, and Dioubate played two seasons at Alabama before transferring to Kentucky. Becoming a wildcat seemed like…
Hot, Humid, and Hanging AroundSummer made an official entrance late Friday—and it didn’t waste any time turning up the heat. Over the weekend, a strong ridge of high pressure surged into the Ohio Valley, ushering in the hottest stretch we’ve seen so far in 2025. Afternoon highs easily reached the low 90s, and when you factored in the humidity, it…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A powerful evening of patriotism and remembrance is planned in Nicholasville this week as part of the annual Military Freedom Fest. The Military Honors Ceremony will take place Thursday, June 26, at 6 p.m. at Christ Embassy Church. Brigadier General Howard Hunt will serve as master of ceremonies for the event, which will include…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With dangerous heat expected this week, Lexington Emergency Management is activating Phase One of its extreme heat plan starting Monday through Friday, June 27. Our ABC 36 Storm Team Meteorologists say heat index values are expected to hover around 100 degrees. In response, cooling stations will open across the city to provide relief for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The high temperatures sweeping across the Commonwealth this week are taking a toll, especially on those working outside. Kentuckians are doing their best to stay cool as hot and humid weather settles over the Bluegrass. While many are cranking up the air conditioning, outdoor workers like Luke Robinson with Rumpke have to find…
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