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Crews battle large house fire in Mount Vernon using lake water

Firefighters from multiple departments responded after a loud boom and heavy smoke were reported Sunday
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MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews in Mount Vernon responded to a large house fire early Sunday morning. According to the Mount Vernon Fire Department, crews were called shortly after midnight to the area off Barnett Road following reports of a loud boom and smoke. As firefighters approached, they said they could see the size of…
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Family displaced after Sunday morning house fire in Lexington

Fire officials say an electrical fire broke out Sunday morning on Richmond Avenue
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Several people are without a home after an early morning fire in Lexington on Sunday. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called just after 6:30 a.m. to a house fire on Richmond Avenue. Officials say the fire started from an electrical issue and extended to the back of the home. No…
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Two hospitalized after early morning Lexington crash

Police say the single-vehicle collision happened on Bryan Station Road around 4:30 a.m. Sunday
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two people are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an early morning crash in Lexington on Sunday. According to police, officers responded around 4:30 a.m. Sunday to the 2400 block of Bryan Station Road for a single-vehicle collision. Officials say both people in the vehicle were taken to the hospital with life-threatening…

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Mainly dry and pleasant into the holiday weekend

Low end shower chances should return by Memorial Day
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We wrapped up the week on a high note across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While it still felt more like early spring than late May, Friday featured plenty of sunshine and calmer conditions—ideal for those beginning their Memorial Day weekend travels. Morning lows dipped into the low to mid-40s, which is unusually chilly for this time of year, but afternoon…

Cool Temperatures Continue On Friday Ahead Of A Few Light Rain Chances For Memorial Day Weekend
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Cool temperatures continue on Friday ahead of a few light rain chances for Memorial Day weekend

Mostly sunny skies with temperatures only reaching the mid-60s on Friday
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a chilly start this Friday morning with some patchy dense fog in spots, especially across the Bluegrass. You’ll want a jacket early, and honestly, you might keep it handy most of the day. Afternoon temperatures will once again struggle to climb much past the mid-60s—well below average for late May. Skies will…

A Dedication Ceremony For Renovated Madison County Courthouse
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Madison Co. holds courthouse dedication after major renovations

Richmond courthouse expanded and upgraded to improve security in historic building
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RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A dedication ceremony is being held Friday morning in Madison County to celebrate the completion of renovations at the historic county courthouse. According to officials, the courthouse on West Main Street in Richmond underwent a significant expansion and received upgrades aimed at improving security throughout the building. Construction began in June of last…
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Driver taken to hospital after crashing into utility pole in Lexington

Police say the driver fled the scene but was later found and suspected of DUI
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A driver was taken to the hospital early Friday morning after crashing into a utility pole in Lexington. According to Lexington Police, the crash happened around 3:40 a.m. at the intersection of Walton and Cramer Avenue. Officers say the driver ran from the scene before they arrived but was later found nearby. The…

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One week after deadly tornado, NWS updates storm path and timing

Storm's track extended to nearly 60 miles, killed 19 people across Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties
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RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It has now been one week since a deadly and historic tornado tore through Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel counties, leaving a path of destruction and heartbreak. The National Weather Service updated its survey of the storm  Thursday, revealing the EF-4 tornado touched down five minutes earlier than initially estimated and stayed on…
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Kentucky Athletics collecting donations for tornado relief

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – University of Kentucky athletics began their Tornado Relief Drive on Thursday afternoon. Many Kentucky student-athletes were in attendance, helping collect donations and load trucks. The drive continues on Friday, May 23rd from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Items needed are: Rakes and shovels Trash bags Cleaning supplies Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels)…

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Quiet weather and pleasantly cool temperatures to close out the week

Look for sunshine on Friday but highs remaining in the 60s
T.G. Shuck,

It’s been anything but typical May weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky this week. Thursday brought a good deal of sunshine, but the standout story was the continued chill in the air, especially across the northern half of the state where the cloud deck was a little more widespread. Thanks to a stubborn upper-level low spinning to our northeast, a…