Hop on over to the Fayette Mall to visit the Easter Bunny
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Groove out to some smooth Jazz this weekend
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Extensive storm damage across Kentucky
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Kentucky State Police investigating double murder in Bourbon County; suspect in custody
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating a double murder in Bourbon County after two adults were found dead Thursday, according to a news release from KSP. Bourbon County Dispatch initially received the call before contacting KSP for assistance. Responding officers discovered two deceased adults—a male and a female—at the scene. Their identities have…
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office investigating deadly hit-and-run; public’s help requested
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning. According to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred around 4:22 a.m. on U.S. 25, approximately two miles south of London. Authorities say a moped traveling southbound…
WEATHER IMPACT DAY: Heavy rain and strong storm threat continues Thursday
Rounds of thunderstorms expected to continue on Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a night of intense thunderstorms, central and eastern Kentucky remain in the crosshairs for more rounds of heavy rain and severe weather throughout Thursday. A Level 2 (Slight) Severe Risk remains in place for the entire area, while a significant Level 3 (Moderate) flash flood risk covers the Bluegrass region into northern…
Schools closed and flights cancelled after severe weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Several school districts are closing schools today and many flights are either cancelled or delayed after severe weather overnight. For an updated list of school closings, click this link here. For an updated list of flights at the Bluegrass Airport, click this link here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Bluegrass Airport, flight,…
Severe storms and flooding rains possible late week
Our weather looks very active and stormy all the way into the weekend
It felt much more like spring across Central and Eastern Kentucky Wednesday and as a warm front arced through the region bringing much warmer air to the commonwealth. With a strong southwest wind gusting over 45 miles per hour at times, afternoon highs surged into the upper 70s and low 80s! Hopefully you enjoyed the dry weather because we are…
Get excited for Spring Break Programing out at the Lexington Public Library
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Disney on Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party at Rupp Arena
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It is time once again for the Annual Better Business Bureau Silent Auction
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Business prepares for severe weather after recovering from floods
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — High flood waters in February forced Garrett’s Golf Garage to shut down for nearly a month while they rebuilt what the water destroyed. “We had just made it out in time, and rode out the water,” owner Garrett Hamilton said. “As it receded, we got to the real work and started squeegeeing the…
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather threat
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency across Kentucky ahead of expected severe weather over the next several days. In a video message, the governor says far western Kentucky faces the greatest risk, including serious concerns about tornadoes, hail, flooding, and strong winds. “If you are not in a safe space for…
International Women’s Art Exhibit at Mill and Max Gallery
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Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
By MARK KENNEDY and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends,…
Warm and windy conditions fuel overnight storms and heavy rain
WEATHER IMPACT DAY: Temperatures soar into the 80s on Wednesday ahead of strong-to-severe storms overnight
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A strong southerly wind will push temperatures well into the 80s today, but this warm-up comes ahead of a multi-day severe weather event that will bring strong storms, damaging winds, and significant flooding concerns to central and eastern Kentucky. An ABC 36 Storm Team Weather Impact Day has been issued for late Wednesday…
Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by car on Winchester Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One person was taken to the hospital after getting hit by a vehicle around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday on Winchester Road. The road between Polo Club Boulevard and Man O’ War was shut down for hours. Police say the person hit was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to police, the driver…
Investigation underway after car drives through Lexington vape store
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say around 3 a.m. Wednesday, a car drove through the VIP Smoke Shop on Hartland Parkway. According to officers, no one was hurt, but the fire department was called in to assess the building. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Crash, vape store
Iconic Winchester lampposts put in storage ahead of construction
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In Clark County, iconic lampposts have been removed ahead of the upcoming Main Street, High Side construction project in downtown Winchester. According to city officials, crews will be renovating the High Side of Main Street between Broadway and Lexington Avenue. Officials say the city’s iconic five-globe lampposts were removed yesterday for storage and…
Lexington officials testing warning sirens ahead of severe weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today at 10 a.m. Lexington Emergency Management says they will begin testing the city’s network of outdoor warning sirens. Officials say if you live near a park or golf course, expect to hear the outdoor siren sound a series of chimes followed by a voice announcement saying, “this is a test.” Categories:…
Active and stormy pattern kicks in mid to late week
Severe storms, heavy rain and flooding are all possible
It was a quiet start to April across Central and Eastern Kentucky with some lingering low clouds through the morning before we saw a welcome return of some sunshine through the afternoon hours. With a light east breeze afternoon highs managed to recover into the low 60s, which is right around average for the first day of the month. Unfortunately…
Amber Lakin in studio with info on a helpful seminary series as we grow old
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Driver identified in fatal crash on New Circle Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who died following a crash involving four vehicles on New Circle Road Monday afternoon. The coroner says 39-year-old Ashley Maria Leath, of Lexington, died from blunt trauma injuries of the head and torso. She was pronounced dead at UK Medical Center shortly after the crash….
Officials urge preparation ahead of severe storms in Kentucky
Experts urge preparation as flood watches are issued across the state
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The ABC 36 Storm Team is tracking severe storms and heavy rain expected to arrive late Wednesday night, prompting flood watches across Kentucky. Emergency management officials are urging residents to prepare now by having an emergency kit, staying informed, and creating an evacuation plan. “So now’s the time to make that plan, have…