PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As cleanup and rebuilding efforts continue following last week’s deadly flooding, FEMA officials and Kentucky Emergency Management are opening disaster recovery centers in Pike County to assist those affected. According to officials, the centers will be located at the Pike Public Library and the Belfry Public Library. They will be open seven days…
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than a dozen dogs displaced by the devastating flooding in Pike County have been rescued and relocated to a shelter in Chicago, according to officials. A total of 21 dogs were evacuated from the floodwaters and transported through a partnership between the Anti-Cruelty organization and the BISSELL Pet Foundation. Officials say the…
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Residents of the Elkhorn Health Rehabilitation assisted living facility in Elkhorn City were safely evacuated during last week’s devastating flooding, according to officials. The evacuation took place on February 15 after a nearby creek overflowed, washing out roads and making travel dangerous. Crews worked for 12 hours to relocate residents to other facilities….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A change in the pattern is underway after a mild stretch, with colder air beginning to filter in behind a cold front sweeping through Kentucky. Thursday will feel significantly different from Wednesday, with temperatures dropping 10-20 degrees compared to the previous day. Despite the cooldown, temperatures will still be slightly above average for…
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after deputies say he was found intoxicated behind the wheel of a vehicle that later caught fire. According to a release from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in a ditch along Somerset Road, about two miles west…
It’s been a spectacular stretch of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky, and Wednesday was no exception. With abundant sunshine and a strong southwest wind ahead of an approaching cold front, afternoon highs soared into the upper 60s and even low to mid-70s in some spots—offering yet another taste of spring. However, changes are on the horizon as we close…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Kristopher Thomas, who has been named the Wanted Person of the Week by Bluegrass Crime Stoppers. According to police, Thomas, 47, is wanted on 11 warrants from Fayette and surrounding counties. His charges include burglary (third degree) and theft by unlawful taking….
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BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Schools in Bourbon County were closed for in-person learning Wednesday, but not because of severe weather. Heavy rainfall, historic flooding, and multiple snowstorms have led to several school closures in recent months. However, this latest cancellation stemmed from widespread water pressure issues across Paris. “Pretty much across the city, we had some…
DAYTON, Ohio (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One of the largest publicly traded cannabis companies in the U.S., Cresco Labs, LLC, is expanding its footprint in Ohio, just across the state line from Kentucky, where medical marijuana was recently legalized. ABC36 had the opportunity to tour Cresco’s 50,000-square-foot cultivation and processing facility near Dayton, which is part of a growing industry…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a chilly start this morning, we’ll warm up nicely this afternoon with highs reaching the upper 60s to near 70 across central and eastern Kentucky. Southwest winds will help pump in the warmth, but changes are already on the horizon. A cold front will bring scattered showers and perhaps a rumble of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie was the lone Republican to vote against a GOP-led budget proposal that narrowly passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night. The Republican-controlled House approved the budget blueprint 217-215, with no support from Democrats. The measure is intended to advance President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. Massie defended his opposition…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting donations to assist survivors of recent flooding across Kentucky. Officials say non-perishable food, tools, and cleaning supplies are among the most-needed items. Donations can be dropped off at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, located on North Limestone in Lexington. The sheriff’s office is working to collect…
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bourbon County and Paris City schools are closed Wednesday due to low water pressure issues affecting multiple schools, according to officials. Bourbon County students and staff will have a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) Day, marking the district’s seventh NTI Day this school year. Meanwhile, Paris City Schools will have a traditional no-school day for…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Pro-life supporters are gathering in Frankfort on Wednesday for the annual March for Life rally at the state capitol. The event began with a Celebration of Life Mass in the morning, followed by a concert and prayer service. The main rally is scheduled to begin at noon, featuring guest speakers and advocacy efforts. Organizers…
ROCKHOLDS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is investigating a trooper-involved shooting that left a suspect dead Monday evening in Knox County. According to KSP, the incident occurred just after 6 p.m. at 635 Hubbs Hollow Road in Rockholds. Troopers were assisting the Barbourville Police Department in executing an active arrest…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Cleanup is in full effect across the commonwealth as Kentuckians assess damages. Now, individuals, businesses, and nonprofits across multiple counties can apply for newly approved federal funding, after President Donald Trump approved major disaster declaration for Kentucky Monday. “It would also open individual assistance with the max grant award of $43,600. We would…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at Miyako Sushi and Grill on Richmond Road, causing significant damage to the restaurant’s kitchen. According to Battalion Chief Matt Galati, fire crews received a call about a structure fire at 3:23 p.m. and upgraded it to a working fire when they got on scene. Firefighters found smoke…
It’s been a fantastic start to the final week of February across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with another unseasonably mild day. Thanks to plenty of sunshine and a steady southwest breeze, afternoon highs climbed into mid to upper-60s—nearly 15 to 20 degrees above normal for this time of year. The pleasant conditions continue into Wednesday with more warm temperatures expected….
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people have been arrested in McCreary County after a 14-year-old boy was found unresponsive and later died, according to uniform citations from the McCreary County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to a residence on West Highway 92 around 6 a.m. Monday after receiving a call about an unresponsive teenager who was not breathing….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A semi-truck overturned on the I-75 northbound on-ramp at Winchester Road Tuesday afternoon, blocking traffic in the area. According to Lexington police, officers were called to the scene at 12:28 p.m. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Police say the northbound ramp at Winchester Road remains…
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