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Frigid start to Friday ahead of a gradual warm-up
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Bundle up! It’s a bitterly cold start to your Friday morning, with temperatures plunging into the low single digits and even below zero in some spots across south-central Kentucky. Clear skies and calm winds allowed for ideal radiational cooling overnight, though some cloud cover has crept into the northern half of the region….
Raising money for woman hit by car in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A GoFundMe account has been created to help pay for the funeral of a woman who died after she was hit by a car on Valentine’s Day last week in Lexington. According to the Fayette County Coroner, 60-year-old Anna Gayhart died at UK Hospital after she was hit by a car on Winchester…
Two semi-trucks slide off road, crash into Elizabethtown home
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Officials are warning of slick roads after two semi-trucks slid off I-65 and hit a nearby house. Officials say the homeowner and his fiancée were asleep in their bed when a semi went through their bedroom wall. Officials say the two were not hurt, but the drivers of both trucks were taken to…
Fayette County Public Schools announce in-person classes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington has announced it will be back to a regular school day today. The district says it’s welcoming students back to campus for in-person instruction. The decision comes after bus drivers tested their routes at 2:30 this morning to assess road conditions. According to officials, city road crews…
A break from the active weather pattern is on the way
We should see several dry days ahead with slowly moderating temperatures
The last round of this week’s wintry weather finally wrapped up on Thursday, but not before leaving behind an additional half-inch to an inch of snow in many spots. While this wasn’t a major accumulation, it was just enough to slick up roadways for the morning commute, adding another layer of travel headaches. The combination of bitter cold and brisk…
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Ten Commandments monument could return to Kentucky Capitol grounds
Resolution raises questions about separation of church and state
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A granite monument of the Ten Commandments is one step closer to being displayed at Monument Park on the state Capitol grounds. Members of the State House passed Joint Resolution 15, which proposes returning the monument to Frankfort after decades of absence. This would not be the first time the monument was displayed…
UK student helping Eastern Kentucky hometown after devastating floods
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — University of Kentucky student Madison Mitchell recalls being here in Lexington waiting to hear from her family when the floods took over her hometown of Leslie County. “They lost power, they lost water, and they couldn’t reach out to me whatsoever and I was terrified,” Mitchell said. She adds these floods were worse…
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
By BRUCE SCHREINER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump. McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday…
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Pedestrian killed in accident last week identified; GoFundMe set up for funeral expenses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman who was struck by a car and later died has been identified as 60-year-old Anna Gayhart, according to the Fayette County Coroner. Police say the crash happened just after 7 a.m. Friday (2/14) on Winchester Road, just before the New Circle exit. When officers arrived, they found Gayhart suffering from critical injuries….
1 Lane of I-64 blocked after salt truck rolls on side
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A salt truck flipped onto its side early Wednesday morning on I-64 Eastbound near mile marker 72, according to officials. The incident happened around 6:33 a.m. The driver was able to get out safely with no injuries. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Authorities say one lane is blocked, and drivers should…
Frigid conditions expected to end the week
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The snow may be winding down, but the cold is here to stay—for now. After an overnight snowfall that left much of central and eastern Kentucky coated in 1 to 2 inches of fresh snow, roads are slick this morning, with snow-covered surfaces leading to hazardous travel. Snow showers will continue to taper…
Shots fired into Lexington home, police searching for a suspect
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating an overnight shots fired incident that left a home damaged. According to officers, gunfire was reported around 1:45 a.m. at a residence on Centre Parkway. Police say there is visible damage from the gunfire, but no injuries were reported. Authorities say the search for a suspect is ongoing. Anyone with…
What to know if you experience frostbite or hypothermia
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning residents about the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures remain dangerously low. Officials advise that if you must go outside, you should dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and limit your time outdoors to reduce the risk of cold-related illnesses. The Transportation Cabinet also urges anyone experiencing…
Ten Commandments monument measure moves forward
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A measure to return a Ten Commandments monument to the Kentucky State Capitol grounds is moving forward after the House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 15 on Tuesday. The resolution seeks to restore a granite Ten Commandments monument to Monument Park, where it was originally placed in 1971 after being donated by the…
The Catholic Action Center helps the unhoused during frigid temperatures
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UK athletics department hosts donation drop off for flood survivors
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Fayette County Public Schools announces NTI Day for Thursday due to winter weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) will observe a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Thursday, February 20, 2025, due to continued frigid temperatures and the potential for additional snowfall in the Lexington area, according to the district. This marks the seventh NTI day for FCPS this school year as winter weather continues to impact Central…
Wintry weather winds down into the late week
Additional snow showers are possible into early Thursday
The winter storm that impacted the region overnight and into Wednesday morning has moved out, leaving behind 2 to 4 inches of snow across much of Central and Eastern Kentucky. The heaviest snowfall occurred south of I-64 where some isolated totals approached 5 inches. Through the late morning and early afternoon we managed to see a bit of sunshine from…