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…
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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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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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IRVINE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Across the Bluegrass, some residents are taking a break from flood recovery to clear away the recent snowfall. Snow plows and standing water are a familiar sight in several Kentucky communities as they grapple with the aftermath of severe flooding compounded by a winter storm. The city of Irvine is among those hit…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Crews have been working around the clock to clear snow and ice from roads around the city. “I think it was like two degrees when we started here today,” worker Jerry Reynolds said while describing the wind chill. Reynolds says the work is a lot easier than the past snowstorms we’ve had this…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A building in Laurel County was damaged after a fire broke out Monday night. According to the fire department, crews responded to a fire on Levi Jackson Mill Road in London. Firefighters say the flames were contained to the attic of the building. Officials confirmed no injuries were reported, and the cause of the…