Governor Beshear confirms 11 flooding deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Monday morning that the death toll from this past weekend’s severe storms has risen to 11. During an update, Beshear said two additional victims were confirmed overnight—a man from Hardin County and another from Floyd County. The governor warned that the number may continue to rise as search and recovery…

Two suspects shot, killed during a home invasion in Clay County

MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two men are dead following an alleged home invasion and shooting in Clay County, according to Kentucky State Police. Investigators say the incident happened Saturday morning at a home in Manchester. Two armed men—identified as 44-year-old Roger Smith and 51-year-old Jeffrey Allen—allegedly forced their way into the home. According to state police, a juvenile…

Deadly historic flooding moves through Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky is preparing for more winter weather this week as emergency crews continue search and rescue operations following deadly, historic flooding over the weekend. According to Governor Andy Beshear, at least nine weather-related deaths have been confirmed, including multiple fatalities in Pike County, a woman and child in Hart County, and additional deaths in…

Families, pets rescued from historic flooding

MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear announced that more than 1,000 people were rescued from floodwaters over the weekend as heavy rain caused widespread flooding across parts of Kentucky. In Clay County, the Manchester Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team responded to more than 24 emergency calls on Saturday, according to a post on the department’s Facebook…

Flooding and storm threat continues overnight ahead of some snow Sunday

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a day of relentless rainfall, widespread flooding remains a major concern across much of southern and southeastern Kentucky. Heavy downpours earlier in the day led to flash flooding, and as the evening progresses, the focus is shifting toward river and areal flooding. Many area rivers have already reached moderate to major flood…

Fighting for animal welfare continues in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fighting to help those who can not ask for help themselves never stops. In the state of Kentucky, the Humane Society of the United States, politicians and organizations have been hard at work to bring about change. Secretary of State Michael Adams, says as an animal lover he is glad to see so many people…

A wet start to the weekend with some heavy rain expected

Flooding is possible given the saturated ground

A Wild Weather Weekend Ahead: Heavy Rain, Storms, and a Wintry Twist A powerful storm system is set to impact the region this weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even a quick shot of snow before temperatures take a sharp dive. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday afternoon for all of Central and Eastern Kentucky as widespread rainfall…

Governor Andy Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of heavy rain in Kentucky

2 to 5 inches of rain expected for the state

FRANKFORT, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of significant rainfall expected to hit the state over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of Kentucky, which will be in effect from Saturday morning through midday Sunday. With the additional rain expected on…

Kentucky sisters meet famous rugby player in United Kingdom

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Growing up, people often dream of meeting their idols, whether they’re actors, singers or even rugby players. Seven-year-old Eva Perez Robbins says this February, her dream came true when her sister, Chloe Robbins-Foust took her to meet Ilona Maher. Maher is not only a famous rugby player, but she was featured on ABC’s…

Funeral for Nicholasville Police Officer Anthony Ruggiero

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The funeral for Nicholasville Police Officer Anthony Ruggiero will be held Friday as the community prepares to say a final goodbye. As previously reported, officials say Ruggiero, 36, died last Sunday at his home in Wilmore. He was a nine-year veteran of the Nicholasville Police Department and was widely recognized as a local hero….