LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a resurfacing phone scam where callers impersonate law enforcement officers to demand money. According to a release from Sheriff John Root, the scam involves a caller posing as a deputy named Sgt. Johnson, who may be driving a plain Dodge Charger. Authorities say the…
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BUCKEYE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire engulfed a home and detached garage early Tuesday morning in the Buckeye community in Garrard County, according to a Facebook post from the Garrard County EMA/CSEPP. The post states that just before 3:30, a homeowner reported the fire, and when Buckeye Fire Department arrived, the structure was already fully involved, with flames…
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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral services have been announced for Officer Anthony Ruggiero, a nine-year veteran of the Nicholasville Police Department, who passed away Sunday at his home in Wilmore. According to Betts and West Funeral Home, Ruggiero, 36, had a long history of serving his community beyond law enforcement. In addition to his time with the Nicholasville…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City crews in Lexington began pre-treating roads ahead of the latest round of winter weather, according to city officials. The move comes as part of several improvements made following January’s snow and ice storm, including adding more snow plows, increasing manpower, restocking salt and Beet Heet, and improving communication with Fayette County Public Schools….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A winter storm is set to make a messy impact on the ABC 36 Viewing Area today, bringing a mix of heavy snow, rain, and slushy road conditions. Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, and Flood Watches are all in effect as this system pushes through, leading to potential dangerous travel conditions and…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A suspect is in custody after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement at an apartment complex in London on Monday morning. According to a release from the London Police Department, officers responded to a domestic violence call at S&R Apartments on Barbourville Street around 8:01 a.m. When they arrived, officers located the victim and…
Winter Returns: Snow, Rain & Flooding Threats Ahead We’ve had a nice break from the snow and cold, but don’t let this mild stretch fool you—winter is about to make a big comeback across Central and Eastern Kentucky. This week, we’re tracking three storm systems that will bring a messy mix of snow, rain, and even flooding concerns. Storm #1:…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Get ready to see snow plows on the roads again, our ABC 36 meteorologist say the Tuesday morning commute could be messy. “Emergency management has started preparing the EOC letting people know we are going to be opening it up tomorrow,” Emily Faye with Lexington Emergency Management said. The Emergency Operations Center in…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Kentucky family is working to put the pieces back together after they say Thursday’s tornado in Rockcastle County damaged their home. A trail of uprooted trees leads to their house on Red Hill Road. The couple who lives there says the storm tore off part of their roof, pulling the tin,…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Nicholasville Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Anthony Ruggiero, a nine-year veteran of the force. In a Facebook post, the department announced Ruggiero’s passing, expressing “profound sadness” over his untimely death. Details surrounding his passing have not been released. On Monday morning, officers escorted Ruggiero through Nicholasville, to West Funeral Home….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A quiet and chilly Monday will set the stage for a wintry mess arriving late tonight into Tuesday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the I-64 corridor extending into the Bluegrass and Mountain Parkway regions, while a Flood Watch is in effect for southern Kentucky. Additionally, a Winter Weather Advisory covers…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Monday morning. According to police, officers responded around 3:15 a.m. to the 500 block of West Sixth Street, where they found a man suffering from a stab wound. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities say the search for a suspect…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says they responded to a single-vehicle crash at 5:15 a.m. Monday on I-75 Northbound near the Bryan Station Road bypass. Authorities shut down both the middle and left lanes while crews cleared the road. Officials say nobody was injured or taken to the hospital. The road has since reopened….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Lexington should prepare for traffic changes as two major construction projects get underway. According to the city, construction begins Monday on New Circle Road for a project to replace an aging sewer line. Work will start near Colesbury Circle and extend from Newtown Pike to Bryan Station Road. Officials say the project…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a stretch of mild temperatures, big changes are on the way as a cold front sweeps through Saturday night. Gusty showers and even a few storms will push eastward, ushering in much colder air for Sunday. Expect highs to struggle into the low 40s, a stark contrast from Saturday’s warmth. The bigger…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The cats got back into the win column with a much-needed victory over the Gamecocks on Saturday 80-57. Kentucky moved to .500 in the SEC (5-5). South Carolina is now 0-10 in the conference. Lamont Butler was back in the lineup and started Saturday’s game. However, Butler and Jaxson Robinson were both game-time…
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It was a quieter and cooler finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky after Thursday’s active and stormy weather. Southern and Southeastern Kentucky were hit hardest, with multiple Tornado Warnings and reports of wind damage. The cold front responsible for the severe storms pushed eastward, allowing for a return of sunshine and cooler temperatures in the upper 40s…