Kentucky schools that remain closed due to weather conditions
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One person taken to hospital after shooting in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say one man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound after a shooting on the 200 block of E New Circle Road around 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday. Officials say the victim has non-life-threatening injuries. Police do not have suspect information at this time. People with information related to this…
HVAC technicians see rise in calls
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Arctic conditions and freezing temperatures are leading to trouble with ‘heating systems’ in central Kentucky. As a result, HVAC technicians have been in high demand. “It’s flooding in and people need their heat for sure right now,” said Joey Hernandez, a service technician with Southern Comfort Heating and Cooling. During the cold months…
Record setting Lexington high school basketball team reunites for second time in ten years
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Smiles, hugs and laughs filled the Henry Clay High School cafeteria on January 17 as the 2005 Blue Devils boy’s basketball team reunited for the second time in ten years. The 20th anniversary of the team’s 31-4 overall season is this year and current Henry Clay head coach Daniel Brown brought everyone together. “20 years…
Student Athlete of the Week: Akiyah Wade
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A break from the frigid weather pattern is on the way
Temperatures should recover toward the freezing mark into the late week
We saw our coldest morning in a year across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the center of the Arctic air mass settled right over the commonwealth. Temperatures dropped below zero in many locations thanks to the combination of clear skies, light winds and a relatively fresh snowpack that added to the chill. Officially we reached -4 in Lexington early Wednesday…
Deanna Lynn Refuge for Women tells 5 P’s of human trafficking
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Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson to headline 2025 Railbird Music Festival in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson are set to headline the 2025 Railbird Music Festival, which will take place on May 31 and June 1 at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington. According to a press release, the two-day festival will feature more than 30 artists performing across three stages. Notable acts include Riley…
Winchester announces choice for new Police Chief
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Winchester Police Department is preparing for a leadership change as Chief James Hall retires at the end of the month. According to the City of Winchester, Sergeant Travis Thompson will step into the role of police chief beginning February 1. Thompson has been with the department since 2005 and brings years of experience…
Pipe bursts at popular Lexington restaurant
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bitter cold temperatures have caused disruptions across Central Kentucky, including burst water pipes. Bourbon N Toulouse’s Chevy Chase location was impacted earlier this week when a water pipe in the ceiling froze and burst during lunch on Monday. In a video posted on Facebook, the restaurant shared footage of the incident, showing water flooding…
Numerous school districts across Kentucky near limit for NTI days
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Lexington Emergency Management urging residents to be prepared
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With arctic conditions gripping the region, Lexington Emergency Management officials are offering essential tips to protect homes from burst pipes during the extreme cold. Experts recommend: Dripping water from faucets: This keeps water flowing and helps prevent freezing. Letting warm air flow to pipes: Open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around…
Bitter cold temperatures grip the region
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Bundle up this morning as bitterly cold, Arctic air dominates central and eastern Kentucky. Wind chills have plummeted well below zero, with actual temperatures starting the day below zero in most locations. Even with some afternoon sunshine, highs today will struggle to climb into the low to mid-20s. Arctic Chill Persists Today High…
One arrested after barricade situation in Rockcastle County
Troopers Handle Arrest Amid Harsh Weather Conditions
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One man is in custody after a barricade situation in Rockcastle County. Trooper Scottie Pennington posted on Facebook, that police responded to a standoff on Kelsey Drive, off KY 461, late Tuesday night. At approximately 4:18 a.m. Wednesday morning, Kentucky State Police Troopers from Post 11 London arrested 34-year-old Jason N. Cope of…
Parent starts petition regarding superintendent’s contract renewal
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One Lexington discusses crime numbers from 2024
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Police help stranded driver
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Frigid temperatures stick around into the mid-week
Wednesday morning could be our coldest in a year across the region
The Arctic air mass that has seemingly plagued Central and Eastern Kentucky for the last several weeks stayed put on Tuesday, even with a weak boundary providing some clouds and a few flakes. Temperatures actually rose toward daybreak but it was still a frigid start with readings in the upper single digits and low teens. Unfortunately we didn’t see much…
Basketball Week to tip-off in Lexington on Saturday
A part of the city's 250th anniversary celebration
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Lexington’s high school and college basketball communities are coming together for a celebration of the game they love from January 25 to February 1. The eight day stretch of 19 games across the high school and college ranks is a part of the city’s 250th birthday celebrations. “Our 250th anniversary is a year-long celebration…
Snow blankets northern Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – People living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are experiencing sights we know all too well in Central Kentucky. The entire region is blanketed with snow, after a rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast. The storm prompted the first ever blizzard warnings for several coastal counties near the Texas-Louisiana border,…
“I Caught A Little Rainbow”
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Celebrate your love of cheese over at Bert’s Speakcheezy
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FCPS to hold NTI Day Wednesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday (01/22). According to an email sent to ABC 36 News, it will be the fourth NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) Day. For a list of other schools or school systems canceling classes Wednesday, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Weather Tags: FCPS, local news, News, School Closings,…
TikTok goes dark for 14 hours, students react to the potential ban
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Americans spent less than 24 hours without TikTok when it went dark Saturday night after a federal ban took effect. “When it was banned for a while, I did start to think maybe this was a good thing because I know I’m not the only one that’s addicted,” University of Kentucky student Gracie…