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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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,…
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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,…
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…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! Another bitter cold morning is gripping the region on this Tuesday, with temperatures plunging well into the single digits once again. The entire ABC 36 viewing area remains under a Cold Weather Advisory through Wednesday morning, with wind chill values dipping as low as -5 to -15 degrees. Tuesday: Light Snow…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Donations are pouring in for a Somerset family mourning the loss of their sixth-grade daughter following a devastating house fire last week. According to a GoFundMe page, the fire occurred on January 14 while parents Kim and Kris Godby were at work. Their two daughters and grandchild were inside the home at the time….
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters in Laurel County, alongside additional crews, braved freezing temperatures Monday night to combat a house fire in the East Bernstadt community. Officials reported receiving notification about the fire around 8 p.m. Crews worked through the extreme cold for several hours to fully put out the flames. According to firefighters, no injuries were…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Flags across Kentucky have been lowered back to half-staff after being temporarily raised Monday for President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. According to Governor Andy Beshear’s office, flags had been at half-staff statewide to honor former President Jimmy Carter but were raised Monday in recognition of the inauguration. As of Tuesday, flags have been returned…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Publix, the popular grocery chain, has announced the opening date for its first store in Lexington. The store, located at Citation Point at 1952 Stockton Way, is set to open its doors on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. This marks the highly anticipated debut of Publix in Lexington, with two additional locations…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Brace yourselves for bitter cold weather as we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. With arctic air entrenched across the region, temperatures and wind chills will create dangerously cold conditions, especially during the morning hours. Here’s what to expect in the days ahead. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Frigid Start to the Week…
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is in custody following a series of fires that damaged three buildings in the Cranks community early Sunday morning. Kentucky State Police say 24-year-old Gordon Fultz has been charged in connection with the fires. According to authorities, troopers were sent to the scene after reports of three structure fires in the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A cold weather advisory is in effect across Kentucky, with local and state officials urging residents to take precautions as temperatures drop. The advisory is set to remain in place until 1 p.m. Monday. Emergency management officials emphasize the importance of protecting yourself, loved ones, and your home during extreme cold. To prevent frozen…
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