FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has announced that six Kentuckians have died as a result of last week’s winter storm, with most fatalities linked to cardiac events during snow and ice shoveling. The governor emphasized the importance of shoveling safety to prevent further tragedies. “Sorry to report that many, if not most, of these deaths are…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reports a significant rise in flu cases, with 204 lab-confirmed cases for the week ending December 28, 2024, and 222 cases for the week ending January 4, 2025. Health officials stress that the best way to protect against the flu virus is by getting vaccinated. The department encourages everyone,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The fight against gun violence in Fayette County continues as One Lexington hosts a community forum next Wednesday at the Charles Young Center on East Third Street. According to One Lexington, the forum aims to gather community input and discuss updates to the city’s strategic plan to reduce the number of deadly shootings. Officials…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Enjoy your afternoon today because more bitter cold and some snow will be on the way by the end of the weekend. Friday is your first (possibly only) Dillon Gaudet “Go Day” of January 2025! The weekend is shaping up to be an active one across the region, featuring a wide…
IRVINE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Crews are working to make repairs on a helicopter, after it made an emergency landing on Estill Springs Elementary School grounds. According to a Facebook post by the Irvine Fire Department, the helicopter landed safely and did not have any patients on board. The emergency landing occurred Thursday, and officials have not disclosed the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A petition on Change.org is urging the Fayette County Board of Education not to renew Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins’ contract, which is set to be reviewed on January 27. The petition, which has gathered over 385 signatures, raises concerns about budget allocation and resource deployment under Dr. Liggins’ leadership. It calls on the school…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials in Lexington say they are moving forward with a new snow response plan to clear roads and neighborhood streets in response to last week’s snow and ice. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announced the changes Thursday, after the recent winter storm delayed street clearing and kept students home from school. “We know we need…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in the 1100 block of Winchester Road on Thursday morning. That’s at the Sportsmen Motel. Officers were sent to the area around 11:19 a.m. for a report of unknown trouble. When they got there, they found an unresponsive female victim. The Fayette…
It felt much better Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as “milder” air relatively speaking worked back into the region. A breezy southwest wind ahead of a clipper system diving through the Great Lakes helped push temperatures back into the low 30s by daybreak with most locations surging into the the low to mid-40s thanks to some sunshine and the…
The Sun rises over homes destroyed by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) LOS ANGELES, Calif. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two massive wildfires have swept through Los Angeles County since January 7, leaving at least 25 people dead and destroying more than 12,000 structures. The fires, fueled by…
IRVINE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A family and community in Irvine are mourning after an early-morning house fire on Cherry Street claimed the lives of two people. The Irvine Fire Department said the fire broke out around 1:38 a.m. Thursday. When crews arrived minutes later, flames were engulfing the home. Tragically, the two individuals inside could not be rescued….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW): Good morning Kentucky! We are experiencing a bit of a break from the active weather pattern to close out the week. Warmer temperatures Friday will give way to an arctic blast Sunday into next week, bringing frigid air and snow chances. For your Thursday a few flurries will be possible, especially across northeast Kentucky,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three individuals are now facing charges in connection to the deadly shooting of 35-year-old Gregory Williams on Chinoe Road last November. Lexington police say Williams was found shot on November 30 and later died at a local hospital. Investigators utilized the city’s Real-Time Intelligence Center to identify the suspects involved in the case. According…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Thursday morning at a Speedway gas station on Nicholasville Road. According to police, the incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. when three suspects entered the store and demanded money. Authorities say two of the suspects were armed with a gun. No injuries were reported,…
UPDATE: Winchester Police say they took Baker into custody Thursday without incident. He’s being held in the Clark County Detention Center. ORIGINAL STORY: CLAY CITY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Powell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who allegedly left the scene of an accident with injuries Wednesday night. Deputies are…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has issued a rabies alert after a skunk found earlier this week in the Stone Creek-Willow Oaks neighborhoods tested positive for rabies. Health officials have posted signs in the area to notify residents. While there is no evidence that the skunk had contact with neighborhood animals, the health department…
It was the coldest morning in nearly a year across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday with early morning lows dropping well into the single digits in most locations. The combination of an Arctic air mass, clear skies, light winds, and a persistent snowpack, especially across the Bluegrass Region was an ideal set-up for the frigid start. Lexington’s morning low…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police have identified a suspect in the December 26, 2024, shooting death of 63-year-old Maurice Elliot, according to an updated release from the department. On December 26, at approximately 1:56 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 400 block of Newtown Pike. When they got there, they found Elliot…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Neighborhood streets across Fayette County are still coated with ice nearly two weeks after winter weather swept through the region, leaving residents and Fayette County Public Schools grappling with ongoing challenges. While main roads are now clear, icy neighborhood streets remain a significant hazard. Other districts have returned to class, but Fayette County…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Parents depend on schools for more than just teaching their children. “I’m frazzled, I’m tired, it’s been crazy,” FCPS parent Kari Stevens said. From education all the way to a place to eat, schools provide students with a place to learn and grow. They also provide parents with the time to work and…
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