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Mostly sunny but very cold on Wednesday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Good morning and bundle up! The coldest temperatures so far this season greet us on this frigid Wednesday morning, with lows in the single digits to low teens across the region. Highs this afternoon will struggle, only reaching the low-to-mid 20s despite partly sunny skies. Make sure to dress warmly if you’re heading…
Three rescued after house fire in Pulaski County
Three people rescued, one airlifted to hospital after house fire in Pulaski County
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Three people were saved from a house fire on Newton Street in Ferguson, according to the Somerset Fire Department. Officials say the fire happened Monday and had already engulfed portions of the home by the time crews arrived. Firefighters reported flames coming from the home as they began rescue operations. Officials say…
FCPS announces NTI day due to bad road conditions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools say students will have an NTI day Wednesday due to bad road conditions. This marks day three of NTI days for FCPS. Students have been home since the start of their winter break in late December. According to district officials, bus routes are still too dangerous because of icy…
January cold stays locked in for the mid-week
Early morning lows may run into the single digits Wednesday morning
It definitely felt like mid-January to kick things off on Tuesday with most locations starting the day in the low teens thanks to clear skies, light winds and the solid snowpack in place. The morning featured plenty of sunshine but with a fast moving clipper system dropping in from the northwest brought clouds and a few flurries to the northern…
Shooting investigation underway in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night off Hooppole Creek Road, approximately 12 miles east of London. According to a Facebook post from Sheriff John Root, deputies were sent to a residence just after 9:00 p.m. following a report of a male subject being shot. Sheriff’s investigators…
Gov. Andy Beshear announces a $2,000 Prize for Being the Safest Teen Driver
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear, alongside state officials and advocates, announced a new competition aimed at encouraging Kentucky teenagers to prioritize safe driving habits. The “Kentucky’s Safest Teen Driver” contest, launched Tuesday at Franklin County High School, invites teens to register at KYHighwaySafety.com. The winner will be awarded $2,000 and earn the title of “Kentucky’s Safest…
Experts say cockfighting poses a threat to public health
KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Bird flu has been hitting farms across the United States. One doctor says cockfighting could be one of the origins of the disease. “Cockfighting is a cluster crime, it causes animal welfare issues, it causes disease issues,” Dr. Jim Keen said. Infectious disease specialists, veterinarians and animal activists are calling for stricter law enforcement…
Fairy Tails Pet Adoptions’ Crystal Scearce brings Thor, 3 1/2 month old goldendoodle
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17-year-old dead after vehicle crashes into Knox County Courthouse
UPDATE: BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A teenage driver died early Tuesday morning after crashing into the Knox County Courthouse, according to the Barbourville Police Department. Authorities say the crash happened around 5:51 a.m. Tuesday. The driver, a 17-year-old male, was traveling at a high rate of speed on Knox Street (KY 2420) when the vehicle left the roadway…
Bitter cold temperatures continue
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Tuesday! It’s another frigid start across the region this Tuesday morning, with temperatures ranging from the upper single digits to low teens. By midday, temperatures will briefly climb near freezing, but the cold will stick around as a reinforcing shot of arctic air moves in later today. Light snow showers will accompany…
Manchester Fire Department mourning the loss of firefighter Dakota McCoy
MANCHESTER, Ky. — The Manchester Fire Department is mourning the loss of firefighter Dakota McCoy, a member of Unit 526. In a heartfelt statement posted on Facebook, the department expressed its deep sorrow, saying McCoy’s courage, dedication, and selfless service to the community will never be forgotten. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Firefighter Dakota McCoy. His commitment…
First official meeting slated for new Urban County Council
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Urban County Council members in Lexington are set to hold their first official meetings of the new session Tuesday following Sunday’s swearing-in of new representatives. According to CivicLex, meetings will include a presentation on the final plan for the Urban Service Boundary and an update on a state House bill passed last year, which…
Alternate bus transportation plan for Jessamine County Schools
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Another NTI day for Fayette County Public Schools
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Immigration attorney details frustrations over deportation hearing in the midst of a winter storm
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The state of Kentucky recently saw its latest winter storm with frigid temperatures, snow, ice and rain. In the midst of a state of emergency, some offices closed while others lost power. As the city worked diligently to clear major roadways, among those who lost power, is immigration attorney Heather Hadi. One of…
More Arctic cold on the way to the commonwealth
Snow showers will be possible Tuesday as temperatures take a tumble
We finally managed to sneak above the freezing mark across Central and Eastern Kentucky to close out the weekend which allowed a lot of the accumulated ice from the winter storm a week ago to melt off the trees, power lines, etc. This “thaw” will be a brief one as another round of unseasonably cold air will settle back in…
Celebrate National Pizza Week at Apollo Pizza
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KSP arrests eight people in connection to chicken fighting pits
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Since 2021, several law enforcement agencies have been working together to uncover a chicken fighting operation in the Blackberry Community of Pike County. “All those agencies played a part in the investigation, but everybody went in together and we had a plan and were able to execute it and luckily no one…
Kentucky Blood Center urges donations following winter weather cancellations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is calling on local donors to help replenish the blood supply after recent winter weather disrupted collections. According to a release from KBC, more than 800 donations were lost last week due to mobile drive cancellations, shortened collection hours, and low turnout. The impact of the winter weather has…
Frigid temps and light snow on the way
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW): Happy Monday: Temperatures will drop throughout the day as a strong cold front moves through the region. By this afternoon, highs will settle into the upper 20s to lower 30s, with colder air filtering in quickly from the northwest. Skies will clear this afternoon, but the cold air will dominate, bringing wind chills into…
Lexington Diagnostic Center Health and Wellness Clinic
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