Not as cold to close out the week ahead of another shot of arctic air

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

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,…

Three suspects charged in November Chinoe Road shooting death

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…

Search for Lexington Speedway armed robbery suspects

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,…

Authorities searching for wanted suspect in Powell County; suspect now in custoday

Suspect back in police custody

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…

Skunk tests positive for rabies in Lexington

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…

Mainly dry with moderating temperatures into the late week

We'll see a brief break from the deep freeze with highs in the 40s by Friday

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…

Why are neighborhood streets still icy in Lexington?

City struggles to address lingering ice issues as schools remain closed

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…

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…

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…

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…