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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…
Suspect identified in December shooting death of Maurice Elliot
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…
Bus drivers speak out on Lexington road conditions
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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…
Single parents frustrated as FCPS announces third NTI day
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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Sweat4Freedom Fitness Challenge to benefit Refuge for Women
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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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