FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear announced the closure of state offices and urged Kentuckians to stay safe on the roads as another winter storm moves across the state. According to Beshear, there were no reports of major injuries from Sunday’s storm, but he emphasized caution for the incoming weather. State offices will be closed, and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Unemployment rates are on the rise across the state, with increases reported in all but one county, according to the latest report from the State Center for Statistics. Officials say Martin County currently has the highest unemployment rate in Kentucky, at 11.8%. Meanwhile, Woodford County boasts the lowest rate, at 3.6%. In Fayette…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s driver licensing regional offices will be closed on Friday, according to state officials. Appointments originally scheduled for Friday will be rescheduled. However, drivers needing to renew their licenses still have options to do so online or by mail. For more information about renewal options or to make a new appointment, visit the Kentucky…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Another winter storm is set to impact central and eastern Kentucky today, with the heaviest snowfall expected during the Friday afternoon and evening commute. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for most of Kentucky, with widespread travel disruptions anticipated. Snowfall Forecast: I-64 Corridor: 2-4 inches of snow expected for most,…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Georgia Amoore had 18 points and four steals, Dazia Lawrence scored 14 points and made four 3-pointers, and No. 15 Kentucky beat Florida 71-55 on Thursday night. Kentucky scored the opening seven points of the game and Amoore’s three-point play made it 10-2. Amoore also capped an 8-0 run that spanned the first-quarter break for a…
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It was a very cold start to Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with most locations dipping into the upper single digits and low teens to start the day. With the snow/ice pack in place and a bit of evaporation occurring, areas of freezing fog developed adding to the tricky travel we’ve seen of late. We did manage to see…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Fayette County Public Schools remain closed for the rest of the week due to severe weather conditions, including heavy snow and icy roads that have made travel difficult. This week, classrooms across the district have been empty, with snow plows instead of school buses filling neighborhood streets. The district reports the school closures…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington council member Emma Curtis is asking Representative Daniel Grossberg to step down from his position in Kentucky’s legislature. “He’s somebody that drunkenly interrogated me about my genitals and sex life in his office at the Capitol in Frankfort,” Curtis said. In a statement posted online by Curtis and two other women, they claim…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! Hope you’re staying warm out there on this frigid Thursday morning. It’s gotten as cold as -10° in Harrison County at the Kentucky Mesonet Site there near Cynthiana. The cold temperatures are expected to continue through the day with afternoon highs only reaching the low 20s for most. Our eyes then…
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VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- 12-year-old Clay Dearinger has a passion for the pigskin that’s unrivaled. He collects football memorabilia, plays the popular Madden video game and loves to watch his favorite San Francisco 49ers players suit up on Sundays. “I love watching football the most probably. You don’t have to do anything to be a fan. You just have…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Crews have been working to keep roads clear of snow, but ABC 36 News Now had some concerns come into the newsroom about people walking in the road because sidewalks haven’t been cleared. We decided to look a little deeper into who exactly is responsible for clearing them. Sidewalks could be seen still…
The winter wonderland with plenty of snow and ice on the ground along with Arctic cold remained in place Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With plenty of low level moisture and clouds in place, temperatures didn’t move much again with afternoon highs hovering into the low to mid-20s. We did see some additional light snow showers and flurries thanks…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – With countless snow plows on the roads throughout the commonwealth, some neighbors in Lexington are reporting damage to their mailboxes. Fortunately, there are ways to be reimbursed for these damages. As snow plows move from main roads to neighborhood streets, residents are noticing an increase in mailbox damage. “It’s very disappointing that we…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The bitter cold, ice and snow have made conditions nearly impossible to live in for those without a home. “This is not only hypothermia weather and frostbite weather, but actually death weather,” Ginny Ramsey with the Catholic Action Center said. She says volunteers have been working 12-15 hours a day driving around and…