Light snow Wednesday ahead of heavier snow on Friday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! The arctic air mass in place has given us ideal conditions for off and on snow showers across the region for your day today. Thanks to the frigid air above us, it does not take much moisture at all to put down a light snow. That’s exactly the case today. These…

Changes to the city’s waste collection schedules

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington says they are not collecting recycling or yard waste for the rest of the week. Recycle carts, yard waste carts, and yard waste will not be collected on Thursday or Friday. City officials say they will continue to collect regular trash as scheduled. They are encouraging people to put…

Rose Street armed burglary suspect in custody

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police have arrested a suspect following an armed burglary on Rose Street early Tuesday morning. According to investigators, the incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene, though their name has not been released. Police confirmed no injuries were reported during the burglary. This is…

Crews work around the clock to clear Lexington’s streets

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Snow removal crews in Lexington are working around the clock in alternating 12-hour shifts to clear roads after recent snowfall, according to city officials. Crews are treating streets with a combination of rock salt, salt brine, and Beet Heet to combat icy conditions. Officials report that while main roads are now manageable, many…

Kentucky National Guard helps resident get to job in icy conditions

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —  As crews continue to work around the clock clearing roads and restoring power across the state, travel conditions are still dangerous in many areas. That’s where the Kentucky National Guard comes in, they’ve been activated and among their duties, helping essential workers, mostly in healthcare get to their destination. “That’s what we’re here…

Restoring power and clearing roadways in the city

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Snow plows are paving the way for other drivers to reach their destinations safely. Linemen are working to restore power before the temperature drops again. Rob Allen with LFUCG’s Division of Streets and Roads explains the most difficult part of their jobs. “Subfreezing temperatures,” Allen said. “It’s really hard on the equipment and…

Arctic air settles in ahead of another late week snow chance

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – As much of the area is snowed in on this Tuesday, we are tracking cold temperatures through the rest of the weekend another snow chance Friday into Saturday. This one is likely to bring accumulating snow for most of the area, with southern Kentucky getting into the snow this time. Cold Mid-Week Temperatures…

Four people charged in Sallee Drive break-in

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Four individuals are facing multiple charges after a break-in at a Lexington home over the weekend. According to police, the suspects—39-year-old Jose Amaya-Hernandez, 45-year-old Joshua Craddock, 35-year-old Cesar Escalante, and 39-year-old Lauren Miller—have been charged with robbery, burglary, kidnapping, and engaging in organized crime. Investigators allege the group broke into a home on…