Rainy Start To Wednesday Ahead Of Colder Temperatures
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Rainy start to Wednesday ahead of colder temperatures

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Rain showers are already moving into the area this morning, with scattered thunderstorms possible through early the afternoon. While severe weather is not expected, brief periods of heavier rain and a few rumbles of thunder will be possible. By this evening, the rain will push east, and a cold front will…

Woodford Co High School
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Ribbon cutting set for new Woodford County High School

Governor Beshear and Lt. Governor Coleman to join ceremony at 4 p.m. on School House Road
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VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman are expected to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Woodford County High School on Wednesday. According to officials, the event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. at the new facility located on School House Road. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Education, Governor…

Whooping Cough
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Three new confirmed cases of whooping cough in Lexington

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fayette-County Health Department says three new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, were confirmed last week. 75 cases have now been confirmed since the start of the outbreak in April. According to the health department, pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness spread by coughing and sneezing.   Categories:…

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Couple caught allegedly stealing cables from utility poles

Jane Davenport,

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Two people are accused of cutting and stealing utility pole cables in Clay County. The sheriff’s office says 52-year-old Patricia Wagers and 46-year-old Dennie Taylor were arrested last week on criminal mischief charges. Officials say the suspects were allegedly seen loading cables from utility poles into the back of a pick-up truck…

Amancio Torres Trevino Jr And Kaela Walker00000000
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Two indicted for murder and child abuse in death of 3-month-old Greyson Torres

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people are facing charges of murder (domestic violence) and criminal abuse 1st degree (child 12 and under) in connection to the death of a 3-month-old baby. According to officials, Amancio Torres-Trevino Jr., 20, and Kaela Breann Walker, 20, were indicted on November 25th, following the death of Greyson Torres. The case began on…

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More rain on the way for the mid-week

A wave of low pressure should keep things damp again into Wednesday
T.G. Shuck,

We enjoyed a break from the unsettled weather pattern we’ve been dealing with lately as some drier air worked into the region, even though it won’t hang around long. It was nice to see a return of some sunshine through Tuesday with temperatures pretty comfortable for the middle part of December. Afternoon highs manage to work back into the mid-50s…

Pkg Theft
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Resident’s Christmas decorations stolen from porch

Lexington police seek public's help for more information in the theft caught on camera
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s after  Christmas decorations we stolen from a front porch. The theft, captured on home surveillance video, has left that resident looking for answers. The incident occurred at a home on Barleys Pass. and the footage shows a suspect walking off with an armload of…