LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews are continuing to work an active house fire on American Avenue in Lexington, where heavy flames forced firefighters to pull back for safety. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were sent to a home on American Ave. at 1:32 p.m. and arrived just three minutes later. Battalion Chief Derek Roberts says firefighters…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person was injured and another arrested following a late Sunday night crash on I-64 westbound near Haley Pike, according to the Lexington Police Department. Police say two vehicles were involved in the collision. One driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other driver, 21-year-old Jacob Diallo, was taken into custody…
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A milder start with mixed skies Temperatures trend milder across the Bluegrass with a mix of sun and clouds. Some lingering cloud cover may limit sunshine at times, but overall conditions remain quiet. Afternoon highs climb into the 40s and 50s, with warmer readings farther south. Light winds add to the more comfortable feel compared to recent cold days. Fog…
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man has died following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in McCreary County, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers say the collision happened on Wilburn K. Ross Highway in Stearns. Investigators report 60-year-old Darrell Ball was driving when his vehicle left the roadway, overturned, and struck a tree. State police say Ball was…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people were rescued and flown to a hospital after an ATV crash over an embankment Sunday in Mount Vernon. Fire officials say the crash happened on Sinking Valley Springs Road, where conditions were extremely dangerous. Crews described the roadway as a solid sheet of ice. According to firefighters, the ATV went over an…
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Cold hangs on tonight before a big warm-up arrives across Kentucky While today stayed chilly across central and eastern Kentucky, change is finally on the way. Clouds kept temperatures from warming much this afternoon, with most communities stuck in the mid to upper 20s, though some southern spots managed to climb into the 30s. Even with the cold, things are…
Snow showers move through as colder air settles back into Kentucky After starting Friday with some sunshine and chilly morning temperatures, things quickly turned more wintry across central and eastern Kentucky. By late morning into early afternoon, a fast-moving line of snow showers pushed through the region, bringing bursts of moderate snowfall before sliding east by mid-afternoon. Once the snow…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) —Friday is National Wear Red Day, an annual event held on the first Friday of February to raise awareness about heart disease — the leading cause of death for women in the United States. The day is organized by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the American Heart Association to encourage women to…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Winchester Police Department is asking for the community’s help as spring break approaches for local students. Spring break for the Clark County Public Schools runs from March 30 through April 3. During that time, officers are working to fill 423 food boxes to support students who may struggle with access to meals while school…
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POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A building was damaged after a partial roof collapse during a fire Thursday along Natural Bridge Road, according to the Stanton Fire Department. Fire crews say the blaze broke out in a building along the roadway and threatened nearby structures. Firefighters were able to stop the flames from spreading to the general store…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Maryland man accused of kidnapping a teenage girl from Rockcastle County is now facing additional charges, including rape and federal offenses, according to jail and court records. Records show 37-year-old Christian Delgado has been charged with rape and is now also facing federal charges on top of kidnapping and unlawful transaction with…
Cold conditions continue Cold weather remains in place across the Bluegrass, with temperatures staying well below normal. Clouds will increase through the day, but most locations remain dry ahead of the next weather system. Highs range from the upper 20s to low 30s, keeping conditions cold despite limited precipitation. Light snow chances increase through AM A fast-moving system will bring…
Another Raw Winter Day Across Central and Eastern Kentucky Today turned out to be a gloomy and cold one across much of central and eastern Kentucky. Temperatures struggled to warm, with most areas only reaching the low to upper 20s and a few spots briefly touching the low 30s. With cloud cover hanging tough and snow still on the ground…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from the winter storm that swept through the Bluegrass at the end of January has risen again, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. During a Team Kentucky update, Beshear confirmed the number of storm-related deaths across the commonwealth is now 22. He said the latest victims include a 92-year-old man from Hart…
UPDATE: 2/06 9:20 a.m. – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 17-year-old Johnathon Hunt of Lexington. According to the coroner, Hunt died from gunshot wounds. The coroner also says the teen died at the scene of the shooting Thursday. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a homicide after a man…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused of horrific abuse involving multiple children appeared in court Thursday, facing a series of felony charges tied to what investigators describe as extreme neglect and confinement. Brian Smith appeared by Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center for his arraignment. Court records show he is charged with six counts of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused in the 2022 overdose death of an 18-month-old child was scheduled to face a judge Thursday but refused to appear from the Fayette County Detention Center. Ka’Darrius Warren is charged with murder in connection with the child’s death, according to court records. During Thursday’s court appearance, a judge set Warren’s bond…
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