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Damp and dreary weather on tap for Thanksgiving

After the rain departs, the coldest air of the season is set to arrive
T.G. Shuck,

It was getaway day for the long holiday weekend for many folks across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. Travelers that hit the road early enjoyed dry but cloudy conditions with afternoon highs in the upper 40s and low 50s, right around average for late November. A wave of low pressure will slide through the region into Thanksgiving Day so expect…

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Group giving free holiday meals to Lexington community

A Lexington restaurant is set to serve 1,200 free meals this Saturday
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — This Saturday, a group of Kentuckians are set to cook and serve over a thousand free meals at The Wok, a restaurant off Waller Avenue. Organizers Zach and Heather Smith say the event, which started small a few years ago, has grown significantly. “We plated like 80 plates of food and delivered them…

Rain Showers Wednesday Night Ahead Of A Very Cold Pattern For The Weekend
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Rain showers Wednesday night ahead of a very cold pattern for the weekend

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! We are tracking a round of rain late this afternoon into the overnight hours. If you are doing any holiday travel today, you should be good to go early in the day with rain chances increasing by the late afternoon hours. Thanksgiving will be chilly and cloudy, with a few light…

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Lanes reopen after crash on Winchester at Man O’War

Two injured in early morning collision at busy intersection
ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) –  Winchester Road near Man O’ War Boulevard has reopened after being shut down Wednesday morning due to a crash, authorities say two people were sent to the hospital. Police say the crash happened just before 6:30 a.m. at the corner of Winchester Road and Man O’ War Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found…

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner In Nicholasville
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Free community Thanksgiving dinner in Nicholasville

Community invited for meals and drive-through service in Nicholasville
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Jessamine County Homeless Coalition is celebrating Thanksgiving early with its fourth annual free community dinner Wednesday. Organizers say more than 800 meals will be served through restaurant-style dining and drive-through services. The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jessamine County Public Library on Main Street.  Special meals will…

Free Pre Thanksgiving Giveaway In Lexington
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Free Pre-Thanksgiving giveaway in Lexington

Fayette County Sheriff's Office teams up with Lionheart for free event
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A free pre-Thanksgiving giveaway is happening Wednesday in Lexington to help those in need stay warm and fed this winter. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Lionheart Community Support Services to host a coat and food giveaway. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lionheart location on…

Kentucky State Police Recruiting New Cadets
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Kentucky State Police recruiting new cadets

Applications open for August 2024 training program
John Croft, ABC 36 Digital Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) is now accepting applications for its next cadet class, scheduled to begin on August 10, 2024. According to KSP, sworn-in officers earn a starting salary of more than $67,000 annually. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2024. Those interested can find more details and application information on the…

Estill County Assistant Coach Charged With Rape Due In Court
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Estill Co. assistant coach charged with rape due in court

22-year-old accused of inappropriate relationships with students
John Croft,

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An Estill County High School assistant coach, arrested earlier this month on rape charges, is scheduled for arraignment Wednesday. According to Kentucky State Police, 22-year-old Samuel Beeler was arrested on November 6. Investigators allege Beeler had inappropriate relationships with two students. Beeler faces two counts of rape. Following his arrest, the Estill…