Personalized melanoma vaccine shows promise in cutting cancer recurrence nearly in half

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major breakthrough in cancer treatment could change the way high-risk melanoma is fought, with early results showing a new personalized vaccine may cut the risk of the cancer returning by nearly half. According to research released by pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck, the experimental vaccine uses mRNA technology — the same platform made…

Another Round of Snow Possible for the Bluegrass

Wintry mix expected across the Bluegrass A developing weather system will bring a mix of rain and snow to the Bluegrass region, with the greatest impacts expected along and north of I-64. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas due to the potential for slick travel. Morning hours Light precipitation may begin during the morning, mainly across…

The recent deep freeze eases a bit as we begin February

A storm system Tuesday should bring a mixed bag of rain south and snow north

After being locked in the deep freeze for the final 2 weeks of January and to kick off February over the weekend, we finally made some progress temperature-wise to begin the first full week of the new month. Monday was Groundhog Day, and of course Phil did see his shadow so per legend that means 6 more weeks of winter…

Investigation underway after dog fatally stabbed in Jessamine County

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Investigators are asking for the public’s help after a dog was found brutally stabbed multiple times in a Jessamine County neighborhood over the weekend. According to Jessamine County Animal Care and Control, the dog was discovered Saturday in the Tates Creek Estates area suffering from severe stab wounds. Officials say the animal’s owner…

Horse rescued from frozen pond in Franklin County, recovering well

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A horse is safe and recovering after falling onto a frozen pond in Franklin County and becoming trapped on the ice. According to the Franklin County Fire Department, crews were called out Friday after receiving multiple reports about the horse stuck on the frozen surface. Firefighters worked carefully to reach the animal and…

Hoping for an early spring on Groundhog Day, but more cold ahead

Groundhog Day starts cold Whether you’re in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvnia waiting to see if we can get an early spring, or if you’re here in Kentucky, temperatures are frigid. Feels like temperatures for many are in the single digits on either side of zero. A few snow showers will move into the Bluegrass through the late morning and early afternoon. We…

Bitter cold holds on across central and eastern Kentucky

Dangerous wind chills continue as flurries and another light wintry system remain possible this week

Bitter Cold Continues Across Central and Eastern Kentucky It was a beautiful day across central and eastern Kentucky, but it was also another very cold one. Despite plenty of sunshine, high temperatures struggled to climb out of the low 20s, and when you factor in the wind, it felt even colder. Many locations only felt like the upper single digits…

Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Franklin County

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are now leading the investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday evening in Franklin County. According to a release from Kentucky State Police, the agency’s Critical Incident Response Team was requested by KSP Post 12 in Frankfort to take over the case following the shooting around 5:51 p.m. KSP says…

Texas man arrested in connection with Versailles bank robbery

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Versailles say a man from Texas is now in custody following a bank robbery that happened late last month in Woodford County. According to a release from the Versailles Police Department, 37-year-old Xavier Green of Houston was arrested in connection with the January 29 robbery at the PNC Bank in Versailles. Investigators…

Another round of Arctic air on tap for the weekend

Wind chills should be -5 to -10 during the morning hours

It’s been quite the week of weather with consistent cold across Central and Eastern Kentucky and we saw more of the same to close things out on Friday. With an Arctic boundary dropping into the commonwealth, a band of dry, fluffy snow set up just south of the I-64 corridor and expanded south and eastward, bringing some light accumulations to…

Kentucky man arrested in Alabama after fleeing state during sexual abuse investigation

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Kentucky man who police say fled the state more than two years ago has been arrested in Alabama. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers received a request for assistance from the Fleming County Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 7, 2023, in connection with a sexual abuse investigation involving three juveniles. Following an investigation, authorities obtained an…