Rain From Francine Brings Beneficial Rain For Some On Friday
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Rain from Francine brings beneficial rain for some on Friday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Rain associated with the remnants of ‘Francine’ bringing beneficial rain for some on your Friday. Central Kentucky the big winner rain-wise, accumulating well over an inch from early morning rain in portions of Boyle, Casey, and Lincoln counties. The band of rain that moved into the area early Friday, will slowly…

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School threats continue disrupting classes

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — State officials are speaking out after numerous reports of school threats across the Commonwealth continue to disrupt classes. Since Monday, officials say at least 12 counties in the state have had school days disrupted from these reporter school threats. Some of those counties include Garrard, Boyle and Anderson counties. Police say several young…

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Officers find meth in trunk of car

Jane Davenport,

PULASKI CO. Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Two brothers from Southern Kentucky are facing drug trafficking charges and are set to appear in court this morning. The sheriff’s office says 37-year-old Frederick Ennis and 35-year-old Diontae Ennis were arrested Wednesday on I-75 after traveling to Fayette County. The two were allegedly involved in a suspected drug transaction in Lexington….

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Horses selling in the millions at Keeneland September Yearling Sale

Sydney St. Claire,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It is the largest thoroughbred yearling sale in the world and it is held right in Lexington’s backyard at Keeneland. During the September Yearling Sale thousands of people across the U.S. and more than 50 different countries will come out to buy a horse. “We have people with multi-million dollar credit lines here with us…

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Former local high school football coach returning home this weekend

Brian Landis was the first ever Head Coach of Frederick Douglass and coached at UK, EKU and Georgetown
Forrest Tucker,

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Five years after leaving Lexington for a job at Georgia State, Brian Landis is returning home for the first time as a college football coach this weekend. Landis is now the defensive coordinator for West Georgia and is in his first season in Carrolton. He’ll be on the sidelines in Richmond when the Wolves face…

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Rain chances increase Friday with Francine’s remnants close by

The heaviest rain should fall just to our west but scattered showers are still possible into the weekend
T.G. Shuck,

After a fantastic week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky Thursday was transition day from a very dry to a some what wetter pattern in the coming days. With Francine becoming a remnant low pressure system and heading north after making landfall Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane along the Louisiana Gulf Coast with saw an increase in mid…

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Gov. Beshear says all victims in I-75 shooting will survive

Jane Davenport,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The search for 32-year-old Joseph Couch, the suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting on I-75, has entered its sixth day, with no new developments reported by authorities. Thursday morning, Governor Andy Beshear visited Laurel County to meet with law enforcement and provide an update to the community. Governor Beshear shared positive news regarding the…

A Gofundme Page Has Been Created To Support A Victim Of Saturday's Mass Shooting On I 75 In Laurel County
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GoFundMe created to help family affected by I-75 shooting

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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A GoFundMe page has been set up to help support Rebecca Puryear, one of the victims of the mass shooting that occurred on I-75 in Laurel County last Saturday. According to the GoFundMe page, Puryear was shot while in her vehicle, suffering chest and arm injuries. The organizer of the fundraiser shared that…

Students Still Being Impacted By Saturday's Mass Shooting On I 75 As The Manhunt For Suspect Enters Day Six
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Some schools still affected by I-75 shooting suspect search

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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The aftermath of Saturday’s mass shooting on I-75 in Laurel County continues to affect students and school districts across the region. Several schools have canceled classes and extracurricular activities for the remainder of the week as a precaution. The Whitley County School District has canceled all classes for the rest of the week….

A 74 Year Old Man Has Died After Crash In Lincoln County
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74-year-old man killed in Lincoln County crash

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LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A deadly collision in the Crab Orchard community of Lincoln County is under investigation by Kentucky State Police. The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of State Road 39 and U.S. 150. According to investigators, 74-year-old Joseph Edwards was killed when the car he was riding in was struck by a pickup…

Crews In Lexington Will Be Spraying For Mosquitoes Today
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Crews in Lexington spraying for mosquitoes

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Crews from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes on Thursday and Friday morning in several areas, including the 40505 ZIP code. Health officials say the decision to spray comes after mosquito traps in the Cross Keys, Liberty Road, Rogers Road, and Maplewood Drive areas showed an increase in mosquito activity….

Tonight Is Thursday Night Live In Downtown Lexington
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Thursday Night Live in downtown Lexington

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Organizers for Thursday Night Live in Lexington have announced a fun-filled evening, featuring a silent disco and live music from Big Maracas. The event will take place at the Fifth Third Pavilion in Tandy Park, with festivities kicking off at 5 p.m. The silent disco is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Categories: Featured,…

Clouds Increase On Thursday Ahead Of Rain For Some On Friday
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Cloud cover increases on Thursday ahead of Friday rain chances

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! I hope you were able to catch the beautiful sunrise this morning. This colorful sunrise was thanks to upper level clouds associated with what’s left of Francine. Anytime there’s an approaching tropical system, you can expect very colorful and vibrant sunrises. Cloud cover will increase form south to north throughout the…

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One more dry day before the remnants of Francine impacts our weather

While we should see some beneficial rain Friday, the best chances may remain just to our west
T.G. Shuck,

It was a warm late summer day on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure continued to dominate our weather despite being off to our east. With full sunshine in place, afternoon highs surged a few more degrees with readings topping out into the mid and upper 80s, just a few degrees above average for this time in…