FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With tens of thousands of homes still without power across Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear is urging people to stay indoors or head to warming shelters as winter storm conditions continue to create dangerous travel and life-threatening cold. According to Beshear, nearly 50,000 power outages were still reported across the commonwealth by Sunday afternoon. He…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lawmakers in Frankfort will not return to the Capitol on Monday as winter weather continues to impact travel across Kentucky. According to the Legislative Research Commission, the General Assembly has postponed Monday’s legislative session because of hazardous weather conditions. Officials also announced the Capitol Annex will be closed for the day. Lawmakers are now…
CORBIN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Winter weather caused several trees to fall in Corbin on Sunday, forcing the closure of part of a city street. According to the Corbin Fire Department, Fourth Street at Cloverbrook has been shut down after multiple trees came down near the split between Fourth and Fifth streets. Officials are urging drivers to avoid the…
Wintry Morning Conditions Monday morning, many roadways are still covered in snow and ice. Even where plows have moved through, slick conditions and black ice persist. Road temperatures will stay below freezing, so melting won’t occur anytime soon. Before leaving, you’ll need to clear off any ice or snow that accumulated on your car, not leaving any on the roof….
It was the proverbial calm before the storm Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with clouds increasing and Arctic air pouring in on the heels of a north wind, thus setting the table for the major winter storm that will impact the entire region this weekend. Temperatures struggle into the mid 20s for afternoon highs here in the Bluegrass with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has declared a local state of emergency as a significant winter storm is expected to move into the Bluegrass, bringing hazardous travel conditions and dangerously cold temperatures. The declaration allows the city to fully activate its Emergency Operations Center and place public safety divisions on 24-hour schedules through Tuesday morning….
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman has died following a house fire Thursday afternoon in Rockcastle County. Fire crews were called just after 12:30 p.m. to a home in the Sunnydale Estates subdivision after reports that someone might still be inside the residence. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the house and immediately began searching…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – South Broadway is closed in both directions in Lexington due to a water main break. According to city officials, the closure stretches between Waller Avenue and Red Mile Road. Crews are on scene working to address the issue, and traffic is being diverted around the area. Drivers are urged to use caution and expect…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools has canceled all school activities, athletics, and community partner events scheduled to take place in FCPS buildings this weekend due to expected wintry weather. According to the district, all events planned for Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, are canceled as officials monitor weather conditions and road safety across…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — City leaders in Frankfort are asking residents to prepare now as a major winter storm is expected to impact the area beginning early Saturday. According to the City of Frankfort, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Frankfort and Franklin County starting at 1 a.m. Saturday and lasting through early…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the winter storm moves through the area, first responders are reminding the public to use 911 only for emergencies so help can reach those who need it most. Officials say 911 should be called in any situation where someone is in immediate danger and requires urgent assistance. Non-emergency situations include incidents such as…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A fugitive from Ohio has been arrested in Laurel County, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies say 19-year-old Timothy Mullis of Cincinnati was taken into custody Wednesday night around 9 p.m. on Braxton Lane. According to the sheriff’s department, Mullis was wanted in Ohio as a fugitive from another state. Deputies…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With a significant winter storm expected to move into Kentucky late Friday and continue through the weekend, Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a statewide state of emergency to help protect communities and speed up the response. According to the governor’s office, the storm could bring heavy snow, sleet, ice and dangerously cold temperatures across…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two people from the Lexington area are among five suspects now charged in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife at their home in Lafayette, Indiana, according to ABC Affiliate WLS-TV in Chicago. Police say the five suspects face multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and obstruction of justice. According…
Blustery and cold to end the work week Friday will see morning temperatures in the 20s, and they won’t budge much through the afternoon. Winds will be out of the N/NW through the day, gusting up to 20 mph. This will knock wind chill values down into the teens all day long. By the evening, feels-like temperatures will be even…
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters in Nelson County rescued a driver Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle overturned into an icy creek. According to officials, the Bardstown Fire Department, along with Nelson County Fire and Nelson County Fire & Rescue, were called around 3:15 p.m. to the 1300 block of High Grove Road. Crews were responding to reports…
FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in Fleming County while driving to work early Thursday morning. According to the Fleming County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Felicia Rose was driving on Morehead Road near Ferris Road around 5:20 a.m. when her vehicle went off the road, struck an embankment, and overturned. Deputies say…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In part one of our Winter Storm Alert series, AAA is offering essential safety tips for drivers as a powerful winter storm is expected to impact the Bluegrass area this weekend. As ABC36 Chief Meteorologist T.G. Shuck reported, the system could bring heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures, creating hazardous travel conditions across…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As a potential winter storm moves closer to Central Kentucky, Camp HERO Kentucky is stepping up to help local health care workers in Lexington by providing free transportation to and from work. Organizers say the free rides will be available beginning Saturday afternoon and will continue through Monday. Capacity is limited, and rides will…
After a chilly start to the day that featured some slick roadways for the morning commute thanks to the leftover moisture and temperatures dropping below freezing, it turned out to be a fairly pleasant day by January standards across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure in control we saw plenty of sunshine along with afternoon highs into the…
HARLAN COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly car crash that happened early Thursday morning in Harlan County. According to troopers, they received a call about a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Pounding Mill Road. Authorities say multiple agencies responded to the scene. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, according to…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The murder case against Shannon Gilday will be moved out of Madison County following a judge’s ruling granting a change of venue. According to a written order filed in Madison Circuit Court, the case will be transferred to Shelby County. The order states that the move is intended to ensure Gilday receives a fair…