Brutal cold settles in with wind chills and weekend snow chances

Cold Front Brings a Wintry Punch to the Region The day began on a soggy note as a cold front pushed through the area, bringing widespread rain during the morning hours. As the front continued east, colder air quickly followed behind it. Once that colder air collided with leftover moisture from earlier rain, conditions flipped fast — rain changed over…

Simple tips can help households cut energy costs as prices rise

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As energy costs continue to rise, many households are looking for simple ways to lower their monthly bills without sacrificing comfort. With winter settling in and prices climbing, experts say small changes at home can make a noticeable difference. AAA says many energy-saving steps are easy, affordable, and don’t require special skills. “But a…

City activates emergency winter weather plan as temperatures drop

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Office of Homelessness and Intervention is activating its emergency winter weather plan as colder temperatures move into the Lexington area. City officials say the plan will be in effect from today through next Tuesday. During that time, emergency shelters will operate with additional capacity, and Lextran will provide free rides to shelters for…

Kentucky Blood Center updates eligibility rules, allowing more cancer patients to donate

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — More cancer patients are now eligible to donate blood under updated guidelines from the Kentucky Blood Center. According to a release, the organization says it has lifted a longtime deferral that prevented many cancer patients from donating blood. Under the updated eligibility requirements, many donors who have completed treatment for certain cancers — including…

Kentucky State Police investigating deadly shooting in Adair County

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon in Adair County. Troopers say they responded around 3 p.m. to a reported shooting at a home on KY 55 South, along with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office. When officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Jordan Hadley of Columbia suffering from a…

Fayette County Public Schools shares budget update, says district operating under balanced budget

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Public Schools has released an update on its budget and finances for the current fiscal year. In a release Tuesday night, the district said it is currently operating under a balanced working budget for the school year. According to the district, there is no budget shortfall, no missing money, and no…

Fayette County schools win two state titles at cheer and dance championships

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Public Schools is celebrating after local schools brought home multiple honors at the state cheer and dance championships over the weekend. According to the district, Frederick Douglass High School won a state championship in the cheer all-girls large division during the state cheer and dance championships held in Winchester. Lafayette High…

Two women charged with gun, drug trafficking offenses in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two women in their 60s are facing gun and drug trafficking charges following an arrest in Harrison County, according to state police. The Kentucky State Police says 61-year-old Charolette Chambers and 65-year-old Carolyn Traylor were arrested Friday at a home on Corinth Hinton Road, near the Grant and Harrison county line. State police…

Teen driver safety program coming to Paris-Bourbon County

PARIS-BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A teen driver safety program aimed at helping young drivers stay safe behind the wheel is coming to Paris-Bourbon County later this month. The Paris-Bourbon County Health Department says the one-time Checkpoint Teen Driver Safety Program is scheduled for January 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Paris-Bourbon County Library. Organizers say…

Corbin police seeking wanted suspect in shoplifting case

CORBIN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Corbin Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a wanted suspect connected to a shoplifting incident. Police say the incident happened at the W.D. Bryant location in Corbin. Authorities say the suspect investigators are looking for has been shown in images released by police. Officers did not release additional details about…

Shift in our weather pattern on the way as winter cold returns

A few rounds of some light snow showers are possible late week

It was another delightful January day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday thanks to high pressure in control to our southeast providing a good bit of sunshine across the area. In addition to the sunshine we saw breezy southwest winds with gusts over 30 miles per hour on occasion, which helped to drive afternoon highs !all the way into…

Driver charged with DUI after deadly early morning crash on I-75 in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A driver is facing a DUI charge following a deadly early morning crash on Interstate 75 near London, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Root says the crash happened around 2:57 a.m. Tuesday in the southbound lanes of I-75, about five miles north of London. Investigators say a tractor-trailer was…