Evacuations after natural gas plant fire in Clay County

MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire at the Vinland Energy plant on Gabbard Fork Road in Manchester caused nearby residents to be evacuated on Thursday morning. According to Emergency Management, the fire started on a piece of equipment during routine maintenance at the natural gas plant. Due to the nature of the material involved, officials decided to let…

Child dies after being found in creek in Letcher County

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The investigation continues into the death of an 11-year-old boy found in a creek in Letcher County. State police report that crews found Curtis Halcomb unresponsive in a creek on Tuesday after receiving a report of a missing child in the Blackey community. Tragically, Halcomb later died at a hospital. His body has…

Kentucky State Police investigation underway after deadly crash in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State police are investigating a deadly collision between a car and a moped that occurred yesterday on Owingsville Road in Mount Sterling. Investigators report that 37-year-old Andrew Romans was driving east on Owingsville Road when he crossed the center line and hit Alavez Gonzalo, who was traveling west on a moped. Tragically, Gonzalo…

Powell County suspect arrested on drug charges in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -A suspect wanted on drug trafficking charges has been arrested in Lexington. The Sheriff’s Office reported that Jeremy Spencer was taken into custody Wednesday. Spencer faces charges of selling fentanyl and resisting arrest, according to deputies. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local…

Police remove snake from a building in Madison County

BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Berea Police responded to a call about a snake inside a building in Madison County. When they arrived, one of the officers skillfully wrangled the snake and safely removed and released it. Police confirmed that no one was hurt during the incident. Categories: Community, Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: ABC36 News Now, Berea…

City of Lexington to intervene in solar energy plan

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City officials in Lexington are petitioning to intervene in a case regarding a proposed solar energy facility by East Kentucky Power Cooperative. The proposal involves constructing the facility on a 387-acre farm in the eastern part of Fayette County, which is currently zoned for agriculture. City officials have petitioned the State Public Service Commission…

More rain and storms on the way Thursday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are once again tracking the potential for rain and storms for the day today. Upwards of 2-4 inches of rain fell in southern and south-central Kentucky on Wednesday, and those areas are worth watching today. Rounds of showers and storms are on the way Thursday, with a few strong-to-severe storms…

Unsettled and stormy weather pattern kicks back in for the late week

Occasional showers and storms with some heavier rain will be possible the next couple of days

It was another warm and muggy day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday but with a frontal system moving in from the west scattered showers and storms developed through the day. Some of these produced some torrential rain and small hail and there is a chance for could see some additional strong to even severe storms through Wednesday evening…

2024 Kentucky primary 6th Congressional District election results

KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Democratic primary race for the 6th Congressional District remains too close to call, with three of the five candidates locked in a tight contest for the nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Andy Barr. As of Tuesday night, the unofficial statewide results show: Randy Cravens with 26 percent of reported votes Todd Kelly with 25…

Remembering Deputy Caleb Conley one year after his death

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the death of Deputy Caleb Conley. Deputy Conley was tragically shot and killed on May 22nd last year during a traffic stop on I-75 in Georgetown. The alleged driver, Steven Sheangshang, has been charged with murder, and his trial is scheduled to begin…

Boaters rescued from the Kentucky River in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Boaters are now safe after a late-night rescue from the Kentucky River earlier this week. The Frankfort Fire Department reported that rescue crews responded to a distress call about a sinking boat on the river. Two rescue teams were deployed to the scene to assist the boaters. Fortunately, the fire department confirmed that no…

Worker dies outside of school in Jackson County

MCKEE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State police are investigating the death of a worker who was injured outside Jackson County Middle School in McKee. The worker, identified as 48-year-old James Anderson from Stanton, died after being injured while unloading storm drain tiles from a trailer. According to investigators, Anderson fell and hit the ground during the unloading process….

Lexington Public Library offering free summer meals for students

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With school out next week in Fayette County, the Lexington Public Library is offering free lunches for students throughout the summer. The library announced that free meals will be available at the Marksbury, Tates Creek, and Northside branch libraries. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday from June 4th until July 26th. This initiative…

Strong storm threat on Wednesday kicks off an active weather pattern

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! I hope you were able to enjoy the summer-like weather pattern we’ve experienced since the weekend. That will be coming to an end today as strong-to-severe storms return to the forecast. A few showers and storms will be possible early in the day, but the severe threat won’t increase until the…

Rain and storm chances set to return into the mid-week

A few strong storms may be possible late Wednesday with another round possible this Sunday

It was another beautiful summer-like day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday with a mix of clouds and sunshine and warm afternoon highs into the mid to upper 80s. One big difference over Monday was that you could feel a bit more humidity back around as our winds picked up out of the southwest. With the warmth and more…