A cold front on the way Thursday evening Thursday starts nicely in the mid 40s. winds are breezy to begin, gusting 15-20 mph. These will ramp up through the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph later on. This afternoon, temperatures will peak in the upper 50s. Rain chances will hold off through the morning. By lunchtime, some scattered…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters spent several hours battling an overnight barn fire in Lexington early Thursday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were called to Seeger Lane near Georgetown Road and Iron Works Pike around 1:40 a.m. When firefighters arrived, officials say the barn was already fully engulfed in flames. Crews remained on scene for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Public School Board is set to hold an action meeting Thursday evening, as discussion continues around the future of the district’s STABLES alternative education program at the Kentucky Horse Park. According to Fayette County Public Schools, the meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the John D. Price Administration Building on…
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(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As one semester comes to a close, another is getting underway at Bluegrass Community and Technical College, which has opened registration for the Spring 2026 semester. According to BCTC, newly admitted students should have received an acceptance email that includes a link to schedule an advising appointment. Returning students should have already received an email from…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students at Stanton Elementary School will return from winter break to a brand-new building, marking a major milestone for the school and community. On Tuesday, students and faculty walked out of the old school building for the final time. Staff members will spend the remainder of the week packing classrooms and moving materials into…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Southwest Airlines is jumping on the “six-seven” trend by offering $67 flights as part of what the company is calling its “trendiest sale ever.” The limited-time deal applies to select domestic flights scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between Jan. 6 and March 4. The discounted fares are for basic economy tickets and are available for certain…
Despite a few scattered clouds early, it was a pretty delightful mid December day on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. A persistent southwest wind along with the aforementioned clouds helped temperatures rise a bit during the early hours of the day so most folks enjoyed low to mid-40s heading out this morning. A weak wave of energy moved south…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Time is running out for anyone planning to mail holiday cards and gifts and still have them arrive by Christmas Day. The U.S. Postal Service says Tuesday is the deadline for Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail to ensure delivery by Christmas. USPS notes those deadlines do not apply to shipments headed to Hawaii or Alaska. USPS…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky American Water customers across the state will soon see higher monthly bills after the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved a rate increase for the utility. Under the commission’s order, a residential customer using about 3,900 gallons of water per month will pay an average of $6.82 more each month. That raises the typical…
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Wolfe County are continuing their search for a fourth suspect wanted in connection with an arson investigation involving multiple fires. According to the Wolfe County Sheriff’s Office, Freddy Fletcher is accused of helping start three separate fires last week. Deputies say Fletcher remains at large, and anyone with information that could…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – London Mayor Randall Weddle is warning of possible layoffs following the passage of an amended city budget, raising concerns about transparency and the city’s employee pay plan. Weddle made the remarks during a specially called meeting held Tuesday, where council members considered the amended budget along with transparency and pay plan ordinances. The…
A lovely start to our Wednesday After the cold temperatures that started the week, Wednesday is feeling delightful. Morning low temperatures are in the mid-40s for many of us. There is a light southwestern breeze bringing a slight wind chill, so the feels-like temperatures are in the low 40s to upper 30s. This means it is still a tad chilly…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students from Christ the King School and Lexington Catholic High School are helping make Christmas brighter for Fayette County students experiencing homelessness, collecting hundreds of gifts through the FCPS McKinney-Vento Program. The McKinney-Vento Program supports students and families facing housing instability, and this holiday season it’s getting a boost thanks to a partnership with…
It felt much better across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday after the quick shot of Arctic air that plunged the region into the deep freeze for a short spell late Sunday and into Monday morning. A mid-level cloud deck held temperatures into the mid to upper 20s to begin the day, which felt downright balmy after the single digit…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has sent the case against Jacob Lee Bard to a Franklin County grand jury following a preliminary hearing Tuesday connected to the deadly shooting at Kentucky State University. Bard appeared in court in person and in custody. He is represented by attorney Mark Hall. During the hearing, Frankfort Police Detective Laura Marco…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette Education Foundation says Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Fayette County will be temporarily paused after the January 20–26 book mailing because of funding challenges. According to the foundation, children who are currently enrolled in the program will still receive their January book as scheduled. After that mailing, the program will be…
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