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Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan as temperatures drop
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As dangerously cold weather settles into the region, the City of Lexington has re-activated its Emergency Winter Weather Plan to help protect the city’s homeless population. The plan is now in effect through Monday. City officials say the plan includes expanded emergency shelter options as well as free LexTran rides to shelters for…
Multiple school districts out due to snow, dangerous road conditions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Snow-covered roads and slick conditions have led to widespread school closures across central and eastern Kentucky on Friday. Fayette County Public Schools announced that Friday will be a traditional snow day, meaning students will not have NTI assignments. FCPS joins dozens of other districts across the region that have canceled classes due to the winter…
Live look: Slick, snowy roads for the morning commute
A live look at road conditions during Good Morning Kentucky. This video was pre-recorded. Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Weather
Snow and Freezing Temps Friday
Friday: Winter storm will diminish through mid morning hours. Afternoon temps peak in the upper 30s/low 40s allowing for slight snow melting. Friday Night: Temps drop back to 20s, leading to re-freezing and black ice issues for travelers. Saturday: Temps climb to mid 30s. Snow flurries in the late afternoon through overnight hours for areas mainly I-64 and north. Temps…
Winter weather system arrives tonight with hazardous travel and brutal cold behind it
A significant winter system arrives tonight with accumulating snow, hazardous travel, and a bitter Arctic blast on the way.
A Widespread Snowmaker Moves In Tonight A fast-moving winter storm is set to bring widespread accumulating snow to the region tonight into Friday morning, followed by another round of snow this weekend and the coldest air of the season arriving by Sunday. Today started on a cold but quiet note, with a brief bit of sunshine early before clouds quickly…
Synergy on Carbon Monoxide safety
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Holiday Shop Local: Barrel Market
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Man charged after head-on crash, admitting to drinking, and jumping from moving ambulance, deputies say
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is facing a long list of charges after deputies say he caused a head-on collision, admitted to drinking, and then jumped out of a moving ambulance early Sunday morning. Deputies were called to KY-34 near Old Bridge for a two-vehicle crash. A witness at the scene told investigators he smelled alcohol…
Lexington police search for wanted man accused of absconding from treatment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted on a warrant for absconding from court-ordered treatment. Officials say 32-year-old Brandon Barnett is currently wanted and remains at large. He is described as having brown eyes and brown hair. Anyone with information about Barnett’s whereabouts can submit an anonymous…
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Parent accused in deadly KSU shooting enters plea, bond set
UPDATE 10:20 a.m.: Jacob Bard pleaded not guilty in court Thursday morning. He’s being held on $1 million cash bond. ORIGINAL STORY: FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man accused of shooting and killing a Kentucky State University student — and critically injuring another — is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning. According to court records, 48-year-old Jacob…
KSU community holds vigil honoring De’Jon Fox as family shares memories of the 19-year-old student
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students, friends, and community members gathered Wednesday at the site of the Kentucky State University campus shooting to honor the life of 19-year-old De’Jon Darrell Fox, Jr. KSU officials say Fox, a sophomore Business Administration major, was known across campus for his creativity, style, humor, and kindness. His death has shaken the university community,…
Laurel County drug bust nets $60K in narcotics; suspect may face federal charges
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A months-long drug investigation in Laurel County has led to a major arrest, and officials say the suspect could soon face federal charges. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Keegan Smith was taken into custody on November 20 at a home on Bluegrass Road near East Bernstadt following a five-month investigation….
Suspected “Porch Pirate” puts packages in red pizza bag
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are looking for a man caught on camera stealing packages from a home on Elizabeth Street, marking yet another case of reported holiday porch piracy. According to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, the theft happened on November 27. Surveillance video shows a masked man walking up to the home, grabbing packages from the porch,…
Holiday Shop Local: Teriyaki Madness
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Holiday Shop Local: Common Grounds
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Several snow chances ahead, lasting through the weekend
Thursday starts slick for some A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for several counties in the SE Bluegrass through 10 M Thursday. Some roads, especially in higher elevations, may see accumulations of snow and therefore some slick spots. This may impact the morning commute in these areas. Others won’t see these impacts, as the further north and west you…
Laurel County man arrested after undercover child exploitation investigation
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man has been arrested on child pornography-related charges following an undercover investigation. According to investigators, 20-year-old William David Sizemore was taken into custody on December 8 after he allegedly attempted to lure a minor online. Sizemore is charged with procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means…
U.S. worker compensation hits four-year low as inflation erodes wages
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New federal data released Wednesday shows that workers’ paychecks aren’t going as far as they used to. According to the latest Employment Cost Index, wages and benefits rose just 3.5 percent year-over-year last quarter — the slowest pace in four years. That marks the weakest compensation growth since 2021. Rising prices for goods and services continue…
Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates as inflation and job growth lag
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates on Wednesday, a move that could mean lower borrowing costs for Americans taking out loans. The anticipated rate cut comes as the U.S. economy continues to face persistent inflation and slowing job growth. Inflation has remained elevated in part due to widespread tariffs imposed by the Trump…
Lexington Christian Academy wins Class 2A State Title
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