(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Consumers may soon see higher prices on everyday tech devices, as analysts warn that the growing demand for artificial intelligence is pushing up memory costs. Experts say manufacturers are shifting more of their production toward AI data centers, which is driving up the cost of components used in smartphones, smartwatches and tablets. Tech giants Meta, Google…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new transportation survey ranks Chicago as the worst city for traffic in the United States this year. The annual report from transportation analytics company Inrix found that Chicago drivers lost an average of 112 hours to congestion in 2024, the highest in the nation. New York City, which topped the list last year, dropped to…
It was a fitting end to what has been a pretty dreary and cold week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky with more clouds and unseasonably cold temperatures, even by early December standards. Our far southern counties saw some light snow during the early morning hours, which was enough to cover/coat the ground in spots and create a few…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – For nearly a century, a beloved Lexington holiday tradition has helped make sure local children wake up to gifts on Christmas morning. The Lexington Firefighters’ Toy Program, headquartered at what firefighters affectionately call “the North Pole,” is now in its 96th year of serving families in need across Fayette County. The program began as…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Nicholasville man is spending several days living in a small shack outside the Jessamine County Library to draw attention to homelessness and the growing challenge of affordable housing in the area. Johnny Templin, Founder and Executive Director of the Jessamine County Homeless Coalition, is now in his third day living in the makeshift…
HAZARD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews in Hazard battled a major blaze Thursday night at an abandoned structure on Carter Street. The Hazard Fire Department was called to 509 Carter Street around 8:30 p.m. after reports of heavy fire and concern that people might be inside the building. When crews arrived, the structure was nearly fully engulfed in…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Sporting Club is inviting fans and the community to give back during its Direct to Kids Angel Tree initiative, aimed at providing holiday gifts and winter essentials for children in eastern Kentucky. The community can select a tag from the Angel Tree at any of the four participating locations. Each tag includes…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is behind bars after deputies say he stabbed his girlfriend Wednesday night in the Oil Valley Trailer Park area. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on East Kentucky Highway 92 shortly after 9 p.m. When they arrived, they found a woman at a neighbor’s house…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several pet snakes removed from a Lexington home this week will soon be available for adoption, according to Lexington Animal Care and Control. Officials say four ball pythons were removed from a home on Lansdowne Drive during an eviction earlier this week. Animal Care and Control took custody of the snakes and transported them…
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people are facing drug charges after a police chase involving a rental vehicle on Interstate 75 in Scott County. According to police, the chase began Monday on southbound I-75 in Georgetown when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Investigators say the driver sped off instead of pulling over, leading officers on…
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Snowy in southern KY, calm elsewhere Friday morning, a Winter Weather Advisory was in effect until 7 am. Even past this, snow will fall through late morning. Expect minor travel impacts, especially south of the mountain parkway. Everyone else is dry and will see no impacts. Temperatures are cold across the board, starting in the 20s. The rest of Friday…
It was the same ole song and dance across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday with plenty of clouds and unseasonably cold temperatures. In the wake of a departing frontal boundary, additional cold air drifted into the area so afternoon highs struggled to reach the freezing mark here in the Bluegrass with only mid-30s down south. Unfortunately we aren’t looking at…
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Montgomery County Coroner has identified the victim killed in a deadly crash Wednesday morning on Interstate 64 near Mount Sterling. Coroner Jimmy Adams says 45-year-old Nathan C. Boatman of Morehead died at the scene just before 7:30 a.m. The crash happened near the 113 mile marker on I-64. According to the Kentucky…
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