Pet ball pythons removed from Lexington home will be up for adoption

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…

Two arrested after I-75 chase in Scott County leads to drug seizure

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…

A snowy morning for some, cold temperatures for all

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…

Wintry weather down south early Friday as the cold pattern sticks around

Below average temperatures should remain in place through the weekend

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…

Montgomery County coroner identifies victim in fatal I-64 crash near Mount Sterling

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…

Mayor cancels special called meeting causing outbursts

LAUREL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tensions escalated in London on Wednesday after Mayor Randall Weddle announced the cancellation of a special-called city council meeting. The meeting was abruptly halted when too many residents arrived to voice concerns about new ordinances that could reduce pay and lead to layoffs for city workers. The meeting had been scheduled in a…

Rescue horse “Hank” raises thousands for Salvation Army during Red Kettle campaign

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – At a time when many Kentucky families are struggling with financial pressures tied to a recent government shutdown and delays in SNAP benefits, one very special fundraiser is stepping up to help — and he’s doing it on four hooves. “Hank the Horse” is drawing crowds and donations across the region as part of…

Coroner identifies Winchester Rd. crash victim

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn has identified the woman, who died in the rollover crash early Wednesday morning, as 30-year-old Dominga Mendoza Gonzalez of Lexington. Mendoza Gonzalez was the passenger in the car that police say left the road, rolled over and landed in a culvert on Winchester Road, near Bahama Road and Man…

Kentucky officials break ground on new Railyard development in Lexington

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky officials broke ground Wednesday on the new Railyard development on Delaware Avenue in Lexington, a project that will add more than 30 new apartments, including 12 affordable one-bedroom units. Plans also include two ground-floor commercial spaces designated for local businesses. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman highlighted the project’s impact, noting it will bring meaningful…

Bonnaroo releases 2026 lineup with Skrillex, The Strokes, and Noah Kahan headlining

MANCHESTER, TN. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bonnaroo has unveiled its 2026 festival lineup, marking a major return after last year’s cancellation due to severe flooding. Headliners for the four-day event include Skrillex, The Strokes, and Noah Kahan, with additional performances scheduled from Kesha, Vince Staples, Yungblud, and many more artists. The festival kicks off Thursday, June 11, in Manchester, Tennessee….

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating after multiple packages were stolen from a home on West Short Street Saturday afternoon. Officers were contacted on November 29, 2025, around 3:28 p.m. regarding a theft of mail matter. The victim reported that an unknown suspect removed several packages from the front of her residence in the 600 block…

Early December chill stays in place into the late week

Temperatures should stay below average the next several days

The low level moisture and stubborn cloud cover hung tough across the Ohio Valley so it was another dreary and cold start to Wednesday for most folks. Heavier coats were needed early with temperatures in the low to mid-20s and it was a slow process trying to warm things up at all with the clouds taking a bit of time…

Fatal collision on Winchester Road

UPDATE (11:30 A.M.): The cause of a fatal early-morning crash remains under investigation, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. He says two people were in the vehicle; the passenger, believed to be a woman, died at the scene. The driver, believed to be a man, was taken to the hospital, and their condition has not yet been released. Officials…