Beautiful but Chilly Sunday Wraps Up Today brought us plenty of sunshine and just a few passing clouds, but temperatures never warmed much. Highs only made it into the upper 30s, and that chilly air is here to stay as we head into tonight. Temperatures will take a sharp dive tonight, falling into the low 20s — and some spots…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky football is expected to part ways with head coach Mark Stoops, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Thamel reported that the process will formally play out on Monday, and added that Kentucky will owe Mark Stoops more than $37 million. On3’s Chris Low reported that Stoops would be willing to negotiate an agreement…
Categories: Endzone 2025, Sports
A Beautiful but Bitterly Cold Friday Friday brought plenty of sunshine across the region, but the cold was the real headline. Afternoon highs only reached the 30s, and with a persistent breeze, it felt even colder. As high pressure settled in, the dry air allowed for wide-open blue skies — but also let temperatures fall quickly. Tonight, clear skies and…
Categories: Holiday Shop Local
Categories: Holiday Shop Local
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Small Business Administration is reminding shoppers to think local this weekend as Small Business Saturday returns tomorrow. The nationwide initiative encourages people to support independent shops during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. The SBA says more than 36 million small businesses are participating across the country. According to the…
Black Friday Morning temperatures continue to drop, leaving us in the low 20s and upper teens to start. Wind chill values are still 5-10 degrees below average, so it’s feeling closer to the low teens. This will remain the same throughout the day. So by the afternoon, air temperatures will reach the mid-30s, but we’re feeling more like the 20s….
Chilly Thanksgiving With Sunshine and Gusty Winds Thanksgiving Day delivered beautiful sunshine across Central and Eastern Kentucky, but it certainly didn’t feel warm. Afternoon highs only made it into the upper 30s for many of us, and with breezy northwest winds gusting near 20 mph at times, wind chills were stuck in the 20s for most of the day. Clouds…
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Thanksgiving Thursday is starting around 20 degrees colder than it was on Wednesday morning. This means low morning temperatures will be in the upper 20s and low 30s. Winds are gusting up to 20 mph, especially in the northeast. This means that wind chill temperatures will be around 5-10 degrees below actual air temperatures. If you’re heading out for a…
Showers Move Out, Winds Pick Up, and Temperatures Drop We started the day under clouds with a few lingering showers, but all of that pushed out by late morning. Behind the rain came very gusty winds, which stuck around through the afternoon thanks to a strong pressure gradient behind the departing system. Temperatures reached the low to mid 50s early…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Berea woman is facing drug charges after a police K-9 detected suspected fentanyl during an investigation Tuesday on Candlewood Drive. Police said multiple agencies responded to a home as part of an ongoing investigation. While officers were on scene, K-9 “Bruno” conducted an exterior sniff of several vehicles parked at the residence. According…
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WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Williamsburg man is in custody after a grand jury indicted him on a first-degree manslaughter charge connected to a 2024 incident, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested Bryan Scott Masters around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at his home. According to the sheriff’s office, Masters was found hiding in a bathroom and…
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Berea Police are warning parents and guardians of Silver Creek Elementary students to stop parking along Old U.S. 25 after several recent close-call collisions. According to police, vehicles waiting in the roadway for afternoon pickup have created dangerous conditions, prompting the department to shift from warnings to enforcement. Officers say they will now issue…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington restaurant is speaking out after a recent online review criticized one of its employees, calling him a “weird kid in a weird hat.” In a Facebook post, Blue Door Smokehouse said the comment was unwarranted and did not reflect the employee’s character. The restaurant explained that the worker, Ashton, is a valued…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington nonprofit leader has kicked off a 50-hour continuous performance to raise awareness and support for Believing in Forever Inc.’s 12th annual “A Coat to Keep the Cold Away” youth coat drive. Devine Carama’s flash campaign aims to raise $10,000 or collect 500 new coats for Kentucky kids in need. Believing in Forever,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After a difficult year for many Kentuckians, a Lexington church is partnering with a local mental health visionary to offer a safe space for healing and open conversation. The Healing Church Conference, led by visionary Stacey McDonald, is designed to help residents address emotional and psychological struggles through a blend of faith-based support…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As millions prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving, the Lexington Police Department is reminding drivers to take extra precautions to stay safe during the holiday rush. In a Facebook post, the department shared several tips to help travelers reach their destinations safely. Police urged drivers not to get behind the wheel under the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A driver was taken to the hospital after an overnight crash on New Circle Road, according to Lexington Police. The crash happened around 3:20 a.m. Wednesday just before the Versailles Road exit. Police say the driver lost control and struck a concrete median barrier. Fire crews were called to the scene to help free…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has been arrested after a series of connected incidents Tuesday night that included shots fired, a carjacking, and a hit-and-run, according to the Lexington Police Department. Police say the investigation began around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, when officers were called to the 1700 block of Jennifer Road for reports of shots fired. Before…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has joined leaders in 19 other states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s decision to reduce federal funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s homelessness programs. HUD funding helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness find housing, support services, and long-term stability. According to state officials, more…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Catholic Action Center will host its 27th annual Faith and Community Thanksgiving Day Meal on Thursday, offering free meals to anyone in need. Officials say the meals will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the center’s location on Industry Road. Drive-through and walk-up service will be offered. Categories: Community, Featured, Local…