LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — On May 15th around 10 a.m. on Liberty Road, Olivia Short says she was the victim of a hit-and-run while trying to save a cat in the middle of the road. “Other cars were kind of slowing down, noticing me, stopping and a truck blew through,” she said. “It could have been really…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are continuing to investigate a crash, earlier this morning, that sent one person to the hospital. Police say they were called just before 7 a.m. to a two-vehicle crash on inbound Winchester Road at East Loudon Avenue. When officers arrived, they found one of the cars had flipped during the crash….
CORBIN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters are on the scene of a large house fire in southeastern Kentucky. According to police, the fire started this morning at a home on Steele Street, just off Fifth Street in Corbin. Officers say the person who lives in the home is a gun enthusiast. Loud explosions were heard coming from the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The cooler pattern we talked about earlier in the week has officially arrived across central and eastern Kentucky. After a damp and breezy Wednesday, today’s temperatures will feel more like early April than late May. Afternoon highs on your Thursday will struggle to reach the low to mid-60s around the Lexington area, with…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The funeral services have been announced for a Laurel County firefighter who died in the line of duty while shielding his wife during last week’s tornado. The fire department says 57-year-old Major Leslie Leatherman died Friday night after responding to a call for help during the storm. According to officials, Leatherman was found…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – In Woodford County, the Versailles Police Department is asking for help in the search for several people wanted for questioning. According to police, officers are seeking help identifying three individuals shown in photos shared with the public. Police say the three are considered “persons of interest” in an ongoing criminal investigation. If you…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of London is holding a community prayer vigil on Friday night to honor the lives lost in last week’s devastating tornado. Officials say the vigil will begin at 8 p.m. and is meant to bring the community together in remembrance and support as recovery continues. At least 19 people were killed…
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After a stormy Tuesday that brought damaging winds and multiple rounds of heavy rain to Central and Eastern Kentucky, things finally calmed down on Wednesday. We traded the thunder and lightning for a quieter, cooler setup as a brisk west wind helped usher in more seasonable—if not chilly—air. Most areas stayed dry under a mix of sun and clouds, though…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear has announced that disaster unemployment assistance (DUA) is now available for workers in 37 Kentucky counties affected by the deadly storms in April. The program covers individuals who lost their jobs or had their work interrupted due to tornadoes, flooding, or landslides. Eligible applicants include farmers, the self-employed, and others not…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As communities across southern Kentucky continue the long road to recovery after Friday’s deadly tornado, new storms Tuesday night brought fresh challenges — drenching debris, damaging already-vulnerable homes, and forcing some residents to evacuate once again. Lydia Hughes, who lives in Laurel County with her husband and six children, said the tornado struck…
Note: The video attached to this story was produced by reporter Alex Suckow, from CNN Affiliate WLKY in Louisville. LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help, rushing into harm’s way as he steadfastly did for decades, when a late-night tornado plowed through his community in the Appalachian foothills. It was his final act of…
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services teams are on the ground in Laurel and Pulaski counties this week, supporting families impacted by last weekend’s deadly tornadoes. Crews are serving hot meals, drinks, and snacks to storm survivors, while also offering emotional and spiritual support to those who have lost loved ones, homes, or…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Emergency crews responded to a close call Tuesday night after strong winds brought down a tree onto a home along Lawson Lane in Laurel County. First responders were called to the scene just before 10 p.m. and found that the tree had crashed through the roof of the house. Fortunately, everyone inside made…
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A travel advisory is in effect Wednesday in Mount Vernon as city officials respond to storm-related road hazards. Officials say several roads are waterlogged, and reports of loose gravel and debris have been received across town following recent heavy rains. Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and avoid flooded…
With a low pressure to the north, we will have isolated shower chances today and tonight. Temperatures will be below average with highs near 70. Rain chances increase slightly Thursday as a shortwave sinks south, and highs dip to the low 60s. Friday and Saturday will be quiet and highs only peak in the mid 60s. Our next chance for…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Pulaski County man accused of disturbing acts of animal abuse is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. According to court records, 22-year-old Zachary Rollins is facing charges of animal torture and is due for a preliminary hearing at 1:30 p.m. Rollins was arrested on May 10 on Skyview Drive, after deputies responded…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The National Weather Service has officially rated the May 16 tornado that tore through Pulaski, Laurel, and Russell counties as an EF-4, confirming the storm packed maximum winds of 170 miles per hour and left a path of destruction more than 55 miles long. According to NWS officials in Jackson, the tornado was…
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