Local pilot helping out in wake of UPS plane crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Louisville’s mayor says the death toll from last week’s UPS plane crash has risen to 14 after one victim died at the hospital Friday. Officials confirm the bodies of all victims have now been recovered. The National Transportation Safety Board says the plane was carrying 38,000 gallons of fuel and was departing for Honolulu…

New Circle Road ramps at Leestown temporarily closed through Nov. 26

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Lexington can expect detours and delays as work continues on the New Circle Road widening project. The ramps to and from Leestown Road are now closed and will remain shut down through November 26 at 5 p.m., according to transportation officials. The ongoing project, set for completion in 2027, aims to improve…

Georgetown man accused of firing shot at Versailles McDonald’s due in court

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Georgetown man accused of firing a shot during an argument at a McDonald’s in Versailles is scheduled to appear in court Monday. According to jail records, 36-year-old Tyler Estes was arrested Sunday and charged with wanton endangerment. Court documents show he is set to appear before a judge at 1 p.m. As reported…

Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan to help homeless stay warm

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington has activated its emergency winter weather plan for Monday and Tuesday to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm as temperatures drop. City officials say capacity at emergency shelters will be expanded, and Lextran will provide free rides to those shelters. The New Life Day Center opened at 7 a.m. Monday,…

A winter preview with cold temperatures and a snowy afternoon

Snow chances through tonight Through the mid-morning, we’ll see scattered flurries. A winter weather advisory is in effect from 9 am EST to 7 pm EST on Monday. This is due to a band of heavier snowfall that will sweep through the region this afternoon. This may bring a brief period of heavy/steady snowfall. There won’t be much in terms…

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $900 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Mega Millions jackpot is climbing toward a jaw-dropping milestone — nearly $1 billion — after no tickets matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing. That means the $900 million prize remains unclaimed and will roll over to the next drawing on Tuesday, making it the eighth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. The…

Kentucky honors former Governor Martha Layne Collins at funeral in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Friends, family, and state leaders gathered in Frankfort Sunday to honor former Governor Martha Layne Collins, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 88. Collins, a teacher and lifelong Democrat, made history as Kentucky’s first and only woman elected governor, serving as the state’s 56th governor from 1983 to 1987. Her tenure…

All 14 victims identified in deadly UPS plane crash near Louisville airport

LOUISVILLE, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has confirmed that all victims of the UPS cargo plane crash near the airport have now been located. In a post on X, Greenberg said that 13 victims recovered at the crash site match the total number of missing persons reported to Louisville Metro Police. Combined with the plane’s crew,…

Winter chill settles in as snow showers move through Kentucky

The first snowflakes of the season arrive with gusty winds and bitter cold to start the week.

A Dreary Sunday Turns Colder Today was one of those gray November days that really felt like winter was knocking on the door. Temperatures actually peaked early this morning in the low 50s before steadily dropping into the 30s through the afternoon and evening. As colder air rushed in behind a passing cold front, scattered rain showers began mixing with…

Louisville recycling worker describes moment UPS cargo plane crashed nearby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New video and witness accounts are shedding light on the moments after the deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville earlier this week. Rob Sanders, an employee at Grade A Recycling who lives on-site in his RV, says he was inside just minutes before the crash. When he stepped outside, he was met with…

Quiet weather to begin the weekend but a touch of winter looms

We could see a first few snowflakes of the season into early next week

After a beautiful week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we saw some changes to end the week Friday as a cold front moved through the region. With gusty southwest winds pushing milder air and moisture into the commonwealth, a broken line of showers and storms developed  through the afternoon hours. This brought some heavy rain in spots and…

Investigation continues into deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville; 13 confirmed dead

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC NEWS) – Federal investigators continue searching for answers after a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville earlier this week that killed more than a dozen people, with several others still missing. Officials say at least nine people remain unaccounted for. Among those confirmed dead are Louisville residents Luis Fadon and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Kimberly Asa. UPS…

Attorney General asks court to compel Beshear to sign death warrant for Ralph Baze

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking a court to intervene after Governor Andy Beshear declined to sign a death warrant for Ralph Baze, the man convicted of killing two Powell County law enforcement officers more than 30 years ago. Coleman argues that the Governor’s interpretation of a 2010 court order is incorrect and…

Rowan County deputies searching for a missing man

MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing man who hasn’t been seen in three months. Deputies say 50-year-old Jonathan Ploof was last seen on August 3 near the Burger King and Walmart in Morehead. Investigators say Ploof had been camping in the Daniel Boone National Forest off KY 377…

Deer season begins Saturday

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s largest hunting season of the year kicks off this weekend. Modern gun deer season opens Saturday, November 8, and runs through November 23. Hunters across the state will be heading into the field in pursuit of Kentucky’s plentiful white-tailed deer, providing a sustainable source of wild venison for families. Last year, nearly 150,000…

False threat reported at Bath County High

OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bath County High School is reassuring parents and students after a threat reported Thursday was determined to be false. According to school officials, a student made a statement that caused concern, prompting an immediate investigation by the school resource officer. After looking into the matter, authorities determined there was no credible threat. The school…

Lexington woman set to be sentenced in 2023 deadly hit-and-run crash

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County woman is set to be sentenced Friday morning in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that happened nearly two years ago in Lexington. According to court records, Olivia Fouts is scheduled to be sentenced at 10 a.m. for leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid resulting in death….