KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Winter weather is causing travel issues across the Commonwealth, leading to multiple school closures and delays Tuesday morning. The Estill County Board of Education shared photos Monday night showing snow-covered roads, announcing that classes are canceled Tuesday due to hazardous conditions. Officials say it will be the district’s first NTI day of the school year….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are urging drivers to use extra caution after a spike in weather-related traffic incidents during Monday’s snow and ice. Officers say they responded to more than 120 crashes and roadway issues throughout the day as slick conditions made travel hazardous. Crews have been working to clear major streets and intersections, but police…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the nation prepares to honor those who served on Veterans Day, Lexington Police are sharing a story of compassion and community support. Officers say they recently helped a homeless Vietnam veteran who earned two Purple Hearts and two Silver Stars for his service. Police say a concerned citizen reached out last month after…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Veterans Day ceremony will be held Tuesday at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Frankfort to honor those who served during the Vietnam War. The memorial features the names of Kentucky veterans engraved in granite and overlooks the State Capitol. Crews recently completed restoration work on the structure’s concrete piers, which support the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several restaurants are honoring those who served with free meals and special offers for veterans and active-duty military members. Participating restaurants include Gold Star Chili and McDonald’s, where guests can receive a free meal with a valid military ID. Meanwhile, Wawa is offering free cups of coffee to veterans and service members — no…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The countdown to the holidays is on in downtown Lexington, where preparations are underway for the city’s annual Holiday Lighting Festival. On Monday, the Christmas tree for the event arrived at Triangle Park. Crews will spend the next few weeks decorating it ahead of the big celebration. The Holiday Lighting Festival is set for…
Temperatures on Tuesday morning are in the 20s, feeling like the teens. We’ll continue to see gusty winds and wind chill temperatures around 10 degrees below actual air temperatures. This means that by this afternoon, when we see high temperatures in the 40s, we’ll feel closer to the 30s. Clouds will build through the morning, and we’ll be partly cloudy…
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The snow and ice covered roads are impacting school districts across the state. The Estill County Board of Education posted pictures of snow covered roads to Facebook on Monday night According to the district, classes have been canceled for Tuesday because of the hazardous road conditions. Officials say Tuesday is the first NTI…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in Friday’s shooting on Centre Parkway as 36-year-old Derrico Wallace Jr. of Detroit, Michigan. Officials say Wallace suffered a gunshot wound at the scene and was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. An autopsy was performed Saturday at the…
We saw an early taste of the winter season across Central and Eastern Kentucky to begin the week on Monday with snow showers and squalls around the area thanks to an upper level system overhead and cold enough air to support frozen precipitation. This activity was scattered but localized areas saw heavier snow bursts and enough for some light accumulations…
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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…
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…
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, 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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…
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…