SLADE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Mountain Parkway has reopened after a mud and rockslide shut down part of the highway during Sunday’s rain, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers said the slide happened Sunday morning in the westbound lanes near mile marker 32 in the Slade area of Powell County. County officials said the slide damaged multiple vehicles…
Sunday’s cold front brings cooler temperatures Yesterday we saw quite a bit of rainfall throughout the Bluegrass, with many reaching 0.5-1.0″ of rain. We also saw gusty winds and chilly temperatures. Things have calmed down a bit for our Monday, with clear skies and winds only 10-15 mph out of the SW. Temperatures definitely started chilly though, with many in…
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Wind, rain, and a taste of fall return as a strong cold front sweeps through the region It was a noisy and windy start to Sunday across central and eastern Kentucky as a powerful cold front made its way through the region. This front brought heavy rain, a few strong storms, and some very gusty winds during the morning hours….
A stormy start to Sunday brings a big change ahead After a stretch of beautiful fall weather across the Bluegrass, things are taking a turn tonight as a strong cold front moves in. This system will bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and the chance for a few strong storms before much cooler, fall-like air settles in for the week ahead….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire that damaged a home on Grassland Park Thursday morning has been ruled accidental, according to Lexington Fire Department Battalion Chief Derek Roberts. Roberts told ABC36 News Now the fire was unintentional and started outside the back of the house before spreading into the structure. Four people were displaced due to fire and…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Frankfort man accused of killing his two sons and the family dog in a house fire was back in court Friday for status hearings in two separate cases. According to prosecutors, Dustin Fields faces charges of two counts of murder, first-degree arson, and torture of a dog in connection with the April 30…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County man already charged in one woman’s death and suspected in two others is now facing federal charges in connection with multiple fatal overdoses, according to a news release from Winchester Police Chief Travis Thompson. The release states that 44-year-old Brian Phillip Epperson was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in…
WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell slipped and fell Thursday in the basement hallway of the U.S. Capitol while walking toward the Senate floor, according to officials. Lawmakers say McConnell, 83, was walking with his security detail when a protester approached him. He briefly released his grip and stumbled to the ground before being helped up by…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with last month’s shooting on Winburn Drive that left a Lexington city employee critically injured. According to Lexington police, 20-year-old Jermaine Shanks was arrested late Thursday night on charges of assault and wanton endangerment. He’s scheduled to be arraigned Friday at 1 p.m. Police said a…
Warming up through Saturday afternoon Temperatures started chilly Friday morning in the 40s for most, with a few even dropping to the upper-30s. Friday afternoon, we’ll warm to the mid-70s with a light southeastern breeze and a few clouds building throughout the day. Temperatures will be in the 70s and 60s this evening, so maybe bring a light jacket to…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Charmin is rolling out its biggest product yet with the launch of the “Forever Roll.” The new roll contains 1,700 sheets of toilet paper, designed to last up to a month for a two-person household. That makes it about 32 times larger than a standard roll. The Forever Roll is available online and at major retailers…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nearly 45,000 Row Machines are being recalled after reports that their screen consoles could overheat and potentially catch fire. The recall affects several model numbers of the EYE-FIT NordicTrack rowing machine. These machines were sold at major retailers including Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Amazon across the U.S. and Canada between November 2018 and April…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thanksgiving may still be about a month and a half away, but the Lexington Rescue Mission says it’s never too early to give. The organization is asking for monetary donations to help provide hot Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Officials say just $2.59 can feed someone who has nowhere else to go and…
ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, announced plans to cut roughly 16,000 jobs globally over the next two years in an effort to reduce costs. The majority of layoffs—about 12,000—will impact white-collar professionals, while 4,000 jobs will be cut in manufacturing and the supply chain to improve productivity. Overall, the cuts represent nearly six percent of…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – CVS Pharmacy has completed its nationwide acquisition of select Rite Aid assets, taking over 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The company also acquired prescription records from more than 600 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs pharmacies across 15 states. This expansion allows CVS to serve more than nine…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the federal government shutdown is slowing the U.S. economy, with his department estimating the impact at roughly $15 billion per week. One lawmaker predicts the shutdown could last past Thanksgiving, adding to growing concerns about economic uncertainty. Experts note that tariffs had already been putting pressure on the U.S. economy…
HARRISBURG, PA. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hackers appear to have breached public address systems at four airports across North America, broadcasting unauthorized and profanity-laced messages that praised Hamas and attacked both President Trump and Israel’s prime minister. Officials say the incidents occurred Tuesday at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania, two international airports in British Columbia, and Windsor International Airport in…