It is time once again for the Annual Better Business Bureau Silent Auction
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Business prepares for severe weather after recovering from floods
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — High flood waters in February forced Garrett’s Golf Garage to shut down for nearly a month while they rebuilt what the water destroyed. “We had just made it out in time, and rode out the water,” owner Garrett Hamilton said. “As it receded, we got to the real work and started squeegeeing the…
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of severe weather threat
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency across Kentucky ahead of expected severe weather over the next several days. In a video message, the governor says far western Kentucky faces the greatest risk, including serious concerns about tornadoes, hail, flooding, and strong winds. “If you are not in a safe space for…
International Women’s Art Exhibit at Mill and Max Gallery
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Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
By MARK KENNEDY and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65. Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends,…
Warm and windy conditions fuel overnight storms and heavy rain
WEATHER IMPACT DAY: Temperatures soar into the 80s on Wednesday ahead of strong-to-severe storms overnight
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A strong southerly wind will push temperatures well into the 80s today, but this warm-up comes ahead of a multi-day severe weather event that will bring strong storms, damaging winds, and significant flooding concerns to central and eastern Kentucky. An ABC 36 Storm Team Weather Impact Day has been issued for late Wednesday…
Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by car on Winchester Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One person was taken to the hospital after getting hit by a vehicle around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday on Winchester Road. The road between Polo Club Boulevard and Man O’ War was shut down for hours. Police say the person hit was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to police, the driver…
Investigation underway after car drives through Lexington vape store
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say around 3 a.m. Wednesday, a car drove through the VIP Smoke Shop on Hartland Parkway. According to officers, no one was hurt, but the fire department was called in to assess the building. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Crash, vape store
Iconic Winchester lampposts put in storage ahead of construction
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — In Clark County, iconic lampposts have been removed ahead of the upcoming Main Street, High Side construction project in downtown Winchester. According to city officials, crews will be renovating the High Side of Main Street between Broadway and Lexington Avenue. Officials say the city’s iconic five-globe lampposts were removed yesterday for storage and…
Lexington officials testing warning sirens ahead of severe weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today at 10 a.m. Lexington Emergency Management says they will begin testing the city’s network of outdoor warning sirens. Officials say if you live near a park or golf course, expect to hear the outdoor siren sound a series of chimes followed by a voice announcement saying, “this is a test.” Categories:…
Active and stormy pattern kicks in mid to late week
Severe storms, heavy rain and flooding are all possible
It was a quiet start to April across Central and Eastern Kentucky with some lingering low clouds through the morning before we saw a welcome return of some sunshine through the afternoon hours. With a light east breeze afternoon highs managed to recover into the low 60s, which is right around average for the first day of the month. Unfortunately…
Amber Lakin in studio with info on a helpful seminary series as we grow old
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Driver identified in fatal crash on New Circle Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who died following a crash involving four vehicles on New Circle Road Monday afternoon. The coroner says 39-year-old Ashley Maria Leath, of Lexington, died from blunt trauma injuries of the head and torso. She was pronounced dead at UK Medical Center shortly after the crash….
Officials urge preparation ahead of severe storms in Kentucky
Experts urge preparation as flood watches are issued across the state
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The ABC 36 Storm Team is tracking severe storms and heavy rain expected to arrive late Wednesday night, prompting flood watches across Kentucky. Emergency management officials are urging residents to prepare now by having an emergency kit, staying informed, and creating an evacuation plan. “So now’s the time to make that plan, have…
Traveling with Teri: Paul Miller Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center
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Apartment fire on North Mt. Tabor Road displaces seven people
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Seven people are displaced after an apartment fire Tuesday morning on North Mt. Tabor Road, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Firefighters responded around 7:47 a.m. to the 100 block of North Mt. Tabor Road after reports of a structure fire. Crews arrived to find smoke showing from the building and upgraded it to…
Quiet weather Tuesday ahead of a multi-day severe weather and flooding threat
Temperatures climb into the upper 50s near 60 on Tuesday ahead of a very active second half of the week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Tuesday will bring a much-needed quiet weather day with skies gradually clearing and temperatures running a little below average, reaching the upper 50s and low 60s. However, all eyes are on an increasingly active and dangerous weather pattern that kicks in Wednesday night and continues into the weekend. ABC 36 Storm Team Weather…
Man arrested after chase, crash in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A suspect is in custody after leading deputies on a chase that ended with a crash in Clay County, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators say 21-year-old Skyler Hubbard was spotted by a deputy Monday on North Highway 421 in a vehicle reported stolen from either Clay or Laurel County. According to the…
State Rep. Pamela Stevenson launches bid to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Democratic State Representative Pam Stevenson of Louisville has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Mitch McConnell. Stevenson, who is currently the highest-ranking Democrat in Kentucky’s Republican-led state House, announced her Senate run Monday through a campaign ad shared on social media. The seat has been held by…
Driver’s permit law update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky teens eager to get behind the wheel can now schedule their driver’s permit tests at age 15, following legislation recently signed by Gov. Andy Beshear. As previously reported, Gov. Beshear signed House Bill 15 into law last Tuesday, officially lowering the eligibility age for a learner’s permit from 16 to 15 years old….
Quiet weather to kick off April on Tuesday but it won’t stay that way
Another round of severe weather followed by flooding potential later this week and into the weekend
After a stormy finish to the weekend with a strong to severe line of thunderstorms rolling through Central and Eastern Kentucky late Sunday and into the early hours of Monday, we got a chance to catch our breath a bit on the final day of March. There were scattered reports of wind damage through the region, but the worst of…
Three people killed in fiery crash on New Circle Road identified
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Fire Department crews responded to a fatal vehicle accident involving a U-Haul truck and a construction van on New Circle Road Monday just after noon. According to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts, firefighters were sent to the scene at 12:09 p.m. to the area of 1114 New Circle Road, where the van caught fire…
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Outer loop of New Circle Road reopens after crash involving construction vehicles
L EXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The outer loop of New Circle Road is back open following a serious crash involving four vehicles Monday morning, according to Lexwrecks. Officials say two construction vehicles were among those involved in the crash. Although the outer loop has reopened, the right lane between Georgetown Road and Leestown Road will remain closed until…