FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Franklin County Courthouse is reopening Tuesday after being closed for months due to devastating flooding earlier this year. The courthouse on St. Clair Street has been shut down since April, when deadly flooding forced court hearings into temporary locations. Officials say the courthouse reopens to the public later in the morning. SEO Tags:…
Starting dry before afternoon showers This morning, we’re starting our Tuesday with mild and dry conditions. Temperatures are mild in the upper 50s to lower 60s, and we’ll have a few clouds. Cloud cover will build from the south around lunchtime, and that’s when we’ll see rain chances ramping up as well. The best chance to see some of these…
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Labor Day Starts on a Warm NoteWe’re kicking off Labor Day Monday on a pretty good note across central and eastern Kentucky. Temperatures are climbing into the low to mid 80s, making it feel warm but still pleasant for outdoor gatherings. While most of us are staying dry, we’re beginning to see a few scattered showers and storms bubble up…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A University of Kentucky athlete has been arrested in connection with the death of an infant in Lexington. Police say officers responded around 10 a.m. last Wednesday to a residence on Park Avenue for a report of an unresponsive infant. The child was pronounced dead at the scene. According to investigators, 21-year-old Laken Snelling,…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Multiple fire departments responded Sunday to a brush fire on Jones Knob Road in Pulaski County. According to officials, the Ferguson Volunteer Fire Department was assisted by crews from Somerset, Burnside, Bronston, and Haynes Knob, along with the Kentucky Division of Forestry. Firefighters used chainsaws, rakes, leaf blowers, and water from tankers and brush…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Labor Day events are planned across Lexington today as groups gather to advocate for workers’ rights and community programs. One event, hosted by KY 120 United-AFT, the Central Kentucky chapter of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, and other organizations, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Organizers say the three-hour gathering encourages solidarity for…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington city officials say curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed today in observance of Labor Day. Residents who normally receive Monday pickup will have their carts collected on Wednesday, September 3. Carts should be placed at the curb after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday routes will not be affected. Businesses…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As families head to Kentucky’s lakes and rivers this Labor Day, officials are urging boaters and swimmers to make safety a priority. According to the latest data, 84 percent of drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket. Alcohol remains the leading contributing factor in boating-related fatalities. Authorities remind boaters to always have a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Millions of Americans are hitting the road and skies this Labor Day weekend, marking the unofficial end of summer. AAA says travelers can expect lower costs this year, with gas prices, flights, hotel stays, and car rentals all down compared to 2024. In Kentucky, gas is averaging $2.92 a gallon, about 14 cents less…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police say one person has been arrested in connection with an assault that happened Sunday afternoon. According to police, officers were called just before 3 p.m. to the 100 block of North Limestone. When they arrived, they located the suspect and made an arrest. Police say the victim refused treatment at the scene….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was taken to the hospital after a single-vehicle crash in Lexington late Saturday night. Police say they were called around 11 p.m. to the intersection of Harrodsburg Road and Burbank Drive. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries but was also charged with driving under the influence. The case remains under investigation. SEO Tags:…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died after an apparent drowning while fishing with friends in Lexington. According to the coroner, 43-year-old James Darin Langston died Saturday night. The Lexington Fire Department says it was called just before 8 p.m. after Langston was found in the water by a friend….
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Harlan County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a one-year-old child following an apparent drowning. Officials say they were notified Saturday evening, August 30, after the child was brought to the emergency department at Harlan ARH. Coroner John Derrick Noe responded and pronounced the child deceased. Due to the child’s age,…
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say two inmates who escaped from the Bell County Forestry Camp earlier this week are back in custody. According to KSP, troopers arrested Billy Potter and Steven Spencer around 4 p.m. Saturday, August 30, in Anderson County. Investigators say they responded to a Flock camera alert of a stolen vehicle…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Council Member At-Large James Brown has officially announced his campaign for re-election in 2026. Brown was first appointed to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council in 2015 by then-Mayor Jim Gray, representing the 1st District. He later won election to the seat and, in 2022, made history as the first African-American elected countywide to…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A contracted food service worker at the Powell County Detention Center has been arrested after officials say she engaged in inappropriate conduct with an inmate. According to a release, Samantha J. Catron was arrested Saturday and charged with sodomy, 3rd degree. Catron is employed by Kellwell Food Management, which provides contracted services to the…
UPDATE: The Scott County Coroner says the man killed in the crash was 63-year-old Wesley Keith Richie of Lexington. Richie died at the scene, according to the coroner’s office. ORIGINAL STORY: SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Interstate 75 in Scott County. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s…
Monday brings many things to celebrate Happy Labor Day, happy first day of September, and happy first day of meteorological fall! Meteorologists use September 1 as the first day of fall for easier record-keeping. So if you didn’t want to wait the 22 days until the autumnal equinox, feel free to say that you’re celebrating the meteorological way. In addition…
A Perfect Sunday Wraps Up the WeekendSunday brought another picture-perfect day across the region, with highs in the low to mid-80s and plenty of sunshine. It was the kind of day that felt more like early fall than late August — perfect for outdoor plans and wrapping up the weekend on a high note. Labor Day Looking Mostly DryFor your…
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It was a great finish to what has been an incredible week of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the early preview of fall continued. A weak frontal boundary dropping through the commonwealth did produce a few scattered clouds mixed in with the sunshine, while trying to squeeze out a stray shower or two but had a lot of…
