Two semis crash in Rockcastle County
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Laurel County Deputies searching for missing woman
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Estill County residents face snow cleanup after recent floods
Residents battle back-to-back weather events as snow coats flood-damaged areas
IRVINE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Across the Bluegrass, some residents are taking a break from flood recovery to clear away the recent snowfall. Snow plows and standing water are a familiar sight in several Kentucky communities as they grapple with the aftermath of severe flooding compounded by a winter storm. The city of Irvine is among those hit…
Crews working through bitter cold to clear roads and sidewalks
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Crews have been working around the clock to clear snow and ice from roads around the city. “I think it was like two degrees when we started here today,” worker Jerry Reynolds said while describing the wind chill. Reynolds says the work is a lot easier than the past snowstorms we’ve had this…
V.I.P. ribbon cutting for new Paul Miller Ford facility
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I-75 shutdown after a crash involving two semis
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Crash sends one person to the hospital
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Poor road conditions affecting drivers
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F.C.P.S. Students on N.T.I., other closings and delays
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Laurel County building damaged from attic fire
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A building in Laurel County was damaged after a fire broke out Monday night. According to the fire department, crews responded to a fire on Levi Jackson Mill Road in London. Firefighters say the flames were contained to the attic of the building. Officials confirmed no injuries were reported, and the cause of the…
Estill County horse rescued from mud after floods
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Semi collides with snow plow in Lyon County
LYON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are urging drivers to keep a safe distance from snow plows after a semi-truck rear-ended a state transportation snow plow Tuesday night. According to state police, the crash happened just before 7 p.m. on I-24 eastbound in Lyon County, causing traffic disruptions. Investigators say snow-covered roads and limited visibility were…
Police urging residents to stay home during snow
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Walker Live snow overnight makes dangerous roads for commuters
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Power outages in eastern Kentucky due to flooding
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Flu, COVID-19 cases on the rise in Fayette County
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Morning round of snow exits with more on the way tonight
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After an overnight winter storm blanketed the region with fresh snow, the heaviest accumulations are shifting east as we head into midday Wednesday. This break in the action will allow road conditions to improve somewhat, but with temperatures remaining well below freezing, untreated roads will stay slick and hazardous. If you plan on…
Kentucky rifle chasing another NCAA Championship in Lexington
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Lexington police investigating shooting on New Circle Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon on New Circle Road. According to police, officers were called to the intersection of New Circle Road and Russell Cave Road around 2:21 p.m. for a report of a shooting involving a victim. When officers arrived, they found a female victim with secondary injuries…
More winter weather arrives for the mid-week
Accumulating snow should make for a challenging Wednesday morning commute
We got a sneak peek of the wintry weather set to impact us mid-week on this Tuesday as light snow showers graced the Bluegrass region thanks to some mid-level energy providing just enough lift to produce a few flakes. It was enough to coat the ground and even produce an inch or so of accumulation especially for areas west of…
Two people dead after being struck by a car
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two men have died following a crash Saturday morning at the intersection of Tates Creek Road and Man O’ War Boulevard. According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, 61-year-old Eyad Albaree and 55-year-old Matthew Hudson were struck by a vehicle just before 7 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene and took both men…
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Recovering from floods ahead of heavy snow
HAZARD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As residents of Hazard continue to recover from the devastating weekend floods, they are now preparing for another challenge—heavy snowfall. Homes and businesses remain covered in thick mud, with shattered windows, displaced furniture, and lost belongings marking the aftermath of the flooding. Assistant County Attorney Sam Collins described the extent of the damage, saying,…
Fourteen confirmed deaths from extreme weather
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The death toll from Kentucky’s devastating weekend flooding has risen to 14, Governor Andy Beshear announced Tuesday morning. The governor also shared that 44 counties have submitted written disaster declarations as recovery efforts continue. The severe flooding has displaced many residents, leaving them without power, and now the state faces another challenge—a looming winter…