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The funeral arrangements for 32-year-old Jordan Daws, a Lexington woman who died from hypothermia as a result of last weekend's severe winter weather, have been released.
The funeral arrangements for 32-year-old Jordan Daws, a Lexington woman who died from hypothermia as a result of last weekend's severe winter weather, have been released.
The funeral arrangements for 32-year-old Jordan Daws, a Lexington woman who died from hypothermia as a result of last weekend's severe winter weather, have been released.
Police Chief Paul Humphrey and others personally thanked Officer Nick Wilt for his service and bravery on Friday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Police Chief Paul Humphrey and others personally thanked Wilt for his service and bravery. Wilt was shot in the head while responding to the 2023 mass shooting at Old National Bank. "Today wasn’t a goodbye — it w…
Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter is calling for donations as freezing temperatures are increasing the needs of the shelter.
Good evening, everyone. Snow continues to impact southeastern Kentucky as bitterly cold temps settle back into the Commonwealth. I wanted to drop by for a super quick update as we look head to the weekend and the first week of February. A…
A once-empty storefront downtown has transformed into a vibrant creative hub where paint splashes, laughter echoes and imagination takes center stage.
London's Public Works Department successfully navigated a challenging winter storm last week by implementing a comprehensive snow and ice management strategy that kept major roads passable.
It's been nearly a week since a wintry blast hit the Bluegrass, but for some, it feels like the storm never really left.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Many drivers believe they are prepared for winter weather, but experts say it is easy to make mistakes that can quickly lead to accidents on icy and snow-covered roads. AAA officials say proper preparation…
Plow drivers across the city are facing an uphill battle as thick ice makes their usual snow removal tactics nearly impossible.
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire has destroyed the Dessie Scott School and gym in Wolfe County after flames broke out late Thursday night. Officials say the fire resulted in a total loss of the building. No one was inside the sc…
What are your responsibilities if you decide to shovel snow? “If you undertake a duty to clear the sidewalk, remove snow, you also are undertaking a duty to do that correctly."
School administrators are responding to a structure fire that engulfed the Dessie Scott School in flames on Thursday night.
A new era began in Kentucky’s capital city, as NuEra Cannabis opened for business on Friday morning at 11 a.m.
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Transportation Security Administration will begin enforcing a new policy next month for travelers who do not have a Real ID. Starting Feb. 1, passengers without a Real ID will be required to pay a $45 fee to use an a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — City road crews and contractors will be working straight through the weekend to keep making progress after last weekend’s ice-packed winter storm, according to the mayor’s office. City officials say this s…
The one-day Shop-And-Share event encourages Kentuckians to purchase essential items like food, diapers and toiletries for domestic violence shelters.
Kentucky coroners say they're on call every hour of every day, responding wherever death happens, yet many earn just a fraction of what other county officials make.
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has died following a house fire Thursday night in the Cannon community of Knox County. According to the Richland Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. to Twin Oaks Drive off…
Two men were injured during a Thursday afternoon fire in a home in Rockcastle County, local officials report.
Scammers have set their eyes on Wayne County residents' wallets, this time pretending to be with the sheriff's office.
Kentucky American Water crews are repairing three water main breaks in Lexington, affecting an estimated five customers.
A mother and her 1-year-old toddler were left with minor injuries after their car flipped on a patch of ice and snow in Graves County, Kentucky.
The American Water Works Service Company is working on repairing two emergency water main breaks in Lexington.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A formal petition has been filed with the Kentucky House of Representatives calling for the removal of Tyler Murphy as chairman and member of the Fayette County Board of Education, alleging repeated failur…
A dog was rescued, and two men were hospitalized on Thursday afternoon, with one flown to a Louisville burn unit, after a kerosene heater started a house fire in Mount Vernon.
The University of Kentucky’s Big Blue Slam had less blood donated due to weather conditions and mobile drives closing, according to the Kentucky Blood Center. The 18th annual competition between the Kentucky Blood Center and Lifestyle Comm…
The Frankfort location is nuEra Cannabis’ tenth dispensary and its first in Kentucky.
A car flipped onto its side and into a creek in Somerset on Friday morning.
Lexington homeless shelters are expanding hours and officials are calling on the public to help support the shelters experiencing strain due to the storm.
Good afternoon, everyone. Light snow continues to break out across the southern half of Kentucky with a Winter Storm ALERT across the far southeast. That’s where several inches of snow will fall ahead of bitterly cold temps and wind chills…
Staff members with Bourbon n’ Toulouse in Lexington took to social media Friday morning to defend local restaurants that opened while ice still covered many city roads following last weekend’s storm.
Rep. Matt Lockett attests that Murphy "breached the public trust" and failed to provide adequate oversight of the school's finances.
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Kentucky man who police say fled the state more than two years ago has been arrested in Alabama. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers received a request for assistance from the Fleming County Sheriff’s Departme…
A Thursday night house fire is under investigation after crew members with multiple responding departments arrived at the home to find a woman who had died.
The Wolfe County Board of Education posted on Facebook that the Dessie Scott school building and gym were destroyed by a fire that broke out Thursday night.
Leaders with the Wolfe County Board of Education announced on Friday that a historic Pine Ridge school building and children's home had been declared a total loss after a "devastating" fire.
Leaders with the Wolfe County Board of Education announced on Friday that a Pine Ridge school building had been declared a total loss after a "devastating" fire.
Gov. Andy Beshear addressed an ongoing storm-related death investigation on Thursday involving an inmate at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex.
The Nelson County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday that an investigation was underway after a semi-truck allegedly hit a Northeast Nelson fire truck.
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Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton gave her annual “State of the City-County” Thursday.
It is another bitterly cold day with even colder air arriving tonight and into the day Saturday.
Many Kentucky roads remained in dangerous shape on Friday ahead of a new incoming system bringing snow to the southeastern part of the Commonwealth, prompting school closings and delays.
Two Lexington residents are recovering from serious injuries after chunks of ice fell from a Meijer store roof and struck them during a routine grocery shopping trip on Wednesday.
Good Friday, everyone. It’s a Winter Storm ALERT now for far southeastern Kentucky where 4″ or more of snow look to fall through the weekend. This setup is bringing another round of brutally cold temps into Kentucky and surrounding areas.…