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Updated Oct 06, 2025 08:45 PM ET

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Tonight in Lexington: Local High-Water Threat Through Tuesday, Employers offering jobs to inmates who assisted in May storm cleanup, University of Kentucky students gain real-world firefighting experience as 'Fire Cats'. Coverage via KYWEATHERCENTER, LEX18.
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Local High-Water Threat Through Tuesday

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 6, 2025 7:13 PM ET

Good evening, folks. I wanted to drop by for a quick update on the potential for high water issues as we head into Tuesday and Tuesday evening. This happens as low pressure zips through the area just ahead of a cold front. The forecast m…

Humans of UK: Melissa Young connects community with art

KYKERNELOct 6, 2025 5:46 PM ET

The first time Melissa Young felt seen within the writing community was in third grade. Young remembered looking out at the crowd and seeing her parents supporting her from afar as she read her winning Mother’s Day essay aloud …

Amy McGrath announces run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky

WTVQOct 6, 2025 12:46 PM ET

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Retired Marine fighter pilot and former congressional candidate Amy McGrath has officially announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Mitch McConnell. McGrath, who previousl…

Rounds of Storms Bringing Heavy Rains

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 6, 2025 1:40 AM ET

Good Monday, everyone. Scattered showers and storms are ramping up across the region today and will really crank on Tuesday. That’s when heavy rains may cause local high water issues across Kentucky as a fall cold front sweeps …

Heavy Rains Likely late Monday through Tuesday Night

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 5, 2025 4:11 PM ET

Good afternoon, everyone. I wanted to drop by for a quick update on the increasing potential for heavy rains in the coming days. Our system rolling in Monday through early Wednesday is looking pretty darn juicy. Scattered showers and sto…

Another Good Shot of Rain Ahead

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 5, 2025 1:04 AM ET

Good Sunday, everyone. Late summer temps are hanging tough out there today as we track a fall cold front that’s ready to put an end to the 80s. This front will also touch off rounds of showers and thunderstorms that will put do…

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