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Winter weather pattern rolls on into the weekend
A stout clipper system brought a fresh blanket of snow to much of Central and Eastern Kentucky to close out the week on Friday. Snowfall totals…
Laurel County man pleads guilty to gun thefts, faces 15-year prison sentence
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Laurel County man is facing 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple firearm-related…
Graves County man arrested after undercover child pornography investigation
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky State Police have arrested a Graves County man on child pornography charges following an undercover investigation. Officials say…
Lexington braces for dangerous icy roads as temperatures plunge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington is dealing with the messy aftermath of Friday's winter storm, which dropped several inches of snow overnight and left…
Councilmember Liz Sheehan announces she will not seek reelection
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Councilmember Liz Sheehan says she will not run for reelection when her current term ends, announcing her decision Wednesday in a statement to the community. Sheehan said the choice came after…
Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan as temperatures drop
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As dangerously cold weather settles into the region, the City of Lexington has re-activated its Emergency Winter Weather Plan to…
Multiple school districts out due to snow, dangerous road conditions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Snow-covered roads and slick conditions have led to widespread school closures across central and eastern Kentucky on Friday. Fayette County…
Live look: Slick, snowy roads for the morning commute
A live look at road conditions during Good Morning Kentucky. This video was pre-recorded.
Snow and Freezing Temps Friday
Friday: Winter storm will diminish through mid morning hours. Afternoon temps peak in the upper 30s/low 40s allowing for slight snow melting. Friday Night: Temps drop back to 20s, leading to re-freezing…
Winter weather system arrives tonight with hazardous travel and brutal cold behind it
A Widespread Snowmaker Moves In Tonight A fast-moving winter storm is set to bring widespread accumulating snow to the region tonight into…
Kentucky volleyball sweeps Cal Poly in Sweet 16
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky Wildcats advanced to the Elite 8 after sweeping Cal Poly in three sets (25-18, 25-19, 25-7) on Thursday afternoon at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Kentucky hit .419 for the match and held…
Paramedic injured after suspect throws rock at passing ambulance in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A paramedic is recovering after police say a man threw a rock at an out-of-county ambulance as it drove through Lexington late Friday morning. According to Lexington Police, officers were called just before 10:30…
Running out of time: USPS shares final shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you still need to get holiday gifts in the mail, the clock is officially ticking. The U.S. Postal Service says you’ve got less than a week to send packages if you want them…
Lexington officials urge caution as winter storm approaches; roads already being pre-treated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With winter weather moving into the Commonwealth, Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous conditions overnight and into Friday morning. During a briefing Thursday, the mayor said Streets…
Gov. Beshear responds to SK On ending joint venture with Ford, says Ford’s commitment to Kentucky “remains strong”
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear is weighing in after South Korean battery manufacturer SK On announced it is ending its joint venture with Ford Motor Company for their U.S. battery plants — a move that shifts…
Man charged after head-on crash, admitting to drinking, and jumping from moving ambulance, deputies say
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is facing a long list of charges after deputies say he caused a head-on collision, admitted to drinking, and…
Lexington police search for wanted man accused of absconding from treatment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted on a warrant for absconding…
Parent accused in deadly KSU shooting enters plea, bond set
UPDATE 10:20 a.m.: Jacob Bard pleaded not guilty in court Thursday morning. He's being held on $1 million cash bond. ORIGINAL STORY: FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)…
Status hearing set for Former Letcher County Sheriff accused in judge’s death
LETCHER COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A status hearing is scheduled next Thursday for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, who…
The Nest’s Reindeer Express returns to support 900+ families in Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Nest’s annual Reindeer Express program has returned to Lexington, providing holiday support to more than 900 local…
Georgetown Police host Cram the Cruiser Event to benefit Scott County Animal Care
GEORGETOWN, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Georgetown Police Department is reminding the community about its “Cram the Cruiser” event aimed at…
Two Killed in Lewis County Crash at Kentucky 9 and 59 Intersection
LEWIS COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Two people have died following a crash in Lewis County early Thursday morning. Police say they…
Laurel County man pleads guilty to gun thefts, faces 15-year prison sentence
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A Laurel County man is facing 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple firearm-related…
Graves County man arrested after undercover child pornography investigation
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky State Police have arrested a Graves County man on child pornography charges following an undercover investigation. Officials say…
Lexington braces for dangerous icy roads as temperatures plunge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington is dealing with the messy aftermath of Friday's winter storm, which dropped several inches of snow overnight and left…
Councilmember Liz Sheehan announces she will not seek reelection
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington-Fayette Urban County Councilmember Liz Sheehan says she will not run for reelection when her current term ends, announcing her decision Wednesday in a statement to the community. Sheehan said the choice came after…
AAA warns Kentuckians: Extreme cold could lead to costly burst pipes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With temperatures expected to plunge into the single digits this weekend, AAA is urging homeowners to take precautions now—before frozen or burst pipes turn into an expensive headache. Lori Weaver Hawkins, public affairs manager…
Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan as temperatures drop
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As dangerously cold weather settles into the region, the City of Lexington has re-activated its Emergency Winter Weather Plan to…
Multiple school districts out due to snow, dangerous road conditions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Snow-covered roads and slick conditions have led to widespread school closures across central and eastern Kentucky on Friday. Fayette County…
Live look: Slick, snowy roads for the morning commute
A live look at road conditions during Good Morning Kentucky. This video was pre-recorded.
Paramedic injured after suspect throws rock at passing ambulance in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A paramedic is recovering after police say a man threw a rock at an out-of-county ambulance as it drove through Lexington late Friday morning. According to Lexington Police, officers were called just before 10:30…
Running out of time: USPS shares final shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you still need to get holiday gifts in the mail, the clock is officially ticking. The U.S. Postal Service says you’ve got less than a week to send packages if you want them…
Lexington officials urge caution as winter storm approaches; roads already being pre-treated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With winter weather moving into the Commonwealth, Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous conditions overnight and into Friday morning. During a briefing Thursday, the mayor said Streets…
Gov. Beshear responds to SK On ending joint venture with Ford, says Ford’s commitment to Kentucky “remains strong”
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear is weighing in after South Korean battery manufacturer SK On announced it is ending its joint venture with Ford Motor Company for their U.S. battery plants — a move that shifts…
Man charged after head-on crash, admitting to drinking, and jumping from moving ambulance, deputies say
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is facing a long list of charges after deputies say he caused a head-on collision, admitted to drinking, and…
Lexington police search for wanted man accused of absconding from treatment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help to find a man wanted on a warrant for absconding…
Parent accused in deadly KSU shooting enters plea, bond set
UPDATE 10:20 a.m.: Jacob Bard pleaded not guilty in court Thursday morning. He's being held on $1 million cash bond. ORIGINAL STORY: FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)…
KSU community holds vigil honoring De’Jon Fox as family shares memories of the 19-year-old student
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students, friends, and community members gathered Wednesday at the site of the Kentucky State University campus shooting to honor the life of 19-year-old De’Jon…
Running out of time: USPS shares final shipping deadlines for Christmas delivery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you still need to get holiday gifts in the mail, the clock is officially ticking. The U.S. Postal Service says you’ve got less than a week to send packages if you want them…
Lexington officials urge caution as winter storm approaches; roads already being pre-treated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With winter weather moving into the Commonwealth, Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials are urging residents to prepare for hazardous conditions overnight and into Friday morning. During a briefing Thursday, the mayor said Streets…
Gov. Beshear responds to SK On ending joint venture with Ford, says Ford’s commitment to Kentucky “remains strong”
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear is weighing in after South Korean battery manufacturer SK On announced it is ending its joint venture with Ford Motor Company for their U.S. battery plants — a move that shifts…
"Leave the Heat On" Rally at State Capital
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nearly 40 advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Andy Beshear to stop winter utility shutoffs, warning that rising costs and gaps in…
Former State Representative runs for U.S. Senate
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Kentucky state representative Charles Booker is officially entering the race for U.S. Senate, becoming the latest Democrat to challenge Republican Sen. Mitch…
Wrongful death lawsuits expected to be filed Wednesday in deadly UPS plane crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The first wrongful death lawsuits tied to last month’s deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville are expected to be filed Wednesday, according to a report from WHAS11. Fourteen people were killed and nearly…
Gov. Beshear announces $612K in new SAFE awards for Eastern Kentucky storm recovery
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear says more help is on the way for Eastern Kentucky communities still working to recover from this year’s devastating storms and floods. On Monday, the Governor announced more than $612,000 in…
Governor Beshear joins lawsuit against Trump Administration
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has joined leaders in 19 other states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s decision to reduce federal funding…
Kentucky Parole Board to conduct full review this week for Ronald Exantus
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Parole Board is set to conduct a full review Thursday for Ronald Exantus, the man released early from prison after serving less than half of his sentence in connection with the death…
Two juveniles charged after arson investigation in Carrollton
CARROLLTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An arson investigation is underway in Carrollton after officials say two juveniles were caught on video breaking into a home and starting a fire. Investigators say they were called Sunday to a residence on…
Two men charged in connection to pointing laser, firing shots at KSP helicopter
MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two men are accused of pointing a laser and firing shots at a state police helicopter, during the search for a missing 11-year-old Robertson County child. According to KSP, 49-year-old Jason McKee and…
Governor Beshear says SNAP benefits now cleared for full funding in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear says Kentucky has received approval to fully fund SNAP benefits, clearing the way for families to see assistance restored as early as Saturday. In a statement shared on his official Facebook…
One dead, another injured after early-morning house fire in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was killed and another injured in a house fire in Covington early Friday morning, according to reporting from ABC affiliate…
The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even as the government is reopening
The federal government is reopening, but there’s still uncertainty about when one of the most far-reaching impacts of the closure will be resolved and all 42 million Americans who receive SNAP food aid will have access to their full November…
House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation's longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks,…
The Supreme Court is expected to say whether full SNAP food payments can resume
It's up to the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to decide when full payments will resume under the SNAP food aid program that helps 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries, as some wonder how they will feed their families without…
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. The request is the latest in a flurry…
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Rowan County, Kentucky court clerk who…
Lawsuit filed against UPS, GE, and Boeing after deadly Louisville plane crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A lawsuit has been filed against UPS, General Electric, and Boeing just three days after the deadly cargo plane crash in Louisville. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News, the lawsuit was filed on…
Louisville recycling worker describes moment UPS cargo plane crashed nearby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New video and witness accounts are shedding light on the moments after the deadly UPS cargo plane crash in…
Thai woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation
BANGKOK (AP) — A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok,…
U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower. In a report delayed for more than seven weeks by the federal government shutdown, the Commerce Department…
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. The request is the latest in a flurry…
The Latest: Trump putting a positive spin on the economy after voters rebuked his performance
President Donald Trump is heading to Miami on the anniversary of his reelection to a second term to speak to a forum of business leaders and global athletes about what he sees as his economic achievements. His speech comes after…
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. Cheney died Monday night…
Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea
By JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MARK SCHIEFELBEIN Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump described his face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday as a roaring success, saying he would cut tariffs on China,…
Trump urges Israel to seize chance for peace ahead of Egypt summit and presses for Netanyahu pardon
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Donald Trump told Israeli lawmakers on Monday that their country had no more to achieve on the battlefield and must work toward peace in the Middle East after two years of war against Hamas and skirmishes…
Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownership
By ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.…
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
By DON BABWIN CHICAGO (AP) — James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph of on-the-fly can-do engineering, has died. He was 97. Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois,…
Apple to invest $2.5 billion in Kentucky plant for iPhone, Apple Watch glass production
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Apple is making a major investment in Kentucky, announcing a $2.5 billion expansion of the Corning manufacturing facility in Mercer County. Apple CEO…
Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new U.S. intelligence report found that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after a U.S. strike and was not “completely…
Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire 'is in effect' and Israeli planes won't attack anymore
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran violated ceasefire terms by carrying out attacks against each other after an early Tuesday deadline to stop hostilities but Israel was going to “turn around” its jets and stop…
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel after Iran’s missile attack on US base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire" soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating…
Iran launched a missile attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, Trump speaks out
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating…
US signals a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war
By JOSH BOAK and MIKE PESOLI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday signaled a willingness to renew talks with Iran and avoid a prolonged war in the aftermath of a surprise attack on three of…
US has struck 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
By SAM MEDNICK, AAMER MADHANI and DAVID RISING Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country's nuclear…
Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to police
BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (AP) — The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another crawled to officers in surrender Sunday after they located him in the woods near his home, bringing an end to a massive, nearly…
At least 240 people, including those on the ground, killed in the Air India crash; one person survived, official says
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — An Air India passenger plane bound for London crashed into a medical college in Ahmedabad after takeoff Thursday, killing at least 240 people in one of India's worst airline disasters in decades, officials said. Vidhi…
Fr. Jim Sichko: Pope Leo XIV will allow people to "walk through the door" Francis opened
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) -- Loud cheers from thousands of faithful bellowed below as Pope Leo XIV made his first appearance on the balcony of St.…
