Heating up a bit heading into the late week

Afternoon highs will head back to average as scattered storm chances diminish

It was another warm August day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a mix of sunshine and clouds, and highs settling into the mid-80s. A few scattered storms popped up during the afternoon, particularly in areas east of I-65, similar to Tuesday’s setup. For the spots that did see rain, it came down fast and heavy, leading to some localized…

UK football has deep receiving room

Four transfers bolster W.R. corps

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Despite the loss of Dane Key and Barion Brown to the transfer portal, the wide receiver room is still deep and talented. First year receivers coach L’Damian Washington is impressed with the four talented players the wildcats gained from the portal; Troy Stellato (Clemson), Kendrick Law (Alabama), JJ Hester (Oklahoma), and Ashton Cozart…

Montgomery County deputies searching for wanted man on rape and sodomy charges

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on serious criminal charges. Officials say 40-year-old Raymundo Pelayo of Mount Sterling is wanted on a Montgomery County indictment warrant for one count of first-degree rape (incapable of consent/physically helpless) and one count of first-degree sodomy (incapable…

Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on Liberty Road in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person is dead following a crash involving a pedestrian late Tuesday night in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around 10:45 p.m. to the intersection of Liberty Road and Liberty Hill Drive for a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Police say the male pedestrian was pronounced dead…

Bardstown police seek help identifying ‘Little Debbie bandit’ caught on camera

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Bardstown Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man they’re calling a “snack bandit,” accused of stealing 10 cases of Little Debbie snacks from a storage unit. According to investigators, the man was seen on camera cutting a lock and loading the snack cakes—worth roughly $700—into a truck from a storage unit…

Madison County deputy’s cruiser hit in I-75 construction zone; driver sought

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 75. Deputies say the incident happened Monday in a construction zone between mile markers 88 and 90. A deputy sheriff’s cruiser was struck, and the other vehicle—a white 2006 to 2010…

Fayette County Board of Education to use eminent domain for RISE STEM Academy expansion

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education is moving forward with plans to acquire more land for the RISE STEM Academy for Girls, saying it will use eminent domain to secure the property. According to a statement from the district, the expansion does not impact any homes, but will affect portions of several backyards…

Storm Chances Hang On a Little Longer… Then a Warm-Up Arrives

Scattered storm chances linger midweek before drier, warmer weather settles in just in time for the weekend.

A Few Afternoon Storms Still in the Mix TodayWe’re still under the influence of that sluggish upper-level system, and it’s keeping just enough instability around to pop a few isolated to scattered showers and storms this afternoon—especially across areas east of I-65. Not everyone will see rain, but if you do, you could pick up a quick downpour, some gusty…

A few storms and warm early August temperatures persist

Scattered clouds will keep afternoon highs in the low to mid-80s

Tuesday turned out to be another pleasant early August day across Central and Eastern Kentucky. A good bit of cloud cover helped keep highs in check, holding them in the low to mid-80s—well below what we typically see this time of year. With humidity levels increasing a bit during the day, a few showers and storms flaring up in the…

National Night Out in London

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — London Police are inviting families and neighbors to come together Tuesday evening for the city’s annual National Night Out — a nationwide event focused on building stronger, safer communities through connection with local law enforcement. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at 500 College Park Drive. Attendees can meet local first responders,…