Storms give way to another quick cool down into Tuesday

Severe weather is possible Monday evening as a cold front moves through

It was a very spring-like start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky, and with that comes the return of storm chances. A strong cold front is moving through the commonwealth today, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Monday afternoon temperatures surged into the mid-70s thanks to a gusty southwest wind, setting the stage for storm development…

Franklin Co. courthouse remains closed after major flooding

Court system adapting to remote hearings, temporary offices during cleanup

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin County courts are still dealing with the impacts left from the recent flooding. City leaders predict a long road of recovery for the courthouse. It’s been more than a week since the Kentucky River poured into the streets of Frankfort. Now, as crews work to dry basements and replace electronics, the…

Suspect charged in deadly Georgetown shooting set to appear in court Tuesday

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Georgetown is expected to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. According to the Scott County Detention Center, 20-year-old Zekial Hofstetter was arrested early Saturday and is facing charges of reckless homicide and drug-related offenses. Hofstetter is accused in the shooting death of 22-year-old Christian Best,…

Funeral arrangements for Officer Devan Gales

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Funeral plans have been announced for Lexington Police Officer Devan Gales, who passed away late last week. As previously reported, officials say Officer Gales died sometime late Thursday night or early Friday morning, just after midnight. The Fayette County Coroner has determined his death was due to natural causes. He was 50 years old….

Downed electrical wires shut down section of North Limestone

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington are being urged to avoid part of North Limestone following a crash that brought down electric wires. According to officials, North Limestone is currently shut down in both directions between Arceme Avenue and Avon Avenue as crews work to address the situation. The road closure comes after a collision earlier Monday…

Two injured in crash at Man O’ War and Saron Drive

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are continuing to investigate a crash that sent two people to the hospital Sunday afternoon. According to police, the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Man O’ War Boulevard and Saron Drive. One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while another was transported with non-life-threatening injuries,…

One hospitalized in Man O War and Sir Barton Way crash

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police responded to another crash Sunday night, this one at the intersection of Man O’ War Boulevard and Sir Barton Way. According to officers, the two-vehicle collision happened around 9:30 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police have not released additional details about what led to the crash….

Warm start to Monday ahead of strong-to-severe storm risk

Temperatures will climb into the 70s ahead of storms firing up during the afternoon

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a warm and breezy start to the week across central and eastern Kentucky, and those warmer temperatures will help fuel the development of strong-to-severe storms later today, especially for areas north of the Hal Rogers and Mountain Parkways. A Level 2 (Slight) Severe Risk is in place for much of the ABC…

Search for suspect who fired into vehicles on Winburn Dr.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating after shots were fired early Monday morning on Winburn Drive. According to officers, the incident happened around 3:00 a.m. Two vehicles were hit by gunfire, but no injuries were reported. Police say no other property was damaged during the incident. Right now, no arrests have been made, and the search…

Franklin County courthouse closed due to flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The impact of last week’s historic flooding is still being felt in downtown Frankfort, especially at the Franklin County Courthouse. Officials say the building is still recovering from water damage, and as a result, court operations will stay closed through at least Friday. Some remote proceedings are still being held, but for the most…

Man arrested on child rape charges

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -A man has been arrested and charged with rape of a child under the age of 12 in Laurel County. According to a release, around 10:40 p.m. on Friday, 39-year-old Andrew Hedrick was arrested in Georgetown off I-75 after authorities tracked him through the GPS on the tractor-trailer her was driving. Investigators had…

Church helps community by giving out flood buckets

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – One church helping the community after the devastating floods last weekend. Volunteers with the Trinity Global Methodist handed out more than 570 flood buckets to people in the community on Saturday. The church was able to get the buckets from a warehouse in Alabama. The buckets were filled with cleaning supplies, such as…

Man charged with reckless homicide after shooting

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Police in Georgetown are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on Friday evening. According to police., officers were called to the area of Thorndale Drive and Paris Pike for a shots fired call. When officers arrived, they found an adult male in the vehicle with gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the…

Sunshine and warmer temps return for the weekend

A dreary way to end the work week with overcast skies and highs only peaking in the low to mid 40s, but we will see a big improvement this weekend.  Tonight, temps will drop near freezing with  a frost advisory is in place for central Kentucky and a freeze warning for northern Kentucky. Despite the cold start to the day…

“It’s so important to shine a light on this issue…”; Advocate speaks out for Child Abuse Prevention Month

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – April is child abuse prevention month, aimed at raising awareness for child abuse and neglect. Later this month the Children Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass will be hosting a pinwheel planting event to support the children they see every year. You may have seen blue pinwheels at different facilities including the state capitol…

Buffalo Trace Distillery resumes distribution today, bottling tomorrow

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Hundreds of people are working all hours of the day at Buffalo Trace Distillery to clean mud-filled buildings and prepare for production to ramp back up. Master distiller Harlen Wheatley announcing that they have resumed shipping today and expect to resume bottling tomorrow. “Our distribution and main bottling center did not take on…