Quiet weather Tuesday ahead of a multi-day severe weather and flooding threat

Temperatures climb into the upper 50s near 60 on Tuesday ahead of a very active second half of the week

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Tuesday will bring a much-needed quiet weather day with skies gradually clearing and temperatures running a little below average, reaching the upper 50s and low 60s. However, all eyes are on an increasingly active and dangerous weather pattern that kicks in Wednesday night and continues into the weekend. ABC 36 Storm Team Weather…

State Rep. Pamela Stevenson launches bid to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Democratic State Representative Pam Stevenson of Louisville has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Mitch McConnell. Stevenson, who is currently the highest-ranking Democrat in Kentucky’s Republican-led state House, announced her Senate run Monday through a campaign ad shared on social media. The seat has been held by…

Driver’s permit law update

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky teens eager to get behind the wheel can now schedule their driver’s permit tests at age 15, following legislation recently signed by Gov. Andy Beshear. As previously reported, Gov. Beshear signed House Bill 15 into law last Tuesday, officially lowering the eligibility age for a learner’s permit from 16 to 15 years old….

Quiet weather to kick off April on Tuesday but it won’t stay that way

Another round of severe weather followed by flooding potential later this week and into the weekend

After a stormy finish to the weekend with a strong to severe line of thunderstorms rolling through Central and Eastern Kentucky late Sunday and into the early hours of Monday, we got a chance to catch our breath a bit on the final day of March. There were scattered reports of wind damage through the region, but the worst of…

Outer loop of New Circle Road reopens after crash involving construction vehicles

L EXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The outer loop of New Circle Road is back open following a serious crash involving four vehicles Monday morning, according to Lexwrecks. Officials say two construction vehicles were among those involved in the crash. Although the outer loop has reopened, the right lane between Georgetown Road and Leestown Road will remain closed until…

Two people found dead in running car in Whitley County

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after two people were found dead inside a vehicle early Wednesday. Deputies say they discovered the bodies of 60-year-old George Gaertner and 60-year-old Surja Gaertner inside a car with the engine still running. The vehicle was found blocking the intersection of State Highway 92 West and…

A Golden Alert issued for blind woman

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police have issued a Golden Alert for a missing woman who was last seen over the weekend. According to police, 44-year-old April Abrams was last seen Saturday on Deweese Street. Officers say Abrams is blind, stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, and weighs approximately 135 pounds. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is…

Pinwheel planting in Frankfort for child abuse awareness

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear is marking the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month with a pinwheel planting ceremony Monday morning. According to officials, the governor will join advocates in the fight against child abuse by planting pinwheels in the garden outside the State Capitol. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Monday. The…

A quick break before active weather returns

Severe thunderstorms swept across Kentucky Sunday night and early Monday morning leaving thousands without power. Wind and hail damage was reported in our area. Another chance of showers returns Monday mid-morning, as a cold front continues to push east.  This afternoon will be mostly quiet with clouds starting to clear out and temperatures near 60°.  Overnight skies will clear and…

Weather Impact Day: Strong-to-severe storms expected Sunday night

Sunday starts off with showers and storms but the severe threat moves in late

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Showers and a few thunderstorms will move into central and eastern Kentucky overnight into early Sunday morning. While these storms are not expected to be severe, some areas may see brief downpours and gusty winds. Temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Sunday Afternoon – Monday…

Who invented the March Madness Bracket? Family of former Kentucky postal worker stake their claim

The family of late U.S. postal service worker Bob Stinson says he created the first March Madness bracket

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The buzzer beaters. The Cinderella stories. The loveable underdogs. It’s all part of the phenomenon that’s become known as March Madness. However, the biggest thrill arguably comes from watching the NCAA Tournament through the excitement — and oftentimes, anguish — of your bracket. As it turns out, the Commonwealth of Kentucky may be where it all…

Great Crossing and Montgomery County to meet in the boy’s Final Four

After beating Cooper and North Laurel respectively

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Three local high school basketball teams entered Friday with a shot at the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen title, but two remain. North Laurel’s run in the tournament ended despite Reece Davidson’s 16 fourth quarter points putting the pressure on Montgomery County. The Indians, led by Cayden Reed’s team-high 29 points, outlasted the Jaguars and advance to…