Well-known Lexington restaurant slated to reopen, according to social media

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Azur Restaurant and Patio, a longtime staple in Lexington’s dining scene, is set to make a comeback after announcing its closure late last year. According to a Facebook comment on a “Lexington Foodies” post from Sylvia Lovely, a partner in the restaurant, she and Bernie Lovely are working on the reopening with a…

Cooler air returns for the official start of spring

Thursday looks to be raw and chilly with highs in the 40s

It was another mild day to finish out the winter season on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a strong southwest wind helped to push afternoon highs back into the low 70s despite clouds around ahead of our approaching storm system, Winds gusted 35 to 40 miles per hour and the breezy conditions won’t be going anywhere heading into…

Lexington police search for Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Week

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are searching for De’antaye Perkins, 30, who has an active warrant for Theft of Services. Perkins has been named the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Person of the Week. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Perkins. If you have any information about his whereabouts or details related to the…

Lexington police investigate South Broadway robbery; suspect sought

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating an early morning robbery that happened around 4:30 a.m. on March 14 in the 800 block of South Broadway. The case has been named the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. According to police, the suspect initially asked for merchandise behind the counter. When the clerk turned to retrieve…

Elderly woman, 2 puppies rescued from house fire in Garrard County

An early morning fire left a home heavily damaged

LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An elderly woman and two puppies are safe after a house fire early Wednesday morning in Lancaster. According to officials, fire crews rushed to the home off U.S. 27, where flames were pouring from the roof. Officials say they were able to rescue the woman and the puppies, and everyone made it out…

University of Kentucky ends partnership with nonprofit amid federal DEI investigation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky (UK) is severing ties with a nonprofit organization as a federal investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs unfolds. In a letter released earlier Wednesday, UK President Eli Capiluto announced the university would end its partnership with The PhD Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students from underrepresented groups…

Warm and windy Wednesday ahead of a big cooldown for the first day of Spring

Temperatures will fall from the 70s on Wednesday into the low 40s by Thursday afternoon

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A classic spring setup unfolds across Kentucky today as warm and windy conditions give way to an approaching cold front, bringing a round of storms late tonight. This front will also send temperatures plummeting by Thursday, with a touch of wintry weather possible—just in time for the official start of spring at 5:01…

Community remembers teenager and family killed in house fire

SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The community is remembering a teenager and two of her family members who died in a house fire Tuesday in Somerset. The fire department says it happened just before 2 a.m. on Parkers Mill Road killing 78-year-old Norma Putteet, her 55-year-old son Jerry Putteet and her granddaughter 17-year-old Brilee Putteet. According to firefighters,…

Man dies after being shot multiple times in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, y. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says 45-year-old Walter Trebolo died after he was shot multiple times outside a home on Parker Road Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say the shooting happened during an alleged incident with another person. Deputies say a rifle was found on the scene. According to the sheriff’s office, evidence from…

Spring-like temperatures to close out winter

Highs should remain mild into the 70s Wednesday before showers return

After a brief cooldown to begin the week, we enjoyed a delightful Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine and temperatures rebounding nicely. Afternoon highs jumped all the way back into the low to mid-70s, a good 20 degrees plus warmer than what we saw on Monday. It was a nice sneak preview of the spring season, which is…