Volunteers needed for 2025 Lexington homeless survey

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington is seeking volunteers for its annual homeless count, scheduled for Wednesday, January 29. According to city officials, volunteers will assist by surveying individuals experiencing homelessness, distributing care packages, and providing information about available emergency shelter options. Those interested in volunteering can sign up through a link available on the “Lex…

The updated path to the playoffs for the Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati must win versus the Steelers in Week 18, but there's more to the potential path

CINCINNATI, Oh. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Two of the five dominoes that need to fall for the Cincinnati Bengals to make the postseason have tipped over, but knocking down the other three are easier said than done. Control the Controllables Cincinnati can only control part of the equation by beating both their final two opponents. After dispatching the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati…

Another round of rain on the way to close out 2024

Colder air will move in for the new year as our active weather pattern continues

After an unsettled final weekend of 2024 with scattered showers and windy conditions (especially Sunday), it was a cloudy and dreary start to the week Monday. Low level moisture stuck around keeping the overcast conditions in place for the morning hours before we enjoyed a mix of clouds and sunshine. We did see enough of a southwest wind ahead of…

Address mix-up raises questions in Laurel County police-involved shooting

Confusion over dispatch addresses emerges in deadly shooting investigation

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Dispatch audio is providing new details about an officer-involved shooting in Laurel County on December 23 that left one man dead and raised questions about whether police were at the correct address. Audio from the London Police Department indicates law enforcement responded to “489 Vanzant Road,” where shots were reportedly fired during…

Man dies after struck by car

BURNSIDE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man died Sunday morning after being struck by a car while walking along U.S. Highway 27 near Boat Dock Road in the Burnside area. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, 69-year-old Sherman Dick was walking just before 8 a.m. when he stepped into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Officials…

New Year’s Eve showers ahead of big changes in 2025

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! Big changes are on the horizon, but we will remain quiet and above average temperature-wise on this 2nd to last day of 2024. This quiet weather day is ahead of rain showers and breezy winds in the forecast on New Year’s Eve. Colder air arrives as we turn the calendar over…

Man accused of shooting at deputies due in court

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused of firing shots at deputies and a state police trooper in Washington County is due in court today for a preliminary hearing. According to court records, 37-year-old Bradley Couch is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 12:30 p.m. on attempted murder of an officer and assault charges. State police…

Man caught allegedly sending inappropriate messages to teenager

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Russell County man is facing charges after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a teenager on social media. According to Kentucky State Police, 33-year-old Zachary Grider was arrested Saturday and charged with procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means. Investigators say he’s accused of sending messages allegedly containing…

Lexington’s NYE celebrations moving inside

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington says it’s New Year’s Eve celebration will be held inside the Central Bank Center due to the chance of rain. The children’s activities will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Activities for adults will start at 9 p.m. on the second floor with live music from Tee Dee…

More rain chances on the way for the final weekend of 2024

Temperatures will stay well above average despite the unsettled weather

The final Friday of the year turned out to be a damp and dreary one as a wave of low pressure sliding by to our northwest brought a fairly large area of rain to Central and Eastern Kentucky. The day started dry before the rain moved in with another unseasonably mild day despite the showers around with afternoon highs back into…

Rounds of rain expected through the weekend

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! We are tracking some active weather heading into the final weekend of 2024. Our first round of rain arrives midday today and will last through the early evening. A round of heavier rain will be moving in Saturday night into Sunday morning. There could even be a few storms will this…

Lexington police investigate deadly Newton Pike shooting

Officers investigating the shooting as a homicide

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says a male victim died at a hospital after he was found shot in the 400 block of Newton Pike on Thursday, just before 2 p.m. Officers say the victim’s death is being investigated as a homicide. Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to call Lexington Police…

Active weather pattern kicks in to finish out the year

Temperatures will stay above average as our rain chances increase

After a dry and unseasonably mild Christmas Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we saw a few light showers to kick off Thursday with a weak boundary and some moisture over the area. Those showers were spotty the remainder of the day with unseasonably mild temperatures in place once again, although we did see a few peeks of sunshine from…

A few showers Thursday ahead of heavier rain for the weekend

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are tracking a few showers early in the day on Thursday ahead of a quiet and mild afternoon. More rain is expected to arrives midday Friday with heavier rain the forecast late Saturday evening. A few storms will be possible into Saturday night as well as the heavier rain moves…