Lingering clouds and showers for Thursday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! Most of the area has received over an inch of rain since Wednesday evening, with lingering scattered showers in the forecast today. The heaviest of the rain has passed to the east so don’t expect a steady rain like what occurred overnight. The rain we will see today will be scattered…

Calls for resignation of JCPS chief equity officer over social media post

Lawmakers demand John Marshall step down following controversial comment

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Pressure is mounting for the resignation of Jefferson County Public Schools Chief Equity Officer John Marshall following a controversial social media post. Marshall’s response on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) on Monday came after he was asked by professionals and students about strategies moving forward. Lawmakers are calling his comments “racist” and “inflammatory,” suggesting they…

Bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Lexington crash

Incident occurred on Lane Allen Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating after a bicyclist was hit by a car Wednesday afternoon in Lexington. Officials say the incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Lane Allen Road near Garden Springs Drive. Authorities say the bicyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to investigators, the driver of the vehicle stayed at…

Boil water advisory issued for Estill Co.

Advisory in place due to work on new water line under Irvine Bridge

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A county-wide boil water advisory has been issued for Estill County. Officials say crews with the Estill County Water District are working on a new line under the Irvine Bridge. Residents are advised to boil their tap water for at least three minutes before use as a precaution until further notice. Categories:…

Estill Co. assistant coach arrested on rape charges

Coach accused of inappropriate relationships with two students

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to state police, an assistant coach at Estill County High School has been arrested on rape charges. Officials say 22-year-old Samuel Beeler was taken into custody on Wednesday. He faces two counts of rape. According to state police, Beeler is accused of having inappropriate relationships with two students. As previously reported,…

New tariff tax could affect local businesses

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – “Universal tariffs” could be coming America’s way if president-elect Donald Trump gets his way when he takes office. Plus, Trump has said he wants taxes on all Chinese imports to be a high as 60%. Many economists have been sounding the alarm about this policy. Trump’s tariff proposal would implement a tax between 10%…

Damp and dreary heading into the late week

A good soaking rain is on tap for much of the area

It was another nice fall day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as our tranquil stretch of weather rolled on. After the brief cooldown Tuesday, temperatures recovered nicely on the heels of some early sunshine and a southeast wind as afternoon highs reached the low to mid-60s in most locations. You may have noticed a steady increase in mid to…

Man accused in hit-and-run case enters not guilty plea

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man charged in connection with a hit-and-run case pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon, via Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center. 21-year-old Logan Rogers is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Render Aid or Assist leading to Death or serious Physical Injury. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the…

Catholic Action Center looks to increase safety on Winchester Rd.

Recent pedestrian death prompts call for action on dangerous Lexington road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Catholic Action Center is voicing concerns about pedestrian and driver safety along Winchester Road after the recent death of a pedestrian familiar to the organization. Earlier this week, 43-year-old Angelina Wells was struck and killed by a car while walking on Winchester Road. Ginny Ramsey, the director of the Catholic Action Center,…

Clay County mother charged with murder after infant’s death following months of investigation

MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) has charged a Clay County mother with murder following the death of her infant daughter. Authorities say Brianna “Morgan” Burkhart was initially under investigation for child abuse after her three-month-old daughter was hospitalized in April with severe injuries, including fractures, hemorrhages, and retinal bleeding. The investigation began after KSP…

Local creator of cat toilet training kit kicked off Amazon

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Elizabeth Slone, creator of Kitty’s Loo, says she’s no longer allowed to sell her product on Amazon after a Chinese-owned company filed an infringement case against her. “Supposedly he was claiming that my pictures and my products were his, Slone said. “I clicked on the link and everything that I had, my…

Rain returns Wednesday night into Thursday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! After the chilly start to the day, temperatures will be climbing into the mid-60s by this afternoon. The big headline today will be the rain moving in later this evening. Rain will hold off during the daytime before increasing in likelihood after sunset. We expect the heaviest of the rain to…

Trial dates set for suspects in Crystal Rogers case

Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson to face trial together next June

NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Trial dates have been set for three suspects charged in connection to the disappearance and death of Crystal Rogers in Bardstown. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, a judge announced Tuesday that Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson will be tried together on June 24 of next year. Meanwhile, Steven Lawson, Joseph’s father,…

Man charged in deadly Lexington hit-and-run to appear in court

Suspect accused of fleeing scene after fatal moped crash

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A man arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lexington is set to appear in court Wednesday for an arraignment. Police say 21-year-old Logan Rogers is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid. Officers report that Rogers allegedly drove away after hitting a moped around…

Crash on I-75 in Madison County causes delays

Collision near Exit 87 leads to traffic backups

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Officials are investigating a collision that happened Tuesday night near Exit 87 on I-75 in Madison County. Madison County 911 reported traffic delays due to the crash. This is a developing story as the investigation into the incident continues. Categories: Featured, GMK, Local News, News Tags: central kentucky, Collision, Crash, delays, developing story,…

State Street fire after UK’s win over Duke

Fans set couch ablaze after UK victory

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Hundreds of University of Kentucky fans took to State Street late Tuesday night to celebrate the Wildcats’ win over Duke. Police say a crowd gathered near Crescent Avenue around 11:45 p.m., where a couch was set on fire. No injuries or arrests were reported, according to officers.The only property damage reported was the…