Rain returns on Wednesday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are tracking rain and a few storms arriving for your Wednesday. You won’t want to forget the rain jacket and umbrella today! The heaviest of the rain will be across central and northern Kentucky. The highest chance of the rain will be through the early afternoon, before becoming more isolated by the…

Urban County Council election results

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Election results are projecting shifts in Fayette County’s Urban County Council as new candidates are anticipated to take office. In District 1, Tyler Morton is the projected winner, defeating incumbent Tayna Fogle with 58% of the votes compared to Fogle’s 42%. Meanwhile, District 4 is expected to see a similar change, with Emma Lee…

Judge Pamela Goodwine elected to KY Supreme Court

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Pamela Goodwine is projected to win the race for Kentucky Supreme Court Justice in the 5th District. According to the latest results, Goodwine leads with 77% of the votes, decisively defeating challenger Erin Izzo, who garnered 23% of the vote. Categories: Election News, Election Results, Featured, GMK, Local News,…

Kentucky Constitutional Amendments results

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two constitutional amendments were on the ballot in Kentucky, with voters giving a split verdict on Election Day. Amendment One, which proposed preventing non-U.S. citizens from voting in Kentucky, passed with 62% of voters in favor and 38% opposed. This amendment adds language to the state constitution limiting voting rights to U.S. citizens. However,…

Lexington parks referendum passes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County voters have approved a new property tax to support enhancements to Lexington’s public parks. According to the latest results, 61% of voters supported the tax for a public “Park Fund,” while 39% were opposed. Starting January 1, the tax will fund improvements across various recreational facilities. Officials say the revenue will go…

Deadly DUI crash suspect due in court

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County teenager charged in connection with a deadly moped crash is set for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday. State police report that 19-year-old Kayleigh Dismuke faces charges of DUI and vehicular homicide. The crash occurred on October 27, when Dismuke allegedly rear-ended a moped on U.S. 27 near East Frog Hollow…

Drug trafficking suspects due in court

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people arrested in a drug bust last month in Laurel County are scheduled for a court appearance on Wednesday. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Jamie Deaton and 31-year-old Alicia Isom were taken into custody on October 25 after a two-month investigation. During a search of their home on Roy…

Barr and Guthrie win reelection to Congress and now seek possible committee chairmanships

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican U.S. Reps. Andy Barr and Brett Guthrie easily passed their first election tests, winning new terms Tuesday to represent their Kentucky districts. Next up will be their campaigns to win House committee chairmanships, if the GOP maintains control of the chamber. Barr defeated Democrat Randy Cravens in the 6th District,…

Rain chances ramp up into the mid-week

Some healthy rainfall totals are expected over the next few days

It was another record setting day across Central and Eastern Kentucky as folks enjoyed summer-like conditions on Election Day. With sunshine and a strong south wind gusting over 30 miles per hour at times, afternoon highs ran back into the upper 70s to around 80 degrees for much of the area. We reached record temperatures for the 3rd straight day…

Voter fraud state hotline

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As voters across Kentucky head to the polls today, anyone who suspects voter fraud or election law violations can report their concerns through the state’s Election Fraud Hotline. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that the hotline, available at 800-328-VOTE, is open to receive reports throughout the day. A team will be answering calls live…

Warm Election Day ahead Wednesday rain chances

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Election Day! We are tracking a warm and breezy day across central & eastern Kentucky. While the polls are open, we are going to stay dry. A different story late tonight into tomorrow as rain will be arriving into central Kentucky. Rain and a few storms will be likely throughout the morning…