The quiet and comfortable weather pattern is about to come to an end

After several really nice days across the area, the humdity will return late week as storm chances increase

It was another dandy day of weather on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure continued to be anchored just to our east. With a good bit of sunshine around, afternoon highs reached the mid and upper 80s but of course the very dry air at the surface kept humidity levels down and the comfort factor up. This…

Laurel County man facing child sex abuse charges

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man has been arrested and is facing serious child sex abuse charges. Kentucky State Police report that 58-year-old Jerry Dunn was taken into custody after the Electronic Crimes Branch allegedly discovered inappropriate material in his possession. Dunn is charged with 20 counts of possessing matter portraying a minor in a…

Man, woman shot to death in Georgetown identified

GEORGETOWN, Ky (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Scott County Coroner’s Office has confirmed to ABC36 News Now the names of the man and woman, who were found shot to death at a home in Georgetown. They are identified as 44-year-old Darci Brewer and 32-year-old Dan Harlow. Police say they discovered the pair, and a pet, shot to death Tuesday morning…

Nice weather continues for the first day of school ahead of late week rain and storms

How long will the nice pattern last? Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the details in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy first day of school! We are tracking fantastic conditions out there as many area school districts head back to school on Wednesday. Morning temperatures fell to the low 60s and upper 50s for most of the area. We will be climbing back into mid-to-upper 80s by the afternoon. There will be a…

Fayette County Public Schools back in session

Fayette County Public Schools kick off the new school year with focus on academic recovery and new policies

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The new school year is officially underway for Fayette County Public Schools and over 10 other districts. As FCPS gears up for a fresh academic season Superintendent Demetrus Liggins says he’s is ready to embark on his fourth year leading the district. Liggins, who has overseen significant changes during his tenure, acknowledges…

EKU “move-in days” Wednesday and Thursday

Richmond, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eastern Kentucky University is gearing up for the arrival of its newest students as Freshman Move-In Day kicks off Wednesday. The university has announced that the incoming Class of 2028 will begin moving into dorm rooms on Wednesday and continue through Thursday. EKU officials are anticipating another record-breaking year for freshman enrollment, with nearly…

Missing child with autism found safe

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An update in the search for a missing child with autism in Scott County. The Georgetown Police Department has confirmed that 11-year-old Adianna Henderson has been found safe. Henderson was reported missing after she disappeared from the Aberdine Way area Tuesday afternoon. Authorities launched a search, and she was located safe later that night….

Investigation continues after man, woman, pet found dead in home

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The investigation continues into the deaths of two people and a pet found inside a home in Georgetown. Police say they discovered a man, a woman, and a pet shot to death Tuesday morning inside a home on Secretariat Street. Officers responded to the scene after receiving a call from a family member. Investigators…

Overturned semi-truck shuts down roads in Bourbon Co.

PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lanes are back open after being shut down for hours Tuesday night when a semi-truck overturned in downtown Paris. Police say the overturned semi shut down High Street near Second Street, including the area near the Bourbon County Courthouse. The Paris Fire Department also reported a hazmat incident related to the crash. There is…

New cases of Whooping cough

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The city of Lexington is reporting three new confirmed cases of whooping cough, according to the latest update from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department released on Tuesday. Health officials say the total number of confirmed cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has now reached 60 since the outbreak began on April 26th….

Lexington Sporting Club to move up a league into the USL Championship

Move only applies to men's professional team currently playing the USL League One

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Lexington Sporting Club’s men’s professional team will be advancing up to the United Soccer League Championship (USLC) next season. The team currently plays in the United Soccer League One (USL1). The change was announced on Tuesday afternoon at the club’s Lexington training facility. “We’re so excited to move up and occupy the highest levels of…

Autopsy results from death of 17-year-old Henry Clay High School student

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A recently released report from the Kentucky Office of the State Medical Examiner has confirmed that the death of Emeka (Emmanuel) Mwakadi, a 17-year-old student at Henry Clay High School, was due to natural causes rather than any external trauma or altercation. According to the medical examiner’s findings, Mwakadi’s death on May 11, 2024,…

Feeling a bit more like August as the week progresses

Temperatures, humidity levels and rain chances should all increase in the coming days

It was another splendid day across Central and Eastern Kentucky Tuesday, once the mid-level wave that brought a few sprinkles to the area around daybreak departed to the east. Of course the clouds held early morning lows up a bit with most spots in the low 60s but with sunshine returning into the afternoon along with the dry air in…

Kentucky National Guard celebrates new facility

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear joined Kentucky National Guard members to celebrate their new joint force headquarters. “The new headquarters is a major step forward as the guard continues to reach its goals,” Governor Beshear said. The 15.9-million-dollar facility will help all of Kentucky National Guard’s different operations work together more efficiently and effectively. “The building…

Georgetown Police conducting death investigation on Secretariat Street

UPDATE: Georgetown Police tell ABC36 they arrived at the house at the Secretariat address and found a man and a woman dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Police also say there is not threat to the public.   GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department is currently conducting a death investigation in the area of Secretariat Street. Authorities…