Two-year anniversary of the deadly floods in Eastern Kentucky

EASTERN KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of the devastating and deadly flooding that struck Eastern Kentucky in 2022. The catastrophic event claimed 45 lives and caused extensive damage, destroying hundreds of homes, bridges, and roads. Governor Andy Beshear announced that he will visit several counties in Eastern Kentucky to commemorate the anniversary and…

Beshear talks about VP possibility

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is set to travel to Iowa this weekend to serve as the keynote speaker for the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Liberty and Justice Celebration. The event is a significant gathering for Democrats in the state and will take place this Saturday, with Governor Beshear expected to speak during the event’s dinner,…

First annual Pal Community Day at Gainesway Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is inviting families to the ‘PAL Community Day’ (Police Activities League) event this Saturday. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Gainesway Park. Officers say the community can expect free food, entertainment, games, and more. This event aims to foster community spirit and provide a…

YMCA Back to school rallies planned for Saturday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The YMCA is hosting its annual Back-to-School Rallies this weekend, providing essential supplies for students in the area. The rallies will take place Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 15 community sites across Fayette, Franklin, and Jessamine counties. According to the YMCA, free backpacks and school supplies will be distributed to…

Lower humidity to end the week

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 nice conditions to end your workweek. Afternoon highs today will be reaching the mid-to-upper 80s across the region. Yes, temperatures will still be warm but the humidity will be noticeably lower than the last few days. This lower humidity will lead to a very comfortable start to…

Honoring the legacy of Cody Dorman, through Cody’s Wish

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — It’s a bond that captured the hearts of many around the world, the bond between Cody Dorman and Cody’s Wish. “It all started in 2018 when we had we were partnered with Make-A-Wish and Make-A-Wish Day at Keeneland, and every year for the Make-A-Wish Day, we receive a child and their family, to…

Beshear reacts to talk of becoming VP pick

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear with a Team Kentucky update on Thursday talking about multiple topics. But the topic everyone wants to hear about, his take on being vetted as a possible running mate for vice president Kamala Harris. For weeks there has been speculation that Beshear could be a part of the 2024 democratic presidential…

Less humidity and drier air works in to close out the week

A weak frontal boundary will drop to our south allowing for a more comfortable Friday with highs in the mid to upper 80s

A weakening cold front dropped through the commonwealth with very little fanfare as the expected isolated storms through the afternoon were just that…very isolated. With a mix of clouds and sunshine temperatures managed to overperform in many locations thanks to the lack of organized rainfall. Most locations topped out into the mid to upper 80s and while it was still…

Man wanted in Indiana arrested in Simpson County cornfield

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have arrested a man wanted on multiple serious charges in Indiana after he was found hiding in a cornfield in Simpson County. Authorities say 28-year-old Cody Medsker was wanted in Indiana for charges including kidnapping, burglary, and two counts of rape. KSP received an alert indicating Medsker was in…

Man accused of sharing images of child sexual abuse online

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in Warren County after he allegedly shared images of child sexual abuse online. According to authorities, Daelin Rigsby was interviewed by police following accusations that he distributed the explicit pictures. During the interview, KSP seized the device Rigsby allegedly used to share the images,…

Isolated showers and storms Thursday ahead of a nice Friday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! A cold front will be moving through the region later today. The passing of this front will fire up another round of isolated-to-widely scattered showers and storms this afternoon. This front will also bring a drop in the humidity for your Friday, leading to a very nice end to the week….