Hazard man convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children receives 3 life sentences

Photo by: Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Perry County Circuit Judge has sentenced a 58-year-old Hazard man convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children to three life sentences without the possibility of parole. According to a press release by the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman, in October, Harrison Cress was found…

Showers and cooler air on tap to close out the week

Our roller coaster ride of up and down temperatures is set to continue

We saw a mixed bag of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky Thursday with clouds and a cluster of thunderstorms across the northern half of the state during the morning hours followed by a summer-like afternoon with sunshine and strong southwest winds pushing temperatures into record territory. The combination of the sun and winds gusting over 30 miles per hour…

Coroner identifies 2 men found dead in Wilgreen Lake in Richmond late Wednesday night

UPDATE: March 26 at 8:45 a.m. The Madison County Coroner’s Office has identified two men they say were found dead in Wilgreen Lake in Richmond late Wednesday night. According to the coroner’s office, they responded to the scene around 10:54 p.m. Wednesday after being requested by KSP and Water Patrol. The coroner’s office says that 64-year-old Ronnie Rollins and 63-year-old Anthony…

Summer-like warmth ahead of a sharp cool-down

Mild Morning With Spotty Showers Early Thursday morning hours start unusually mild, with temperatures holding in the 60s across much of the area. A few scattered showers and even an isolated rumble of thunder are possible, mainly across southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. Most of this activity will be light and short-lived, with many locations staying dry as clouds begin…

Another brief push of warm air into Thursday

Record highs could be challenged with temperatures in the low 80s

We enjoyed another quiet day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as a broad area of high pressure over the Atlantic continued to dominate the region. Winds shifted around to the south allowing milder air to work back into the commonwealth so it was a really nice late March day from start to finish. After beginning the day…

Warmup ahead before rain and a weekend cooldown

Chilly Morning, Warmer Afternoon Wednesday morning begins on a cool note, with temperatures in the upper 30s to mid 40s and a few colder spots dipping into the 30s. Skies remain mostly clear to partly cloudy, allowing for a crisp start. By the afternoon, sunshine and increasing southwest winds help temperatures climb quickly into the upper 60s and 70s. A…

Local business looking for help after difficult winter season

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –  Owners of a small business are asking for community support after a difficult winter season that significantly impacted operations. For the team behind Thee Cake Carpenter, the business is about more than desserts. Owners Sydney and George Carpenter say their work is rooted in faith, family and perseverance — values that have guided them…

Milder air returns quickly into the mid-week

We could make a run at record highs once again by Thursday

After a chilly start to the day with temperatures hovering around the freezing mark at daybreak in most locations, it was a pleasant late March Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure sitting just to our northeast, we saw plenty of sunshine to go along with a few scattered clouds through the day. While afternoon highs did manage…