Remnants of Beryl headed into the Ohio Valley through the mid-week

With enough leftover tropical moisture, we could see some localized heavy rain with a damaging wind/brief tornado threat on Tuesday

After a nice finish to the holiday weekend with sunshine and temperatures pretty typical for early July, you could really feel the humidity and moisture start to return across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Monday. Despite some higher clouds drifting in, afternoon highs reached the upper 80s and low 90s. The focus over the next few days will be the…

Golden Alert issued for missing Lexington woman

Source: LPDLEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department has issued a Golden Alert for a missing woman in Lexington. According to the LPD, 48-year-old Charity Foder has not been seen or heard from in about a week. Foder was last seen on Red Mile Road. She is described to be about 4’11”, 100 pounds, with brown…

Firefighters extinguish burning mattress

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington Fire Department responded to a call on the 2000 block of Fontaine Road late Sunday night following reports of smoke coming from a structure. According to fire department officials, the call came in around 11:45 p.m. When crews arrived on the scene, no smoke or fire was immediately visible. However, upon further investigation, they discovered…

Animal Shelter Paws 4 the Cause reports overflowing

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has released the 2023 crime report, revealing a 35% increase in animal cruelty cases compared to the previous year, even though the total crime rate has remained steady. This alarming rise comes as local shelters are struggling to manage an overflow of pets. Paws 4 the Cause, a Lexington-based animal shelter, is…

Heat and humidity returns ahead of Beryl’s remnants

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! Hopefully you had the chance to enjoy the beautiful weekend. We are tracking an increase in cloud cover and a return of the humidity today. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s across the region. There is a small chance we sneak in a pop-up shower or…

Two people arrested after infant dies

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people have been arrested following the death of an infant Saturday on Centre Parkway. According to police, just after 9:20 a.m. officers were called to a home in the 1200 block of Centre Parkway for an unresponsive infant. On arrival, officers found 20-month-old Joshua Bowen, who was pronounced dead at the scene. 27-year-old…

Non-Verbal autistic 4-year-old hit by a car in Boone County dies from injuries

UPDATE: According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the child who sustained life threatening injuries as a result of the July 7, 2024, collision on Weaver Road passed away this morning (7/08) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is identified as 4-year-old Jamison Beck of Florence. ORIGINAL STORY: BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A four-year-old non-verbal autistic child is…

Investigation continues after deadly mass shooting in Florence

BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are continuing to investigate a deadly mass shooting that occurred over the weekend in Florence, leaving four people dead and several others injured. The incident took place at a home on Ridgecrest Drive, where 21-year-old Chase Garvey allegedly shot seven people, killing four of them. Following a police chase, Garvey died after…

Govenor Beshear traveling to Asia

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is traveling to Asia this week to focus on job creation and economic development for Kentucky. The governor announced that he will meet with business leaders in Japan and South Korea to discuss potential job opportunities and investments in the Commonwealth. Accompanying Governor Beshear on this trip are First Lady Britainy…

Junior League charity horse show in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The 88th Junior League Charity Horse Show begins on Monday at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium. The event, running all week, is recognized as the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and marks the first leg of the Saddlebred “Triple Crown.” Since its inception in 1937, the show has raised more than four…

Lexington Police recruiting for next class in 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — If you’ve ever considered a job in law enforcement, look no further, the Lexington Police Department is currently recruiting for its next academy class. “Being part of the police department for over 30 years, it’s, it’s a unique experience,” says Chief Lawrence Weathers, of the department, reflecting on his career. “We’re looking for…