A nice start to Father’s Day weekend as the heat looms

Temperatures will climb into the low 90s by Sunday with more summer-like weather next week

It was a warm and humid finish to the week here in Central and Eastern Kentucky Friday which was a far cry from the mild air and low humidity levels we enjoyed earlier this week. With a weakening frontal system sliding through the commonwealth we saw a mix of clouds and sunshine, a few isolated storms and afternoon highs back…

BREAKING: KSP confirms finding an infant’s body consistent with that of missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd

UPDATE FROM KSP: UPDATE:  (June 14, 2024) – Kentucky State Police say they have charged, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd, Miya’s parents, as well as Miya’s grandfather, Ricky Smith and Brodie Payne with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and failure of person to report the death of a person. Additional charges are likely as the investigation is…

Few showers and storms Friday ahead of a big time warm-up on Father’s Day

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! Here’s the gist of what you need to know weather-wise. We are tracking a few showers and storms ahead of a cold front Friday afternoon and early evening. The front passes overnight and we are left with low humidity and seasonably warm temperatures on Saturday. On Father’s Day the heat begins…

Remembering Kentucky veteran Ronald Logan in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The state of Kentucky is mourning the tragic loss of Ronald Logan, a 76-year-old veteran and retired Lexington Fire Department Lieutenant, who passed away this week in a drowning incident. According to the coroner, Ronald Logan died from accidental drowning late Wednesday night after failing to resurface from the water at a reservoir off…

8th suspect arrested in missing baby case in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State police have announced the arrest of an eighth individual in connection with the case of missing 8-month-old Miya Rudd, who was reported missing in April from Ohio County. According to authorities, 28-year-old Brodie Payne has been charged with trafficking for his alleged involvement in an illegal drug operation at the residence of…

Two people arrested on gun and drug trafficking charges in Pulaski County

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A couple and two minors under the age of 18 are facing charges after an investigation into drugs and guns at a residence in Somerset. According to deputies, Robert Price and 35-year-old Michelle Price have been charged with drug trafficking and gun-related offenses. The investigation, conducted by the sheriff’s office, led to their…

World elder abuse awareness day

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — State leaders in Kentucky are set to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Friday, highlighting the importance of protecting elderly citizens from abuse and neglect. An elder abuse awareness event will take place in the State Capitol Rotunda from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday morning. The event aims to raise…

Bear spotted in Berea/Madison County

BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Residents of Berea are on alert after reports of a bear sighting in the area, prompting warnings from local authorities and the state wildlife department. The Berea Police Department issued a cautionary notice about a bear that has been spotted recently near popular locations including Tractor Supply and the Berea Walmart. Officers are advising…

National Bourbon Day

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Today, Friday, June 14 is National Bourbon Day. Bourbon is America’s only native spirit. The popular drink can be traced back to the 1700s. One major ingredient to the spirit is corn. In fact, bourbon must be made up of at least 51 percent corn in order to be declared, ‘true bourbon’. The…

A few isolated storm chances Friday as the warm air sticks around

Highs will remain in the upper 80s to end the week before backing off briefly into Saturday

It was another dandy day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky Thursday as high pressure continued to dominate  here in the Ohio Valley. With the high to our east that opened the door for some slightly warmer air as our temperatures have climbed a few degrees each day since early in the week. With abundant sunshine and a light…

Body recovered from reservoir in Lexington identified as member of Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 76-year-old man is identified as the drowning victim pulled from the Lexington Reservoir #4 Wednesday night. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says Ronald E. Logan was recovered from the water just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, and that his death is being investigated as accidental. Police say the search for the man began just…