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…

More relatives arrested in missing baby case in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two more family members have been arrested in the search for a missing baby in Ohio County. Kentucky State Police say that the second set of grandparents for 8-month-old Miya Rudd were arrested on Wednesday, June 12, in Owensboro at their home. Fifty-year-old Taletha Tucker was arrested on a warrant from Indiana….

Entertainment district ribbon cutting tonight at 6 P.M. in Woodford County

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Woodford County will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate their new entertainment district at 6 this afternoon, on Thursday, June 13. The event will be a soft opening for the city’s new downtown market and entertainment district. According to city officials, the nearly $4 million project will be located behind various stores…

Warming up on Thursday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We are going to be warming up once again today with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 80s for most of the region. Skies will remain mostly sunny today as well leading to a peak UV Index of 10. There will be a bit of an increase in humidity today as well…

Kyle Moats unveiled as new Athletic Director at Eastern Kentucky

Moats was on the athletics staff at Louisville and Kentucky for several years each

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kyle Moats is back in the Bluegrass as the new athletic director for Eastern Kentucky University after 15 years in the same role at Missouri State University (MSU). Moats will also be the school’s new vice president. “I’m honored to join a program that has long been prioritizing student-athletes, focusing on holistic growth and is…

Fantastic June weather rolls along into the late week

Temperatures will continue to rise Thursday as highs reach the upper 80s

It was a picture perfect mid-week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky with abundant sunshine and nice temperatures for this time of the year. With high pressure in control it was a delightful day from start to finish, especially given the lack of scattered clouds that we dealt with through the first few days of the week. Afternoon highs managed…

Another nice one for Wednesday before the warm-up begins

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! Yet another fantastic start to the day with temperatures falling into the upper 40s and low 50s for most. We will warm up a little this afternoon compared to yesterday but it’s still going to be feeling nice. Afternoon highs will be reaching the low 80s under mostly sunny skies. The…

Shooting investigation on Ohio Street continues in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred last night in Lexington, leaving one individual hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. According to officers, the victim, a man who had sustained gunshot wounds, arrived at a hospital around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday night. The victim informed authorities that he had been shot while in the vicinity of Ohio Street….

Search for 8-month-old continues in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Five individuals, including Miya Tucker Rudd’s parents and grandparents, are in custody as authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of the eight-month-old. The case has left investigators grappling with more questions than answers. “We don’t know what happened to baby Miya,” Trooper Corey King told ABC36 News Now, emphasizing the ongoing uncertainty surrounding…

Send-off celebration for Kentucky baseball team at Kentucky Proud Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky baseball team is set to embark on a historic journey as they depart for the College World Series in Omaha for the first time in program history. To celebrate this momentous occasion, UK Athletics has announced a special send-off event scheduled for Wednesday at noon at Kentucky Proud Park….

Storm damage assessment training in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department, alongside other first responders, is gearing up for a storm damage assessment training session scheduled for Wednesday. The exercise aims to enhance preparedness and response capabilities in the event of severe weather incidents. According to city officials, the training will take place in the Masterson Station neighborhood, where crews will…