Staying dry for Tuesday, but rain and snow chances loom ahead

Gusty afternoon winds Tuesday morning is cold in the low 30s. Feels-like temperatures are in the 20s. Winds have been breezy overnight, gusting up to 20 mph. By the afternoon, winds ramp up, and we see gusts up to 30-35 mph. This will bring in mild, moist air. Temperatures will be in the low 50s, and we’ll stay mostly clear…

Quiet and milder into Tuesday as active weather looms

Mid-week rain should transition to some snow by early Thursday

It was definitely a frosty start to Monday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with temperatures dipping down into the upper teens and low 20s to begin the day on Monday so the heavy coats came in handy early. With high pressure off to our south, a steady southwest wind combined with the sunshine made for a very pleasant mid-January day…

London police seek help identifying suspects in overnight theft

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals connected to an overnight theft at a local business. Police say the theft happened at Kentucky Highlands Investment, located at 362 Old Whitley Road in London. Investigators say they are working to identify the individuals pictured in connection with the incident….

Somerset firefighters battle house fire; no injuries reported

SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Firefighters in Somerset responded to a structure fire on Franklin Court, where crews encountered flames and heavy smoke coming from the rear of a home. According to the Somerset Fire Department, everyone inside the residence was able to escape safely before firefighters arrived. Officials say crews launched an offensive interior attack through the front…

Danville police officer involved in fatal shooting Sunday night at apartment complex

DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A police officer in Danville was involved in a fatal shooting Sunday night while responding to a call involving a man reported to be in crisis. According to the Danville Police Department, officers were called to the Center Estates Apartments around 9:37 p.m. after a report of a suicidal man armed with a knife….

Corbin police searching for missing juvenile

CORBIN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Corbin Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Police say Hayden Baker was last seen in the area of Maple Lane and the Falls Road Kroger in Corbin. Investigators say he may possibly be in Bell County. Corbin police say they are actively working the case and…

Officials investigate motel fire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews with the Lexington Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire early Wednesday morning in Lexington. According to the department’s public information officer, crews were dispatched to the 5500 block of Athens-Boonesboro Road around 2:31 a.m. for a report of smoke inside a structure. The call was upgraded to a structure fire after…

UPDATE: Missing veteran found safe

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police says Frank Coomer has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The search continues this morning for a missing veteran in Pulaski County. According to Kentucky State Police, 54-year-old Frank Coomer was last seen Friday driving from his home in Somerset in a blue Honda Civic. Troopers say Coomer…

Overnight crash sends one to hospital

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person was taken to the hospital following an overnight crash in Lexington. According to police, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Newtown Pike and Stanton Way. Officers say the person who was injured was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No additional details were immediately released. Categories: Featured,…

Cold but dry weather to kick off the work week

Chilly, dry, and breezy start to the week Monday begins very cold, with feels like temperatures in the teens. By the afternoon, temperatures will be near average in the mid 40s. A breezy southwestern wind will add a chill to the air. Be sure to wear layers. Winds stay breezy heading into Tuesday. By the afternoon, gusts up to 30-35…

Cold start gives way to sunshine and a warming trend across Kentucky

Quiet and chilly tonight before temperatures climb back into the 40s and 50s

A slick start to Sunday gives way to clearing skies We started Sunday with a few snow showers moving through the area, leading to slick spots and some light accumulation in parts of the viewing area. Thankfully, conditions improved as the day went on. Sunshine broke through during the afternoon, helping melt away any lingering snow. Even with the clearing,…

Madison County Coroner Seeks Next of Kin for Richmond Man

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Madison County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the next of kin for Grover Smith, Jr. Smith was 67 years old, born in Mason County, Kentucky, and had been living in Richmond at the time of his death. Anyone with information that could help identify or locate family members…

Shifting back into a January-like feel this weekend

Temperatures will take a tumble with highs in the 30s by Sunday

After a wet start to Friday with gusty showers and a few rumbles of thunder across Central and Eastern Kentucky, the unseasonably mild air we’ve enjoyed the last several days tried to hang on a bit longer as the rain wound down for the time being. It was another breezy day with southwest wind at 10 to 20 miles per…

London City Council passes amended budget ordinance, approves body camera requirement

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — City leaders in London have approved an ordinance that will allow several city departments and agencies to continue operating under an amended budget, following weeks of concern over potential layoffs. During a special-called meeting, members of the London City Council approved the ordinance on second reading. The move repeals the original budget that Randall Weddle…

Health officials warn of potential measles exposure in Fayette County

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Health officials are alerting the public about a potential measles exposure in Fayette County. According to a post from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, an unvaccinated, out-of-state traveler stayed at the Hyatt Place hotel in Hamburg between December 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026. Officials say measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can…

Mason County Animal Shelter is asking for the public’s help identifying dog

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Mason County Animal Shelter is asking for the public’s help identifying a dog that has been seen lingering at the Maysville Cemetery for several days. According to shelter officials, the dog has been staying near the same grave and has been returning to it repeatedly. An animal control officer has been visiting the area,…

One Lexington highlights their Crisis Response Advocates

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In a recent social media post, One Lexington highlighted the important — and often unseen — role its “credible messengers” play in preventing gun violence across the city. According to the organization, credible messengers are individuals with lived experience or strong personal ties to the communities most impacted by gun violence. Their work focuses on…

Kentucky senator proposes bill to strengthen protections for teachers, school staff

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As lawmakers head into the second week of the legislative session in Frankfort, one Kentucky senator is pushing new legislation aimed at better protecting teachers and school staff from violence in the classroom. Senator Matt Nunn has introduced Senate Bill 101, a proposal designed to crack down on assaults against teachers and other school employees….