Local restaurant warns of dashers

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -Mama Tequila’s, a local restaurant, is urging fellow establishments to remain vigilant following an unfortunate incident where a party dined and dashed. They posted surveillance video on their social media account, showing the party allegedly leaving the restaurant without paying. According to Mama Tequila’s, a group of 6 or 7 individuals celebrating a birthday left…

Lexington Fayette Urban County Council to have first reading of pet store-puppy mill ban ordinance

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The full Urban County Council in Lexington will convene Thursday to discuss a significant proposal: the implementation of a pet store ordinance aimed at curbing the sale of animals from puppy mills. If passed, this ordinance would prohibit the sale of dogs and cats sourced from such establishments in local pet stores. Currently, three…

Two people are arrested in Powell County for animal cruelty and child abuse

POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Powell County have caught two individuals on charges of animal cruelty and child abuse following a distressing discovery at a residence in Clay City. Lonetta Daniels, 35, and Matthew Bowen, 42, were taken into custody Wednesday after deputies from the Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of concerning conditions at the home….

Rand Paul joins Utah Senator Mike Lee to stump for candidate Colby Jenkins against G.O.P. incumbent

UTAH (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky is dedicating significant time this week to campaigning in Utah, alongside his GOP counterpart Senator Mike Lee. Their focus is on supporting congressional candidate Colby Jenkins, who is vying to replace incumbent Celeste Maloy in the upcoming election next Tuesday. Paul and Lee, known for their alignment on various issues,…

Eiffel Pizza is back – as a FOOD TRUCK – after having to close due to the COVID Pandemic

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Eiffel Pizza, a beloved pizza place in Lexington, has made a comeback, albeit with a new twist. The restaurant, which closed its doors in February 2021 after six successful years, has re-emerged as a food trailer. Formerly located in the 3000 block of Buckhorn Drive, Eiffel…

A nice Thursday before more rain arrives Friday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! We finally get a break in the active weather today before more rain arrives on Friday.  After morning fog fades, you can expect mostly sunny-to-partly cloudy skies for the rest of the day. Afternoon highs will be pushing the upper 70s. There’s a low chance of a stray shower or storm…

Early voting begins Thursday in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky voters will have a chance to submit their ballots beginning beginning Thursday for the state’s early voting period. This year’s primary is next Tuesday, May 21st, but you can cast your ballot early starting this Thursday. The early voting period runs through Saturday. To cast your ballot all you need to bring is a form…

A quick break in the damp weather pattern heading into Thursday

We should squeeze some sunshine before the next storm system arrives quickly to end the week.

With an area of low pressure spinning right over the heart of Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, we saw a damp and dreary day with occasional rain and some thunder as well. The rain was pretty heavy in spots here in the Bluegrass early in the morning and combine that with little to no movement of the rain with…

Justice Department announces investigation into conditions at juvenile detention centers in Kentucky

The investigation will look into the conditions at the eight youth detention centers and one youth development center

KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Justice Department has launched a civil investigation into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center run by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.   This probe encompasses eight youth detention centers and one youth development center. The investigation aims to assess whether Kentucky adequately safeguards children in these facilities…

Lingering rain and rumbles of thunder Wednesday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Wednesday! More rain is on the way Wednesday after heavy overnight rain for portions of the ABC 36 viewing area. The heaviest of the overnight rain fell in Owen, Scott, and Woodford counties, where radar estimates show 2-3″+ fell within a 4-6 hour timeframe. This rain is pivoting around an area of…

Lexington police officer succumbs to cancer; being remembered by the department, city

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The final arrangements are announced for Edward Thurman, a retired police officer in Lexington who passed away after battling cancer. According to Legacy Funeral Home, Thurman, aged 55, passed away this past Sunday. His wife revealed on Facebook that Thurman had been diagnosed with a type of cancer that had spread to his brain. Lexington…

Shower chances stick around into Wednesday

Even with low pressure moving to our east, moisture and energy on the backside of that system should keep rain and thunder in play mid-week

As expected it turned out to be a bit damp across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday thanks to a slow moving area of low pressure approaching from the west. We saw some brief heavy downpours from time to time and this should continue to be the case heading into Wednesday. I mentioned in yesterday’s post about how anytime you…

Big Band & Jazz returns Tuesday at 7 in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Get ready for some toe-tapping tunes because “Big Band & Jazz” is back in Lexington! The annual free concert summer series kicks off Tuesday night at 7 PM at the Moondance Amphitheater on Monarch Street. Tonight’s live performance features the talented “Metrognomes Big Band.” Don’t forget to bring along a lawn chair or a…