Chicken fighting ring discovered by KSP in Casey County

BETHELRIDGE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 in Columbia has concluded an investigation into an animal cruelty complaint reported in Casey County on Sunday, May 5. Following the investigation, fourteen individuals were charged for their participation in an incident that occurred in the Bethelridge community. The incident unfolded on May 5, around 12:00 P.M….

Today is the 12th Annual Kentucky Gives Day to benefit your favorite charity

KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today marks a significant occasion for philanthropy in the Bluegrass State as the 12th Annual Kentucky Gives Day kicks off. This event provides an opportunity for individuals to partner with numerous organizations in the Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN) and contribute to causes that matter. With over 1,000 members, the Kentucky Nonprofit Network plays a vital…

Multiple rounds of strong-to-severe storms on the way through Thursday morning

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are tracking a very active midweek across central and eastern Kentucky. All of the ABC 36 Viewing Area has at least a Level 2 Severe Risk for Tuesday and Wednesday. Make sure you are staying Weather Aware and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. This has the potential to be a…

Multi-day strong to severe storm threat into the mid-week

You'll want to stay weather aware Tuesday and especially Wednesday with a few rounds of severe weather possible

It’s that time of the year here in Central and Eastern Kentucky…severe weather season! After a cloudy Monday with scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder the focus now shifts to the potential of strong to severe storms here in the Ohio Valley the next couple of days. BOTH Tuesday and Wednesday are on the table for possible big…

Lexington cuts ribbon for affordable housing town homes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -Today marked a significant milestone for Lexington as Mayor Linda Gorton, alongside council members and community leaders, unveiled five new town homes in a bid to address the city’s ongoing affordable housing challenges. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, officiated by Mayor Gorton and other council members in collaboration with the Lexington Housing Authority, took place at the…

Police investigate overnight shooting in the Short Street and Mill Street area

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred late last night in the area of Short and Mill Streets, leaving one woman injured. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded to a call reporting shots fired just before 10:30 PM yesterday. Upon arrival at the scene, there was no immediate sign of…

Rainy start to an active workweek

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! We are expecting an active workweek weather-wise with multiple rounds of rain and storms on the way. For Monday we are expecting rounds of sub-severe thunder showers and storms. Heavy downpours and isolated small hail will be possible, but overall the storms should stay below severe criteria. Storm chances decrease overnight…

Severe storm and flood threats for the week ahead

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Sunday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW): Good Sunday evening everyone, most everyone has been dry skies today and temperatures in the muggy upper 70s to low 80s. But there has been some scattered showers and storms out there impacting some areas. Our pattern is about to crank it into high gear as we have multiple rounds of strong to severe…

We are kicking off a very active pattern

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Saturday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky (ABC36 NEWS NOW): Good Saturday evening, it has been a warm, muggy, and occasionally stormy day across Kentucky. Unfortunately, more of the same is on the way for the next week as we have entered a VERY active pattern across our part of the country. Sunday should start mainly dry, but thunderstorms will pop up during the afternoon…

UK Senate considers vote of no confidence against Pres. Capilouto

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWSNOW) — On Monday, May 6, the University of Kentucky Senate will consider a vote of no confidence against President Eli Capilouto. UK Board of Trustees chair Britt Brockman released a statement of support for Capilouto. “The UK Board of Trustees unequivocally supports President Eli Capilouto and the work of the UK community to meet Kentucky’s needs….

Dodging a few showers and storms for Derby Day

While it shouldn't be a wash-out, expect some occasional rain and thunder on Saturday

As expected it turned out to be a rather damp and dreary Oaks Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, along with at Churchill Downs in Louisville. It was a far cry from the perfect weather of Wednesday and Thursday with clouds, spotty showers and temperatures a little cooler. Fortunately the heaviest rain fell early in the day with more scattered…