Lexington bar offers “Fire Cal” shots

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Emotions continue to run high for University of Kentucky fans following the Wildcats’ upset loss to 14-seed Oakland in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. A local bar in Lexington is offering ‘March Sadness’ deal to help Solid Blue fans cope. Chevy Chase Inn — the oldest bar in Lexington — is offering “Fire Cal”…

Drying out with typical late March weather this weekend

Scattered rain showers will end with some sunshine returning by Saturday afternoon

It was a somewhat damp and dreary Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a few scattered rain showers worked back into the commonwealth to end the week. Once again we had a decent temperature gradient from south to north during the afternoon with our southern counties well into the 60s to near 70 degrees for highs while farther north…

Rain chances return on Friday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Friday! Don’t forget the rain gear as shower chances with return for your day today. It won’t be a washout but you can expect isolated-to-scattered showers during the midday lasting through the afternoon and evening. There will be a round of some morning showers that will be moving through south-central Kentucky. The early morning commute…

Motion of change of venue discussed at hearing, could be set in May

NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — The three men charged on connection to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers: Brooks Houck, Joseph Lawson and Steve Lawson appearing in a Nelson County courtroom. The prosecution saying that the discovery aspect of the case has been completed. Various motions were heard during the hearing, including the one for a change of venue. The prosecution…

Kentucky bows out of The Big Dance in the First Round at the hands of Oakland

PITTSBURGH, PA (WTVQ)- Kentucky men’s basketball’s 2024 NCAA Tournament run is at an end 40 minutes after it started. The Wildcats lost to Oakland University on Thursday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by a final score of 80-76. UK shot poorly from everywhere on the court. Outside of the three-point arc, the Wildcats made a third of their attempts and were only…

“It’s just so exciting that he jumped on,”: local boy gets adapted tryke

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — It was an emotional day for one family in Lexington on World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday. One little boy, Lincoln, who has down syndrome received an adapted tryke that he can ride. Even though he has down syndrome, eight-year-old Lincoln Lynch is just like any other child. “He’s a very energetic boy, he’s very strong and…

Temperatures rise along with our rain chances on Friday

Cool and sunny weather will be replaced with milder and damp conditions to close out the week

With a north wind pushing in colder air from the north, it was yet another chilly start to the day Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with early morning lows dropping down into the mid-20s. With the cooler start and an east wind, afternoon highs were about 10 degrees cooler than Wednesday only topping out into the low 50s despite…

Fire damages empty house undergoing renovations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – No injuries were reported from a fire at a vacant house in Lexington. Fire officials say a firefighter, on his way to work, noticed flames coming from the house on Wanstead, and called 911. When crews arrived, they saw smoke and flames coming from the house. They say is appears the house was undergoing renovations and…

Jacket needed to start your Thursday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Thursday! Bundle up as you head out the door this morning, it’s a cold start to the day. A cold front passed Wednesday afternoon, bringing us another shot of colder air. Expect mostly sunny and partly cloudy skies through much of the day today. Seasonably cool afternoon temperatures for most, with low 50s likely for…