Man charged with stealing school bus, DUI

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A London, Ky. man, with an outstanding warrant from out of state, is facing more charges in Laurel County, for allegedly stealing a school bus and driving under the influence. According to a release, London police officers arrested 26-year old John Robert-Benjamin Driscoll Tuesday night (3/12), after receiving a report of a wrecked school bus in…

One more unseasonably warm day before our rain chances ramp up

Afternoon highs should jump into the mid-70s Thursday before a cold front arrives to end the week.

It was another fantastic day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as a ridge of high pressure over the eastern part of the country kept the entire region unseasonably warm. The weak upper level system stayed to the north so the threat for isolated shower went away, allowing for more sunshine and a southwest wind to push…

Warm temperatures continue ahead of late week rain

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Wednesday! It’s going to be another unseasonably warm day today. Afternoon temperatures will likely climb into the upper 60s and low 70s. There’s a low chance of a stray shower or storm, but that chance has lowered since yesterday. A warm front lifts through the region on Thursday. That brings us a low chance of…

New DJJ bill aims to help treat mental health

(WTVQ) — A bill proposed on Tuesday in Frankfort would build a $22-million dollar, 16-bed facility in kentucky to treat ‘youths’ held by the state Department of Juvenile Justice. The primary focus of of our mission going forward is the safety of the youth,” said Keith Jackson, the Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Senate Bill 242 introduced…

Unseasonably warm temperatures crank up into the mid-week

A stray shower/storm can't be ruled out the next few days but most locations should be dry with highs in the 70s

It was another delightful day on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with plenty of sunshine, a few high, thin cirrus clouds and a southwest wind pushing afternoon highs into the mid and upper 60s, a good solid 10 to 15 degrees above average for this time in March. Hopefully you’ve had a chance to get out and enjoy it…

It’s a “Go Day” for your Tuesday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Tuesday, it’s a Dillon Gaudet “Go Day”! Beautiful conditions are in the forecast today. Afternoon highs will be reaching the mid-to-upper 60s after a chilly start to the day. Unfamiliar with what a “Go Day” is? It’s the best weather day of the week with zero weather concern. It’s a great day to go outside…

Kentucky’s real-life “Ordinary Angel” shares inspiration behind hit movie

(WTVQ) — “Ordinary Angels,” based on a true story that happened in Louisville during the snowstorm of 1994, officially hit movie theaters nationwide in February. Sharon Stevens — the woman whose heroic efforts prompted an entire community to help a three-year-old girl in desperate need of a liver transplant — recalls the day she read about Michelle Schmitt’s story in…

Tranquil and pleasant weather continues into the mid-week

Despite some chilly mornings, afternoon highs will climb well above average the next few days.

It was a beautiful start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Monday with full sunshine, cloud free skies and afternoon highs climbing back into the mid-50s! That was some accomplishment given the very cold temperatures most folks woke up to early Monday. Most locations started the day into the mid to upper 20s, which is even below…

Warmer temps on the way

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Monday! It was a chilly start to the day but don’t worry… Warmer temperatures are ahead! Afternoon highs will reach the mid-to-upper 50s for most of the region. This warm-up will be under sunny skies for your Monday. The warming trend continues through the middle of the week. Temperatures on Wednesday should hit near 70…