Local business looking for help after difficult winter season

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –  Owners of a small business are asking for community support after a difficult winter season that significantly impacted operations. For the team behind Thee Cake Carpenter, the business is about more than desserts. Owners Sydney and George Carpenter say their work is rooted in faith, family and perseverance — values that have guided them…

Milder air returns quickly into the mid-week

We could make a run at record highs once again by Thursday

After a chilly start to the day with temperatures hovering around the freezing mark at daybreak in most locations, it was a pleasant late March Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With high pressure sitting just to our northeast, we saw plenty of sunshine to go along with a few scattered clouds through the day. While afternoon highs did manage…

A cold start leads to a warm up as temperatures continue to swing

Chilly Start Gives Way to Spring Warmth High pressure settled over the Ohio Valley is bringing a cold and quiet start to our Tuesday, with early morning temperatures dipping into the 30s and even a few upper 20s in colder spots. Skies remain mostly clear to partly cloudy, allowing for a crisp feel to begin the day. Despite the chilly…

Temperatures slowly rebound after the brief cool down

Afternoon highs will climb back into the 70s by late week

  After record setting temperatures and a summer-like feel to close the weekend with afternoon highs urging into the mid to upper 80s across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we had a quick reality check on Monday as much cooler air returned to the Ohio Valley. With a brisk northwest wind pushing the cool air in along with some lingering clouds behind…

Unlocking Kidney Health: Why Early Detection Matters

Kidney Health Awareness Month spotlights Ashley Holt's inspiring transplant journey

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) – March is National Kidney Awareness Month, a critical time to spotlight kidney health, often dubbed an “invisible condition” by doctors since symptoms frequently go unnoticed until it’s too late.  Early detection and proactive steps are essential for safeguarding your kidneys. Meet Ashley Holt, a resilient Lexington woman and transplant survivor whose journey from diabetes…

Cooling down and drying up to start our Monday morning

Big temperature drop as cold front moves through A cold front has swept through the Bluegrass region, bringing a noticeable shift in the weather. Temperatures have dropped sharply, by as much as 35 to 40 degrees compared to  Sunday, with Monday morning temperatures falling into the 40s and 50s. Any lingering rain moved out early, leaving behind cloudy skies through…

The first day of spring brings warmth to the Bluegrass

Warm and mainly dry to end the week The vernal equinox officially occurs at 10:46 AM Friday, marking the start of spring. The Bluegrass region will stay quiet and unseasonably warm to close out the week as a weak system passes to the north. Breezy SW winds will bring temperatures to the low 70s. Friday night, a cold front will…

Pulaski County man pleads guilty to killing father and uncle, sentencing set for April

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man has pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in connection with a 2024 double homicide. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon A. Mullins, 28, entered the guilty plea during a court appearance in Pulaski Circuit Court on March 18. Authorities say Mullins pleaded guilty to the murders…

Coroner identifies victim of deadly January fire at Versailles apartment complex

UPDATE: March 19 at 3:30 p.m The Woodford County Coroner has identified the victim in a deadly January structure fire at a Versailles apartment complex as 67-year-old Harold Barnett. “The Woodford County Coroner’s Office will make all resources available to Mr. Barnett’s family during this difficult time and extend our heartfelt condolences,” the agency said on social media. All residents…

‘Nice to help’: College students across the state choose to give back this Spring Break

VAN LEAR, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Spring break looks a little different for some college students in Kentucky this year. While most college students are relaxing or heading to the beach this spring break, a group of volunteers chose to spend their week differently by giving back and working in eastern Kentucky. Students from Asbury University, Morehead State University,…

Lexington masseur charged with 1st-degree sexual abuse after alleged assault at spa

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — A massage therapist in Lexington is facing a first-degree sexual abuse charge after a client reported an assault during an appointment on March 14. Lexington Police Department officers arrested 25-year-old Caleb Howard on March 18 in connection with an incident that occurred at the Massage Envy on Bryant Road. According to the arrest citation,…

Feeling like spring as the new season arrives

Afternoon highs well camp out in the 70s into the weekend

It was a fairly pleasant final day of the winter season across Central and Eastern Kentucky Thursday, a day that many folks have long awaited. A weak wave of energy provided a few clouds to start the day before we enjoyed some breaks in the clouds and more in the way of sunshine later in the day. After starting the…

Woman arrested after shots fired incident on Danielle Lane in Lexington

Source: Fayette County Detention Center LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has been arrested following a shots fired incident in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 12:15 p.m. on March 18, 2026, to the 2500 block of Danielle Lane for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they located shell casings in…