Kentucky House votes to impeach Fayette Co. Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman in 73-14 vote

UPDATE: March 20 at 11:45 a.m. The Kentucky House has voted to impeach Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman in a 73-14 vote. The motion now moves to the Senate. ORIGINAL STORY:  LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Kentucky House of Representatives has introduced Articles of Impeachment against Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman, recommending her removal…

Warming trend continues as quiet weather settles in

Warmer days with limited rain chances A steady warming trend will take hold as milder air moves into the region. Another weak system may pass through Thursday afternoon, but it is expected to bring little more than some clouds and perhaps a brief sprinkle. Most areas will remain dry. Temperatures will climb into the mid 60s to low 70s, marking…

Lexington Mayor Announces Changes to Snow Response Leadership After Winter Storm Criticism

LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Linda Gorton says changes are coming to Lexington’s snow response plan following public frustration over the city’s handling of recent winter storms. During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, the mayor acknowledged concerns from residents and said the city must be accountable for how it serves the community during severe weather. Gorton said she shares…

Temperatures on the rise as we close out the winter season

A few showers will be possible heading into Thursday

The unseasonably cold air in place that allowed multiple rounds of snow showers to Central and Eastern Kentucky the last couple of days started to relax a bit on Wednesday. It was a chilly start to the day with temperatures in the upper 20s at daybreak as the first of 2 clipper systems dropped through the Ohio Valley. With enough…

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers: Police searching for suspects in Lexington ATM theft on Tates Creek Road

Courtesy: Bluegrass Crime Stoppers LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects involved in an ATM theft in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5 a.m. on March 9, 2026, to the 4000 block of Tates Creek Road for reports of theft and criminal mischief involving an ATM….

Woodford County family raising funds for diabetic alert dog for 8-year-old girl

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Woodford County family is working to bring added safety to their young daughter who lives with a serious medical condition. Eight-year-old Atlas Redwine has Type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires constant monitoring of her blood sugar levels, including while she sleeps. Her mother says sudden drops in blood sugar can happen quickly,…

Fast moving clipper systems keep things unsettled as temperatures moderate

More light snow showers will be possible early Wednesday

Our not so subtle reminder from Mother Nature that the winter season is over yet continued on St. Patrick’s Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the unseasonably cold air stayed locked in. It was a rough morning in the Lexington area as a burst of snow showers covered the ground just prior to the morning commute creating slick roadways and…

Winter returns with frigid temperatures and snow showers

Chilly with lingering snow showers Cold air remains locked in across the Bluegrass region as an upper-level system slowly pulls away. Throughout the morning, scattered snow showers will continue, with light accumulations possible. Most areas can expect a dusting up to around a half inch, though a few localized spots could see up to an inch before the snow tapers…

Community raising funds for funeral of 9-year-old girl found dead after IAN Alert in Boone County

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Boone County community is asking for public support to help cover funeral expenses for a young autistic girl who was found dead one day after she was reported missing in Northern Kentucky. According to a GoFundMe page, more than $10,000 has been raised so far to help pay for the funeral of 9-year-old…

Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan, opens shelters for extreme cold

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials in Lexington have activated the city’s emergency winter weather plan to help people experiencing homelessness during expected extreme cold. The plan will be in effect beginning this evening and continuing through the morning of March 18. City officials say emergency shelters will expand capacity and relax some restrictions to accommodate more people during…

Judge blocks Kentucky State Police from transferring records in Doug Harless case

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Franklin County judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing Kentucky State Police from transferring investigation records related to the Doug Harless case to the City of London. The order was granted after the London city attorney and a Kentucky State Police representative did not appear in court for the scheduled hearing. The…

Mid March cold sticks around into Tuesday

Afternoon highs will struggle into the 30s as the official end of winter is on the horizon

After a wet and stormy early Monday morning which featured strong to damaging winds and prompted several severe thunderstorm warnings (and a few tornado warnings west and south) across Central and Eastern Kentucky, we flipped from one season to another quickly. Temperatures in the 70s on Sunday were replaced by a return of winter-like conditions as temperatures tumbled into the…