More showers and storms on the way to end the week

Some heavy rain is possible during the Friday morning commute

After a string of soggy and stormy days, Thursday brought a welcome change of pace across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Positioned between storm systems to our east and west, the region enjoyed a mostly dry and pleasant day. Sunshine broke through the clouds at times after some early morning fog, allowing afternoon temperatures to climb into the mid-70s. While a…

Wildlife rescuer works to rebuild after deadly tornado

Nearly two weeks after the deadly tornado in London, Kentucky, stories of survival and community support keep emerging

LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Tonya Poindexter lives along the trail of destruction left behind by the deadly tornado that tore through London nearly two weeks ago. She was inside her home when it struck. “It like replays in my mind all the time,” said Poindexter, the founder of Wilderness Trail Wildlife Center. Her two daughters were with…

Stray shower chance Thursday ahead of a heavier rain threat on Friday

Temperatures climb into the mid-70s on Thursday ahead of heavier rain early in the day on Friday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A few spotty showers may try to sneak in Thursday, especially south of Lexington toward the Lake Cumberland region, but the majority of the day looks dry and mild. Temperatures will rebound into the mid-70s across much of central and eastern Kentucky with a mix of sun and clouds—overall, not a bad late…

Lexington Police investigating fatal shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police are investigating a fatal shooting on Wednesday night. Officials say the incident happened on the 3800 block of Nicholasville Road around 5:20 P.M. when they responded to a shots fired call. Police say when they arrived they found a male victim with a gunshot. Authorities say the victim was declared deceased…

Unsettled weather pattern stays put into the late week

Much of Thursday looks dry before the showers return

Wednesday brought yet another day of overcast skies and spotty rain showers across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While it wasn’t quite as soggy as Tuesday, some areas still picked up moderate downpours and even heard a few rumbles of thunder. Persistent cloud cover once again kept a lid on temperatures here in Central Kentucky with highs only managing the upper…