More rain and storms are on the horizon for the late week

You'll need the rain gear again by late Thursday and into Friday

The mid-week was cool and dreary across Central and Eastern Kentucky in the wake of an area of low pressure that brought wet weather and quite a temperature spread across the commonwealth on Tuesday. After starting out the day rather foggy with reduced visibility, the low clouds hung tough from start to finish. With a light northeast wind in place,…

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers seeking wanted man with narcotics-related warrant

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help locating a wanted man with an active Failure to Appear warrant for narcotics-related offenses. According to Crime Stoppers, the individual being sought is 27-year-old Lee “Jacob” Mullins. He is described as having brown eyes and brown hair. Crime Stoppers says anonymous tips that help lead…

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week: Police searching for Legends Lane burglary suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – This week’s Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week highlights a burglary case on Legends Lane, where Lexington Police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video. According to police, officers responded to the 200 block of Legends Lane on November 16 for a reported burglary. The complainant told officers he arrived to…

Kentucky releases statewide school report card; FCPS shows strong gains and rising performance

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department of Education has released its annual statewide school report card, detailing assessment and accountability results for all districts, including Fayette County Public Schools. FCPS Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins says the district is outperforming state averages and showing strong improvement across several key areas. The KDE report card is based on statewide…

Salvation Army kicks off holiday season with red kettle launch and special guest Hank the Horse

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Salvation Army kicked off the holiday season in Lexington with its annual bell-ringing celebration, complete with community leaders, ringing kettles and a special appearance from Hank the Horse. Officials highlighted the spirit of giving and the importance of supporting families in need throughout the winter months. Alex Risen, a Salvation Army representative, described…

Winchester Christmas Market and parade to bring ‘storybook’ magic to downtown

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Winchester and Clark County are getting ready to kick off the holiday season with a full day of Christmas cheer, starting with the Winchester–Clark County Farmers’ Market annual Christmas Market and ending with the 2025 Christmas parade downtown. Organizers say the Christmas Market will be held Saturday, December 6, from 8 a.m. to 12…

Clark County man charged in deadly hit-and-run that killed bicyclist

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Clark County man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run collision that killed a bicyclist, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies say 54-year-old Joseph Shrader was taken into custody Tuesday at his home. He is accused of hitting and killing 48-year-old John McQueen, who investigators say was riding his bike…

Kentucky releases annual school report card; Fayette County shows improvement across all levels, says superintendent

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department of Education has released its annual statewide school report card, detailing assessment and accountability results for districts across the Commonwealth — including Fayette County Public Schools. According to Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins, the district’s more than 42,000 students are outperforming the state in several areas, with improved graduation rates highlighted in…

Public meeting proposed zoning change for new student housing

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Urban County Council is holding a public meeting Wednesday to discuss a proposed zone change that would allow for a new apartment complex on Maxwell Street. The proposal calls for a 322-unit development at the corner of Maxwell and Rose streets, targeting University of Kentucky students. If approved, it would become the third high-density…

A brief break mid-week but the unsettled weather pattern remains in place

You'll still need the rain gear later this week

After a delightful start to the week on Monday with sunshine and pleasant temperatures, the rain returned to the area Tuesday as a wave of low pressure moved through the Ohio Valley. In addition to waves of rain and storms in place, we saw a bit of a temperature gradient with cooler air across the northern half of the state…

Lexington nurse tech charged with first-degree sodomy involving incapacitated patient

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington nurse technician has been charged with first-degree sodomy after a patient reported being sexually assaulted at a rehabilitation facility, according to a criminal complaint filed in Fayette District Court. The complaint states that on October 26, a Lexington Police detective responded to Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center on Versailles Road for a report…

Fayette County launches program to abolish medical debt for qualifying residents

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In a major announcement at the Government Center Tuesday, Vice Mayor Dan Wu and members of the Urban County Council introduced a new program aimed at wiping out medical debt for qualifying Fayette County residents. The initiative, announced alongside representatives from Undo Medical Debt, is designed to offer financial relief to people struggling under…

Lextran offers free rides for Thanksgiving

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lextran is giving riders a break on Thanksgiving by offering free rides systemwide. The transit agency says all routes will operate on a Sunday schedule for the holiday, and as a thank-you to customers, rides will be free for all fixed-route passengers as well as Lextran Wheels riders. Because of the Sunday schedule, 11…

Richmond man accused of kidnapping, impersonating officer in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Richmond man is facing several felony charges after deputies arrested him Sunday in McKee, according to an arrest citation. Deputies responded to a gas station for a possible domestic incident and found 25-year-old Mark Lawrence Bernardo II sitting in a vehicle at the pumps. The citation says Bernardo claimed to be a…

UK takes slim lead in Big Blue Crush Blood Drive

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky fans have pulled ahead in the annual Big Blue Crush blood drive competition, holding a slim 10-donor lead over Tennessee, according to the Kentucky Blood Center. KBC says 412 UK fans have donated so far, compared to Tennessee’s 402. The five-day competition kicked off Monday and helps stock hospitals with blood ahead of…