Storms give way to cooler air into the late week

Afternoon highs may not get out of the 40s Thursday afternoon

It was a breezy and spring-like Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a cold front pressed into the area from the west. We started the day with lots of wind and a few storms to our north and west. The strong southwest breeze continued through the day with sustained winds around 20 to 30 miles per hour with some…

Keeneland unveils new paddock building ahead of spring meet

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The upcoming spring meet at Keeneland Race Course will offer fans new ways to experience race day thanks to a major renovation project. Track officials say a brand-new paddock building will debut this season, featuring five new hospitality spaces for guests. The additions include the Dogwood Room, the Sycamore Room, the Ivy Room, rooftop…

Gas line break closes downtown Lexington intersection

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A section of downtown Lexington is closed after an emergency gas line break. According to city officials, the intersection of West High Street and South Mill Street is closed and the shutdown is expected to last until late Wednesday afternoon. West High Street is closed between South Upper Street and South Broadway, while South…

Laurel County deputies ask for help identifying burglary suspect

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a burglary investigation. Officials say the burglary happened March 4 at a location off Lynn Acres Road in Laurel County. Investigators are currently working to identify the person involved and are asking anyone with information about the case…

Laurel County man arrested after alleged threats made inside church

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One man is facing charges after authorities say he made threats inside a church in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 56-year-old James Bell was arrested Sunday after deputies were called to a church where he allegedly made threatening statements. Officials say Bell reportedly walked into the church and said, “I…

Jackson County man indicted after missing child investigation in Pulaski County

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Jackson County man has been indicted following an investigation into a missing child report. Officials say 47-year-old Michael Moon of Annville was identified during a March 11, 2025 investigation into a child reported missing from a home on East Brown Ridge Road in the Nancy area. Investigators…

Breeders’ Cup World Championships returning to Keeneland in 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will return to Keeneland Race Course on October 30–31, 2026. Officials say ticket options and hospitality packages are now available for preview, with general public ticket sales beginning April 21 at noon. The two-day event will feature 14 Grade 1 races and more than $34 million in purses and…

Kentucky American Water invests $72 million in infrastructure upgrades

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky American Water says it invested nearly $72 million in infrastructure improvements in 2025 to strengthen reliability and water quality for customers across its service areas. The company says the upgrades include improvements to treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and water storage tanks. Officials say about $40 million of the investment went toward replacing…

Strong storms and gusty winds ahead of a sharp cooldown

Warm and humid start to a stormy day A warm and humid air mass remains firmly in place across the Bluegrass region early Wednesday as a powerful storm system approaches from the west. Temperatures early Wednesday morning are already sitting in the upper 60s to lower 70s, with dewpoints in the 60s — more typical of late spring than early…

Former University of Kentucky student indicted on manslaughter charge in death of infant

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County Grand Jury has indicted a former UK student on multiple charges, including first-degree manslaughter, in connection with the death of an infant discovered last year. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 10:30 a.m. on August 27, 2025, to a residence in the 400 block of Park Avenue…

Storm threat ramps up into the mid-week

A few of the storms could be on the strong side as a cold front moves in

Our spring-like stretch of weather continued across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a steady southwest wind helped push more unseasonably mild air into the region. After some clouds and a few isolated showers early, most locations saw a mix of clouds and sunshine through the day. This combined with the wind helped push temperatures into the 70s for afternoon highs…

Harrodsburg man killed in crash involving trash truck on US-127 in Mercer County

SALVISA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday morning in Mercer County. Troopers with Kentucky State Police Richmond Post say they were contacted just before 7 a.m. about a crash on Louisville Road (US-127) near Salvisa. The preliminary investigation indicates a Rumpke trash truck, operated by 35-year-old Jeremy Caudill of…

Princess-themed dining experience coming to My Old Kentucky Dinner Train

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – My Old Kentucky Dinner Train is hosting a princess-themed dining experience where families can enjoy a day of royal activities and a train ride. Guests are invited to dress in their favorite princess attire and take part in face painting, princess meet-and-greets and themed activities before boarding the train. During the one-hour and 45-minute…