Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins sat down for a one-on-one interview with LEX 18's Larry Smith, discussing a range of topics regarding the district.
A stray shepherd mix has made a Lexington neighborhood his home for the last 10 months, but recently, the Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control was able to finally rescue Steve.
Kentucky state lawmakers are preparing to consider legislation that would create state-level penalties for possessing machine gun conversion switches.
Five people, including three children, are displaced following a Thursday afternoon fire at a Lexington duplex.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 6 NEWS NOW) — Hispanic Heritage Month is typically celebrated September 15th through October 15th, the whole month honors the Hispanic and Latino culture, their contributions to history and the culture in th…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that Lexington’s ordinance banning no-knock warrants is unconstitutional because it conflicts with state law. In its decision published Thursday, the Court said Lexin…
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for the family of 50-year-old Casey Whitlock of Paris, one of three people killed in Friday night's fiery, multi-vehicle crash on I-64 in Woodford County.
A plane crashed into a house on the south side of KY 58 east after running off the runway of the Mayfield Airport on Thursday, according to the Graves County Sheriff's Office.
Kentucky has yet to begin selling medical marijuana, nine months after it was legalized, due to delays in setting up the program and zoning issues.
Officials in Hardin County are investigating vandalism and theft at local cemeteries throughout the county.
More than 60 restaurants participated in Dining Out for Life today, with 25% of sales going toward HIV prevention efforts in Kentucky — marking the highest participation in the event's history.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man reported missing north of London. According to Sheriff John Root, 23-year-old Kaci Hicks was last seen Friday, September 18,…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Powell County Schools says an investigation is underway after an alleged gun incident during a middle school football game with Morgan County. According to a release from Superintendent Sarah Wasson, the i…
Records show she and her son were arguing over his not having clean clothes, and that she had called him "dirty" and said he never helps around the house or does his chores.
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is in the hospital after being shot late Thursday morning in north Lexington. Police say the shooting happened just after 11 a.m. near Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive. When off…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police have converged on a neighborhood in the Winburn Dr. and McCullough Dr. area. Right now, ABC 36 News Now is in touch with LPD, and awaiting information from police on what could…
A helicopter is circling the area, and FOX 56 News has reached out to Lexington police for more information.
The Lexington Police Department says they are investigating a shooting that happened on Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive on Thursday morning.
On Thursday, the Lexington Fire Department reported that units were called to the 1800 block of Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive on a reported shooting with a victim.
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The McCreary County Sheriff’s Office says a multi-agency investigation is underway after reports of juveniles suffering medical episodes possibly tied to illegal substances. Deputies say search war…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Drug Overdose Alert System is warning of a recent spike in suspected non-fatal overdoses in central Kentucky. Since September 11, local emergency departments have reported 67 visits tied to …
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, but the disease is fully preventable with vaccination. With more local cases appearing in wildlife, officials are urging pet owners to protect their ani…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Saint Joseph Health is inviting the community to come together for its annual Cancer Survivorship Day celebration. The free event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Saint Joseph Cancer Center on Blaze…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Dining Out for Life is back in Central Kentucky, with more than 60 restaurants—the largest number yet—donating at least 25 percent of their sales to AVOL Kentucky. The nonprofit provides HIV prevention, …
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Phoenix Park in downtown Lexington is officially open again after more than a year of construction. The one-acre park, located at Main Street and Limestone, has been completely redesigned with new amenit…
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Detectives reported in 2023 that around 1:30 p.m., the Denny’s sign on Mulberry Street in Elizabethtown blew over due to high wind gusts.
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After more than five decades, a fallen Kentucky hero is returning home. The body of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Henry Gish, who was killed during the Vietnam War in 1968, will arrive in Kentucky today. Gis…
Scarlet, a horse who was rehabilitated at the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center in Nicholasville, has been adopted.
A conservative activist, Kirk was known for speaking honestly about his political beliefs and his faith.
Plenty of sunshine is expected today with highs near 90 degrees by the afternoon.
Investigators said they found the man dead in a chair. It appeared he had been shot "multiple times."
The City of Lexington has installed two more weather sirens, bringing the total to 33 around Fayette County.
Good Thursday, everyone. It’s another much warmer than normal day with dry skies across Kentucky. The dry weather has been the theme of the past few months, but a much-needed pattern change is about to take place with beneficia…
James Hellard celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his favorite things: live music, his loved ones, and surprise visit from a close friend.
Hundreds of students attended a candlelight vigil to remember victims of gun violence on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Ky.
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely beginning Wednesday after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it would not air the show. Kim…
Paws 4 the Cause asks for help; fosters parents of dogs share what it's like
When you visit Ryco Jewelers in downtown Owensboro, you're surrounded by famous people. From the outside, native son Johnny Depp glares at passers-by.
High school basketball games across the Bluegrass will have a 35-second shot clock timer in two years after a 13-5 vote from the Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA).
A plant-based substance sold in gas stations and tobacco shops across Kentucky is sparking debate among addiction specialists.
Kobie Brownlee is still trying to process the death of his brother, Chirome Avant Randle, who was shot and killed during a Frankfort home invasion on Sunday.
Brooks Houck, the former boyfriend of Crystal Rogers, who disappeared in 2015, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Lexington police are searching for a man with active warrants for assault and endangerment charges.
Hospitals in central Kentucky are reporting an "unusually high" number of non-fatal drug overdoses in the past week, and officials are urging the public to stay aware of what they can do to help.
The lawn in front of CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park on the Town Branch underwent a transformation ahead of The Beach Boys concert on Wednesday night.
Dozens of police officers from across Kentucky completed specialized training Wednesday designed to strengthen federal gun investigations and combat violent crime.
Fayette County’s school board voted to approve an external audit of its budget during a special-called meeting Tuesday.
Kentucky lawmakers have announced plans to reintroduce a bill to help protect tow truck drivers.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is highlighting a decades-old case as its Crime of the Week. On Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998, Lexington police responded to 121 Malibu Drive to assist firefighters at a structure fire.…
“Since I’m the one who buys the tickets, I might buy him four new tires,” the wife joked.
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Nelson County judge has formally sentenced two men convicted in the death of Bardstown mother of five, Crystal Rogers. According to ABC Affiliate WHAS 11, Judge Charles Simms sentenced Brooks Houck to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers has named Jonathan Streete their Wanted Person of the Week, as police continue searching for him in connection to a downtown Lexington shooting. According to the Lexington Polic…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market. …
“This exam uncovered about $800 million of taxpayer dollars erroneously paid without benefiting Medicaid recipients.” Ball said.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a late-night robbery. Deputies say the suspect was caught on camera before allegedly stealing…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A dump truck crash shut down Iron Works Pike on Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital and leaving gravel scattered across the roadway. Lexington police say it happened just before 8:30 a…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is speaking out following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, urging leaders across the country to denounce violence without political spin. Beshear said lead…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A former CIA officer and military veteran is entering Kentucky’s high-profile U.S. Senate race. Joel Willett, 41, officially announced his Democratic campaign Wednesday, pointing to the Trump administr…
Leggett & Platt announced it will permanently close its Georgetown Adjustable Bed operation, eliminating around 100 employees at the facility by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
A Lexington man is accused of pointing a gun at a vehicle with three children in the car during a reported road rage incident in August.
London councilmember, Justin Young and Crystal Hoskins were back in court where both entered not guilty pleas to the charges each is facing after both levied accusations against one another.
The search for an escaped inmate out of Ohio continues in bordering Kentucky counties.
The McCreary Journal posted that the McCreary County Sheriff's Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, is investigating two local businesses for allegedly selling items illegally.
Three Montgomery County Sheriff Deputies were recognized and received the "Deputy's Medal" for saving a woman from falling off a bridge into traffic, according to a Facebook post.
MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The search continues today for Jerry Cooper, one of two inmates who escaped from the Brown County Detention Center in Ohio. Authorities say Roy Butler, the second escapee, was captured in Mason Count…
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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Prestonsburg High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after a student allegedly made threats about having a gun on campus. According to police, a school resource officer was alerted that a …
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is celebrating Constitution Day on Wednesday with events highlighting the nation’s founding document. Faculty, staff, and students will gather on the steps of the Rosenberg La…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on Louisville this weekend for the Louder Than Life Music Festival. To ease congestion around the Highlands Festival Grounds, organizers announced a down…
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LCSO said in a release that, at 11:22 p.m., a person of interest entered a store and threatened the store clerk and customers while stealing items from the store.
The Perry County Board of Education is addressing recent controversy surrounding an employee's social media post about the death of public figure Charlie Kirk.
The roadway between Russell Cave Road and Mt. Horeb Pike near Iron Works Pike in Lexington, KY is currently closed in both directions due to an overturned dump truck and spilled gravel.
During the fight, the man claimed his gun accidentally fired, injuring Mounts, who later died, according to Kentucky State Police.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington animal shelter is asking for help after taking in two dogs found in dire condition over the weekend. According to Paws 4 the Cause, a good Samaritan rescued a doodle and a puppy after spotti…
Whether they walk, get taken to school by their parents, or ride the bus, Clark County students are greeted by a friendly face.
Much of the same can be expected on Wednesday, with a mix of sun and clouds. High temperatures are back in the mid to upper 80s for most.
"I think the only way to bring back trust of people in this community is going to be to actually show them what happened."
Sen. Lindsey Tichenor pressed the superintendent on the district's credit card statements, calling its travel expenses “jaw-dropping.”
Good Wednesday, everyone. We’ve made it to the middle of the week with more of the same in terms of the weather. Much warmer than normal temps keep on keeping on with rain chances seemingly always several days away. Since the w…
The University of Kentucky is hosting its 3rd annual Be Healthy Bash Saturday – and everyone is invited to the free event.
A judge has granted permanent custody of Crystal Rogers' son to Brooks Houck's sister.
Local animal nonprofit Paws 4 the Cause is requesting donations and fosters after the urgent intake of two dogs in "horrible condition."
A Lexington police officer has resigned after an investigation revealed that he consumed over-the-counter kratom while on-duty and in uniform.
