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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon that temporarily shut down a road in a Lexington neighborhood. According to the Lexington Fire Department, firefighters arrived just after 3:30 p.…
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Optimal Living Services, a sober living home in Lexington, has abruptly closed its doors, according to clients we spoke with Tuesday.
A Georgetown pediatrician who dedicated nearly four decades to caring for Kentucky's children received a bittersweet honor as he faces an incurable cancer diagnosis.
The first Saturday in August is known for the signature western Kentucky tradition of the Fancy Farm Picnic.
A Kenton County resident is pushing for legislation that would prevent cities and counties across Kentucky from banning backyard chickens.
A Kenton County resident is pushing for legislation that would prevent cities and counties across Kentucky from banning backyard chickens.
When Anna Lewis met the Amazon delivery driver in her driveway, she was excited to learn that he had 54 packages for her - all containing school materials going directly to Scott County students.
Tuesday morning, Gerardo Martinez, 36, appeared in Rowan County court facing several felony charges stemming from a deadly shooting incident that took place on July 20 in Morehead.
Three years after devastating floods hit Eastern Kentucky, some Perry County residents say their properties haven't returned to their original state.
Madison County Fiscal Court held a special session to discuss the 911 service fee, but after two and a half hours of discussion, residents are no closer to knowing how much the services will cost.
But when adjusted for inflation, teacher pay in Kentucky still lags behind 2008 salaries.
A cyber tip and year-long investigation led to a Lexington man's arrest by Georgetown police in mid-July.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three Saint Joseph Health hospitals have received national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington was named one of the top hospitals in Kentucky, co…
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U.S. Army Cadet Command reported that 22-year-old Cadet Neil Edara from New Jersey died during training camp on the Land Navigation site on Fort Knox, Kentucky on July 24.
After two years apart, a dog named Buddy was reunited with his owner, Zach, thanks to the help of Jessamine County Animal Care & Control.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — After 28 years in law enforcement, Franklin County Sheriff Chris Quire announced his retirement in a video released by the Franklin County Fiscal Court. Quire, first elected sheriff in 2018, will step down…
Witnesses claimed that, around halfway across, the minor began struggling before going underwater and never resurfacing.
Some central Kentucky state lawmakers say they plan on introducing bills that would dictate how generative AI is used in certain fields during the next legislative session.
On Tuesday, Franklin County Sheriff Chris Quire announced his retirement after more than 28 years of service in local law enforcement, effective July 31.
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Montgomery County High School has welcomed a new school counselor and her four-legged assistant. Rachel Davis, formerly of Camargo Elementary, joins MCHS this fall alongside Margo, her certified thera…
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BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Monday marked an emotional anniversary in Breathitt County, as the community came together at Main Street Park to remember those lost in the devastating flood of July 28, 2022. Hosted by the Jackson…
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BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Nelson County judge has barred convicted murderer Brooks Houck from selling any assets after his 2015 victim’s family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging he tried to liquidate more than $8 million in…
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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on surveillance video in a series of garage break-in attempts and trespassing incidents. Deputies say the suspect…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington has officially named July 29 as the annual Day of Remembering Father Norman Fischer. On Monday, a crowd of those impacted by the late Father Norman Fischer gathered inside the Govern…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance in locating 16-year-old Jeremiah Cole, who was reported missing Monday afternoon. Cole was last seen around 4:30 p.m. near Preston Way i…
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In March and again in July, FOX 56 previously reported that Smith was the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police, in partnership with the ATF, FBI and U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 22-year-old Da’Mond Smith on Monday, July 28, after locating him on multiple outstanding warrants, according to a depa…
The Lexington Police Department reported that a wanted man was found and arrested in Lexington Monday on several warrants including assault and terroristic threatening.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Country music star John Michael Montgomery is set to make his farewell Kentucky appearance at Rupp Arena, the venue announced on X. Montgomery’s “The Road Home Tour” will roll into Lexington for one final…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Country music star John Michael Montgomery is set to make his farewell Kentucky appearance at Rupp Arena, the venue announced on X. Montgomery’s “The Road Home Tour” will roll into Lexington for one final…
"At Peach Jam last week, there was a lot of talk around Kentucky for Stokes," one recruiting insider noted.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Old Richmond Road is closed in both directions between Evans Mill Road and South Cleveland Road after a school bus struck a guardrail and became disabled. No passengers were on board. Drivers should seek a…
Country music icon and Nicholasville native, John Michael Montgomery, is set to perform his final show at Rupp Arena on Dec. 12 during his "The Road Home Tour."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on southbound I-75 near the Newtown Pike exit, called in just before 7:45 a.m. One person was hospitalized with non-life-thre…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A preliminary hearing is scheduled Tuesday for a man charged in a deadly boating accident on Laurel River Lake. According to court records, 53-year-old Don Peace will appear before Laurel County Circui…
GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A horse in the Bryantsville area has tested positive for rabies, the Garrard County Health Department posted on Facebook. This marks the first confirmed case of equine rabies in the county this year.…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The final meeting of a 31-member work group addressing the Fayette County Board of Education’s budget shortfall is set for Tuesday. Participants include parents, teachers, business representatives, faith l…
Local health officials are working to make sure the transition from summer break is a healthy one.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Mayor Linda Gorton will honor the life and legacy of Father Norman Fischer today, proclaiming July 15 as Father Norman Day. Fischer, pastor of Saint Peter Claver Church and chaplain at Lexington Catholic H…
"I just got my licenses back, I was ready to get a car, and now all this stuff is happening, and the last thing I was looking forward to is getting laid off."
Clouds could keep temperatures more in check later on Tuesday; regardless, humidity remains high with heat indices near or above 100 degrees at times.
The coroner's office was called to the scene at Frederick's Landing after water rescue crews had boats on the Licking River for hours Tuesday morning.
They wear protective gear that covers them from head to toe. Its purpose is to keep them safe from active fires that can get up to 500 or 600 degrees, but as good as it is at keeping out heat, it's going to keep it in as well.
Summer vacation is nearing an end in Kentucky, and the first day of school is fast approaching. Here's when schools are headed back into the classroom.
A community in Breathitt County gathered Monday evening to unveil a monument commemorating the lives lost during catastrophic flooding that struck the area three years ago.
Good Tuesday, everyone. Heat and humidity have a few more days left in the tank before we change it up in a big way. A major pattern change blows in o end July and begin August. That brings some very pleasant air into the region. Temps out…