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As Governor Andy Beshear is now halfway through his second term in office, he sat down with LEX 18's Larry Smith to share his view of the future of the Commonwealth as well as his own.
PADUCAH, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is celebrating what he called a major milestone for economic development in Western Kentucky, as General Matter and the American Uranium Enrichment Company move forward with plans to bu…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Green’s Toyota of Lexington is helping local families gear up for the new school year by donating backpacks to students at Yates Elementary as part of a nationwide giveback effort. The dealership handed ou…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Rotary Club of Lexington has donated $25,000 to Baby Health Services, the 2025 beneficiary of its annual Dancing with the Lexington Stars fundraiser. The nonprofit provides free medical care to childre…
As Kentucky children head back to class, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass is hoping to make a difference in their lives by connecting them with adults for one-on-one mentoring.
What started as a few missing signs has escalated into a widespread problem that county officials say poses serious safety risks, especially for emergency responders unfamiliar with local roads.
Johnson, who lost his father earlier this year, is now asking for anyone who might’ve been in the area and heard or saw anything leading up to the crash, to share what they might know.
The Lafayette ACE Architectural Design Team competed against thousands of students from around the country at nationals, beating out schools from Texas and Pennsylvania to earn first place.
Kentucky State Police and local rescue teams are racing against the clock to find 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, who disappeared from his home Tuesday night.
The tech giant is committing $2.5 billion to establish the largest and most advanced smartphone glass production line at the facility.
A new plan to tackle gun violence in Lexington has been created with the help of a national non-profit that was announced Thursday afternoon.
By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to construction at an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” — as att…
ANNVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Federal authorities have arrested a woman in connection to a fire that destroyed a historic building in Annville, Kentucky. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Shelia…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington welcomed national nonprofit Cities United this week as part of its Leading the Way Tour, which supports community-driven efforts to reduce violence. The visit, according to the Mayor’s Office, al…
A search warrant executed at a Bronston home in Pulaski County led to the arrest of three people on drug-related charges on Wednesday, according to a release from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office announced that K9 handler Deputy Haden has decided to medically retire his companion Batman due to "medical issues."
Multiple agencies, including the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, ICE, and the US Marshal's Office, worked together to arrest a wanted fugitive who was also in the country illegally on Wednesday.
Court records show he was indicted on July 25 on charges of first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy, both on someone considered incapable of consent and/or physically helpless.
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The search continues Thursday for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, who was reported missing Wednesday morning from the Panbowl Branch area in Breathitt County. According to KSP, Wednesday, search teams co…
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are searching for a missing 10-year-old boy last seen Tuesday night in the Jackson community. According to KSP, a 911 call came in around 9:23 a.m. Wednesday reporting that Jay…
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Monticello woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting her grandfather during a dispute over the use of his car, according to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron. Deputies were called to a…
In the announcement, state police confirmed that his previous addresses include Edmonton and Lake Placid, Florida.
Expect a partly cloudy sky with isolated showers and storms this afternoon. Highs reach the mid-to-upper 80s.
FOX 56 is proud to announce the Home Team Showcase, a high-profile television production that will bring college-style coverage to Kentucky high school football.
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Apple is making a major investment in Kentucky, announcing a $2.5 billion expansion of the Corning manufacturing facility in Mercer County. Apple CEO Tim Cook says the investment will significantly boost…
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PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews in Somerset spent hours battling a challenging fire inside a sawdust silo at an industrial site on Race Track Road. According to the Somerset Fire Department, the fire broke out Tuesday aft…
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"The Story Unfinished" is an annual event that began with a heartbreaking loss that fueled a personal request to help others who may be going through the same thing.
A University of Kentucky researcher has discovered a link between a patient being overweight and breast cancer and may have found a way to slow the progression of the disease in those patients.
Good Thursday to one and all. It’s another day with scattered showers and storms as temps slowly get back to normal levels for this time of year. As we get into the next week and change, the tropics look to flex on the overall setup. Scatt…
A special block party was held Wednesday evening to celebrate the start of school and remember activist Anita Franklin, whose work to combat youth violence continues through her son.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says Eastern Kentucky’s bald eagle population is soaring, with a 20% increase in active nests documented in the region since the last survey. Biolog…