Nearly 2,000 Kentucky driver's licenses revoked amid fraud investigation

Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed that almost 2,000 Kentucky driver's licenses have been revoked following allegations of a fraud scheme involving undocumented immigrants.

Jackson City School students honor Jayden Spicer with blue and red tribute

Students at Jackson City School wore blue and red on Wednesday to honor the memory of Jayden Spicer.

Bodycam footage shows Kentucky Lottery winner arrested in Florida

From millions of dollars to one spectacular downfall, the winner of the largest KY Powerball jackpot in history was arrested just days later. Newly-released body camera footage shows the incident.

Man arrested in connection with Lexington assault

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police say one person has been arrested following an assault Wednesday afternoon on Short Street. It happened around 12:40 p.m., when officers were called to the area of Short Street and North Up…

Female leaders welcome girls back to Rise STEM Academy for Girls

While students returned to Rise STEM Academy for Girls Wednesday morning, female leaders in Lexington helped ease those nerves by giving an enthusiastic welcome to students while they returned.

Man arrested for allegedly assaulting woman near Short Street, police report

LPD reported that a man, identified as 39-year-old Ronald Witham, was arrested in connection to a reported assault on a woman that occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

Power Play multiplier helps Stanford man triple his winnings to $150,000

A Stanford man's pockets are a little heavier after winning $150,000 with the help of a Power Play multiplier.

Keeneland's 2025 Fall Meet tickets go on sale soon with new venue enhancements

Keeneland announced on Wednesday that fans attending the 2025 Fall Meet will experience the first phase of construction upgrades, including a renovated Saddling Paddock and new East Entrance.

Louisville Zoo welcomes 2 new koalas via UPS special delivery

The Louisville Zoo welcomed koalas, Chuckels and Myalla, courtesy of a UPS special delivery during a journey that organizers are calling, "Operation Boomerang."

Kentucky auditor demands answers regarding reported driver's license fraud scheme, nearly 2K revoked

Auditor Allison Ball is demanding answers regarding a whistleblower lawsuit alleging employees were using her login credentials to sell Kentucky driver's licenses to non-residents and non-citizens.

Breathitt County mother charged after admitting to giving son medication before his death

JACKSON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Breathitt County mother is facing multiple charges after investigators say she admitted to giving her 10-year-old son a type of sleeping medication before his death and burying his body in a wooded area. F…

Tree in contact with Somerset power lines causing city-wide 'electrical issues'

Crews with the Somerset Fire Department are working a scene involving a tree that has come in contact with power lines nearby, causing electrical issues throughout the city.

Fayette County Public Schools begins 2025-26 school year

School opened for the 2025-26 year in Fayette County along with many other districts across central Kentucky.

Drug investigation leads officers to arrest prior convicted felon in Pulaski County

A prior convicted felon was arrested after a traffic stop in Pulaski County led officers to find suspected drugs, and a firearm in the vehicle during an investigation on Monday evening.

Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of KY soldier killed in Korean War

Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Aug. 14 in honor of a Kentucky soldier who died in the Korean War, according to a release.

GALLERY: Kentucky kids head back to school

As kids in Kentucky head back to school on Wednesday, viewers shared photos and videos with LEX 18 of their kids ahead of their school adventures.

Van driver robbed at gunpoint near Lexington church, senior center

Around 1 a.m., a van driver was robbed at gunpoint on Life Lane near New Circle Road and Richmond Road.

Court documents detail Jackson mother's alleged confession, leading troopers to missing boy's grave

She allegedly gave her son Jayden Spicer a sleeping medication that caused him to have a "medical emergency" and then buried him in a shallow grave on Canoe Road.

Back to School: Lexington police remind drivers of school bus, school zone safety rules

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As Fayette County students head back to school, Lexington Police are reminding drivers to follow the rules when school buses are on the road. Lt. Chris Van Brackel with the Lexington Police Department’s Tr…

Mount Sterling man charged with kidnapping, attempted rape after trail attack

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man is facing multiple charges after police say he attacked a woman on a walking trail in Mount Sterling. According to Mount Sterling police, 28-year-old Dakota Miles was arrested Monday followin…

Three suspects detained after armed robbery

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The investigation into an armed robbery in Lexington continues. Police say the incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday on Life Lane, where suspects allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint. Investigators say…

Three suspects arrested after armed robbery

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Three suspects are in custody after an armed robbery overnight in Lexington. Police say the incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday on Life Lane, where the suspects allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint.…

Injury collision slows traffic on Man O’ War at Polo Club Boulevard in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An injury collision is blocking the inner loop of Man O’ War Boulevard at Polo Club Boulevard. Vehicles are reported to be in the intersection. Drivers should use caution and expect delays in the area. Cat…

Bourbon County boys' runners named top sports story of year

The boys' cross-country team and the boys' track and field teams both finished KSHAA state runners-up last season.

Bryan Station football starting fresh this season with a familiar face

Coach J.T. Haskins is an alumnus and helped lead the school to a state championship appearance during his playing days back in 1999.

55-year-old woman dies after jet ski fall on Lake Cumberland

Russell County Search and Rescue later learned from another jet skier that the woman was floating nearby and was pulled from the water.

Scattered Showers and Storms Rumble Through

Good Wednesday to one and all. It’s back to school day for a lot of kiddos across Kentucky and we have some scattered storms rumbling through for the big day. The scattered storms take a break this weekend as steam builds in, but the patte…

New website helps Kentuckians identify and report scams

The "Team Kentucky Stop Scams" website provides tools for Kentuckians to avoid scams, report them, and recover if they become victims.

Mother charged after body of missing 10-year-old Jayden Spicer found in Breathitt County

DEVELOPING INFORMATION: BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say the week-long search for 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Jackson ended Tuesday with the discovery of his body in a wooded area of Breathitt County. Tro…