'Mowbots' changing landscape of commercial lawn care in Lexington

The future of lawn care has arrived at one of Kentucky's most historic venues, where autonomous "mowbots" are helping maintain the grounds at Red Mile racetrack.

K-9 officers from across the country receive specialized training in Lexington

Law enforcement K-9 units from across the United States gathered in Lexington this week for intensive emergency response training.

'We just want her back': Parents seek information on daughter last seen in May

LEX 18 is continuing to follow through on a story stemming from the spring — a Central Kentucky woman last seen in Nicholasville.

Tenant shows damaged cabinets, personal items in apartment where mold is spreading

Alejandra Escalante is preparing to move out of the apartment she’s been living in since the spring of 2024, and she’s not doing this because she wants to.

Tenat shows damaged cabinets, personal items in apartment where mold is spreading

Alejandra Escalante is preparing to move out of the apartment she’s been living in since the spring of 2024, and she’s not doing this because she wants to.

'We just want her back:' Parents seek information on daughter last seen in May

LEX 18 is continuing to follow through on a story stemming from the spring — a Central Kentucky woman last seen in Nicholasville.

Beloved Lawrenceburg restaurant reopens after fire forces closure

A beloved Lawrenceburg restaurant has reopened its doors months after a devastating fire forced it to close, bringing relief to a community that had been eagerly awaiting its return.

Coroner reports man who was airlifted to Cincinnati with burns from home fire dies

The Hamilton County Coroner in Cincinnati confirmed that Clark County man, Eugene Snowden, has died following a fire at his home that left him covered in burns on Aug. 18. He was 62.

Clark County man hospitalized with severe burns after house fire

A 63-year-old Clark County man remains hospitalized with severe burns after a fire broke out at his home Monday afternoon.

KY lawmaker pushes to return driver's license services to county offices amid ID fraud scheme allegations

Rep. Savannah Maddox says recent fraud allegations are another reason why Kentucky should abandon its regional office system and move driver's license services back to Circuit Clerk Offices.

Four arrested after deadly home invasion shooting in Marion County

LEBANON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly home invasion in Marion County that left one woman dead and four suspects behind bars. According to KSP, troopers were called around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, after…

Georgetown police arrest man for custodial interference, rape after missing teen found

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with custodial interference and third-degree rape after police found him with a missing 15-year-old girl, according to the Georgetown Police Department.

LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Aug. 20 with Radio Vida

Aquí están los titulares de noticias de LEX 18 en español para el miércoles 20 de agosto con Radio Vida:

Eighth person charged in violent downtown Cincinnati fight

CINCINNATI, Ohio (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police have charged a man in connection with a violent downtown fight that happened last month. According to ABC affiliate WCPO 9 News, the 45-year-old—who is also identified as a victim—faces disorderly…

Man back in court for competency hearing

SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The case against a Pulaski County man, facing murder charges in connection with a 2022 shooting, has been pushed back to next month. That ruling came Wednesday during a competency hearing in court. Investig…

Kentucky Blood Center teams up with Central Bank Center

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Blood Center is partnering with Central Bank Center for a summer blood drive this Friday in downtown Lexington. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Club C inside Central Bank Center. Donor…

Fleming-Neon flood recovery funding announced

FLEMING-NEON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major investment is coming to Letcher County to help Fleming-Neon recover from the devastating 2022 flood. USDA Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton, along with staff from Congre…

Isaiah House receives recovery grant

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Isaiah House is receiving a $50,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to support education and workforce development programs for Kentuckians in recovery. The funding will help clients gain job skills, en…

Wild Eggs cracks open its third Lexington location

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Wild Eggs is opening its third Lexington location Thursday in the Tates Creek neighborhood at 4228 Saron Drive. Franchisee Travis Hall, who also manages Wild Eggs restaurants at Palomar and Justice Drive,…

U.K. Healthcare offers donor registry through MyChart

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – UK HealthCare is making it easier for patients to register as organ, eye, or tissue donors with a new feature in its Epic MyChart patient portal. The system allows adults to register directly from their ph…

World Bourbon Toast returns to Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Bourbon fans are being asked to raise their glasses as the World Bourbon Toast returns Sunday, September 14, promising its biggest celebration yet. Hosted by the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the Bo…

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for man who reportedly failed to comply with sex offender registration

The Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week is a man named Aaron Gonzales, who has a warrant for failure to comply with the Sex Offender Registration.

4 people arrested in connection to deadly robbery in Marion County, citation reveals

Four people in Bardstown were arrested and charged after a shooting during a reported robbery led to the death of a woman on Tuesday, according to citations.

4 charged in connection with death of 48-year-old woman during Marion Co. home invasion

Four people have been charged in connection with a reported deadly home invasion that left a woman dead Tuesday morning in Marion County.

Breathitt County Schools closed on Aug. 21 in memory of Jayden Spicer

Breathitt County Schools announced that in remembrance of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, school will be closed on Aug. 21 to give students, staff, and families the time to grieve the tragic loss.

Kentucky State Capitol closes to public as $291 million construction project begins

A release from Governor Andy Beshear reported that the Kentucky State Capitol will close beginning on Wednesday as construction begins on the $291.5 million Capitol Renovation Project.

New Wawa coming to Jessamine County in September

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new business is coming to Jessamine County. Wawa is opening its first store in Nicholasville on Friday, September 12, at 3000 Lexington Road. The company began more than 200 years ago as a dairy oper…

$1.8 million allocated for skills training

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky is making a major investment in its workforce. Governor Andy Beshear has announced $1.8 million in state funding to provide skills training for nearly 2,300 Kentuckians. The funding comes through…

$1.8 million allocated for training

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Kentucky impacted by FDA warning on possible radioactive shrimp

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat certain shrimp products sold at Walmart, including in Kentucky, due to possible radioactive contamination. The recall affects three lot…

Wild Eggs to open a third location in Lexington on Aug. 21

Wild Eggs is set to open its newest location in Lexington. Officials announced the third Lexington restaurant chain is located at 4228 Saron Drive, Suite A, and will officially open on Aug. 21.

Suspected intruder shot dead in Monroe County home invasion

One man is dead after reportedly breaking into a home and being shot Monday night in Monroe County.

Semi overturns on I-75 at Southern Split, traffic reduced to one lane in both directions

UPDATE: Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries from the accident. Southbound traffic is still down to one lane, while all northbound lanes are open. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic is moving slowly th…

American Idol winner performing at Lexington park opening

Gatton Park on the Town Branch in Lexington is set to open on Saturday, featuring a performance by American Idol winner Noah Thompson,

Kentucky weather today: Cooler temperatures with spotty showers

A cold front will continue to push southeast across the state on Wednesday, bringing a few showers or storms, with the best chance across southern and southeastern Kentucky.

Lexington woman charged with murder due in court, case moved to next week

UPDATE: Keaira Pennie’s court hearing has been moved to next week. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman charged with murder in connection to a deadly Lexington shooting is due back in court Wednesday for a preliminary…

Lexington woman charged with murder due in court

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman charged with murder in connection to a deadly Lexington shooting is due back in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Police say 30-year-old Keaira Pennie is accused of shooting and killing 42…

Crews rescue dog suffering medical emergency on hiking trail

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Another dog has been rescued from the hiking trails in the Red River Gorge. Wolfe County Search and Rescue crews say they were called out Tuesday after a 911 call about a Rottweiler suffering a medical…

State Capitol to close as massive renovation project begins

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Capitol will close to the public Wednesday as the construction phase begins on a nearly $300 million renovation project. According to officials, this marks the first major overhaul of th…

Lexington prepares for the grand opening of Gatton Park downtown

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The grand opening for the new Gatton Park in downtown Lexington is set for this weekend. The park replaces the former parking lot behind Rupp Arena on Manchester Street. According to officials, the day-lon…

Overturned semi that backed up traffic on I-75 in Lexington cleared; road reopened

An overturned semi Wednesday morning on I-75 in Lexington has backed up traffic on both sides.

Overturned semi backs up traffic on I-75 in Lexington

An overturned semi Wednesday morning on I-75 in Lexington has backed up traffic on both sides.

Fayette County leaders, board members grapple with $16M budget gap

At a four-hour board meeting, district leaders discussed 10 recommendations to make up for a $16 million budget shortfall, with the most controversial being an increase in the occupational license tax.

Madison Central football is ready to roll in 2025

The Madison Central football team is led by head coach William Blair, who enters his third season in charge of the program, but it’s the team's second year running the flexbone offense.

Feeling Better With A Fall Feel Ahead

Good Wednesday to one and all. Much better air is blowing into the Bluegrass state as a cold front pushes to our south. The real deal early fall feel is lurking behind the next front arriving this weekend. That one takes our temps well bel…

More homeless families with children on the streets, Lexington city officials say

According to Charlie Lanter, commissioner of housing advocacy, officials are seeing more families with children experiencing homelessness.

Kentucky family sues Bourbon County Schools over ADHD discrimination claims

A Kentucky family is suing Bourbon County school leaders after they say their daughter was discriminated against for her ADHD.

DEA agents uncover London 'torture chamber,' buried drugs, bones

Federal agents discovered a "torture chamber," buried drugs, and bones while searching a London home connected to multiple DEA investigations.

Hiker's dog rescued while having medical emergency on Wolfe County trail

WCSART reports they received a call just after noon Tuesday where a hiker's dog was having a medical emergency.