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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington pickleball fans, Mayor Linda Gorton alongside council members and those with the city’s Park & Recreation Department cut the ribbon to open four new courts at Picadome on Monday. The new courts…
Pictures of dogs staying at the Rockcastle Animal Shelter have been circulating online, sparking community outrage and an investigation by Kentucky State Police.
A puppy stolen from a Nicholasville shelter last week has been found with the help of some crime-fighting technology.
Hundreds of students lined up at the University of Kentucky around lunchtime on Monday to taste a special piece of campus history as the beloved K Lair dining spot officially reopened its doors.
A North Carolina family is speaking out following a tragedy that claimed the lives of 13-year-old Malcolm Kiser and his father, Joseph at a Nicholasville hotel in July.
Orphaned puppies are getting a second chance thanks to a Kentucky nonprofit that stepped in when tragedy struck the puppies family.
The Georgetown Police Department is using a fleet of advanced drones to improve emergency response times and enhance safety for both civilians and officers.
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County grand jury has indicted 44-year-old Brian Epperson on multiple charges, including murder, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and tampering with physical evidence. A…
People across Lexington will stand hand in hand Thursday at noon to form a human chain stretching across the community in a brand-new event called Hands Across-Stand Together.
Ella Thomas of LaRue County had just finished speaking with us, saying she hopes not to get lost, when sure enough she made a wrong turn enroute to her first class at University of Kentucky.
On its third day of being open, Gatton Park on the Town Branch is a popular place. “It has exceeded my expectations. It's really nice," one visitor said.
Protestors gathered outside the Rockcastle County Court House to demand change as an investigation is opened into the county animal shelter after graphic images of the alleged horrific conditions come to light.
On Monday, Bourbon County Executive Judge Michael R. Williams issued a burn ban, effective on Tuesday afternoon, due to weather conditions.
On Monday, Bourbon County Executive Judge Michael R. Williams issued a burn ban, effective on Tuesday afternoon, due to weather conditions.
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LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) —The Laurel County Sheriff's Office arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with roughly $50,000 of stolen items on Sunday afternoon. The owner of a stolen red trailer and tools, David Phillips, filed a stolen propert…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The University of Kentucky has named veteran transfer Zach Calzada as the Wildcats’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Calzada, who has previously played at Texas A&M, Auburn, and Incarnate Word, wi…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are ramping up safety checks on commercial vehicles this week as part of the nationwide Brake Safety Week campaign. From now through August 30, officers with the KSP Commercial Vehicl…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky is offering a $2 million grant to public universities and colleges to improve energy resilience and reliability. The funding is part of the Kentucky Resilient Micro-grid Program, designed to help…
The London Sheriff's Office reported that a 54-year-old man was arrested on Sunday and charged with stealing property after authorities found a stolen trailer and tools in front of a home.
From the Andes Mountains of South America to the rolling hills of Richmond, Kentucky, there’s a common thread: alpacas.
Governor Andy Beshear announced on Monday that applications are now available for more than $2 million in federal funding to help domestic violence victims.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington will need to plan for a new road closure starting Monday. City officials say Vista Street will be closed to thru traffic between Rosemont Garden and Picadome Park. That closure comes o…
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JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — There’s good news out of Jessamine County: Wendell, the 4-month-old pit bull mix who was stolen from Animal Care and Control, has not only been found safe but also has a new forever home. Police say…
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CLOSLPINT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A tense domestic situation in Harlan County ended in an arrest after deputies say a man held his family at knifepoint and then opened fire on law enforcement. According to the Harlan County Sheriff’s Offic…
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LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing teenager. Deputies say 17-year-old Katie Drummonds was last seen Sunday afternoon, August 24, around 4:30 p.m. near London. Drummonds i…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused in a deadly 2021 shooting is set to return to court Monday for a status hearing. Police say 31-year-old Brandon Dockery is charged with the June 2021 murder of Raymar Webb. Dockery…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are investigating after shots were fired into a parked vehicle late Sunday night in Lexington. According to investigators, it happened just before 11 p.m. on Old Todds Road near North Mount Tabor. O…
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Kentucky is naming Incarnate Word transfer Zach Calzada the starting quarterback to start the season.
This school year marks the 6th year of the program, which began due to the pandemic.
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man wanted in connection to a stabbing in Clark County is now in custody. Winchester Police say 37-year-old Jon Southern was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Sunday near the Clark County Health Department on P…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County woman charged with murder is scheduled to be back in court next week. According to court records, 26-year-old Brianna Rich is set for a pretrial conference Monday on murder charges. The Laurel…
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MAYFIELD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A teenager has been charged in connection to last week’s shooting during a high school football game in Mayfield. Police say a 14-year-old boy from Fulton was arrested and charged with assault after the gun…
BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Boyd County community is mourning the loss of a student after a deadly crash Saturday night. The coroner’s office says 18-year-old Christopher “Howie” Wilks died in a single-vehicle accident at the i…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s the first day of classes for University of Kentucky students. Last week, more than 7,000 students moved into residence halls during UK’s annual Big Blue Move-In. According to the university, enrollmen…
Loved ones are raising money to retrace the steps of Anne Gieske, a University of Kentucky student who died 3 years ago in South Korea.
Loved ones are raising money to retrace the steps of Anne Gieske, a University of Kentucky student who died 3 years ago in South Korea.
Lexington police are investigating after responding to a shots fired call that left an unoccupied vehicle damaged by gunfire, with no reported victims or persons of interest.
Good Monday, everyone. It’s a true taste of fall weather taking hold of the Commonwealth this week. This pattern delivers well below normal temperatures and may even bring some record lows to much of our region. This is a setup that’s been…
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in finding a reported runaway juvenile on Sunday afternoon.
Laurel County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 17-year-old girl who ran away Sunday afternoon, according to deputies.
Laurel County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 17-year-old girl who ran away Sunday afternoon, according to deputies.
Rich, 26, was arrested after deputies with the Laurel County Sheriff's Office found the body of her mother, Carol Rich, outside her home on Burnett Road around 9 p.m. on March 14.