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The average salary for an emergency medical technician in Kentucky is just under $38,000 per year as of the start of September, according to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.
At Monday night's meeting, where some community members and Board Member Amanda Ferguson argued that the district's contingency fund is $10 million less than the district previously reported.
At Monday night's meeting, where some community members and Board Member Amanda Ferguson argued that the district's contingency fund is $10 million less than the district previously reported.
September is Food Action Month, and God's Pantry Food Bank is continuing to fight hunger in dozens of counties in Kentucky.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and on the 8th of this month, it’s the perfect time to make the nation aware of the 9-8-8 crisis hotline.
A controversy brewing for months in London finally came to a head Friday night, ending with the impeachment of then-Mayor Randall Weddle. Now, community members are divided.
The 7th annual Finn Fest is just weeks away, celebrating the life of Finn Collier, a 7-year-old who died in 2019 from cardiac arrest and stroke stemming from congenital heart defects.
The average salary for an emergency medical technician in Kentucky is just under $38,000 per year as of the start of September, according to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.
Two confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Kentucky over the past month have horse owners keeping a close eye on their animals as mosquito season continues.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A popular Lexington restaurant is closing one of its locations. Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen announced that its Broadway at the Square location will not reopen. While this location is shutting down, the resta…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and on the 8th of this month, it’s the perfect time to make the nation aware of the 9-8-8 crisis hotline.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tuesday is National Hunger Action Day, and organizations across Kentucky are encouraging people to wear orange to raise awareness about hunger relief. Feeding Kentucky is asking residents to show support b…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Blood Center is calling on donors to help keep blood supplies strong heading into the colder months. From September 8 through October 11, KBC is kicking off its “Winter Warrior Club.” Donors w…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Monday marks National Star Trek Day, celebrating the anniversary of the original series premiere on September 8, 1966. What began as a TV show on NBC has become one of the world’s most iconic science ficti…
Two men have been arrested after allegedly holding a woman captive in a Lexington hotel.
Public education supporters are calling on Kentucky lawmakers to invest significantly more in schools when they write the state's new budget next year — specifically, $718 million more.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Keeneland is preparing to host one of the biggest events in horse racing as the September Yearling Sale begins Monday at 1 p.m. Now in its 82nd year, the sale is billed as the “world’s yearling sale,” feat…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s voter registration rolls continue to grow, with the biggest surge coming from outside the two major parties. Secretary of State Michael Adams said more Kentuckians registered under “other” polit…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Jackson County man is facing charges after deputies say he made a false 911 call that led to a large emergency response. The sheriff’s office says that around 9:50 p.m. Saturday, 42-year-old Douglas…
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A man in London is facing drug and unlawful imprisonment charges after police responded to a motel for a "possible domestic complaint" on Sunday.
MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman accused of killing and dismembering her mother was back in court Monday morning in Robertson County. According to Kentucky State Police, 36-year-old Torilena Fields was charged in the October 20…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Multiple people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Somerset on Sunday. According to the Somerset Fire Department, crews responded to the crash and treated victims at the scene. Firefigh…
UPDATE: Lexington Police say 20-year-old Jaylin Clark was arrested in connection to the officer-involved shooting incident Monday morning. Police say Clark is charged with Wanton Endangerment of a Police Officer, Carjacking, Fleeing or Eva…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shots fired incident in Lexington. The shooting happened shortly after two Monday morning, impeding traffic on Richmond Road. “Around 2:05 a.m.,…
Kentucky State Police is conducting an investigation into a vehicle crash in Bath County that resulted in several people being injured on Sept. 6.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is in custody after police say he fired at officers during an early morning pursuit in Lexington. According to police, officers were called to the 2000 block of Cambridge Drive around 2:05 a.m. Monda…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington firefighters were called to a fire on New Circle Road early Monday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:06 a.m. to 1081 New Circle Road, where they…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are investigating a deadly house fire that happened over the weekend in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the fire broke out Saturday at a home on Cassidy Road…
Three winning Powerball tickets were sold in Kentucky during Saturday night's estimated $1.8 billion jackpot drawing, according to lottery officials.
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State police have released the name of a man who died in a dirt bike crash in Whitesburg. According to Kentucky State Police, 30-year-old Jonathan Stewart was killed Sunday when he lost control of his…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 18-year-old is facing charges after police say he was found with a gun during the Best of the Bluegrass festival in Georgetown over the weekend. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded Satur…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Board of Education meets Monday afternoon for its regular planning meeting, just days after a special-called session focused on the district’s budget. On the agenda is a superintendent’s…
STANFORD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Monday marks the first day of school for Lincoln County students following a construction delay at the high school. The start of classes was originally pushed back due to ongoing renovations at Lincoln Coun…
Kentucky has seen a 12.5% increase in DUI fatalities in 2023, with men being 430% more likely to die while driving impaired than women, according to a recent report by Zutobi.
MIDWAY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Midway Branch Library in Woodford County is closing its doors temporarily for building renovations, starting today. Library officials say services will continue through the library’s Bookmobile, which wil…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police say an officer was involved in an on-duty shots-fired incident Monday in the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive. According to police, no injuries have been reported. Officers remain on scene, an…
Monday will be a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures as highs climb into the mid and upper 70s.
According to a social media post on Monday, the Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen café location on Broadway in downtown Lexington has closed.
When the police arrived at the apartment complex, an individual with a rifle was seen, and then they fled on foot, according to LPD.
Lexington police responded to an overnight officer-involved shooting just off Richmond Road.
Helen Van Winkle, the internet sensation known as "Baddie Winkle," has died at the age of 97, multiple news outlets reported.
At the corner of Ashley Drive and Hildeen Drive in Harrodsburg, there's a new farmstand that popped up over the summer.
When the police arrived at the apartment complex, an individual with a rifle was seen, and then they fled on foot, according to LPD.
Good Monday, everyone. Another round of record lows are with us to start the the day and the week as our exceptionally cool pattern continues. If you’re a fan of late Summer, we have some of that coming back later in the week as temps get…
It's been one year since 32-year-old Joseph Couch shot at five people on I-75 near Exit 49 in Laurel County that injured five people.
It's been one year since 32-year-old Joseph Couch shot at five people on I-75 near Exit 49 in Laurel County that injured five people.
Four people were taken to the hospital on Sunday morning after a two-vehicle crash at a Somerset intersection.
A Thornton man was killed in a crash involving an off-road dirt bike in the early hours of Sunday morning.