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Henderson sits along the banks of the Ohio River, a peaceful place once home to the great bird artist, John James Audubon. You can sit on the riverfront and look into Indiana, or, on the shoreline just north of the city, keep looking into…
For the second consecutive year, the Winchester Police and Clark County Schools are partnering to ensure that students don't go hungry during fall break through a community food drive.
A man has been arrested after a standoff with authorities in Madison County.
Lexington police are reigniting efforts to solve a 2020 cold case murder, asking the community for any information about the downtown killing that remains unsolved five years later.
Following the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines, but new guidelines have created confusion about who can access them and where to get them.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new Wawa gas station and convenience store will officially open to the public Friday in Jessamine County. It’s the first Wawa location in Central Kentucky. The store is located on Lexington Road in N…
For the second consecutive year, the Winchester Police and Clark County Schools are partnering to ensure that students don't go hungry during fall break through a community food drive.
A Frankfort man who left two vehicles at a local mechanic shop for repairs has learned his cars were scrapped without his permission after the business suddenly closed.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Investigators remain tight-lipped following the arrest of a former University of Kentucky student-athlete after a baby was found in the closet of her Park Avenue home. The arrest of 21-year-old Laken Snelling capt…
Local lawmakers have begun to react following the shooting of Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, at an event at a Utah college on Wednesday.
Local lawmakers have begun to react following the shooting of Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, at an event at a Utah college on Wednesday.
Local lawmakers have begun to react following the shooting of Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, at an event at a Utah college on Wednesday.
David Hafley and his family are coming up on an especially difficult time on the calendar. Hafley and his wife lost their son, Tom, to suicide nearly 10 years ago, in October of 2015.
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Fayette County Public Schools will discuss whether to approve an outside investigation of its financial processes next week.
A man is dead after a shooting on Tuesday in Bracken County.
Danville police report that a motorcyclist has died following a crash on the Danville Bypass at Belinda Boulevard on Wednesday.
The Somerset Pulaski County Rescue Squad is asking the community for help in finding two 60-year-old men who were last heard from at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
UPDATE 10:40 PM: Officials say the suspect in custody has been released after interrogation by law enforcement. Officials have resumed the search for the suspect at this time. UPDATE 6:30 PM: Officials now say the suspected shooter is in c…
UPDATE 6:30 PM: Officials now say the suspected shooter is in custody. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – National and Kentucky leaders are reacting to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, condemning the violence and offering prayers for his f…
UPDATE 4:44 PM: President Donald Trump has confirmed Charlie Kirk is dead, after being shot at university gathering in Utah. UPDATE: JUST IN: Person taken into custody after Charlie Kirk was shot in Utah is not believed to be shooting susp…
UPDATE: JUST IN: Person taken into custody after Charlie Kirk was shot in Utah is not believed to be shooting suspect, AP source says Kirk is in critical condition, per a law enforcement official OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, the CEO and…
OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said. “We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying f…
A man who has been on the run from law enforcement for two years was captured on Tuesday near Winchester.
A man who has been on the run from law enforcement for two years was captured on Tuesday near Winchester.
The London community continues to plead for answers as investigators have remained tight-lipped for over eight months.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect wanted in connection with a downtown shooting that happened last month. On August 29 around 2:12 a.m., officers were called to the 300 b…
Authorities in Lexington are looking for a suspect in connection with a late August shooting that left a man injured on West Short Street.
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fugitive who had been on the run for two years has been captured. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Sumner was taken into custody Tuesday by U.S. Marshals near Winchester. Sumner…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fugitive who had been on the run for two years has been captured. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Steven Sumner was taken into custody Tuesday by U.S. Marshals near Winchester. Sumner…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Somerset Pulaski County Rescue Squad is asking for the public’s help in locating two missing adults. Both men are described as white, 60 years old, six feet tall, about 200 pounds, with black and gray h…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Somerset Pulaski County Rescue Squad is asking for the public’s help in locating two missing adults. Both men are described as white, 60 years old, six feet tall, about 200 pounds, with black and gray h…
The Somerset Pulaski County Rescue Squad is asking the community for help in finding two 60-year-old men who were last heard from at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
The Somerset Pulaski County Rescue Squad is asking the community for help in finding two 60-year-old men who were last heard from at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
The Somerset Pulaski County Rescue Squad is asking the community for help in finding two 60-year-old men who were last heard from at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for a new 22-unit affordable housing development in Lexington. The event will be held Friday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at 530 North Martin Luther King Boulevard. It will…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The family of Douglas Harless has filed a lawsuit against the London Police Department, several officers, and the City of London, alleging constitutional violations and wrongful death in connection with the f…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Life Adventure Center is offering a free wellness workshop for caregivers later this month. The event is designed to provide parents and caregivers with stress-relief and self-care tools to help manage the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – University of Kentucky students can get free fresh produce today while supplies last. The Wildcat Market, now in its fourth year, is a free farmers market where UK students can take home locally sourced fo…
Sgt. Matt Sanders for the Louisville Metro Police Department said during the investigation, the police learned the child "may have had diminished capacity and possibly was autistic."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Habitat for Humanity hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the first home built under its newly revitalized Women Build program. The event took place Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. at 732 Harri…
On Wednesday, the family of Douglas Harless filed a lawsuit in Laurel Circuit Court against the London Police Department and numerous officers, along with the City of London.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — An off-duty Louisville police officer is seriously injured after a crash involving a semi-truck Tuesday night. The crash happened around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Fern Valley Road and Roederer Drive in Louis…
Kentucky State Police say they are investigating after a 56-year-old was hit and killed by a vehicle Monday evening on Cumberland Parkway in Adair County.
On Tuesday night, Governor Andy Beshear appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers and chatted about Gen Z slang, his podcast, and his political future.
The championship has become a staple of the Mount Vernon/Rockcastle County community, serving as a pseudo-unofficial end of summer.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are searching for two suspects after an armed robbery sent one person to the hospital overnight in Lexington. According to investigators, the robbery happened around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 2300 bl…
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More sunshine is in the forecast for your Wednesday with a few passing clouds from time to time. Afternoon highs climb to the low to mid-80s across the area.
Members of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council discussed a proposal meant to accommodate the city’s growth during a Tuesday committee meeting.
Body camera footage shows trooper using force on speeding driver
The Monticello Fire Department posted just before midnight Tuesday on Facebook that the Boston Hill Road building is a "total loss."
LG&E is proposing rate hikes for customers.
Good Wednesday to one and all. Our crisp mornings continue as afternoon temps slowly start to climb. With this climb comes the slight chance for a shower or storm tonight and Thursday with a better chance showing up late this weekend into…
Friends, colleagues, and people in the community gathered on Tuesday evening to celebrate Dr. Demetrus Liggins as the award recipient of Kentucky's 2026 Superintendent of the Year.