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Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins sat down for a one-on-one interview with LEX 18's Larry Smith, discussing a range of topics regarding the district.
A stray shepherd mix has made a Lexington neighborhood his home for the last 10 months, but recently, the Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control was able to finally rescue Steve.
Kentucky state lawmakers are preparing to consider legislation that would create state-level penalties for possessing machine gun conversion switches.
A former University of Kentucky student-athlete, was arrested after a baby was found wrapped in a towel, inside a trash bag, in her closet.
A six-car pileup on Friday, Sept. 12, left three people dead and three injured on I-64 west in Woodford County.
Five people, including three children, are displaced following a Thursday afternoon fire at a Lexington duplex.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 6 NEWS NOW) — Hispanic Heritage Month is typically celebrated September 15th through October 15th, the whole month honors the Hispanic and Latino culture, their contributions to history and the culture in the U.S. Accor…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that Lexington’s ordinance banning no-knock warrants is unconstitutional because it conflicts with state law. In its decision published Thursday, the Court said Lexingt…
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for the family of 50-year-old Casey Whitlock of Paris, one of three people killed in Friday night's fiery, multi-vehicle crash on I-64 in Woodford County.
A plane crashed into a house on the south side of KY 58 east after running off the runway of the Mayfield Airport on Thursday, according to the Graves County Sheriff's Office.
Kentucky has yet to begin selling medical marijuana, nine months after it was legalized, due to delays in setting up the program and zoning issues.
Officials in Hardin County are investigating vandalism and theft at local cemeteries throughout the county.
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Lexington cannot ban police from seeking no-knock warrants, striking down a local ordinance that conflicts with state law.
More than 60 restaurants participated in Dining Out for Life today, with 25% of sales going toward HIV prevention efforts in Kentucky — marking the highest participation in the event's history.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man reported missing north of London. According to Sheriff John Root, 23-year-old Kaci Hicks was last seen Friday, September 18, o…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Powell County Schools says an investigation is underway after an alleged gun incident during a middle school football game with Morgan County. According to a release from Superintendent Sarah Wasson, the inc…
Records show she and her son were arguing over his not having clean clothes, and that she had called him "dirty" and said he never helps around the house or does his chores.
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office asked the community for help in finding 45-year-old man Wolf Holmes, reportedly last seen on Sept. 12.
Powell County Schools released a statement announcing that a fan from an opposing team allegedly "showed a gun" following a verbal altercation at a middle school football game.
UPDATE: 1:00 p.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is in the hospital after being shot late Thursday morning in north Lexington. Police say the shooting happened just after 11 a.m. near Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive. When offic…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police have converged on a neighborhood in the Winburn Dr. and McCullough Dr. area. Right now, ABC 36 News Now is in touch with LPD, and awaiting information from police on a shooting call. Accor…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police have converged on a neighborhood in the Winburn Dr. and McCullough Dr. area. Right now, ABC 36 News Now is in touch with LPD, and awaiting information from police on what could be a shooti…
Lexington police are investigating a Thursday morning shooting that left a man fighting for his life.
A helicopter is circling the area, and FOX 56 News has reached out to Lexington police for more information.
A helicopter is circling the area, and FOX 56 News has reached out to Lexington police for more information.
A helicopter is circling the area, and FOX 56 News has reached out to Lexington police for more information.
The Lexington Police Department reports that one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that happened on Thursday morning on Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive.
The Lexington Police Department reports that one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that happened on Thursday morning on Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive.
The Lexington Police Department reports that one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that happened on Thursday morning on Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive.
The Lexington Police Department says they are investigating a shooting that happened on Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive on Thursday morning.
On Thursday, the Lexington Fire Department reported that units were called to the 1800 block of Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive on a reported shooting with a victim.
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The McCreary County Sheriff’s Office says a multi-agency investigation is underway after reports of juveniles suffering medical episodes possibly tied to illegal substances. Deputies say search warra…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Drug Overdose Alert System is warning of a recent spike in suspected non-fatal overdoses in central Kentucky. Since September 11, local emergency departments have reported 67 visits tied to su…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, but the disease is fully preventable with vaccination. With more local cases appearing in wildlife, officials are urging pet owners to protect their anima…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Saint Joseph Health is inviting the community to come together for its annual Cancer Survivorship Day celebration. The free event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Saint Joseph Cancer Center on Blazer…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Dining Out for Life is back in Central Kentucky, with more than 60 restaurants—the largest number yet—donating at least 25 percent of their sales to AVOL Kentucky. The nonprofit provides HIV prevention, ca…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Phoenix Park in downtown Lexington is officially open again after more than a year of construction. The one-acre park, located at Main Street and Limestone, has been completely redesigned with new amenitie…
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Detectives reported in 2023 that around 1:30 p.m., the Denny’s sign on Mulberry Street in Elizabethtown blew over due to high wind gusts.
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After more than five decades, a fallen Kentucky hero is returning home. The body of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Henry Gish, who was killed during the Vietnam War in 1968, will arrive in Kentucky today. Gish…
Scarlet, a horse who was rehabilitated at the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center in Nicholasville, has been adopted.
A conservative activist, Kirk was known for speaking honestly about his political beliefs and his faith.
Plenty of sunshine is expected today with highs near 90 degrees by the afternoon.
Investigators said they found the man dead in a chair. It appeared he had been shot "multiple times."
The City of Lexington has installed two more weather sirens, bringing the total to 33 around Fayette County.
Good Thursday, everyone. It’s another much warmer than normal day with dry skies across Kentucky. The dry weather has been the theme of the past few months, but a much-needed pattern change is about to take place with beneficial rains like…
James Hellard celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his favorite things: live music, his loved ones, and surprise visit from a close friend.