Fatal motorcycle collision on I-75 in Whitley County leaves 1 dead

Kentucky State Police are investigating a Monday morning motorcycle collision on I-75 in Whitley County that left one man dead.

Fatal motorcycle collision on I-75 in Whitley County leaves one dead

Kentucky State Police are investigating a Monday morning motorcycle collision on I-75 in Whitley County that left one man dead.

Fayette County School Board votes 3-2 to approve working fiscal year budget

After months of discussion and multiple meetings, the Fayette County Public Schools Board voted on Monday night to approve the 2025-26 working fiscal year budget, 3-2.

Fayette County Schools votes 3-2 to approve working fiscal year budget

After months of discussion and multiple meetings, the Fayette County Public Schools Board voted on Monday night to approve the 2025-26 working fiscal year budget, 3-2.

Funeral services announced for woman, daughter killed in Rowan County double murder

The funeral services for Kayla Blake and Kennedi McWhorter, victims in a Friday double murder in Rowan County, have been announced.

Kentucky U.S. Senate race gains Democratic momentum as two new candidates enter

The Kentucky U.S. Senate race has become more competitive on the Democratic side after two new candidates announced their campaigns last week.

Remembering Kayla Blake, victim in weekend double murder in Rowan County

Kayla Blake was a mother of two, a beach lover and a nurse with an extraordinary passion for helping others overcome addiction.

'Forever live within each of us:' Friend remembers Morehead murder victims

Austin Smither is still processing the loss of Kayla and her daughter Kennedi three days after Rowan County deputies discovered them during a welfare check requested by one of Kayla's co-workers.

Friend remembers Rowan County double murder victims

Austin Smither is still processing the loss of Kayla and her daughter Kennedi three days after Rowan County deputies discovered them during a welfare check requested by one of Kayla's co-workers.

2 injured in Lexington after crash involving garbage truck

A crash involving a garbage truck and a car closed Leestown Road at Bradley Lane for several hours.

Advocates push domestic violence awareness after Rowan County mother, daughter killed

Advocates are raising awareness for domestic violence prevention following the tragic deaths of a woman and her teenage daughter in Rowan County on Friday.

Water safety field trip teaches Frankfort students life-saving swimming skills

More than 100 students from Frankfort Independent Schools visited Lexington YMCAs Monday for free swim lessons.

$10K reward offered for escaped Ohio prisoner in Kentucky

A $10,000 reward is up for grabs as multiple Kentucky agencies are still searching for Jerry Cooper after he escaped from the Brown County Adult Detention Center in Ohio on Sept. 16.

Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence

By ALI SWENSON and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence. Speaking fro…

Organ donation group implements reforms after Kentucky case

A Madison County family’s story has triggered a federal investigation into Kentucky’s organ donation system.

Lexington deli owners finally return to their once flooded Woodford County home

David and Krissy Fraser have finally returned to their beloved log cabin on the Kentucky River, the same home that was devastated when April floods swallowed much of the Clifton community.

Waste Management conducting recycling audits in Lexington

Workers wearing orange vests will disperse into Lexington neighborhoods this week. It’s part of a recycling audit led by Lexington’s Division of Waste Management.

1 dead following morning collision involving motorcycle in Laurel County

According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, a motorcycle was traveling east on KY 552 around 11:30 a.m. when it lost control in a curve and crossed into the path of a truck.

Kentucky woman accused of having feces-smeared walls, bed with children at home

According to the complaint, there was feces smeared on the walls of the apartment and the bed.

Expected rainfall across Kentucky to help ease ongoing drought

The National Weather Service says storms are expected across Kentucky through Wednesday. Meteorologists say it could help the Commonwealth through a dry spell.

Woman killed in Leestown Road collision involving garbage truck identified

Leestown Road at Bradley Lane in Lexington is shut down to traffic in both directions until further notice due to a "serious collision," lexwrecks reports.

2 with life-threatening injuries after collision involving garbage truck

Leestown Road at Bradley Lane in Lexington is shut down to traffic in both directions until further notice due to a "serious collision," lexwrecks reports.

Section of Leestown Road shut down following 'serious collision'

Leestown Road at Bradley Lane in Lexington is shut down to traffic in both directions until further notice due to a "serious collision," lexwrecks reports.

Section of Leestown Road shut down following "serious collision"

Leestown Road at Bradley Lane in Lexington is shut down to traffic in both directions until further notice due to a "serious collision," lexwrecks reports.

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday. “We have spent the last day…

Humans of UK: Taylor Leigh connects passion with profession

The walls of William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky are frequented by students in pursuit of knowledge, learning and intellectual community. Students gather to study or seek advice for projects that demand the help of acade…

NAACP Lexington chapter hosts annual Freedom Fund Banquet focusing on unity and inclusion

The Lexington-Fayette NAACP hosted its 2025 Florida Mitchell Freedom Fund Banquet on Sept. 21 at the Hilton Downtown, bringing together community leaders to address civil rights challenges.

Man enters not guilty plea in arraignment on bus stop shooting charges

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man appeared in court Monday on several charges tied to a recent bus stop shooting. Jon’Tay Mattingly was arraigned over Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center, where he entered a not gu…

Juvenile killed in Lincoln County golf cart accident

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A golf cart accident in Lincoln County has left one juvenile dead and another injured. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened Sunday around 4:30 p.m. on South Fishing Cre…

Golf cart accident leaves juvenile dead

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Authorities continue searching for escaped inmate possibly hiding in Mason County

MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities continue their search for an escaped inmate who broke out of the Brown County, Ohio Detention Center last Monday night and may be hiding near Dover in Mason County. Officials say Jerry Lee C…

Murder-for-hire inmate escaped, considered extremely dangerous

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Elementary students “swimmingly” take water safety training

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than 100 Frankfort elementary students took part in hands-on water safety training Monday thanks to a partnership between Swim With Purpose and the YMCA of Central Kentucky. Around 115 second- and thi…

Elementary students take water safety training swimmingly!

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13-year-old killed in Lincoln County golf cart crash

The Lincoln County Coroner's Office confirmed the boy was a student at Lincoln County Middle School.

School bus driver, monitor injured after bus flips over during crash in Pendleton

A post from Pendleton County Schools reported that a school bus driver and the monitor were taken to the hospital following after the bus they were in flipped over.

Wildcats to play trio of bitter rivals next 4 seasons amid SEC football shake-up

ESPN announced that the Kentucky Wildcats will face a trio of long-standing rivals for the next four years, starting in 2026.

GOP State Representative calls on Fayette County school leaders to resign, citing lack of confidence

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Republican State Representative Matt Lockett is calling for Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins and Board Chair Tyler Murphy to step down, saying the district has “abandoned its p…

Check your freezer: Shrimp sold in Kentucky recalled over radioactive threat

In a recall notice published Sunday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said three varieties of shrimp sold at Kroger stores in 31 states may be contaminated with cesium-137.

Hazard High School confirms 'tragic death' of student

Hazard High School confirmed the "tragic death" of a student in a Facebook post Monday morning. Check back for the latest updates.

Liggins, Murphy respond to lawmakers' calls for resignation by FCPS leadership

A Kentucky state representative is calling for the immediate resignations of Fayette County Public Schools' top leaders, citing what he describes as widespread dysfunction.

Liggins, Murphy respond to lawmakers calls for resignation by FCPS leadership

A Kentucky state representative is calling for the immediate resignations of Fayette County Public Schools' top leaders, citing what he describes as widespread dysfunction.

Kentucky lawmakers calls for resignations of Fayette County school leaders

A Kentucky state representative is calling for the immediate resignations of Fayette County Public Schools' top leaders, citing what he describes as widespread dysfunction.

Kentucky lawmaker calls for resignations of Fayette County school leaders

A Kentucky state representative is calling for the immediate resignations of Fayette County Public Schools' top leaders, citing what he describes as widespread dysfunction.

Crews working on an active burning semi-truck

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Emergency crews are on the scene of a semi truck fire in Mount Vernon. According to the Mount Vernon Fire Department, the fire is along South Wilderness Road between Chestnut Ridge and Kentucky Far…

Crews working on an active burning semi-truck in Mt. Vernon

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Person stabbed on Cross Keys Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating after a stabbing sent one person to the hospital overnight. Officers say it happened late Sunday on Cross Keys Road. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-th…

Overnight stabbing on Cross Keys

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Bullets hit two homes

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Man in court in connection to bus stop shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of shooting someone at a Lexington bus stop is set to appear in court Monday. Police say 20-year-old Jon’tay Mattingly shot a man in the head Thursday morning near Winburn Drive and McCulloug…

Man in court today in connection to shooting

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Two people rescued in Rowan County after an iPhone crash detection alert

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Man arrested on multiple drug charges

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Crews rush to put out car fire; road back open

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Mount Vernon Fire Department says Lake Cumberland Road has reopened after crews responded to a vehicle fire Monday. The roadway was closed between Community Trust Bank and Dysart Way while fire…

Crews rush to put out car caught on fire

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Kentucky educators gather for Continuous Improvement Summit

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Educators from across the state are in Lexington this week for the Kentucky Department of Education’s Continuous Improvement Summit. The two-day event, held Monday and Tuesday at the Central Bank Center, b…

Continuous Improvement Summit currently underway

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Lexington event focuses on fall prevention for seniors

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Seniors and community members are invited to learn how to prevent falls during a special event Monday at the Lexington Senior Center. The program, hosted by UK HealthCare’s Trauma Program and the Senior Ce…

UK HealthCare hosting Slips and Falls prevention event

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Lexington hosts ‘In One Achord’ festival celebrating sacred music

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington is celebrating sacred music this week with the “In One Achord” festival, which runs through Sunday. The festival features 25 events across churches, synagogues, mosques, and concert halls. Local…

Sacred Music Festival currently ongoing

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Kentucky football set with permanent SEC opponents in new 9-game format

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky football now knows its permanent SEC opponents under the league’s new nine-game conference format. Starting with the 2026 season, the Wildcats will face South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida ever…

Rescue teams in Rowan County save 2 people after UTV crashes over cliff

On Sunday, two people were injured when their utility terrain vehicle crashed over a cliff, but iPhone crash detection technology helped emergency responders locate them in a remote area.

Ky. representative calls for resignations of Fayette County superintendent, board chair

"The district has become a case study in dysfunction, controversy, and collapsing confidence."

Ky. Representative calls for resignations of Fayette County superintendent, board chair

"The district has become a case study in dysfunction, controversy, and collapsing confidence."

Hydrogen tank explosion at Louisville plant leaves 1 dead

Firefighters said one person was found dead from the explosion. The fire was contained to the outside of the building.

Authorities encourage Kentuckians to enable iPhone feature after Rowan County crash

Keeping this iPhone feature enabled helped potentially save the life of two people after a UTV crash in Rowan County.

Ky. man faces over 60 counts of misconduct for reportedly trying to meet 14-year-old girl

The Hazard man is facing over 60 charges related to sexual misconduct with a minor, according to the Perry County Sheriff's Office.

Students honor slain Rowan County middle schooler by wearing purple

MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students and staff in Rowan County are wearing purple Monday in memory of 13-year-old Kennedi McWhorter, who was found murdered alongside her mother on Friday. According to the Rowan County School District,…

Community honors eighth grader murdered with her mother

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Community mourns loss of former fire chief

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1 hospitalized after late night stabbing in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department is probing a stabbing that happened Sunday night on Cross Keys Road.

SWAT team called to northern Kentucky shooting that leaves 2 dead, 1 hurt

The police said eight shots echoed from the woods and that a man and woman were found dead. One was believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Rounds of Strong Storms and Heavy Rains This Week

Good Monday, everyone. It’s a week of weather we’ve been needing for a while, but it’s also a week that may cause some issues. Rounds of showers and storms will rumble across the region, putting down quite a bit of rain. The rains may be a…

Loved one remembers Rowan County double murder victims

A loved one describes who Kayla Blake and Kennedi Whorter, the Rowan County double murder victims, were days after a death investigation.

'They're both in heaven': Loved one remembers Rowan County double murder victims

A loved one describes who Kayla Blake and Kennedi Whorter, the Rowan County double murder victims, were days after a death investigation.

'They're both in heaven': Loved one details who Rowan County double murder victims were

A loved one describes who Kayla Blake and Kennedi Whorter, the Rowan County double murder victims, were days after a death investigation.