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Police are asking for help searching for a man who assaulted a girl waiting to be picked up from school on Sept. 18 in Louisville.
LEX 18 confirmed that a Campbellsville student is missing after his kayak angler registered for an upcoming Bassmaster tournament on Toledo Bend has gone missing during pre-tournament practice.
Lawmakers received their first report in Frankfort on the new changes and the path forward for the issue.
College freshmen Kennedy Spalding and Karly Smith have transformed their University of Kentucky dorm room into what looks more like a designer showcase than typical campus housing.
It was a life-or-death situation that now has a Powell County EMS team under fire.
A mother's love has sparked a global movement of kindness, turning painted rocks into symbols of hope and remembrance across 46 states and 19 countries.
A Grayson County man is celebrating after his commitment to a game paid off.
A woman was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly shooting at DEA Task Force officers.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns laid out by the law. Presid…
The critically injured victim in an ongoing Lexington shooting investigation was identified on Thursday, with one man arrested and authorities searching for a second suspect.
Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky student athlete, was sent to a grand jury for trial after being accused of leaving her newborn in a trash bag and tampering with evidence.
Wagner, 22, is from Pittsburgh, but says he rarely returns to the Steel City. He prefers jam-packed journeys, where he squeezes in as much sightseeing as possible in just a matter of hours.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton says the victim of a recent shooting on Winburn Drive has been identified as Stephon Vanzant, a city employee with the Division of Waste Management. In a Facebook post Thursday…
An investigation is underway after a storage unit in Lawrenceburg was broken into, and thousands of dollars' worth of tools, sporting equipment, and Army memorabilia were stolen, police say.
SCUDDY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say it is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Perry County. According to a KSP news release, the incident happened Wednesday afternoon on Scuddy Mountain Road. No injuries were…
LEX 18 confirmed that a Campbellsville student is missing after his kayak angler registered for an upcoming Bassmaster tournament on Toledo Bend has gone missing during pre-tournament practice.
LEX 18 confirmed that a Campbellsville student is missing after his kayak angler registered for an upcoming Bassmaster tournament on Toledo Bend has gone missing during pre-tournament practice.
LEX 18 confirmed that a Campbellsville student is missing after his kayak angler registered for an upcoming Bassmaster tournament on Toledo Bend has gone missing during pre-tournament practice.
LEX 18 confirmed that a Campbellsville student is missing after his kayak angler registered for an upcoming Bassmaster tournament on Toledo Bend has gone missing during pre-tournament practice.
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Chris Alonso Vaquera was sentenced to 20 years in prison for two separate criminal cases against him. He received 15 years for attempted murder of a police officer, wanton endangerment.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – James Hendron was back in court Thursday for a status hearing, nearly seven years after being found guilty in the shooting death of his son, Austin Hendron. A jury convicted Hendron of murder in 2018 and r…
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Categories: Featured, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, Local News, News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County school leader was back in court Thursday morning for a pretrial conference in a road rage case. A grand jury previously indicted John “Jay” Bordas, dean of students at Bryan Station High S…
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Categories: Featured, Local News, News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Big news for Bluegrass sports fans: Rupp Arena is going green. The iconic venue has officially joined GOAL, a national sustainability network for sports and live event venues, becoming the first arena in K…
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As of Sept. 22, officials are reporting that around 1,074 deer have been reported sick or dead, and there are 553 reports across Kentucky, affecting 94 counties.
They are members of a fraternity, and their dues are incredibly costly. The people who will be coming to Thursday’s Walk a Mile in Our Shoes event lost a child, or another loved one to gun violence.
Kentucky wildlife officials are tracking a significant outbreak of Hemorrhagic Disease in white-tailed deer across the state, with more than 1,000 deer reported sick or dead as of Sept. 22.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Alex Young, 19, was last seen around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, behind the Kentucky Farm Bureau building at 430 Roland Ave, according to KSP.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Alex Young, 19, was last seen around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, behind the Kentucky Farm Bureau building at 430 Roland Ave, according to KSP.
Team Kentucky is encouraging parents to practice passenger protection during National Child Passenger Safety Week, as car crashes are the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 13 and 46% of car seats are being used incorrectly.
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tow truck drivers across Kentucky are coming together Thursday to honor one of their own. A rolling memorial is being held for Troy Caldwell, a tow operator who was killed on I-64 after a semi failed to mov…
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround. The Seattle coffee giant will notify employees whose positions are bei…
The widespread rain is gone, but scattered showers and storms are still possible into the afternoon.
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Categories: Featured, Local News, News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Animal Care and Control crews in Lexington are trying to locate the owner of an exotic diamond dove recently found in poor condition. Officials say the bird was discovered near Sir Pizza on New Circle Road…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Organizers in Lexington are preparing for this year’s “Walk a Mile in Our Shoes” event, scheduled for Thursday, September 25, as part of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The gathering wi…
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Categories: Featured, Local News, News
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One man is turning his interest in true crime into action, hoping to change the narrative for abused children in Kentucky.
The first steps of action for an independent external investigation into the Fayette County Public Schools' budget and operations were discussed by the district's audit committee.
“My daughter actually was like, ‘Mom, we got to help.’ And I said, ‘Okay, let's help,.”
Good Thursday, everyone. Rounds of showers and storms are rolling through the state today with heavy rains likely through the first half of the day. From there, the focus of the forecast jumps to the weekend and the chance for some rain ag…