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More than 100 ministry professionals and community partners gathered at the senior living center to honor the recipients of the Wayne B. Smith "Leading with Kindness" Award.
Good evening, everyone. Gusty winds continue to blow across the Commonwealth as much colder air pours in from the west and northwest. This cold air sets the stage for frost and even the potential for a light freeze by Friday morning. The c…
The trial for the Amber Spradlin case has been postponed until November 6 after the prosecutor filed a motion on Monday asking the judge for a delay so they could complete all forensic testing.
It's been 856 days since police say M.K. McKinney stabbed Amber Spradlin to death inside his father's Floyd County home, and the upcoming trial may face another delay.
Two seniors at Summit Christian Academy in Lexington have achieved something unprecedented for their school – both were named top cross-country runners by the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association.
A dog that captured hearts after being rescued in a starving condition has returned to the Lexington Humane Society in nearly identical circumstances, just one year after her adoption.
Valvoline Global is launching a five-year initiative with FCPS to prepare students for high-demand careers in the automotive industry, addressing a critical workforce shortage.
Should water fluoridation be a requirement? Making it optional for communities to opt in is a legislative goal State Rep. Mark Hart has pursued since 2018.
A 20-year-old Amish man was killed Monday morning when a van collided with his horse and buggy on Highway 127 near the intersection of Highway 501 in Casey County.
Most Kentucky seniors will continue receiving free hot meals through next June after Governor Andy Beshear announced $9 million in additional funding for the state's senior meal program.
A violent weekend in central Kentucky is drawing attention to the dangers of domestic violence.
Willow, a beloved pet therapy dog who touched countless lives across Kentucky, has died at the age of 15 years and 10 months.
Kentuckians lost $72 million to scams last year, according to federal data, with the majority of reported victims over 60 years old.
Newly-obtained body camera footage shows the moments rapper Armani White was arrested in London after dancing on a highway barrier during what police say was a dangerous video shoot on I-75.
The partnership comes as residents have seen a large number of cats in city streets and neighborhoods.
Kentuckians lost more than $72 million to fraud last year, with adults over the age of 60 being the most affected, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
The New Jersey native is the only Wildcat and SEC player to land on any of the three All-American teams.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that the London City Council and other appellants failed to demonstrate the "immediate and irreparable injury" required for intermediate relief.
The Jessamine County Emergency Management Director is responding after no sirens sounded before a tornado touched down on Sunday.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As officials move to close an investigation into a fatal shooting, they have released new details. The fatal shooting happened on Monday and claimed the lives of two men in the Village Drive and Cambridge…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the two men who were shot and killed Monday morning in Lexington as 50-year-old Antwone Miguel Sanders and 54-year-old Roderick Lee Clay. According to Lexington po…
A Richmond man faces multiple charges after he forced his way into a Berea home and allegedly assaulted a woman and her son early Monday morning, officials reported.
Kentucky State Police say that Oliver was located off Crooked Creek Road in the Reed community and arrested on Wednesday morning at around 10 a.m.
An inmate escaped from the Henderson County Detention Center Monday afternoon, prompting a search by Kentucky State Police.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Court of Appeals has denied an emergency request from the London City Council to once again remove Mayor Randall Weddle from office while the city’s appeal continues. According to the court’s ord…
CARLISLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving an Amish buggy that left two people seriously injured in Nicholas County. According to a release from KSP, the collision happened close t…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A recent national report shows child abuse cases in Kentucky double the nationwide percentage, placing the Commonwealth among the highest in the nation for child maltreatment. According to the U.S. Departm…
A Spotfund fundraiser has been started for a woman who was killed in an apparent murder-suicide at a Winchester home on Friday.
LARUE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky soybean farmers say they are facing one of the toughest seasons in years, as President Donald Trump’s trade policies continue to reshape the agricultural economy across the United States. Soybe…
A hit-and-run driver struck an Amish buggy from behind on a Nicholas County road Saturday night, leaving one passenger in serious condition and two others injured before allegedly fleeing the scene.
School officials reported that Adair County Elementary School was placed in a lockdown on Tuesday after a teacher reported hearing a gunshot while students were on the playground.
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former teacher’s aide accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student is back in custody following a recent indictment. According to authorities, 34-year-old Samantha Walker was arrested in Ju…
Human skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area of Martin County Monday evening, prompting an investigation by Kentucky State Police.
A 101st Airborne Division soldier died in a training accident at Hohenfels, Germany, on Oct. 18, the Army announced.
It happened around 5 p.m. when a vehicle headed west on Muhammad Ali Boulevard crossed into the intersection and crashed into an ambulance.
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Categories: Featured, GDK, Local News, News
Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities have reached an agreement on their rate increase request, with the utility companies saying they need the money to improve infrastructure.
In Georgetown, police have identified a dangerous stretch of I-75, causing officers to take action.
Federal authorities arrested three men at a popular Kentucky festival after they allegedly purchased 18 firearms while in the country illegally.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado touched down briefly near Nicholasville on Sunday, October 19, as a strong cold front moved through central Kentucky. According to the NWS…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Urban County Council will hold a special Budget Committee meeting Tuesday to decide how to use more than $6 million left over from last year’s city budget. The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m.…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people have been cited after police say they parachuted off the Clays Ferry Bridge earlier Monday. According to Lexington police, officers were called to the 9000 block of Old Richmond Road for a welfa…
If approved, the new rates would take effect no earlier than Jan. 1, 2026.
In September, Whitely County Judge Executive Pat White Jr. approved using coal severance grant funding, money set aside for counties that used to produce coal, to purchase tasers for SROs.
Good Tuesday everyone. It’s another windy day across Kentucky as a cold front sweeps across the state. This unleashes cold temps with the likelihood of frost before the week is over, meaning Green Thumbs are on alert. Beyond this comes a v…