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Good evening, everyone. We continue to watch a lot of rain spinning into the region tonight and Wednesday. This is a storm system that spins away just in time for Halloween, but it may leave a lingering shower behind it. The whole setup wi…
A Louisville attorney wants the General Assembly to impeach Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine.
At Kentucky State University's 14,000-square-foot Aquaculture Research Center, pioneering research is underway to grow seafood safely and sustainably.
Nearly 100,000 Kentuckians could see their health insurance premiums increase by up to 37% unless Congress extends tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, Governor Andy Beshear warned.
Three masked men broke into multiple vehicles across two Northern Kentucky counties early Monday morning, stealing items and a gun before leading police on a chase in a stolen car.
A $50 million donation is going to UK Healthcare’s children’s hospital. The University of Kentucky states that it’s one of the largest gifts in its history.
Police are continuing their search for a Lexington teenager who disappeared nearly three decades ago, with renewed efforts bringing both hope and anxiety to her family.
Police are continuing their search for a Lexington teenager who disappeared nearly three decades ago, with renewed efforts bringing both hope and anxiety to her family.
Lexington's Warehouse Block neighborhood came together Tuesday to honor the first responders who rushed to help during the deadly shooting at El Cid Restaurant in August 2024.
Friends and family continue to mourn the loss of retired realtor Tom Kriegel after Lexington police say the 81-year-old was murdered at his home last Friday.
Nelson County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Brandon Bryan pleaded guilty to amended charges in Nelson County Circuit Court last month, according to court documents.
A domestic violence attack in May of 2024 that left one woman without her leg is now going to trial, court documents report.
A woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a home in the McDowell area of Floyd County on Thursday.
On Tuesday, several local businesses in the Warehouse Block came together to celebrate National First Responders Day.
Volunteers, sponsors, and community members came together to kick off a new home build with Lexington Habitat for Humanity.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – In one of the largest gifts in UK HealthCare history, New York philanthropist Tom Golisano has donated $50 million to support the University of Kentucky’s children’s hospital. UK officials say the transfor…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thousands of Kentuckians could soon face major increases in their monthly health insurance premiums as federal tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of this year. The kynec…
Open enrollment is approaching for thousands of Kentuckians to consider their health care options.
A sophomore at Rowan County Senior High School died early Tuesday morning, according to school officials.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear says the Trump administration’s decision to suspend food assistance during the federal government shutdown is “unlawful,” joining 24 other states and the District of Columbia in demanding…
A 34-year-old Prestonsburg woman was found dead from a gunshot wound Thursday in Floyd County, according to Kentucky State Police.
MARION COUNTY, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The man acquitted by reason of insanity in the brutal killing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton is back in Kentucky after being extradited from Florida on Tuesday. Authorities say 42-year-old Ronald Exantus…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Laurel County woman is facing a murder charge after authorities say she provided a deadly dose of fentanyl earlier this year. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Courtney K.…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Food Pantry for Woodford County is asking for help to make the holidays brighter for local families in need. The pantry has set a goal to collect 300 turkeys this season to ensure families can enjoy a…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Halloween week has arrived, and the Frankfort Police Department is reminding families to have fun — but stay safe. The department’s annual Trunk or Treat event will take place Thursday, October 30, from 6…
According to Lexington Police, authorities were dispatched to the restaurant for "report of a fetus inside the building's plumbing."
An officials with the Lexington Fire Department reported that units responded to a "maternity call" at the location.
Beshear has joined 25 other states in filing a federal lawsuit against the USDA, challenging the agency's unprecedented suspension of November SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans.
Beshear has joined 25 other states in filing a federal lawsuit against the USDA, challenging the agency's unprecedented suspension of November SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans.
The couple made the discovery during a family vacation nearly six weeks after they purchased the ticket in Kentucky. Steve Lynn and his family were reportedly on vacation.
A 37-year-old East Bernstadt woman has been charged with murder in connection with a fentanyl overdose death that occurred earlier this year in Laurel County, officials reported.
New York philanthropist Tom Golisano announced Tuesday that the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare will receive a $50 million gift, according to a press release.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of their three children in 2022 was back in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Police say 35-year-old Devin Lovette broke into his ex-g…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of their three children in 2022 was back in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing. Police say 35-year-old Devin Lovette broke into his ex-g…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused in a 2024 downtown Lexington shooting is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for a bond hearing. Police say the shooting happened along West Short Street in October 2024. When officers arri…
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BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A quick-thinking teacher in Bell County is being hailed as a hero after saving a student who began choking during lunch. According to school officials, the incident happened October 23 at Yellow Creek S…
Around 7:30 a.m. on X, the Lexington Traffic Management Center said the injury collision happened on outbound Richmond Road at Lakeshore Drive, and all outbound lanes were shut down.
The Lexington Police Department said the search is connected to the disappearance of 14-year-old Lydia Perkins, who was reported missing in October 1997.
In his speech, Palumbo said, "While it's difficult to get legislation passed from the minority party, there is no excuse for not making positive changes in the community."
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Two people accused of carjacking a woman and her two-year-old grandchild at gunpoint in September are now behind bars. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Trenton Morgan was a…
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FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An 11-year-old student has been arrested after allegedly making a bomb threat toward Adams Middle School in Floyd County. According to the school district, the student was taken into custody Monday on…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Chick-fil-A in Hamburg is set to reopen next week, months after closing for major construction on a brand-new building. According to the restaurant, the rebuilt location on Plaudit Place will official…
Two hot-button issues turned Monday's Fayette County Public Schools board meeting into a 3.5-hour marathon that got heated at times.
Authorities said the two threatened a woman with a gun on Sept. 28 while her 2-year-old grandchild was in the vehicle.
Good Tuesday, everyone. Our first system is winding down after putting down 1″-2″ of rain in some areas of the state. Now it’s time for the main show to take center stage in the days leading up to Halloween. This brings a lot of ugly into…
Wynter Wagoner has been missing for nearly two weeks, and her father says he's being left in the dark as local, state, and federal agencies search for the 13-year-old girl.
For the fourth year in a row, Kentucky leads the nation in teenage driving deaths.
The Fayette County School Board announced on Monday night that recommendations from an internal audit committee regarding an external audit have been approved.
A Hendersonville man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck Monday morning along Interstate 65 in Kentucky, officials said.
Officers in Floyd County responded to a bomb threat Monday morning at a middle school.