Friends detail former KY Governor Martha Layne Collins' legacy, dead at 88
Friends of former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins look back at who she was and the historic legacy she left behind.
Lexington, KY news for Nov 1, 2025
15 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Edmonton teen charged in Glasgow crash that killed 3 others
Two weeks after a crash that left three teens dead and several other people injured, an Edmonton teen accused of causing it has been arrested.
Needles found in Halloween candy in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, KY. (ABC 36 News Now) – Two Madison County families say they discovered contaminated candy in their children’s trick-or-treat bags on Halloween night, prompting an investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. In th…
Kentucky political journalist Barry Peel dies at 80
ChatGPT said: LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Longtime Kentucky TV journalist Barry Peel has died. According to the Kentucky Lantern, Peel passed away Friday at the Stanford Crossing Rehabilitation Center in Stanford. He was 80 years old…
Kentucky remembers former Governor Martha Layne Collins, dead at 88
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –Kentuckians are mourning the passing of Martha Layne Collins — the Commonwealth’s first and only woman to serve as governor. Collins, who was the 56th governor of Kentucky, passed away earlier today at the…
Needles inside Halloween candy reported by families in Berea, Richmond
Officials with the Madison County Sheriff's Office took to social media over the Halloween weekend to warn the public after reports of needles being found in candy that had been sealed in its wrapper.
Nicholasville Police hold annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' to help address food needs for Thanksgiving
Today the annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event was happening in Jessamine County, where Nicholasville Police invited the community to come fill up their cruiser with non-perishable food for Thanksgiving.
3 hurt in downtown Lexington 'disorder,' police say
Two people were taken to the hospital late Friday night, with a third person refusing treatment after a reported disorder involving a weapon near a downtown intersection.
Martha Layne Collins, Kentucky’s first female governor, dies at 88
A trailblazing Kentucky woman and the Commonwealth's 56th governor passed away on Nov. 1, according to an announcement from Gov. Beshear.
Madison County Sheriff's Office investigating reports of needles found in Halloween candy
The Madison County Sheriff's Office announced they are now investigating a second case regarding a needle found inside Halloween candy after trick-or-treating.
Police: 3 injured after officers respond to disorder with a weapon in downtown Lexington
Lexington police say they responded to a disorder with a weapon on Friday night in downtown Lexington that left three people with injuries.
Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins dies, Gov. Beshear says
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Saturday that former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins has died.
Frankfort family in need of donations as young boy continues fight against rare cancer
We've been following along as four-year-old Rowan has continued his battle with neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive cancer, after he was diagnosed a year ago.
Chilly Showers Rolling in to Start November
Good Saturday and welcome to November. The month is off and running with a weak system rolling in, bringing some chilly showers into the Commonwealth. This looks to be followed by some pretty nice weather for a bit before the pattern start…
Lafayette, Franklin County, and Lexington Christian compete for Play of the Week: Oct. 31
It’s time to pick the Home Team Play of the Week. Watch the plays in the video above and then vote below!