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Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Collin Chandler scored a career-high 15 points to lead No. 9 Kentucky to a 77-51 win over Nicholls on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has issued a Golden Alert for 26-year-old Shelby Booker, who last seen around noon on October 28 off Nu-Way Trail.
Students will not return to the classroom on Wednesday in Jefferson County following a deadly plane crash at Louisville.
The No. 9 Kentucky men's basketball team opened the season with a 77-51 win over Nicholls. Collin Chandler led the Wildcats with 15 points.
Kentucky is moving closer to joining 29 other states with comprehensive hands-free driving laws after a mother whose 2-year-old daughter was killed by a distracted driver testified before lawmakers.
A Sayre Freshman who survived life-saving heart surgery as a newborn is now leading her school's participation in the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge program.
An emergency call has ignited a heated debate between fire departments in Anderson County after a firefighter crossed jurisdictional lines to respond to a choking child.
The tech wizards at Apollo Automation in Versailles were looking for a creative outlet last fall, and when they found one, they decided to combine their collaboration with a couple of local charities.
Three people are dead and at least 11 are injured after a UPS plane crashed on Tuesday in Louisville.
Three people are dead and at least 11 are injured after a UPS plane crashed on Tuesday in Louisville.
Three people are dead and at least 11 are injured after a UPS plane crashed on Tuesday in Louisville.
Three people are dead and at least 11 are injured after a UPS plane crashed on Tuesday in Louisville.
Three people are dead and at least 11 are injured after a UPS plane crashed on Tuesday in Louisville.
A plane crash was reported on Tuesday in Louisville.
A plane crash was reported on Tuesday in Louisville.
A plane crash was reported on Tuesday in Louisville.
A plane crash was reported on Tuesday in Louisville.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
Gov. Andy Beshear says that a significant search and rescue was underway overnight and continues Wednesday morning after seven people were found dead in the UPS plane crash.
A shelter in place for a five-mile radius around Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport following a plane crash Tuesday evening. Injuries have been reported.
A shelter in place for a five-mile radius around Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport following a plane crash Tuesday evening. Injuries have been reported.
A shelter in place for a five-mile radius around Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport following a plane crash Tuesday evening. Injuries have been reported.
A shelter in place for a five-mile radius around Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport following a plane crash Tuesday evening. Injuries have been reported.
A shelter in place for a five-mile radius around Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport following a plane crash Tuesday evening. Injuries have been reported.
A shelter in place for a five-mile radius around Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport following a plane crash Tuesday evening. Injuries have been reported.
A shelter in place for a five-mile radius around Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport following a plane crash Tuesday evening. Injuries have been reported.
A shelter in place for a five-mile radius around Louisville Muhammad Ali Airport following a plane crash Tuesday evening. Injuries have been reported.
In 1998, Centre College hired a new president with an ambitious goal to make the small Kentucky school a national name.
A Maysville church has mobilized its community to create a comprehensive food resource network as families face continued uncertainty with SNAP benefits.
A man was injured after a shooting near Gainesway Park on Tuesday in Lexington.
A teen was injured after a shooting near Gainesway Park on Tuesday in Lexington.
A teen was injured after a shooting near Gainesway Park on Tuesday in Lexington.
Good evening, everyone. Windy and mild weather is in store for the day on Wednesday but the focus is on a big change this weekend. It’s a change now likely to bring our first taste of winter into Kentucky and surrounding areas later Sunday…
UPDATE: 5:15 PM LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a house fire Tuesday afternoon on Rand Avenue in Lexington. According to Battalion Chief Matt Galati with the Lexington Fire…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Multiple fire crews are on the scene of a house fire Tuesday evening on Rand Avenue in Lexington. According to initial reports, more than 15 fire units responded to the scene. Officials have not yet releas…
Passengers can now download the GoodMaps app to get anywhere in the airport using step-by-step directions. All it takes is the ability to hold a smartphone.
Lexington fire crews are on the scene of a reported structure fire on Rand Avenue as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Motorist should drive with caution in the area as emergency personnel work the scene.
Lexington fire crews are on the scene of a reported structure fire on Rand Avenue as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Motorist should drive with caution in the area as emergency personnel work the scene.
The Lexington Police Department reported that an 18-year-old was injured in a shooting on Gainesway Park on Tuesday afternoon.
The Lexington Police Department reported that an 18-year-old was injured in a shooting on Gainesway Park on Tuesday afternoon.
The Lexington Police Department reported that an 18-year-old was injured in a shooting on Gainesway Park on Tuesday afternoon.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital Tuesday afternoon. According to police, officers were dispatched around 4 p.m. to Gainesway Park for reports of shots…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital Tuesday afternoon. According to police, officers were dispatched around 4 p.m. to Gainesway Park for reports of shots…
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is inviting students across the state to participate in its annual Poster and Essay Contest.
A Rockcastle County man is facing elderly neglect charges after his mother was discovered "sitting in a reclining chair with maggots crawling on the chair and on her body" in a home.
The Kentucky Humane Society and Lexington Humane Society are helping pet owners who are struggling to afford food for their animals.
The Kentucky Humane Society is helping pet owners who are struggling to afford food for their animals through a monthly pet food assistance program.
Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill returns to Millersburg from November 28 through December 23, transforming the historic campus into Kentucky's most magical holiday tradition.
Old Paris Road is currently closed to through traffic between Northwood Drive and Eastin Road in Lexington for an emergency sanitary sewer repair that will last approximately three weeks.
Leaders from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and Morehead State University came together to sign a new statewide transfer agreement aimed at creating smoother and more affordable pathways.
Berea police arrested a woman on multiple drug trafficking charges after they discovered more than 130 grams of suspected methamphetamine and other controlled substances during a hotel room search.
UPDATE FROM KSP: Dry Ridge, Ky. (November 4, 2025) – The missing child, Addelyn Thornsberry, has been located. She’s safe and has been reunited with her family. KSP is grateful to everyone who helped spread the word and shared the informat…
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WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three hikers are safe after being rescued overnight in the Red River Gorge. According to the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team, crews received a 911 call around 9 p.m. Monday for three lost hikers nea…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington animal rescue says it’s facing one of its toughest times yet as the number of abandoned and surrendered animals continues to surge. Paws 4 the Cause says it has seen a steady increase in the nu…
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RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eastern Kentucky University is introducing a new scholarship model aimed at making college more affordable for Kentucky students. Starting in Fall 2026, EKU will offer automatic scholarships ranging from $1…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington firefighters responded to an apartment fire Tuesday morning and quickly brought the flames under control. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were sent out to the Bold Bidder Drive…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Paws 4 the Cause says it has seen an increase in animals being abandoned or surrendered over the past couple of years and the past six months have been even more challenging, according to the group. “It’s…
A Louisville man won $250,000 after playing a $10 Wild Cash 100X Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket.
The Lexington Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie, as part of a national celebration.
The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance led a walk through campus, and said they were in protest against the University of Kentucky’s President Eli Capilouto and the Board of Trustees’ restrictions on free speech and constitutional rights. The o…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A popular Lexington restaurant is stepping up to help fight food insecurity across the city. Bourbon n’ Toulouse has announced a new partnership with FoodChain — a local organization that provides free mea…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Blue Grass Airport is taking a major step toward improving accessibility for travelers of all abilities. Airport officials unveiled GoodMaps, a new indoor navigation system designed to help visitors move t…
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A criminal complaint detailed that a man in Fayette County was arrested and charged with criminal abuse following reports of alleged "cruel and unusual punishment."
A criminal complaint detailed that a man in Fayette County was arrested and charged with criminal abuse following reports of alleged "cruel and unusual punishment."
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ES LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Legends is teaming up with Community Inclusion to help fight food insecurity for local students and families. The baseball team has launched a food drive to collect non-perishable items su…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Legends are teaming up with Community Inclusion to help fight food insecurity for local students and families. The baseball team has launched a food drive to collect non-perishable items such…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department is spreading holiday cheer with its 9th annual “Cram the Cruiser” toy drive to benefit children in need. From now through December 10, UKPD is collecting new, u…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City leaders and community partners are celebrating the second anniversary of Lexington’s Mobile Market program — an initiative aimed at bringing fresh, affordable groceries directly to neighborhoods in ne…
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ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are searching for an 11-year-old girl reported missing Monday evening in Robertson County. According to a release from KSP, troopers received a report around 5:45 p.m. from Len…
According to Robertson County Emergency Management, 11-year-old Addy Thornsberry, who also goes by "Goose," was last seen around 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 3 near in the Mount Olivet area.
According to Robertson County Emergency Management, 11-year-old Addy Thornsberry, who also goes by "Goose," was last seen around 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 3 near in the Mount Olivet area.
UPDATE: EKRON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a man wanted in connection with a Meade County murder has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to an updated release from KSP, troopers and detective…
MEADE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)– A man wanted in connection to a murder in Meade County has been found dead. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, state police say 45-year-old Scott Hornback was found dead Monday night from a self-inflict…
Jennifer Reynolds said she isn't ruling out running for office again in the future.
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Kentucky doesn't have any races on Nov. 4, but that doesn't mean election officials aren't busy.
Officials said 45-year-old Scott Hornback of Irvington fled the scene and remains at large.
Officials said 45-year-old Scott Hornback of Irvington fled the scene and remains at large.
While emergency funds are helpful for now, Feeding Kentucky officials said food banks cannot serve as a replacement for SNAP benefits.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died on Monday, according to a statement released by his family. “Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old,” Cheney’s family s…
Good Tuesday, everyone. It’s another great fall day and we have more in store for the next few days. Once into Friday, we start to change it up with our first taste of winter lurking for later this weekend into early next week. Temps out t…
The search for missing veteran Jyronna Parker has been going on for more than two weeks. Now, Jyronna's son, Jyrone, is taking matters into his own hands.