Family, friends remember Hilory Davis 1 year after fatal overdose
Friends and family gathered Thursday evening to honor Hilory Davis on the one-year anniversary of her overdose death at a Lexington hotel.
Lexington, KY news for Nov 7, 2025
44 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Lead by Kentucky native Malachi Moreno, Wildcats get 107-59 win over Valpo
It looked like the Kentucky basketball of old, riding the hot hand of a freshman to another convincing win.
Woodford County, Bourbon County, and Lexington Catholic compete for Play of the Week: Nov. 7
The Nov. 7 Home Team Plays of the Week features athletes from Woodford County, Bourbon County, and Lexington Catholic.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
BOSTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states alread…
Sex offender evades police for 10 years, arrested in Lexington
A man was arrested Friday in Lexington after a decade-long search.
Death toll rises to 14 in Louisville UPS plane crash
A 14th person has been confirmed dead in connection with Tuesday’s plane crash in Louisville.
Salvation Army prepares for holiday giving season in Kentucky amid government shutdown
The familiar sights and sounds of the Salvation Army are about to return to communities across Kentucky, serving as a reminder about the importance of giving during the holiday season.
Graves County deputy jailer arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband to inmates
A Graves County deputy jailer was arrested Thursday after confessing to providing illegal contraband to inmates in exchange for payments from their family members.
Facebook group collects 200 meals to feed plane crash first responders
A Louisville woman is channeling her passion for feeding others into disaster relief efforts following the UPS plane crash.
FAA begins flight cuts across the country, Bluegrass Airport is not listed
The United States is still in it's longest government shutdown in history, and with the holidays around the coroner, major flight delays are being seen across the country.
'I thought I watched my family die': Louisville family shares harrowing escape story
A Louisville family is recovering after finding themselves directly underneath Tuesday night's catastrophic UPS plane crash and explosion near Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Dateline NBC's Andrea Canning previews all-new two-hour episode: 'The Trouble in Bardstown'
Dateline NBC explores the Crystal Rogers murder case tonight in a comprehensive two-hour episode that promises new details about one of Kentucky's most complex criminal investigations.
Former Lexington homicide detective writes true crime book
Five years after retiring from the Lexington Police Department, former homicide detective David Lyons is sharing his insights about true crime phenomenon and its effects on real-life investigations.
Winter blast on the way, shelters prepping for season’s first deep freeze
With the coldest weather of the season barreling down from Canada, Lexington’s Catholic Action Center, which serves the city’s homeless community members, is getting ready.
1 dead after shooting near Tates Creek school campus in Lexington
One person died after a shooting on Friday near a Lexington school campus.
Somerset crash between commercial vehicle and livestock trailer sends 1 to hospital
Somerset fire crews responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle and a truck pulling a livestock trailer at the intersection of Highway 192 and Highway 914 on Friday.
Lawsuit filed against UPS, GE, and Boeing after deadly Louisville plane crash
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A lawsuit has been filed against UPS, General Electric, and Boeing just three days after the deadly cargo plane crash in Louisville. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11 News, the lawsuit was filed on behal…
Louisville recycling worker describes moment UPS cargo plane crashed nearby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New video and witness accounts are shedding light on the moments after the deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville earlier this week. Rob Sanders, an employee at Grade A Recycling who lives on-site in…
Investigation continues into deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville; 13 confirmed dead
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC NEWS) – Federal investigators continue searching for answers after a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville earlier this week that killed more than a dozen people, with several others still missing. Officials say a…
Attorney General asks court to compel Beshear to sign death warrant for Ralph Baze
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is asking a court to intervene after Governor Andy Beshear declined to sign a death warrant for Ralph Baze, the man convicted of killing two Powell County law enfo…
Storms Rumbling with Our First Snows on Deck
Good evening, everyone. The severe risk across south central and southeastern Kentucky is winding down this evening as the first system moves away. This leads us into a nice Saturday before Old Man Winter makes an early appearance from lat…
Police investigate shooting on Centre Parkway in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a shooting that left one person critically injured Friday afternoon. According to police, officers were dispatched around 2:50 p.m. to the 1100 block of Centre Parkway fo…
36-year-old man charged with murder in connection to shooting on Centre Parkway
The Lexington Police Department reported that a man was shot and critically injured Friday afternoon in Lexington.
Man confirmed dead by coroner after shooting on Centre Parkway in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department reported that a man was shot and critically injured Friday afternoon in Lexington.
Man critically injured in Friday afternoon shooting on Centre Parkway in Lexington
The Lexington Police Department reported that a man was shot and critically injured Friday afternoon in Lexington.
US Marshals arrest convicted sex offender after decade-long manhunt in Lexington
The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested a convicted sex offender Friday morning who had evaded authorities for more than a decade.
Blue Grass Airport flight cancellations reported amid government shutdown
These cancellations come as the FAA announced it's reducing flights at major airports starting Friday to maintain air safety amid the government shutdown.
Kentucky Derby 150 winner, Mystik Dan, has officially retired
Kentucky Derby 150 winner, Mystik Dan, has officially retired and will be paraded at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
'Be a Santa to a Senior' looking for volunteers to fulfill holiday wishes
The program is a way to give back to those living in senior living facilities or own their own, to make sure they're not overlooked this holiday season.
Rowan County deputies searching for a missing man
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Deer season begins Saturday
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s largest hunting season of the year kicks off this weekend. Modern gun deer season opens Saturday, November 8, and runs through November 23. Hunters across the state will be heading into the fiel…
Deer season begins tomorrow
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False threat reported at Bath County High
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Fifth Annual Glow Ride happening Friday night in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The city’s fifth annual Glow Ride is set to light up Coolavin Park Friday night with a celebration of community, cycling, and safety. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with the comm…
Fifth Annual Glow Ride happening tonight in Lexington
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Allegro Dance Project happening tonight
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Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
BOSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown, even as at least some states said…
‘I don’t know really how long I’ll be out.’ Students evacuated from Pigman Hall following sprinkler malfunction
A sprinkler malfunction in the University of Kentucky’s Pigman Hall displaced roughly 66 students from their dorms on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Students from the E-wing of the building’s first, second and third floors were evacuated at about 8:30…
Person hospitalized after being hit by train in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway in Scott County after a person was hit by a train earlier this week in Georgetown. According to police, the incident happened on Wednesday. Officers say the victim was taken t…
NTSB says data from UPS plane crash extracted
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Former Ky. clerk's long-shot appeal opposing same-sex marriage weighed by Supreme Court
A call to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide is on the agenda Friday for the justices' closed-door conference.
Louisville community gathers for candlelight vigil to honor victims of UPS plane crash
The Louisville community came together for a candlelight vigil to remember the 13 lives lost in the UPS flight crash, with local officials urging residents to "stay resilient" as the city mourns.
Louisville community gathers for candlelight vigil to honor victims of UPS flight crash
The Louisville community came together for a candlelight vigil to remember the 13 lives lost in the UPS flight crash, with local officials urging residents to "stay resilient" as the city mourns.
Strong Storms Today with a Winter Blast Lurking
Good Friday, everyone. Strong to severe storms develop today for parts of Kentucky and this kicks off a rather extreme setup through early next week. Our pattern is going from possible severe storms to arctic air and the first snowflakes o…