Man dead following officer-involved shooting in Nelson County
One man is dead following an afternoon officer-involved shooting in Nelson County, Kentucky State Police reports.
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One man is dead following an afternoon officer-involved shooting in Nelson County, Kentucky State Police reports.
The first significant snow in central Kentucky has caused lots of road trouble.
"I'm really disappointed for these young men and our team, but unfortunately, they will be out the rest of the year," Stoops said.
Lexington Police report that, between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday, officers responded to more than 120 traffic indictments related to severe winter weather and icy conditions that impacted the city.
As students rush through the doors of Fresh Food Company at The 90, Stephanie Owens greets them with a warm smile and a cheerful, “How you doin’, baby?” For many University of Kentucky students, Owens’ voice is the first bit of kindness th…
Good evening, everyone. Our blast of winter weather continues across the region but is slowly winding down. Now comes a major flip ushered in by some big time winds. This flip is living on borrowed time as this pattern wants to hit winter…
A racehorse who suffered a career-ending injury during Kentucky Derby weekend is now thriving at his retirement farm in Lexington.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of the Mountain Parkway are currently closed, Winchester Police report.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of the Mountain Parkway are currently closed, Winchester Police report.
A Monticello man was arrested Monday after escaping from the Wayne County Detention Center.
Five cases of whooping cough have been confirmed in four Fayette County schools since early October, prompting health officials to urge families to take the respiratory illness seriously.
Five cases of whooping cough have been confirmed in four Fayette County schools since early October, prompting health officials to urge families to take the respiratory illness seriously.
Five cases of whooping cough have been confirmed in four Fayette County schools since early October, prompting health officials to urge families to take the respiratory illness seriously.
Kentucky’s business community is gearing up for Frankfort’s 2026 session. Policymakers previewed the session with the Kentucky Chamber throughout the day on Monday.
The man killed in a Centre Parkway shooting on Friday has been identified.
Multiple lanes of I-75 southbound at the 89-mile marker are currently closed following an afternoon collision involving an overturned semi-truck.
Snow fell for the first time this semester as classes continued on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky’s campus in Lexington, Ky.
Officials gathered to mark the start of restoration work at 404 Main Street, where a June 2022 fire damaged and destroyed several historical buildings.
A mobile clinic for women due for their breast cancer screenings is in Lexington this week.
As temperatures are expected to drop Monday night, Lighthouse Ministries is opening its doors as a warming center for people who need shelter from the cold.
A Monticello man was arrested Monday afternoon after he reportedly escaped from the Wayne County Detention Center and lead law enforcement on a brief chase through a nearby subdivision.
A Georgetown man was arrested Sunday after allegedly shooting in a restaurant parking lot in Versailles.
A Georgetown man was arrested Sunday after allegedly shooting in a restaurant parking lot in Versailles.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in Friday’s shooting on Centre Parkway as 36-year-old Derrico Wallace Jr. of Detroit, Michigan. Officials say Wallace suffered a gunshot wo…
The University of Kentucky and the Mexican-based theatrical company La Coperacha presented “Títeres al Baile,” or “Puppets to the Dance,” a performance telling different stories of death through a cultural lens. The performance took place…
The first snowfall of the season may have brought a pretty scene to parts of Kentucky, but for those without shelter, it's a life-threatening reminder that winter is here.
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President Donald Trump’s administration returned to the Supreme Court on Monday in a push to keep full payments in the SNAP federal food aid program frozen while the government is shut down. The request is the latest in a flurry of legal a…
As the cold front moves into Central Kentucky, several area schools have reported closures on Monday.
As the cold front moves into Central Kentucky, several area schools have reported closures on Monday.
Lexington community activists are implementing an action plan to address a recent spike in violence on the city's south side.
The Weather Authority said snow showers and squalls this afternoon and evening will put down between a dusting and 2 inches in spots, and more in the highest elevations of southeast Kentucky.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers in Lexington can expect detours and delays as work continues on the New Circle Road widening project. The ramps to and from Leestown Road are now closed and will remain shut down through November 2…
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Mercy County School reported on Monday morning that during a meeting, the Mercer County School Board of Education voted to lower the real estate property tax rate for the 2025-26 school year.
Mercy County School reported on Monday morning that during a meeting, the Mercer County School Board of Education voted to lower the real estate property tax rate for the 2025-26 school year.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court cle…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Georgetown man accused of firing a shot during an argument at a McDonald’s in Versailles is scheduled to appear in court Monday. According to jail records, 36-year-old Tyler Estes was arrested Sunday an…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington has activated its emergency winter weather plan for Monday and Tuesday to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm as temperatures drop. City officials say capacity at emergenc…
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Snow showers on Monday could throw down a quick coating of up to an inch in spots, especially on grassy and elevated surfaces.
Good Monday to one and all. Snow showers and flurries developed right on cue Sunday evening with the main action blowing through today. An upper level low will bring light to moderate snows to central and eastern Kentucky today. This joins…