Garrard County deputies teach early safety skills to Cub Scouts with BB gun training

Cub Scouts in Garrard County visited the sheriff's office on Sunday for early hands-on lessons in gun safety, with some family fun and competition mixed in.

Fallen hiker on unofficial Red River Gorge trail rescued despite blown-down trees

First responders in Wolfe and Powell counties worked through wind gusts and fallen trees on Saturday afternoon when a woman was injured after she fell while hiking in eastern Kentucky.

Historic church closes down after 110 years of serving Lexington

For one last Sunday worship, church members filled the pews at Cramer & Hanover Church of Christ.

Professor suing UK over reassignment, investigation brought about by 'repugnant' petition

A law professor is suing the University of Kentucky and its leaders for allegedly violating his right to freedom of expression by investigating him for calling for military action against Israel.

A Quick Sunday Evening Look Ahead to Big Changes

Good evening, everyone. We are about to hit a new week and it’s another very active setup on the way to Kentucky and surrounding areas. Rounds of rain and a few thunderstorms will be noted in the run up to Thanksgiving week with a change t…

Student injured after suspected DUI driver hits school bus in Campbell County

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One student was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after a school bus was struck by a vehicle in Campbell County. According to a release from the Alexandria Police Department, the crash happened…

Bell County Schools respond after field trip bus stopped by law enforcement

BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Bell County School District has released a statement after a school bus carrying students on a field trip was stopped by law enforcement on Friday. According to the district, a replacement driver was…

Bell County Schools Respond After Field Trip Bus Stopped by Law Enforcement

BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Bell County School District has released a statement after a school bus carrying students on a field trip was stopped by law enforcement on Friday. According to the district, a replacement driver was…

Lexington Fire Department responds to barn fire on Harp Innis Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department responded to a barn fire early this afternoon. Officials say crews were called to Harp Innis Road around 1:50 p.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived, th…

Lexington Fire Department Responds to Barn Fire on Harp Innis Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department responded to a barn fire early this afternoon. Officials say crews were called to Harp Innis Road around 1:50 p.m. for a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived, th…

Man accused of hitting northern Kentucky school bus with 12 students on board

One of the 12 students on board was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital for minor injuries.

6 months since tornado devastated southern Kentucky

It has been six months since the devastating May tornado blew through southern Kentucky.

FatKats partners with The Gathering Place to feed homeless in Scott County throughout the holidays

The Gathering Place helped more than 1,400 people experiencing homelessness in Scott County and other parts of Central Kentucky in 2024.

Ramps on major Lexington road reopen early: What next?

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced Sunday that the on/off-ramps on New Circle Road will be partially opened.

Bell County bus driver pulled over for emergency, students safe

Police pulled over a Bell County school bus driver on Friday while transporting students on a field trip.

Lexington fire crews extinguish barn fire on Harp Innis Road, no injuries reported

Lexington fire crews responded to and extinguished a barn fire on Harp Innis Road with no injuries reported, according to the Lexington Fire Department.

‘First Impressions’ fashion show teaches students to dress for success

Students learned how to dress professionally and build confidence at “First Impressions: A Career Ready Fashion Show.” Hosted by the University of Kentucky’s Graham Office of Career Management, the inaugural event took place at the Gatton…

School district releases statement after Bell County school bus stopped by police during field trip

The Bell County School District has released a statement after a Bell County school bus carrying students on a field trip was briefly stopped by law enforcement Friday.

Campbell County school bus hit by suspected drunk driver, one student injured, police say

A Campbell County school bus carrying 12 students and one monitor was struck by a passenger vehicle Friday afternoon in Alexandria, sending one student to the hospital with minor injuries.

Trump issues new pardons for Jan. 6 rioters

President Trump over the weekend pardoned two individuals charged in connection with the investigation into the 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol.

A Little More Wild for the Week Ahead

Good Sunday, everyone. Temps today are back into the normal range and we stay there for a whopping one more day before things change. That change brings a busy pattern into our region with showers and some thunderstorms rumbling through th…