Report: Meadowthorpe Elementary student found safe after leaving school grounds
A young boy is safe after two Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control officers spotted him near a dangerous stretch of New Circle Road on Monday.
Lexington, KY news for Nov 17, 2025
41 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
LFACC officers help save young child spotted near busy Lexington roadway
A young boy is safe after two Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control officers spotted him near a dangerous stretch of New Circle Road on Monday.
How a civics lesson became a neighborhood campaign for a Lexington 8th grader
After two acts of violence near Tates Creek schools this month, including a deadly shooting, community activists quickly mobilized to respond.
Cynthiana man indicted after allegedly raping woman in 2021
A Cynthiana man was indicted on Thursday on two counts of first-degree rape in Scott County.
100 Kentucky schools and early learning centers certified as 'Family Friendly'
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence honored the family friendly schools on Monday, recognizing institutions that go beyond basic parent involvement to create true collaboration.
A Few Severe Storms Possible Tuesday
Good evening, everyone. That potential severe threat I mentioned in my last post is now being seen by the Storm Prediction Center so that’s one thing we are focusing on for Tuesday. This kicks off a wet pattern with several more systems im…
Fighting youth trafficking is getting harder as social media and AI give predators new tools
Advocates say social media and artificial intelligence are giving traffickers new tools to target kids, according to the child trafficking resource group Safe Passage.
Clark County students put social skills to the test in 'The Amazing Shake'
Shaking hands is a priority this week at Clark County Public Schools as students compete in the annual “Amazing Shake” competition.
Thanksgiving travel expected to surge as more than a million Kentuckians hit the road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With Thanksgiving just a week away, travel officials say millions of Americans — including more than a million Kentuckians — are preparing to hit the road for what’s expected to be one of the busiest trave…
AAA: More than 1 million Kentuckians expected to travel during Thanksgiving week
More than 1 million Kentuckians are expected to hit the road during Thanksgiving week, continuing a trend of record-breaking travel numbers that has persisted since the pandemic, according to AAA.
Taylor Made Farm opens gates to boost Kentucky horse tourism
Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville is embracing tourism as a key component of Kentucky's horse industry, offering daily farm tours that provide visitors with hands-on experiences .
Anderson County family of 6 facing challenging rebuild after losing everything in fire
A family of six in Anderson County lost their home and nearly everything they owned when a fire destroyed their house on September 15, leaving them to start over with little financial assistance.
Big Blue Crush blood drive targets pre-Thanksgiving donation shortage in Kentucky hospitals
Kentucky's Big Blue Crush Blood Drive targets pre-Thanksgiving shortages while competing against Tennessee for fourth straight year victory.
Big Blue Crush: The annual UK vs. Tennessee blood drive, kicks off at Kentucky Blood Center
Kentucky Blood Center is gearing up for the annual Big Blue Crush, a five-day blood drive that channels the competitive spirit of the Kentucky–Tennessee rivalry.
Former FMC Lexington worker admits to abusive sexual contact, bribery
A former Lexington federal prison employee pleaded guilty to having sex with an inmate.
Government shutdown sends ripple effects through Kentucky
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history didn't just stall the federal government; it created financial shockwaves felt across Kentucky.
Check your ticket: $50K Powerball ticket sold in Kentucky
Check your tickets if you bought a Powerball ticket for Saturday in Wilmore.
Men accused of shooting at police helicopter amid search for missing Kentucky child
Two men were arrested in Kentucky for allegedly shooting a laser beam and gunfire at a Kentucky State Police helicopter during a search for a missing child.
Lincoln County caregiver allegedly attacks nonverbal patient, video leads to arrest
Sandy Whitaker, a Lincoln County caregiver, was arrested after allegedly being seen on video punching a non-verbal patient in the face, and faces six counts of knowingly abusing or neglecting an adult.
Lexington outlines plan for new Government Center at former Truist Bank Building
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington is moving forward with plans to relocate its Government Center into the former Truist Bank Building at 200 West Vine Street, according to a fact sheet released by the Mayor’s Office.…
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
Sitting in a hotel room, with the Atlantic Ocean between him and everything he had ever known, Mateo Herrera finally had time to reflect on his journey. He was grateful not for the distance, but for the chance to experience something that…
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
Sitting in a hotel room, with the Atlantic Ocean between him and everything he had ever known, Mateo Herrera finally had time to reflect on his journey. He was grateful not for the distance, but for the chance to experience something that…
Final chance to register for UK leadership conference featuring Emmy winner Devine Carama
Organizers announced that Nov. 17 is the last day to purchase tickets for the upcoming UK Wildcat Forum Annual Conference.
Injury crash blocks outbound lanes of Georgetown Road, traffic diverted
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An injury collision has blocked both outbound lanes of Georgetown Road at Nandino Boulevard, according to @lexwrecks. Traffic is currently being diverted into the left turn lane while crews respond to the…
Big Blue Crush Blood Drive 2025
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Salvation Army to kick off Red Kettle and Angel Tree season
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Salvation Army is marking the start of the Christmas season with an event highlighting its work to fight hunger, homelessness and need across Kentucky. The organization will host the Kentucky Red Kettl…
Red Kettle and Angel Tree Kickoff 2025
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2 men arrested after allegedly pointing laser, firing shots at Kentucky State Police helicopter
Kentucky State Police report that two men were arrested after they allegedly pointed a laser and fired multiple shots at a KSP helicopter in Mason County on Nov. 3.
Caregiver facing felony charges after camera captures alleged abuse of disabled woman in Lincoln County
A Lincoln County caretaker has been charged with knowingly abusing and neglecting an adult after investigators say video evidence showed her repeatedly assaulting a nonverbal patient in her care.
Report: Caretaker charged with abuse of nonverbal adult patient in Lincoln County
A Lincoln County caretaker has been charged with knowingly abusing and neglecting an adult after investigators say video evidence showed her repeatedly assaulting a nonverbal patient in her care.
Big Blue Crush underway this week at all Kentucky Blood Center locations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The 38th annual Big Blue Crush blood drive is officially underway at all Kentucky Blood Center locations, according to a release from KBC. The release says the yearly competition between KBC and Tennessee’…
Search for missing Rockcastle County teen continues with national-level support, sheriff says
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office says the search for missing teen Wynter Wagner is ongoing and now involves multiple state and federal agencies, according to a statement posted Friday on the…
In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party support…
Overnight hit-and-run in Lexington sends four people to the hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are searching for a driver after an overnight hit-and-run crash that injured four people in Lexington. Officers say a vehicle hit another car around midnight near East New Circle and Winchester Road…
Police ask for help locating hit-and-run suspect
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Police search for driver in Lexington hit-and-run crash
Police said the second car involved was still at the scene when they arrived, but the driver was not.
New Circle Road exit ramps at Leestown Road partially reopen ahead of schedule
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The New Circle Road exit ramps to and from Leestown Road have partially reopened earlier than expected, giving drivers a break after more than a week of detours. According to the Kentucky Transportation Ca…
Leestown Road exit ramps partially reopen
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A Lot of Wet Weather Before Wintry Changes
Good Monday to one and all. Our new week is off and running on a seasonable temperature note but that won’t last. Milder temps will bring along very wet weather in the coming days with the chance for thunderstorms to show up. This action p…
Family finds closure after sentencing in death of 2-year-old Thomas Reed
The family of then 2-year-old Thomas Reed has found closure after a man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday, after a 2023 drunk driving incident.