1 dead after Blazer Parkway shooting in Lexington
One man is dead after a shooting near Blazer Parkway in Lexington.
Lexington, KY news for Nov 20, 2025
46 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Lexington Police investigating deadly shooting on Blazer Parkway
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death Thursday evening on Blazer Parkway. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to the 3400 block of…
Thursday Evening Look Ahead
Good evening, everyone. My time tonight is short because today’s been a busy day with the Winter Forecast and the new First Alert Weather Show on WKYT. I’ll share some of that with you later tonight and Friday. Rain continues tonight throu…
Coroner identifies victim of Blazer Parkway fatal shooting in Lexington
Lexington Police are investigating after a man was shot on Blazer Parkway in Lexington Thursday evening.
Police: 1 man dead after shooting on Blazer Parkway in Lexington
Lexington Police are investigating after a man was shot on Blazer Parkway in Lexington Thursday evening.
Coroner on scene of shooting on Blazer Parkway in Lexington
Lexington Police are investigating after a man was shot on Blazer Parkway in Lexington Thursday evening.
University of Kentucky housing hosts Winter Market to help students get ready for the cold
University of Kentucky students bundled up in the Lewis Hall courtyard, embracing the winter season as UK Housing and Residence Life showcased the annual Winter Market. The event on Wednesday, Nov. 19, encouraged students to get into the h…
Kentucky pastor pleads guilty after using pandemic funds to buy mobile home, lying in bankruptcy case
An eastern Kentucky pastor pleaded guilty on Nov. 13 after stashing relief funds meant to help struggling businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poems ‘breathe’ at ‘Live Literature’ on UK’s campus
Poems and short stories were shared amongst peers at Live Literature’s semiannual event, hosted by Graphite, the University of Kentucky’s creative writing association and Sigma Tau Delta. Held at the UK Federal Credit Union Cornerstone Esp…
Turning Point hosts Paige Roux to talk about firearm safety and the Second Amendment
The University of Kentucky’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted a guest speaker to discuss firearm rights and safety during “More Than a Right: Understanding the Second Amendment.” Paige Roux, a firearm instructor and TPUSA’s self-proclaimed…
Wolfe County vice mayor opposes water bill hike amid ongoing quality issues
Campton Vice Mayor Jake Denniston is pushing back against a proposed water rate increase, arguing the city shouldn't raise prices while residents still can't drink their tap water.
Jessamine County deputies warn drivers as deer collisions spike during mating season
Jessamine County deputies are warning drivers to stay alert as deer-vehicle collisions increase during peak mating season.
Local perfumery offers hands-on fragrance creation classes
Marcelle Roigneau's Art of Perfumery offers visitors a unique opportunity to create their own custom fragrances through hands-on classes and experiences.
Animal control officers' quick thinking rescues student from traffic danger
Two Fayette County animal control officers became unlikely heroes Monday when they rescued a child on the autism spectrum who had run away from school.
Professional Christmas light installations increasing in popularity
From holiday time constraints to physical limitations, professional Christmas light installations are becoming a more popular option for people who choose to decorate around the holidays.
Parole Board revokes Ronald Exantus’ supervision, orders he remain incarcerated
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Parole Board says it has revoked Ronald Exantus’ Mandatory Reentry Supervision and ordered that he remain in prison, following a file review conducted on Nov. 20. According to a written statem…
Kentucky Parole Board orders Ronald Exantus to remain incarcerated
The Kentucky Parole Board ruled on Thursday to keep Ronald Exantus incarcerated and revoked his mandatory reentry supervision after Exantus admitted to violating conditions of his release.
Kentucky center helps children navigate grief during holidays and beyond
The holidays can present challenges for many people, including those grieving the loss of family or friends. November is Children's Grief Awareness Month.
Mystery man donates 100+ stuffed animals to assisted living residents
Residents at Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center in Madison County received a holiday surprise last week.
University of Kentucky conducts largest emergency drill ever near Kroger Field
UK conducted its largest emergency drill ever today near Kroger Field, with more than 650 participants taking part in a three-hour exercise designed to test the school's crisis response systems.
Parents worry proposed school merger could disrupt thriving STEM programs
There’s a cloud of uncertainty every time Jackie McCuddy sends her girls off to school these days, and it wasn’t always that way.
Richmond man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Richmond man has been sentenced to 360 months in federal prison after admitting to producing child pornography involving a minor. According to federal investigators, Glen Long Jr. will serve 30 years behi…
California man charged after scamming elderly citizens in Franklin County
A California man is facing charges after an investigation revealed that he orchestrated a scam targeting elderly citizens in Franklin County.
Fayette County jury awards $5.3 million in dog attack case against real estate company
A Fayette County jury has awarded $5.3 million to a woman who was attacked by dogs at a property owned by real estate company EasyKnock, finding the company 99% responsible for the incident.
Georgetown nursing home subject of 6 wrongful death, negligence lawsuits
Dover Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown is facing six active lawsuits alleging negligence and wrongful death.
CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don’t cause autism
NEW YORK (AP) — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website has been changed to contradict the longtime scientific conclusion that vaccines do not cause autism, spurring outrage among a number of public health and autism experts.…
U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed for seven weeks by the federal government shutdown. The increase in payrolls wa…
UPS plane broke apart after takeoff in Louisville, preliminary NTSB report shows
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reveals new details about the UPS cargo plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville earlier this month, killing 14 peop…
UPS cargo plane crash preliminary report shows engine had 'fatigue cracks'
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary findings on the Louisville UPS plane crash that resulted in the death of 14 people.
UPS cargo plane crash preliminary report shows engine separating during takeoff
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary findings on the Louisville UPS plane crash that resulted in the death of 14 people.
GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — GE Appliances on Thursday touted wide-ranging ripple effects from shifting production from China to Kentucky as it announced more than $150 million in new contracts awarded to U.S.-based suppliers. The supplier contr…
1 charged, 1 hospitalized in Lexington after alleged Greyhound bus assault
A man was taken to a Lexington hospital on Thursday morning, and another man has been accused of assaulting him on a Greyhound bus after he allegedly threatened to attack someone on the next stop.
KSP launches annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive to fight hunger statewide
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are kicking off their annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive and are encouraging Kentuckians to help fight hunger across the Commonwealth. KSP says all 16 posts across the state will be…
The KSP’s “Cram the Cruiser” food drive is upon us
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4 Kentucky schools receive National Blue Ribbon honors after federal program cancellation
Four Kentucky elementary schools earn National Blue Ribbon recognition despite federal program cancellation
Kentucky schools receive National Blue Ribbon honors after federal program cancellation
Four Kentucky elementary schools earn National Blue Ribbon recognition despite federal program cancellation
Kentucky Parole Board to conduct full review this week for Ronald Exantus
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Parole Board is set to conduct a full review Thursday for Ronald Exantus, the man released early from prison after serving less than half of his sentence in connection with the death of a 6-ye…
GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky
GE Appliances on Thursday touted wide-ranging ripple effects from shifting production from China to Kentucky as it announced more than $150 million in new contracts awarded to U.S.-based suppliers.
New photos released in search for missing teenager
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Camp Nelson to hold annual luminaria walk honoring victims of 1864 expulsion
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Camp Nelson is preparing to host its fifth annual Luminaria Memorial Walk this weekend, marking the 160th anniversary of the November Expulsion. The event will take place Saturday at 4 p.m. near the…
University of Kentucky to test full-scale crisis emergency response
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Trade schools see renewed interest in Lexington amid job market uncertainty for college graduates
With artificial intelligence on the rise and major companies like Amazon and Verizon announcing mass layoffs, the job market for new college graduates is becoming more unpredictable.
Lexington city council narrowly reverses course on rezoning proposal for student apartments
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council narrowly voted Wednesday to reject a proposal that would rezone a block of historic homes to build student apartments.
Irvine shop owner speaks out after confrontation with judge-executive over tattooing 16-year-old
Brad Brooks, owner of Steel Rail Tattoo LLC, said he had just finished tattooing a 16-year-old boy when Estill County Judge-Executive Donnie Watson walked into the shop, visibly upset, and began threatening legal action for tattooing a min…
Estill County judge executive confronts tattoo shop owner over grandson's tattoo
Controversy erupted in Estill County after Judge Executive Donnie Watson stormed into Steel Rail Tattoo in Irvine following his 16-year-old grandson getting a tattoo at the shop.
Two Big Rainmakers Before Thanksgiving Week Winter Changes
Good Thursday, everyone. The first of two big rainmakers is rolling into the region today and takes us into the start of the upcoming weekend. After a short break, we have another big rainmaker to start Thanksgiving week with some winter t…