CSX Santa Train brings toys and joy to the heart of Appalachia

These days, it's not common to see large crowds waiting for a train to arrive, especially in mountain communities that haven't seen passenger service in decades.

School bus crash shuts down road in Lexington

A crash on Wednesday shut down traffic in Lexington.

Court records tie violent Lexington 'Hot Boyz' gang to armed robbery, kidnapping

Richmond police have arrested a woman they believe was complicit in a home invasion believed to be tied to the dangerous Lexington gang, the "Hot Boyz".

The Railyard: New apartment complex offers affordable housing units for 2026

Lexington city leaders held a groundbreaking on Wednesday morning for a new affordable housing unit being built in an emerging Lexington neighborhood.

Kentucky Senate Republicans eye Fayette County Public Schools' finances ahead of budget session

Senate Republican leaders are closely monitoring Fayette County Public Schools' financial management as they prepare to allocate state funding to school districts.

Recovery Ready Certification helps Estill County expand addiction resources

After starting the process applying for Recovery Ready Certification in March of 2024, Estill County was officially approved for that designation last month.

A Quick Wednesday Evening Update

Good evening, everyone. It’s another cold one out there as we watch a cold front dropping in with some flurries and snow showers for some. This can put down light accumulations in the north with a Friday system possibly putting down some l…

Gatton Park preparing for Winter Village and tree lighting ceremony

Gatton Park looks like a true winter wonderland, and not just because of the snow that covers the park grounds.

Kentucky police seek man for alleged sex offender registry breach

Kentucky police are searching for a Harlan County man who has failed to comply with registration laws.

Kentucky officials break ground on new Railyard development in Lexington

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky officials broke ground Wednesday on the new Railyard development on Delaware Avenue in Lexington, a project that will add more than 30 new apartments, including 12 affordable one-bedroom units. Pl…

Lexington man sentenced to serve 15 years for two shooting deaths

A Lexington man will serve 15 years in prison for two shooting deaths after appearing in court for his sentencing Wednesday morning.

Grieving mother partners with driving school to prevent teen traffic deaths

A Kentucky mother who lost her son in a suspected distracted driving crash is working to prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy by offering free driving courses to local teens.

Lexington police seek help after porch pirate caught on camera

Lexington police are asking for help solving a November porch-piracy case on West Short Street.

'There is no prize': UK professor explains pressure of holiday decorating

Dr. Sauer-Zavala is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky. She tells LEX18 the holidays bring up a lot of emotions, including those of failed expectations.

'There is no prize;' UK professor explains pressure of holiday decorating

Dr. Sauer-Zavala is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky. She tells LEX18 the holidays bring up a lot of emotions, including those of failed expectations.

'If we all do a little': Lexington nonprofit needs donations for 400 more coats

Community activist Devine Carama is working against time and cold temperatures to ensure no child faces winter without a warm coat.

Teen charged in connection to October shooting on Ward Drive

A 17-year-old has been charged in connection to an October shooting on Ward Drive that left a 22-year-old with injuries.

Kentucky Blood Center faces critical shortage after Thanksgiving holiday

The Kentucky Blood Center is experiencing a blood shortage following the Thanksgiving holiday, with officials making an urgent appeal for donors, particularly those with O negative blood type.

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating after multiple packages were stolen from a home on West Short Street Saturday afternoon. Officers were contacted on November 29, 2025, around 3:28 p.m. regarding a theft…

House fire on Hearon Road sends 1 person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Campbellsville Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire on Hearon Road this morning, hospitalizing one person with non-life threatening injuries.

House fire on Hearon Road sends one person to hospital with non-life threatening injuries

Campbellsville Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire on Hearon Road this morning, hospitalizing one person with non-life threatening injuries.

Man arrested after multi-county high-speed Kentucky chase, deputies say

An Ohio man was arrested Monday after a car chase with the Knox County police.

Controversial ordinances spark unrest in London community

The London mayor and city council are at odds over two controvercial ordinances to restrict the city's spending.

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for wanted man David Smith

Source: Bluegrass Crime Stoppers LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. Officials say David Smith, born September 20, 1963, is wanted on two Probation Violation…

Teen arrested after Ward Drive shooting in Lexington

A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with an October shooting in Lexington.

Lexington teen charged in October shooting on Ward Drive

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with an October shooting on Ward Drive that left a 22-year-old man injured, according to Lexington Police. Officers were called to the 700 block of…

Fatal collision on Winchester Road

UPDATE (11:30 A.M.): The cause of a fatal early-morning crash remains under investigation, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. He says two people were in the vehicle; the passenger, believed to be a woman, died at the scene. The…

Former State Representative runs for U.S. Senate

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Pulaski County man charged with first-degree rape after investigation

Source: Pulaski County Detention Center via Sherrif’s Office PULASKI COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is behind bars after being arrested on a first-degree rape charge, according to Sheriff Bobby Jones. Deputies arrested…

Hopkinsville man arrested on alleged drug trafficking, domestic violence offenses

The Christian County deputies arrested a Hopkinsville man with an active warrant in his home on Tuesday afternoon.

UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges

A deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky stemmed from corporate choices that favored profits over safety, according to a lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits Wednesday.

Wrongful death suits filed in court over Louisville UPS plane crash

Clifford Law Offices of Chicago, along with Sam Aguiar of Louisville, Kentucky, will file the first wrongful death lawsuits on Dec. 3 against multiple parties in the crash of a UPS cargo jet shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad…

Looking Toward A Friday Light Snowmaker

Good afternoon, everyone. Clouds, a few flakes and frigid temps are hanging tough across Kentucky today as we gear up for another cold front to drop in late tonight. That one brings some snow showers and flurries with it as we focus on a F…

KYTC: Crash closes I-64 in Montgomery County

UPDATE (11:30 A.M.): All lanes are now blocked between mileposts 121 and 113. The estimated duration of the closure is 2-3 hours. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic is restricted to one lane along I-64 westbound in Montgomer…

Crash reduces I-64 westbound to one lane in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic is restricted to one lane along I-64 westbound in Montgomery County following a crash near the 113-mile marker. According to officials, only the left lane is currently open. Crews expect th…

1 killed, 1 fighting for life after Lexington crash

The Fayette County Coroner's Office has been sent to the scene of a crash on Winchester Road, where a vehicle has reportedly gone through a fence.

Coroner called to scene of Lexington crash: What we know

The Fayette County Coroner's Office has been sent to the scene of a crash on Winchester Road, where a vehicle has reportedly gone through a fence.

New UK Football Coach is in Lexington, will meet public at news conference

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky’s new head football coach is officially in Lexington ahead of his first major public appearance with Big Blue Nation. UK Police shared video on social media showing Coach Will St…

Man arrested after life-threatening assault on Lakeshore Drive in Lexington

UPDATE: 11:00 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man has been arrested following a life-threatening assault Tuesday night on Lakeshore Drive. According to a release from the Lexington Police Department, officers were sent around 7:08…

Police investigate life-threatening assault on Lakeshore Drive in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police in Lexington are continuing to investigate an assault that sent one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to Lexington police, the attack happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday on…

Alleged Assault sends one to the hospital

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Late night fire on Palmetto Drive

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Democrat Charles Booker announces Senate run for Mitch McConnell's seat

On Wednesday morning, former West End state representative Charles Booker posted on X that he will be running for Mitch McConnell's senate seat, whose last term is final at the end of the year.

One person killed in fatal crash, another injured

UPDATE (11:30 A.M.): The cause of a fatal early-morning crash remains under investigation, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. He says two people were in the vehicle; the passenger, believed to be a woman, died at the scene. The…

Serious Collision has part of Winchester Road shut down

UPDATE: Our ABC 36 News Now crew at the scene says the Fayette County Coroner is now on the scene. We’ll continue to update this developing story as we learn new information. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) —The inbound lan…

A Serious Collision has Part of Winchester Road shut down

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) —The inbound lanes of Winchester Road between Bahama Road and Man O’ War Boulevard were shut down Wednesday morning following a serious collision, according to Lexwrecks. No additional details about the cras…

1 severely injured, 1 charged in Lexington apartment complex assault investigation

One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a reported Tuesday evening assault at a Lexington apartment complex.

1 severely injured in Lexington apartment complex assault, police investigating

One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a reported Tuesday evening assault at a Lexington apartment complex.

Plan for new Lexington government center moves forward after tight vote by urban county council

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council held a heavily debated vote Tuesday night on whether or not to relocate the city's government center.

Light Snow Threat for Some on Friday

Good Wednesday to one and all. Our very cold start to December continues out there today with a few more festive flakes. More of those flakes will fly later tonight and Thursday morning as another cold front drops in from the north, settin…