LCA wins 2A state football title 33-28 against Owensboro Catholic

Coming into the 2A UK Healthcare Sports Medicine State Football Finals, both Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) and Owensboro Catholic were hungry for the win.

Richmond BBQ restaurant gets $10K grant after storm damage

A Richmond barbecue restaurant is back in business after receiving crucial support to recover from winter storm damage that threatened to shut down operations permanently.

Graham Ike and No. 11 Gonzaga rout No. 18 Kentucky 94-59 for Wildcats' 4th loss

Graham Ike scored a season-high 28 points and had 10 rebounds as No. 11 Gonzaga routed No. 18 Kentucky 94-59 Friday night.

Odor, traffic worries fuel opposition to Rumpke Montgomery County landfill expansion

Whether it’s at Shaunna Patton’s family cemetery or the swing set in Millard Anderson’s yard where his grandkids play in the summer, one thing takes over: the smell.

Beshear urges Congress to extend health insurance tax credits as Senate vote looms

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote next week on a bill to extend tax credits that lower health insurance costs, but as of right now, the legislation appears unlikely to secure the necessary votes.

Mason County family offered almost $8M for farm in potential data center development

A Mason County family is turning down offers of nearly $8 million for their farmland as part of a Fortune 100 company's proposed billion-dollar hyper scale data center project.

'Home for the Holidays': 2022 Eastern KY flood victims receive new homes

Three years after catastrophic flooding devastated eastern Kentucky, claiming more than 40 lives and destroying entire communities, 18 families in Knott County are receiving a Christmas miracle.

Hannah LeGris decides against fourth term on Lexington council

Lexington Councilmember Hannah LeGris announced Friday that she is not seeking re-election in 2026.

Watching Late Sunday and Monday

Good evening, everyone. The southeastern snow swipe is gone and now we are roll into the weekend watching a few snowflakes and another system later Sunday and Monday. This is ahead of what may be a pretty nasty arctic outbreak late next we…

Woman charged after leaving child alone in unlocked home for nearly two hours

A Madison County woman is facing multiple charges after leaving her one-year-old child alone in an unlocked home for nearly two hours, telling police she "no longer wished to be a mother."

Two arrested after altercation in Laurel County church parking lot

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man and woman are facing assault charges after deputies found them screaming at each other in a church parking lot Wednesday morning, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the…

History meets holiday magic during Illumination at Ashland

The Henry Clay Estate in Lexington is blending centuries of history with Christmas tradition this weekend, offering visitors a unique glimpse into how the holidays have evolved over time.

Convicted child killer's early release sparks calls for Kentucky prison reform

Exantus is back in jail, but that's little solace for Logan Tipton's family, who wants lawmakers to abolish the state's mandatory re-entry supervision program and re-examine jail time credits.

Richmond mom allegedly left toddler in vacant, unlocked home: 'My flesh and spirit could not take it'

A Richmond mother was arrested after allegedly abandoning her 1-year-old daughter inside a vacant Madison County apartment.

Kentucky Blood Center in desperate need of O-, A- blood

The Kentucky Blood Center is urging donors across the state to step up as winter weather and holiday slowdowns have pushed its blood supply to a critical low.

Chicago tops list of worst U.S. traffic cities in new Inrix congestion report

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new transportation survey ranks Chicago as the worst city for traffic in the United States this year. The annual report from transportation analytics company Inrix found that Chicago drivers lost an average of 112 hour…

Pendleton County working to address flooding through floodplain sink initiative

Tami Vaters still remembers the deadly Falmouth flood of 1997, almost three decades later. Water levels rose over 51 feet that day, and five people died as a result.

Pendleton County working to address flooding through floodplain sink intiative

Tami Vaters still remembers the deadly Falmouth flood of 1997, almost three decades later. Water levels rose over 51 feet that day, and five people died as a result.

Grandmother cares for granddaughter who survived shooting that killed her mother

Sherry Ancrum received the worst phone call of her life five years ago today when she learned her daughter Molly had been shot while driving in Louisville.

KYFW expands Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance zone to include 23 counties

KYFW moved to approve establishing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance measures in nine new counties on Friday, bringing the state's total number of counties in a surveillance zone to 23.

Police seek help identifying church vandalism in Lawrenceburg

Police in Lawrenceburg are asking for help identifying someone caught on camera breaking into a church in November.

Kentucky AG targets major voice providers in robocall crackdown

Kentucky's attorney general announced an investigation into the country's four largest voice providers to further crack down on robocalls.

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily…

3 arrested, Lancaster meth pipeline supply takes huge hit

The Lancaster methamphetamine pipelines took a huge hit on Thursday after deputies seized more than one pound of meth.

Alleged Pike County child stalker out on bond, reports say

A man who was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stalking a minor in Pike County is out on bond.

Multi-vehicle collision closes US-431 near Madisonville

Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville is responding to a multi-vehicle collision on US-431 near the 15-mile marker on Friday.

Lexington firefighters’ toy program spreads holiday cheer for 96th year

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – For nearly a century, a beloved Lexington holiday tradition has helped make sure local children wake up to gifts on Christmas morning. The Lexington Firefighters’ Toy Program, headquartered at what firefig…

Man spends days living in shack outside Jessamine County Library to spotlight homelessness, housing costs

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Nicholasville man is spending several days living in a small shack outside the Jessamine County Library to draw attention to homelessness and the growing challenge of affordable housing in the area.…

Source of carbon monoxide identified after 10 hospitalized in Lexington

The Lexington Fire Department has released the cause of a carbon monoxide leak that hospitalized 10.

Major fire damages abandoned building in Hazard

HAZARD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fire crews in Hazard battled a major blaze Thursday night at an abandoned structure on Carter Street. The Hazard Fire Department was called to 509 Carter Street around 8:30 p.m. after reports of heavy fire an…

London to file attorney general complaint for vote that could cost city employee's jobs

Another special-called meeting in London was unable to proceed after just one city council member showed up.

Lexington 3rd District councilmember announces decision not to seek reelection

Lexington 3rd District councilmember, Hannah LeGris, announced she will not seek a fourth term in office, citing the need for a more financially sustainable career path.

Garrard County deputies dismantle major meth pipeline, arrest 3 suspects

An extensive narcotics investigation led to three arrests and the seizure of 1.3 pounds of methamphetamine in Lancaster on Thursday, according to the Garrard County Sheriff's Office.

Improperly ventilated heater caused carbon monoxide exposure at Lexington apartments, officials say

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fire officials now say a diesel heater that was not properly ventilated caused the carbon monoxide exposure that sent 10 people to the hospital Thursday afternoon at an apartment complex near New Circle Ro…

Improperly ventilated heater caused carbon monoxide exposure at Lexington apartments

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fire officials now say a diesel heater that was not properly ventilated caused the carbon monoxide exposure that sent 10 people to the hospital Thursday afternoon at an apartment complex near New Circle Ro…

Lexington Sporting Club invites the community for their Direct2Kids Angel Tree

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Wayne County man arrested after allegedly stabbing girlfriend during disturbance

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man is behind bars after deputies say he stabbed his girlfriend Wednesday night in the Oil Valley Trailer Park area. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Eas…

Man allegedly stabs girlfriend in Wayne County

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Massive fire destroys abandoned house on Carter Street in Hazard

Firefighters battled a blaze that destroyed an abandoned house on Carter Street in Hazard Thursday night, working through plummeting temperatures and snow to extinguish the flames.

US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. A loud chorus of medical and public health leaders decrie…

Sadieville family loses everything in house fire, seeks community support

A GoFundMe page has been created for a Sadieville family after their home reportedly burned down on Thursday, the page read.

Snowy southern Kentucky forecast brings school closings, delays

Districts across Kentucky have announced closures and delays for Friday due to the forecast calling for snow in the southernmost region.

Pet ball pythons removed from Lexington home will be up for adoption

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several pet snakes removed from a Lexington home this week will soon be available for adoption, according to Lexington Animal Care and Control. Officials say four ball pythons were removed from a home on L…

Snakes up for adoption soon!

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Two arrested after I-75 chase in Scott County leads to drug seizure

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people are facing drug charges after a police chase involving a rental vehicle on Interstate 75 in Scott County. According to police, the chase began Monday on southbound I-75 in Georgetown when off…

Police chase leads to drugs found in car

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School closures due to weather

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Old Man Winter is Just Getting Started

Good Friday to one and all. The second snowfall of the month is exiting southeastern Kentucky early today as December is starting out on a very wintry note. Old Man Winter is just getting started as arctic shots are lined up through the re…