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What started as a response to concerns about food stamp cuts has blossomed into a weekly tradition bringing neighbors together over home-cooked meals at the Anderson County Library.
Every December, communities across the country honor veterans through Wreaths Across America, and one of the largest ceremonies in Kentucky takes place at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Every December, communities across the country honor veterans through Wreaths Across America, and one of the largest ceremonies in Kentucky takes place at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators is throwing its support behind pre-K for all.
The Fayette County School Board approved a broad external audit in a 3-2 vote on Monday.
It's cold, and snow is on the ground, yet many Kentuckians struggling to pay bills are still forced to go to bed worried about their power being cut off.
Nearly 1 in 4 weather-related vehicle accidents occur on snow, slush, or ice.
The organization needs unwrapped gifts for 100 adults and children who are leaving abusive homes this season, with a deadline of Wednesday, December 11.
The Fayette County Board of Education voted on Monday to hire national accounting firm Weaver and Tidwell for a "comprehensive external operational and financial review."
The Fayette County Board of Education voted on Monday to hire national accounting firm Weaver and Tidwell for a "comprehensive external operational and financial review."
The Fayette County Board of Education voted on Monday to hire national accounting firm Weaver and Tidwell for a "comprehensive external operational and financial review."
Good evening, everyone. Our overachieving snow is now a thing of the past, but the overall pattern isn’t slowing down. We have some big winds and more snow chances on the way this week into the coming weekend. The snows even went above and…
Advocates gathered at the Kentucky Capitol on a cold December day to demand that state leaders protect residents from having their electricity shut off during winter months.
Advocates gathered at the Kentucky Capitol on a cold December day to demand that state leaders protect residents from having their electricity shut off during winter months.
Advocates gathered at the Kentucky Capitol on a cold December day to demand that state leaders protect residents from having their electricity shut off during winter months.
LEX 18 has obtained the contract details of new Kentucky Football Head Coach Will Stein, who has signed a 5-year, $28,500,000 minimum contract.
LEXINGTON, Ky. ( ABC36 NEWS NOW) — On Monday, the Fayette County School Board decided to move forward and approved a comprehensive external operational and financial review. According to a release from the school district, the board accept…
A Laurel County man was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and fleeing police near a parade route in London.
The case of a man convicted of killing a sheriff and deputy in Powell County continues as the attorney general’s office hopes to pressure Governor Andy Beshear into signing a death warrant.
Hundreds of children and their parents in Madison County are about to be very impressed by what the staff at Camaro Central was able to accomplish this fall.
Three significant Powerball tickets were sold in Kentucky for Saturday's drawing.
Seasonal influenza activity is increasing, according to the Centers for Disease Control. With it, a mutated strain of influenza A is on the rise.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Sporting Club announced Monday that several members of its USL Championship technical staff will return for the 2026 season, while the team will also move forward with a new head coach. According…
Over the weekend, Gov. Andy Beshear began a new role leading the Democratic Governors Association.
K-Lair, Chick-fil-A, The 90. All places University of Kentucky students visit every day, all recently under construction, all overseen by Joe Kelly. Kelly, UK’s director of facility project management for campus and healthcare, supervises…
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Several students were taken to the hospital Monday after a school bus was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on a narrow roadway in Madison County, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.…
Three Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky won a combined $200,000 from Saturday's drawing, with the largest prize going to an online player who doubled their winnings using Power Play.
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three winning Powerball tickets totaling $200,000 were sold in Kentucky from Saturday night’s drawing, according to the Kentucky Lottery. Two of the winning tickets were purchased at retail locations, while one…
A school bus accident in Madison County sent six students to local hospitals with minor injuries Monday morning, an Madison County Schools official told LEX 18.
The woman told her sister that her boyfriend had been hitting her earlier in the day and came at her with a machete when things escalated.
A Kentucky man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence and fleeing police near a Christmas parade route in London.
Of the seven states that border the Bluegrass, only Tennessee lacks protection for residents during cold weather.
Of the seven states that border the Bluegrass, only Tennessee lacks protection for residents during cold weather.
Good afternoon, everyone. Our light snowmaker continues to slowly wind down across eastern Kentucky this afternoon. This system pretty much behaved like I thought it would, putting down an inch or two from near Louisville all the way into…
Drivers are encouraged to have headlights on and be prepared if they must travel.
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An empty school bus fell to one side after the shoulder of New Circle Road it was resting on gave way Monday morning.
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of breaking into a Lawrenceburg church and causing thousands of dollars in damage. According to a post from the police department, s…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nearly 40 advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Andy Beshear to stop winter utility shutoffs, warning that rising costs and gaps in state policy could leave vulnerable Kentuckians without heat. The coalition…
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Lexington’s 3rd District councilmember Hannah LeGris says she’s stepping down from her position at the end of her current term.
Kentucky roads were slickened by a mixture of snow and freezing rain early Monday morning, leaving roads hazardous in some areas ahead of another winter system on the way later this week.
Video note: Despite this article's time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Central Kentucky roads were slickened by a mixture of snow and freezing rain early Monday morning,…
Good Monday to one and all. The third snowfall of the month is impacting Kentucky today and will cause some travel issues to start the day. After a brief break, Old Man Winter really flexes later in the week into the weekend as bitterly co…
The Tipton family, whose 6-year-old son was stabbed to death in 2015, held a memorial service 10 years after his death to honor him, and fight for justice.