A Winchester mission is coming to life one Friday at a time

Organizers said the mission is simple: reach people who need someone.

Suspect in custody after shots fired on Centre Parkway

A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a shots-fired call near Centre Parkway in Lexington.

Missing Rockcastle County teen found safe 500+ miles away from home

A 13-year-old girl from Rockcastle County, who had been missing for two months, was found safe in Montgomery County, Maryland.

BREAKING: Missing Rockcastle County teen found safe in Maryland

ROCKCASTLE CO., Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A teen missing since mid October in Rockcastle County has been found safe. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Wynter Wagoner was found safe, various law enforcement agencies helped with…

BREAKING: Missing Rockcastle County teen found safe

ROCKCASTLE CO., Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A teen missing since mid October in Rockcastle County has been found safe. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Wynter Wagoner was found safe, but did not add any other information. At th…

Police confirm to LEX 18 that Wynter Wagoner was kidnapped, suspect in custody

In an interview with LEX 18, Chief of Patrol Darren Francke of the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland confirmed that 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner was kidnapped.

Missing Rockcastle County teen Wynter Wagoner found safe in Maryland, sheriff reports

According to the Rockcastle County Sheriff Shannon Franklin, missing teen Wynter Wagoner has been found safe.

Looking Toward a Wild Change

Good evening, everyone. Our normal weekend is off and running on an anything but normal weather note as temps keep running warm. This warm air reaches the peak on Sunday before an arctic front surges in with a massive change for Monday. Te…

Fayette Mall bustles with post-Christmas shoppers returning gifts and hunting deals

In Lexington, however, the Fayette Mall parking is filling up yet again with people shopping, or bringing in gifts to return or exchange.

Community working to support family after deadly house fire in Jackson County

Flames destroyed a Jackson County family home on Wednesday, leaving only smoke and debris where a residence once stood.

One person in custody after shots fired call at Lexington apartment complex

One suspect is now in custody after allegedly firing shots in the parking lot of a Lexington apartment complex Friday afternoon.

Corbin Police investigating after Friday morning bank robbery on Master Street

Corbin Police are investigating after a Friday morning bank robbery at a Forcht Bank location on Master Street.

A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15

Alain Rodriguez Colina, a Cuban immigrant who worked at a Kentucky scrapyard, died on Christmas Day from severe burns suffered in last month's UPS cargo plane crash, raising the death toll to 15.

Montgomery County deputies arrest 6 on DUI charges on Christmas Day

The Montgomery Sheriff's Office warned drivers of the dangers of driving under the influence and not wearing a seatbelt after six DUI arrests and one serious vehicle crash on Christmas Day.

Charges pending after man surrenders in Richmond barricade situation

Richmond investigators said charges are pending against a man who reportedly barricaded himself in a Richmond neighborhood home on the day after Christmas.

Scott County deputies warn public of new wave of 'spoofing' scams

Deputies with the Scott County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) warned community members on Friday about scammers trying to disguise themselves as law enforcement.

3 Kentucky players win in Christmas Eve Powerball drawing

Three Kentucky lottery players are starting the new year with big wins after matching five numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing.

15th person dies month after UPS plane crash in Kentucky

A worker at a scrapyard near the Louisville airport has died months after the UPS plane plowed into the business.

Parents of KSU shooting victim arrested

EVANSVILLE, In. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Evansville police are investigating a series of social media posts they say contain threats following a fatal shooting earlier this month at Kentucky State University. According to court documents, a shoo…

2 puppies abandoned on Christmas morning outside animal shelter in Lexington

Two puppies were abandoned in freezing temperatures on Christmas morning outside an animal shelter in what officials are calling a cruel and illegal act, according to shelter officials.

Parents of Kentucky State University shooting victim accused of intimidation

The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.

Parents of Kentucky State University shooting victim charged: Here's why

The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.

Parents of Kentucky State University shooting victim charged: Here's why

The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.

Lexington police are searching for a suspect following a domestic dispute

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are searching for a suspect following a domestic dispute reported on Christmas Day. Officers were dispatched around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 25, to Martin Luther King Boulevard for a…

Parents of KSU shooting victim arrested for intimidation in Indiana, records confirm

LEX 18 confirmed through records that the parents of KSU shooting victim, 19-year-old Dejon Darrell Fox, Jr., were both arrested on a charge of intimidation: threat to commit a forcible felony.

Criminal mischief report filed in Lexington after car hit with shovel on Christmas

Officers with the Lexington Police Department (LPD) are investigating after a car was reportedly damaged on Christmas morning by a person wielding a shovel.

Rep. Andy Barr mourns passing of longtime staffer Tatum Dale

Rep. Andy Barr's longtime district director and deputy chief of staff, Tatum Dale, passed away on Christmas Eve, according to a Thursday press release.

Police investigate early morning shooting in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a woman injured. Officers were dispatched around 4:58 a.m. Dec. 26 to the 200 block of South Limestone for a report of a shooting with…

Lexington Pollice investigating an early morning shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left one person injured. Officers were dispatched around 5:47 a.m. to the 200 block of South Limestone after a report of a victim with a gu…

15th victim dies in UPS fatal plane crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from last month’s UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville has risen to 15. Mayor Craig Greenberg announced on Christmas Day that Alain Rodriguez Colina has died from severe injuries he suffere…

Woman shot near downtown Lexington smoke shop, police say

A woman has been taken to the hospital after reportedly being shot early Friday morning in downtown Lexington.

1 shot near downtown Lexington smoke shop, police say

Police had been dispatched just before 5 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, to the area of the VIP Smoke Shop near the intersection of South Limestone and East High Street in response to reports of a shooting.

Shooting investigation underway near downtown Lexington smoke shop: What we know

Police had been dispatched just before 5 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, to the area of the VIP Smoke Shop near the intersection of South Limestone and East High Street in response to reports of a shooting.

Rockcastle County man spreads Christmas joy with holiday light display

For 18 years Sam Hamilton has been transforming his front yard in Rockcastle County into a dazzling Christmas wonderland that draws visitors from across the region.

Lexington police respond to confirmed shooting in the 200 block of South Limestone

A large police presence was seen in the 200 block of South Limestone in Lexington early Friday morning. LEX 18 on the scene reported that one person was seen in handcuffs.

Homicide investigation underway in Rowan County

ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police and the Rowan County Coroner are investigating a homicide reported on Christmas Eve in Rowan County. Morehead 911 received a call at about 5:27 p.m. reporting a man had been shot i…

Congressman Andy Barr announces death of longtime aide Tatum Dale

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — U.S. Rep. Andy Barr announced the death of his longtime aide Tatum Dale, describing her as the “heart and soul” of his team for more than 15 years. In a statement, Barr said Dale served in numerous roles during her caree…

A Dramatic Change on the Way

Good Friday, everyone. It’s another incredibly warm day across the Commonwealth with even warmer temps coming this weekend. That’s ahead of a major change with arctic air surging in here Sunday night and Monday. Temps out there today hit t…