31 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Hospitals across the country are seeing a record-breaking increase in flu cases, with children being affected the most severely, and doctors are urging parents to get their children vaccinated to prevent serious complications.
Good evening and Happy New Year. I wanted to drop by for a very quick update on the pattern as we close out 2025 and roll into 2026. This is a quickie post, so it won’t take a lot of your holiday time. We know the light snow is moving thro…
2025 brought heartbreak and hope to Kentucky in equal measure, with devastating natural disasters, shocking criminal cases and inspiring acts of resilience shaping communities across the Commonwealth.
A decade of rising home prices across the United States has created new challenges for homeowners, particularly when it comes to adequate insurance coverage.
On Wednesday, Dec. 31, the Laurel County Circuit Court ruled that it had good cause to grant a restraining order and temporary injunction to keep London Mayor Randall Weddle from implementing the four ordinances that would have cut staffin…
Families gathered at the Lexington Children's Museum on December 31 for a special early New Year's Eve celebration, giving children a chance to ring in 2026 without staying up past their bedtime.
From a Winchester brewery, to on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, female folk trio 'Them Lasses' have had a great year making music.
A Lexington restaurant is asking for something small this January, hoping it can make a big difference.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Lexington restaurant is asking for something small this January, hoping it can make a big difference. DV8 Kitchen is partnering with Natalie’s Sisters, a local anti–sex trafficking organization, to collect blank…
A new Kentucky law requiring smoke shops to obtain updated retail licenses takes effect January 1, marking a significant step in efforts to prevent youth vaping across the state.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office arrested 24-year-old Tanner Couch of London for allegedly robbing a Marathon SuperStation at gunpoint on December 23.
Tuesday, the state reported that a Kenton County child died from the flu, marking the first pediatric flu death this season. They add that the child was not vaccinated against the flu.
Health coach Beth Kronenberg advises people to start small and be patient when making resolutions, rather than trying to make too many changes at once, and to focus on what they personally need to work on.
Horace Gyles, 38, was arrested in Whitley County on Tuesday for murder charges in Arizona, as well as cultivation of marijuana, buying or possessing drug paraphernalia, and being a fugitive from another state.
Horace Gyles, 38, was arrested in Whitley County on Tuesday for murder charges in Arizona, as well as cultivation of marijuana, buying or possessing drug paraphernalia, and being a fugitive from another state.
A Lexington man was arrested after allegedly entering a house forcefully, brandishing a knife, and attempting to stab a male resident, causing visible injuries, as well as damaging property and possessing methamphetamine.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of London says impacts from the recently amended city budget are already being felt, with additional service disruptions expected in the coming weeks if changes are not made. In a public statement po…
In a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 31, officials with Bluegrass Crime Stoppers said police were searching for Ahmadd Boyd, 46, in connection with warrants for third-degree assault.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a robbery earlier this month. The incident happened around 7:29 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the 1800 block of Augusta Drive. Ac…
Members of Bluegrass Crime Stoppers shared camera footage on Wednesday that showed a reported assault earlier in December as investigators search for the man responsible.
KENTON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A child in Northern Kentucky has died from the flu, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Officials say the child was from Kenton County and had not received the recent influenza vacc…
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Floyd County Health Department is reporting three new cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in Eastern Kentucky. According to the health department, the total number of confirmed pertuss…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A popular Lexington restaurant is closing its doors for good. In a post on Facebook, Bad Wolf Burgers announced it will permanently close after 15 and a half years in business. The restaurant, located on N…
Owners of the restaurant posted on Facebook that Bad Wolf Burgers would be closing its doors after Wednesday, Dec. 31, with hopes that supporters would visit one last time.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London City Council has voted to override Mayor Randall Weddle’s veto of a new pay plan and several ordinances aimed at balancing the city’s budget. The ordinances were originally passed earlier th…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As people across the Bluegrass prepare to ring in the New Year, police are reminding drivers that New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year to be on the road. According to the American…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Tolly Ho, a longtime Lexington restaurant known for its signature burgers, will permanently close at the end of the year. Employees confirmed to ABC36 that the restaurant’s final day of operation will be W…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One Lexington reports the city has seen a decline in gun violence among children and young adults for the fourth straight year. According to the organization, Lexington has reduced community violence by 60…
One person was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after a crash on West New Circle Road.
Good Wednesday and Happy New Year! We are starting the last day of the year with a touch of light snow in the northeast and we will end the last day of the year with a little snow. This clipper brings some light accumulations as we close o…
Good Wednesday and Happy New Year! We are starting the last day of the year with a touch of light snow in the northeast and we will end the last day of the year with a little snow. This clipper brings some light accumulations as we close o…
