Beshear delivers State of Commonwealth address with eye on American Dream, 2028 speculation
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his annual State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday evening, focusing heavily on restoring the American Dream.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his annual State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday evening, focusing heavily on restoring the American Dream.
No injuries have been reported following a Wednesday afternoon bus crash in Fleming County, Superintendent Brian Creasman said in a statement to social media.
After nearly three decades, the Lexington Police Department has identified Robert Eugene Brashers as the serial killer responsible for the 1998 murder of Linda Rutledge, after matching DNA evidence from the crime scene to shell casings and…
After nearly three decades, the Lexington Police Department has identified Robert Eugene Brashers as the serial killer responsible for the 1998 murder of Linda Rutledge, after matching DNA evidence from the crime scene to shell casings and…
A first-degree homicide charge against a Wolfe County woman was dropped days after she was accused of a self-induced abortion and burying the infant's remains on her property.
Former Attorney General Daniel Cameron of Louisville announced Wednesday afternoon that he filed to run for Senate in the next election in November.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron of Louisville announced Wednesday afternoon that he will be running for Senate in the next election in November.
Good evening, everyone. It’s full steam ahead toward a major pattern change in the coming days. This change means a wild weather ride is in store with heavy rain, strong storms, near record highs to end the week to light snow and wicked wi…
If passed, House Bill 175 would eliminate state sales tax "on many clothing and personal items" starting at 12:01 a.m. the first Friday of August until midnight the following Sunday.
Health officials are seeing an earlier rise in flu cases in central Kentucky, with some people being seriously ill, and the best protection against the flu is vaccination, though it is not always 100% protective.
Health officials are seeing an earlier rise in flu cases in central Kentucky, with some people being seriously ill, and the best protection against the flu is vaccination, though it is not always 100% protective.
Kentucky State Police has cracked a cold case that dates back to 1991 and arrested a mother who's accused of disposing of her baby in a dumpster at Eastern Kentucky University.
The Lexington Fire Department responded to a house fire on Woodhill Drive, resulting in the death of three dogs and the displacement of two adults, with the cause of the fire still under investigation. Select
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Nicholas Benge is beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a deadly house fire on Saturday claimed his mother's life and destroyed their home in Rockcastle County. The fire destroyed everything…
A local family caring for a handicapped family member and a 10-year-old child fell victim to a rental scam that cost them $810 after their roof partially collapsed.
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – During the first day of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Lindsey Burke filed a bill aimed at protecting medical privacy and preventing the criminalization of reproductive health care. According to…
From June 2024 to June 2025, there were more than 15,000 destructive attacks on domestic communication networks around the country, according to the television and internet industry trade group NCTA.
A mother's plea for justice echoes through Bell County 34 years after her daughter's brutal murder remains unsolved.
Preliminary numbers show a significant drop in violent crime for the fourth consecutive year, with community violence down 60% since 2021, according to data released last week.
Kentucky State Police has made an arrest in connection to a 1991 cold case in which an unidentified female infant was found dead at the former Richmond Landfill.
The Kentucky State Police in Hopkins County is investigating a Tuesday fatal vehicle crash.
Three dogs are dead and two adults have been displaced following an afternoon fire at a home in Lexington.
Three dogs are dead and two adults have been displaced following an afternoon fire at a home in Lexington.
Three dogs are dead and two adults have been displaced following an afternoon fire at a home in Lexington.
Hazel and Moose with tabby markings, have officially joined the museum staff as temporary supervisors. But their job description goes beyond typical office duties.
With both strains of the flu ripping through central Kentucky as briskly as it is right now, doctors at the University of Kentucky felt the need to address the matter.
The city of Lexington has recorded its lowest homicide total in a decade. Police say the numbers are encouraging, but Chief Lawrence Weathers cautions that there is still work to be done.
Representative Savannah Maddox announced on Wednesday that she has filed HB 162 to "fix Kentucky's broken driver’s license system and put a stop to the frustration that so many...have experienced."
Gov. Andy Beshear is set to deliver his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening.
Gov. Andy Beshear is set to deliver his State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening.
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After 27 years, Lexington police have identified Robert Eugene Brashers as the suspect in the 1988 murder of Linda Rutledge, after DNA evidence from the case matched the profile from the "Yogurt Shop Murders."
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says it has solved a homicide case that had gone unanswered for more than two decades. In a release issued Wednesday, police announced detectives have officially solved the…
Lexington police have solved a 27-year-old homicide case, identifying the killer of Linda Marie Rutledge through advanced DNA and ballistic evidence.
Lexington police have solved a 27-year-old homicide case, identifying the killer of Linda Marie Rutledge through advanced DNA and ballistic evidence.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officia…
The session would normally be accessible to the public, but renovations to the Capitol building have led legislators to meet in temporary chambers without a gallery for public viewing.
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is asking for the public’s help in naming its newest elementary school, which is currently under construction. According to district officials, community members are invited t…
FRANKFORT, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron officially filed paperwork Wednesday morning to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by longtime Senator Mitch McConnell. Cameron filed his candidacy…
PERRY COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Perry County man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he attempted to meet with a minor for sexual activity. According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-old Greg Sizemore was arre…
“The purpose of HB 23 is simple: no one should fear surveillance, arrest, or professional retaliation for making deeply personal medical decisions with the help of their medical provider," Burke said.
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate this week’s Wanted Person of the Week. Police are searching for Josef McLean, who has active warrants for probation violation and t…
For the first time ever, a civic assembly is being created in Lexington, thanks to nonprofit CivicLex.
A Kentucky House Democrat filed legislation Tuesday aimed at protecting medical privacy and preventing the criminalization of residents who seek reproductive health care outside the state.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A car crashed into a home on Woodland Avenue, causing structural damage, according to the Lexington Fire Department. LFD District Chief Wes Watts says crews were called for a “vehicle into a structure” and…
Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration. Health Secretary Robert F. Ke…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky has launched a new mobile ID program that allows residents to access a digital version of their driver’s license or identification card on their smartphones. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, res…
OWENSBORO, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Owensboro Health Regional Hospital says it is implementing visitor restrictions due to a high number of admissions related to respiratory viruses. According to a social media post from the hospital, the re…
Fayette County Public Schools is asking for the community's help naming the newest elementary school in Lexington.
Attorneys claimed that if the defendant acted "under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance," then there are no grounds to prosecute or convict Spencer.
Attorneys claimed that if the defendant acted "under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance," then there are no grounds to prosecute or convict Spencer.
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Pulaski County are being asked to avoid part of KY 1247 after a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday morning. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Bobby Jones and the Burnside…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person was taken to the hospital after an early morning crash on a busy interstate on-ramp in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around 4:15 a.m. to the on-ra…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several City of London agencies are thanking city leaders after an emergency ordinance was passed that allows them to stay on the job following months of budget uncertainty. Multiple departments — including t…
Kentucky legislators have introduced a bill to establish October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day in the Commonwealth, honoring the conservative activist who was assassinated in September 2025.
On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced a new app for traveling and shopping that also helps protect the user's private information.
A driver has been taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being removed from their car by a bystander following a crash near the Paris Pike on-ramp leading to I-75 South.
A driver has been taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being removed from their car by a bystander following a crash near the Paris Pike on-ramp leading to I-75 South.
Good Wednesday to one and all. We have a front draped across the state, leading to a big temperature swing out there today. This boundary goes back to the north with VERY mild and VERY windy weather moving in. That’s ahead of a big time ch…
Dr. Elizabeth Hawse at Commonwealth Pediatrics said she doesn't understand why the CDC made this reduction.