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The Tipton family joined state lawmakers today to advocate for "Logan's Law," which would increase minimum sentences for certain violent offenders and limit early release options.
Good Wednesday, everyone. A bit of a wintry mess is out there this morning and it’s creating some slick travel. This system quickly moves away today as we focus on what will likely be a major winter storm impacting Kentucky with snow, slee…
Good evening, everyone. We have a Winter Weather Advisory for areas of central and western Kentucky tonight and early Wednesday. At the same time, we are now in full-blown Winter Weather THREAT mode for the weekend. Let’s begin with the Wi…
Shelby County Schools have fired a high school basketball coach following serious allegations.
It's been more than a decade since Patricia Lutes was shot and killed while checking her mail. But her family has not stopped hoping for justice for the Lee County woman.
One that would impact seniors who own homes by freezing their property tax valuations and one that would limit the governor's pardon power.
A Madison County judge has granted a request to move the jury selection and trial for Shannon Gilday to Shelby County, citing concerns about finding an impartial jury in the original venue.
In court, there was no final decision on where the trial will be, but prosecutors and the defense both indicated that moving it to Shelby County — about an hour away — would be agreeable.
Asbury University has sent more than 800 students to 17 Olympic Games since 1984. Another group from the school is preparing to travel to Italy for the 2026 Winter Games.
"Typically, owners of horses have to name horses by the first of February,” McPeek said. “You have to do it quickly, or somebody else will get it."
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The family of six-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed in his Versailles home more than a decade ago, joined state lawmakers in Frankfort to speak in support of legislation honoring their son. Lawmakers s…
Paws 4 the Cause is issuing an urgent call for help, as the local rescue says it's completely out of space and has temporarily paused taking in new dogs.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Supreme Court of Kentucky has issued a procedural order in the high-profile case involving former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is charged with killing District Judge Kevin R. Mulli…
A Fayette County school bus driver, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting two vehicles in one morning.
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A judge is expected to decide by the end of the week whether the murder trial of Shannon Gilday will be moved out of Madison County. Gilday appeared in court for a status hearing Tuesday afternoon, where Ju…
A Fayette County school bus driver was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol after she allegedly hit two separate vehicles while driving her route.
A Liberty man was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a police K9 reportedly detected narcotics during a traffic stop in Boyle County.
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two students in Jessamine County have been placed under quarantine following a measles exposure, according to the school district. Jessamine County Public Schools confirmed to ABC36 that the Jessami…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate the disappearance of a Laurel County woman who has been missing for more than a week. According to the Kentucky State Police,…
Kentucky State Police are investigating the disappearance of a 45-year-old London woman who has been missing for more than a week.
Keeneland Race Course has announced a season record $9.55 million in total stakes purses for its 2026 Spring Meet, marking the highest amount in the track's spring racing history.
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation. Experts fear the vaccine-preventable virus has…
Lexington's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention (OHPI) has extended its Emergency Winter Weather Plan from Jan. 20 through Monday, Jan. 26.
Good afternoon, everyone. It’s all eyes on the big weekend prize that is a developing winter storm set to target our region and much of the country. Before that, though, we have a light snow system impacting us on Wednesday. This has an in…
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife reports that a 10-month multi-agency investigation has identified 25 people who will be charged with violations.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington firefighters were dispatched to 322 East 5th Street Wednesday morning for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived around 9:30 a.m. to find advanced fire conditions and quickly upgraded the respo…
VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person has died following a multi-family residential structure fire in Versailles, according to the Versailles Fire Department. Fire crews were sent Tuesday morning to a structure fire on Macey Avenue…
One person was confirmed dead after fire crews responded to a deadly fire at a multi-family residential structure on Macey Avenue in Versailles on Tuesday, officials reported.
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in Science Hill that left one man dead. Deputies say they were called around 11 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle accident on Highway 3…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews responded to a small fire at a Lexington restaurant Monday, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Fire officials say a fire broke out on the roof of Chuy’s on Nicholasville Centre Drive. Firefi…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Walmart is hosting a free wellness event at stores across Kentucky later this month, offering a range of health services at no cost. The wellness event is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.…
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Donate Life Kentucky Trust is reporting one of the strongest years in its history for donor registration and support for families across the commonwealth. The nonprofit says more than 75,000 Kentuckians joined t…
The Somerset Police Department has announced the creation of its first-ever Victim Support Specialist position, a role designed to work alongside officers in responding to crisis situations.
A Kentucky lottery player struck it big over the weekend, winning $200,000 from Saturday's Powerball drawing thanks to an optional add-on that quadrupled their prize.
Mike Savage was honored by the Alpha Beta Lambda Chapter Education Foundation, organizer of Lexington's annual Unity Breakfast.
Good Tuesday, everyone. We have a small winter weather maker rolling in later tonight into Wednesday. This is the appetizer for a MUCH bigger system arriving this weekend. That may very well be upgraded to a Winter Storm THREAT today. Let’…