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A Lexington community is raising urgent concerns about Delong Road's safety record as winter weather approaches, with residents calling for immediate action following dozens of crashes.
A Lexington community is raising urgent concerns about Delong Road's safety record as winter weather approaches, with residents calling for immediate action following dozens of crashes.
"We're going to get him back healthy as soon as we possibly can, but he'll be out for a while, and that's certainly a blow to us," said Pope.
Sunday nights can be slow at a bar, but on the first Sunday of every month, there's a decent-sized crowd hanging around until closing at Blue Stallion Brewing Company in Lexington.
The Kentucky Supreme Court justice representing Fayette County is responding to an impeachment petition filed against her.
The main street in Williamsburg remained shut down Wednesday night following a massive fire that crews battled for nearly 20 hours.
Despite the unexpected amount of snow on Wednesday, the Scott County roads department was already hard at work, salting roads and plowing what had fallen; consider it a head start to what is ahead.
Students at Montgomery County Schools and Frankfort Independent Schools will spend Thursday and Friday at home and will learn via NTI days.
A Mt. Sterling man was arrested Jan. 15 after allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography.
When the sun comes up, it’s a constant flow of people in and out of the doors at Frank’s Donuts on East Third Street in Lexington. But when the sun goes down, the donut shop turns into the Donut Dungeon.
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Kentucky travelers without a Real ID will have another option starting in February.
Good evening, everyone. It’s all eyes on a major winter storm set to impact our weather this weekend with heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. Throw in brutally cold temps and wind chills and this is a dangerous period ahead of us. The Win…
The morning commute turned slippery Wednesday as LPD responded to 60 collisions by 10 a.m. With more winter weather coming, tire experts say now is the time to ensure your wheels are winter-ready.
Several high-profile Kentucky lawmakers made it clear that they have their eyes on Fayette County Public Schools, and they're not happy with the budget issues that surfaced last year.
As rain wraps up late Wednesday evening, the last two days of the week will be the "calm before the storm". The focus will then be on the weekend, where significant snow and major impacts will burden millions.
A slick, messy commute Wednesday morning was a stark reminder to Central Kentucky drivers that winter is in full swing.
Lexington Emmy-winning hip-hop artist Devine Carama released his 17th album "Legacy Minded Men" on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, choosing the date intentionally as it's also the National Day of Service.
Officials at the The Hope Center in Lexington say they’ve seen an increase in need this winter by 55%, and that has chipped away at the center's ability to meet demand.
Her two-year-old son was allegedly found outside alone in below-freezing temperatures, only wearing a diaper and a t-shirt.
Lexington firefighters are urging residents to prepare for a potential major winter storm by assembling emergency kits and taking safety precautions.
Lexington firefighters are urging residents to prepare for a potential major winter storm by assembling emergency kits and taking safety precautions.
Owensboro Police are currently investigating a school shooting threat made against Owensboro Middle School on Tuesday evening.
A London woman is facing wanton endangerment charges after her 2-year-old child was found wandering outside in below-freezing temperatures wearing only a shirt and diaper, officials report.
As winter weather continues in Central Kentucky, The Hope Center in Lexington is seeing a sharp rise in men seeking shelter from the cold — and the nonprofit says the need for help is growing just as fast.
A Lexington lawmaker is proposing a small change in Kentucky’s tax law in direct response to last year’s saga with Fayette County Public Schools and its attempted tax increase.
With the first winter storm of the year possibly moving in this weekend, local hardware stores are stocked and ready to help residents prepare.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Pike County man is facing several charges, including felony arson and attempted murder. According to the Attorney General’s Office, a Pike County grand jury indicted Marty Hurley, 50, on one count of fir…
A Richmond man was arrested following a sexual assault investigation on Sunday, when a woman told police he allegedly raped her at his residence.
Good afternoon, everyone. Light snow and a light mix are winding down after causing travel issues earlier today. As this fades away, we turn can firmly concentrate on the major winter storm coming this weekend. Our Winter Storm THREAT cont…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest connected to a bank theft investigation in southern Laurel County. According to Laurel County Sheriff…
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but said he wouldn’t employ force to achieve that — using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum to repe…
Snow and ice across central and northern Kentucky this morning will transition to rain as temperatures climb above freezing. Slick roads and light accumulations of snow and freezing rain are likely this morning.
The Fayette Education Foundation has secured anonymous matching funds to help restart the Imagination Library program in Lexington.
Lexington police reported that between midnight and 10 a.m. on Jan. 21, officers responded to seven injury crashes, 53 non-injury crashes, 14 motorists' assistance calls, and seven traffic hazards.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With below-freezing temperatures expected in the coming days, Kentucky American Water is reminding customers to take steps now to protect their pipes and avoid costly repairs. According to a news release f…
An ordinance that would change how Lexington expands its urban boundary was presented to city council during a Tuesday meeting.
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A massive fire tore through part of downtown Williamsburg overnight, leaving much of a Main Street block heavily damaged and several people displaced. Fire officials say the fire broke out late Tuesday…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple charges. Authorities say Ciro Garcia-Saenz is currently wanted for failing to appear in cou…