Travelers without a Real ID may pay $45 fee for TSA ConfirmID

Starting February first, travelers without a Real ID or other acceptable identification will need to pay a $45 fee to fly using TSA ConfirmID, a new verification service launched by TSA.

Woman's car struck in Lexington shots-fired incident

A woman reported her vehicle being struck by gunfire in Lexington, Ky. on Sunday evening, with no injuries reported and no suspect information available at this time.

Frustrations grow on Lexington's response to winter storm

Residents of Lexington are frustrated with the city's lack of snow removal efforts, with many roads still covered in snow and ice a week after the winter storm, prompting calls for accountability and reform from local officials.

Light Snows Ahead

Good evening, everyone. Our brutally cold weekend is wrapping up with a little light sow and flurry action moving in from the west as we get set for another storm system. This arrives Tuesday and takes us into early Wednesday, likely causi…

Jessamine County dog stabbing ruled self-defense involving dog-on-dog attack

The Jessamine County Animal Care & Control center is seeking information in a dog stabbing case that occurred on Saturday in Nicholasville.

Jessamine County Animal Care & Control seeking information in dog stabbing case

The Jessamine County Animal Care & Control center is seeking information in a dog stabbing case that occurred on Saturday in Nicholasville.

Pulaski County officials apprehend and charge 2 in long-term drug investigation

Two Kentuckians are now in custody at the Pulaski County Detention Center for their connection to a long-term drug investigation.

Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Franklin County

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are now leading the investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday evening in Franklin County. According to a release from Kentucky State Police, the agency’s…

No injuries reported after car crashes into Lexington home

A car crashed into a Lexington home on Sunday morning.

Man arrested for allegedly robbing Versailles bank

The person accused of robbing a PNC bank in Versailles on Thursday was taken into custody on Sunday morning.

Versailles bank robber captured

The person accused of robbing a PNC bank in Versailles on Thursday was taken into custody on Sunday morning.

Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Independence

The Critical Incident Response Team at Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a fatality for the second time in a 24-hour period.

1 dead in officer-involved shooting in Kenton County

The Kentucky State Police is investigating a deadly officer‑involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Kenton County.

Schools across Kentucky announce closings, delays after snowstorm

Multiple school districts across central Kentucky have announced closures on Monday, Feb. 2, due to hazardous road conditions caused by last weekend's snowstorm.

Several county schools close across central Kentucky after snowstorm

Multiple school districts across central Kentucky have announced closures on Monday, Feb. 2, due to hazardous road conditions caused by last weekend's snowstorm.

KSP investigates deadly officer-involved shooting in Frankfort

Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal officer‑involved shooting in Frankfort on Saturday night.

Albert B. Chandler Hospital expansion to South Campus

The Albert B. Chandler Hospital expansion, a years-long construction project, will renovate South Campus throughout 2026 and 2027, largely impacting the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The expansion project itse…

UK Art Museum hosts artist Q&A ahead of upcoming exhibition

The University of Kentucky Art Museum previewed its exhibition Ecstatic Personas in its main gallery at the “Meet the Artist in Ecstatic Personas.” The event was co-sponsored by the Gaines Center for the Humanities and held in person and o…

Fayette County Public Schools classes canceled Monday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – FCPS is canceling classes Monday, because of road conditions in Fayette County, according to an email ABC 36 News Now received from the school district. Officials cite continuing weather and road condition…

Fayette County Public Schools to use another snow day on Tuesday due to road conditions

Fayette County Public Schools has announced a snow day for Monday, Feb. 2 due to the ongoing winter weather impacting road conditions.

Fayette County Public Schools to use another snow day on Tuesday due to road conditions

Fayette County Public Schools has announced a snow day for Monday, Feb. 2 due to the ongoing winter weather impacting road conditions.

Fayette County Public Schools cancels classes for Monday

Fayette County Public Schools has announced a snow day for Monday, Feb. 2 due to the ongoing winter weather impacting road conditions.

Franklin County Fire Conducts Ice Rescue Training

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews with the Franklin County Fire Department took advantage of favorable weather conditions Sunday morning to conduct ice rescue training alongside City of Frankfort Fire & EMS. Officials say the trainin…

A Sunday Afternoon Look Ahead

Good afternoon, everyone. February is off and running on a bitterly cold note as temps this morning went below zero in many areas. With a deep snow and ice pack still in place from last weekend’s winter storm, we are tracking another snow…

Versailles authorities arrest and charge alleged bank robber

A Sunday press release states that 37-year-old Xavier Green from Houston, Texas was arrested on Saturday for allegedly robbing a Versailles bank.

Texas man arrested in connection with Versailles bank robbery

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Versailles say a man from Texas is now in custody following a bank robbery that happened late last month in Woodford County. According to a release from the Versailles Police Department, 37-year…

Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting ending in fatality

The Critical Incident Response Team at Kentucky State Police are investigating an incident that occurred Saturday evening in Franklin County, according to a press release.

Another Snow System Ahead

Good Sunday and welcome to February. It’s the third and final month of Meteorological Winter and it’s starting out just like January ended… Brutal. While the extreme cold eases in the coming days, we still have snow threats. Today is frigi…