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Local drivers are still feeling the effects of the recent winter storm as neighborhood roads across Lexington remain covered in thick ice, making commutes still treacherous.
Firefighters in Powell County responded to a structure fire on Thursday that broke out near Natural Bridge Road.
"I remember him saying, 'Andy, do you have a bitin' list?' And I said, 'Tyler, I have no idea what you're talking about.' So I did not have a bitin' list, but he has a Grammy, and we are really proud of him," Beshear joked.
Some students are getting back to school, but many districts across Kentucky are still feeling cold temperatures and lingering ice.
On Jan. 31, officials with Jessamine County Animal Care & Control launched an investigation after a dog was found stabbed in the Tates Creek Estates neighborhood.
Food banks are seeing high demand due to the recent winter storm. With kids out of school for close to two weeks, God's Pantry Food Bank CEO Michael Halligan says parent's budgets are stretched thin.
A Kentucky woman who survived a sexual assault in the Bahamas has turned her trauma into a mission to help other survivors heal and find their voice through a new nonprofit organization.
Red Mile Gaming and Racing in Lexington is gearing up for what's expected to be a record-breaking Super Bowl 60 betting weekend as the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks.
Good evening, everyone. A Winter Weather Advisory is out for much of central and eastern Kentucky Friday into Friday evening. This is for the light snow system dropping in from the northwest that will also unleash more bitterly cold temps.…
Advocates hope that Kentucky will soon see protections from utility disconnections during extreme temperatures as a bill addressing the issue has been assigned to a legislative committee.
46-year-old Amie Owens has been missing for nearly a year. Family says they were last told Owens was in Kentucky.
A Tennessee man has been found guilty for multiple charges in connection to a December 2024 collision in Adair County that killed a 7-year-old and injured four others, Kentucky State Police reports.
When last week's winter storm slammed Somerset, it didn't just bring down trees or power lines. It left an area school for young men in the dark and in the cold.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The death toll from the winter storm that swept through the Bluegrass at the end of January has risen again, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. During a Team Kentucky update, Beshear confirmed the number of s…
What began as a normal workday for a sanitation worker who had only been on the job for less than a year quickly turned into an emergency response on a Nicholasville street Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE: 2/06 9:20 a.m. – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 17-year-old Johnathon Hunt of Lexington. According to the coroner, Hunt died from gunshot wounds. The coroner also says the teen died at the scene of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in a parking lot along Versailles Road. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatch…
The Lewis Honors College hosted a talk as part of its “Ideas That Matter” series on how to care for primates and how complex they are as a species. On Feb. 3, the University of Kentucky alumna Eileen Dallaire hosted the event on anthropolo…
This reality affects thousands of children across Kentucky, many waiting years for a place to belong. Sunrise Children's Services works daily to change this for the state's most vulnerable children.
James "Garfield" Grubbs, a 70-year-old Harlan County man, was found dead Thursday afternoon after going missing in late January, with exposure and pre-existing medical conditions believed to have contributed to his death.
Clark County students returned to the classroom on Thursday after eight days away from school because of the most recent winter storm.
An LEX 18 crew on scene confirmed that the shooting happened in the parking lot of the Westminster Village Apartments.
An LEX 18 crew on scene confirmed that the shooting happened in the parking lot of the Westminster Village Apartments.
Johnathon Hunt, 17, of Lexington, was shot and killed in the parking lot of the 1500 block of Versailles Road on Thursday evening, and police are still searching for a suspect.
Lexington police have responded to a scene on Versailles Road.
Ken Hounshell feels badly that his Dings 'N Dents Details business has been so busy lately, but winter weather has kept his phone ringing with calls about ice damage to vehicles.
Gov. Andy Beshear expressed disappointment in Lexington's snow removal efforts, and the state is ready to step in to help revise the city's snow and ice plan.
Police are warning Kentuckians about Medicare scams circulating in Georgetown.
A Monticello man told the Wayne County Sheriff's Office that his wife had destroyed their home on Wednesday.
Rep. Andy Barr became the first U.S. Senate candidate and member of Kentucky's Congressional Delegation to endorse Ed Gallrein for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District seat.
Kentucky continues to deal with the aftermath of last month's deadly winter storm.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man accused of horrific abuse involving multiple children appeared in court Thursday, facing a series of felony charges tied to what investigators describe as extreme neglect and confinement. B…
Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday he is disappointed with Lexington's response to recent winter weather events and offered state assistance to help the city improve its snow and ice removal operations.
A criminal complaint recently filed in Fayette County District Court has revealed how a toddler in Lexington came to die from a fentanyl overdose in 2022 when a man and woman allegedly used the drug in the room with him.
A Richmond man is facing felony charges after being accused of roughly dragging a 1-year-old child inside a hospital room on Wednesday afternoon.
In the middle of Frankfort’s snow‑covered streets, one family’s front yard resembles a tiny slice of the Arctic.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused in the 2022 overdose death of an 18-month-old child was scheduled to face a judge Thursday but refused to appear from the Fayette County Detention Center. Ka’Darrius Warren is charged with mu…
PETA is demanding Churchill Downs ban jockey Paco Lopez from the Kentucky Derby after documenting hundreds of whipping rule violations at Fair Grounds Race Course in Louisiana.
Members a part of the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team received life-changing news on Tuesday about a future development aimed at improving the safety of Wolfe County residents.
A Kentucky bald eagle will be euthanized due to a severe gun shot wound, according to a Wednesday morning Facebook post by Lake Cumberland State Resort Park.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — After another weather-related closure, Fayette County Public Schools says middle and high school activities will go on as noted this afternoon and evening. Thursday marked the district’s eighth snow day of…
Good afternoon, everyone. Some light snow continues to fly across parts of the state right now, putting down some coatings. This is happening ahead of a clipper moving in on Friday and that one will put down enough snow to cause travel iss…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Nearly a decade after Crystal Rogers vanished from Bardstown, Kentucky lawmakers are taking another step aimed at protecting investigations tied to cases like hers. The Kentucky House Judiciary Committee v…
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Lexington's downtown transit center is officially up and running on Vine Street for riders after the building received a major facelift.
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky at the University of Kentucky, has earned international accreditation from ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for its work in horticulture and native plant cons…
Lexington authorities said two people were taken to the hospital following a Thursday morning two-vehicle crash on Man o' War Boulevard.
Lexington police reported to LEX 18 that authorities have responded to an injury collision on Pimlico Parkway and Alumni Drive on Thursday morning.
Lexington police reported to LEX 18 that authorities have responded to an injury collision on Pimlico Parkway and Alumni Drive on Thursday morning.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major stretch of Man O’ War Boulevard is closed Thursday after a serious crash left both drivers injured — one of them with life-threatening injuries. According to the Lexington Police Department, office…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A major stretch of Man O’ War Boulevard is closed in both directions Tuesday as crews respond to a serious collision. According to the city’s traffic alert account, Man O’ War is shut down between Alumni D…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington has already seen at least five homicides so far this year, and police are still working to solve the most recent deadly case. The latest homicide happened last week on Maywick View Lane, where of…
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Fayette County Public Schools officials say they’re still making day-to-day decisions on when students can return to classrooms.
A gathering designed to educate, empower, and connect women is coming to Lexington. Thrive is a day-long event focused onthe art of self-care for women.
WEKU's Tom Martin speaks with Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, about the snow and ice removal.
A Bourbon County draft horse rescue said that they are looking to replenish their hay fund as the winter weather continues to impact the region.
Bivens says during normal weather conditions, it costs just under $2,000 per horse, per year, for hay alone. She said that doesn't include grain, alfalfa, supplements, vet care or farrier care.
A new poll shows a three-way split among Kentucky Republicans, with undecided voters likely to choose the Republican nominee.
While these closures are necessary for safety, mental health experts warn that prolonged absences from school can have significant negative effects on children's well-being.
Good Thursday, everyone. Another light snowmaker is on the way to the region as a clipper drops in Friday. This brings another snowfall and unleashes arctic air for the weekend before things look to thaw out a bit early next week. Temps th…