Catholic Action Center gives shelter to 196 unhoused people weeks after winter storm
The Catholic Action Center helped place 196 unhoused people in motels during and after Lexington's winter storm.
Lexington, KY news for Feb 7, 2026
28 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
State police ask for help amid search for missing Muhlenberg County teen
HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Officials with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are leading an investigation into a missing Muhlenberg County teen.
Corbin Police Department captures, arrests Whitley County escaped inmate
The Corbin Police Department, along with law enforcement officers from other agencies, have captured and arrested an escaped inmate, according to a Facebook post.
A Quick Saturday Evening Update
Good evening, everyone. We’re putting the wraps on another frigid day across Kentucky as our pattern gets ready to flip around. This pattern features a milder look as we finally get set to melt this two week old snow and ice pack. We do ha…
Whitley County inmate allegedly escapes custody, assaults deputy in hospital
Multiple Kentucky law enforcement agencies worked together on Saturday to apprehend an inmate who allegedly assaulted a Whitley County Detention Center deputy and escaped custody.
After daughter's shooting death, mom's GLOW project lights up basketball court
A mother's grief has transformed into a mission of hope at the annual Jock Sutherland Classic basketball tournament, where spectators witnessed more than just a game.
Man wanted by Lexington police taken into custody after refusing to leave hotel
A man accused of violating an emergency protective order was arrested on Saturday afternoon after allegedly refusing to leave the room of the hotel authorities had found him staying in.
Kentucky State Police investigating missing Madisonville 17-year-old
Kentucky State Police is investigating the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl from Muhlenberg County, according to a Saturday press release.
Citation: Man arrested in Lexington stand-off at hotel has previous charges
Around 3:15 p.m., Lexington police responded to a barricaded subject call at the Comfort Inn, EconoLodge hotel area at 5527 Athens Boonesboro Road in southeastern Lexington.
Police units respond to barricaded subject call at Lexington hotel
Around 3:15 p.m., Lexington police responded to a barricaded subject call at the Comfort Inn, EconoLodge hotel area at 5527 Athens Boonesboro Road in southeastern Lexington.
Kentucky yoga studio owner 'unsure about future' after business lost to fire
A business owner is thanking fellow community members for their support and looking to the future after the total loss of a yoga and wellness studio following a Thursday fire.
ONE Lexington Offering Free Tutoring for Fayette County Students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEW NOW) — ONE Lexington is offering free tutoring for all Fayette County Public Schools students on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Tutoring sessions are held at the Charles Young Community Center from 9…
ONE Lexington Offering Free Tutoring for Fayette County Student
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEW NOW) — ONE Lexington is offering free tutoring for all Fayette County Public Schools students on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Tutoring sessions are held at the Charles Young Community Center from 9…
Special Olympics Kentucky hosts 2026 Polar Plunge in Lexington, supporting health and sports programs
Special Olympics Kentucky hosted its annual Polar Plunge challenge in Lexington on Saturday, regardless of the frigid temperatures.
North Laurel boys basketball tops Wayne County 81-53 in FOX 56 Home Team Showcase
The final game of the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase to feature Wayne County vs. North Laurel in boys basketball action.
Wayne County, North Laurel boys basketball to duel in the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase
The final game of the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase to feature Wayne County vs. North Laurel in boys basketball action.
Suspect Arrested in 2024 Murder of Jesse Moore
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police say an arrest has been made in connection with the 2024 murder of Jesse Moore, following an indictment by the Marshall County Grand Jury. According to KSP, Post 1 detectives, wi…
KSP’s Trooper Teddy Bear Program Brings Comfort to Children
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A long-running Kentucky State Police program designed to comfort children during traumatic situations traces its roots back more than three decades. The Trooper Teddy Bear Project began in December 1989, f…
George Rogers Clark boys basketball wins 69-59 vs. Danville Christian in FOX 56 Home Team Showcase
Boys high school basketball heats up as Danville Christian is set to face GRC in the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase.
Danville Christian boys basketball to face George Rogers Clark in the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase
Boys high school basketball heats up as Danville Christian is set to face GRC in the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase.
GRC girls basketball outduels Rockcastle County 74-27 in FOX 56 Home Team Showcase
Rockcastle County and George Rogers Clark meet in a girls high school basketball matchup during the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase.
Rockcastle County, George Rogers Clark girls basketball to square off in FOX 56 Home Team Showcase
Rockcastle County and George Rogers Clark meet in a girls high school basketball matchup during the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase.
Man Arrested on DUI, Theft Charges After Stolen Vehicle Report
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Gray man was arrested early Tuesday morning after deputies stopped a vehicle reported stolen and determined the driver was intoxicated, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John R…
Georgia Fugitive Arrested After Traffic Stop
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Georgia woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after deputies clocked her driving nearly 100 miles per hour on Interstate 75 and discovered she was a wanted fugitive, according to the Laurel County Sh…
Georgia Woman Arrested After Being Clocked at 99 MPH
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Georgia woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after deputies clocked her driving nearly 100 miles per hour on Interstate 75 and discovered she was a wanted fugitive, according to the Laurel County Sh…
Lady Jaguars basketball beats Lady Broncos 54-42 in FOX 56 Home Team Showcase
A high school girls basketball showdown tips off the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase as North Laurel is set to take on Frederick Douglass.
North Laurel girls basketball to take on Frederick Douglass in the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase
A high school girls basketball showdown tips off the FOX 56 Home Team Showcase as North Laurel is set to take on Frederick Douglass.
Slowly Changing Things Up
Good Saturday, everyone. It’s another frigid day in Kentucky as our brutal stretch of winter weather finally shows signs of ending. Just because we lose the brutal part doesn’t mean we are done with winter, though. Any illusions I have of…