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A former colleague of Nancy Guthrie remembers her as a dedicated writer and polite young woman during their time together at the University of Kentucky's student newspaper in the early 1960s.
Forty-two dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation in Montgomery County.
A GOP-backed child care proposal is moving forward in the Kentucky General Assembly.
Gov. Andy Beshear is continuing to promote his proposal to expand access to preschool across Kentucky, seeking public support for what he calls a pre-K for all plan.
Students at Tates Creek High School participated in a student-led walkout Thursday afternoon to protest immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE.
A Fayette County Circuit Court has issued a default judgment permanently banning Lexington Blue and its affiliated companies from operating in Kentucky.
The recent deaths of actors Catherine O'Hara and James Van der Beek have brought renewed attention to colorectal cancer, a disease that disproportionately affects Kentucky residents.
When asked about his concerns with ICE operations within Kentucky, Beshear said the agency is not operating properly.
The recent deaths of actors Catherine O'Hara and James Van der Beek have brought renewed attention to colorectal cancer, a disease that disproportionately affects Kentucky residents.
Winchester Police are reminding residents not to leave valuables in vehicles and lock your doors overnight.
Good evening, everyone. Another calm weather day is coming to an end as we gear up for a weekend rainmaker. That’s a system that would normally bring snow in here, but the pattern just does not have much cold air to work with. Friday looks…
Toyota's Georgetown, Kentucky plant will begin producing a fully electric Highlander SUV this fall, marking a significant milestone in the automaker's electric vehicle expansion.
Three women, Constance Perry, Jenny Weeks, and Lauren Owens, were charged in Franklin County with 30 counts of criminal abuse, strangulation, and failure to report the abuse of children under 12, allegedly committed from June 2019 to Janua…
ouisville Senator proposes Kentucky cannabis legislation to allow adults to possess and cultivate cannabis, while eliminating penalties for low-level offenses.
Seniors living alone can take simple steps to stay safe and connected, according to local aging experts and community members who have developed practical strategies for maintaining independence.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man accused in a deadly crash on Interstate 75 has been returned to Kentucky and is now facing charges in Laurel County, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Steven Jones, 54…
The grand jury chose not to indict two former University of Kentucky students accused of rape and strangulation on UK’s campus, according to court records. Both former students’ charges and cases were dismissed. The grand jury issued a “no…
A Lexington man will spend more than six decades in federal prison after being convicted on multiple firearms charges and pleading guilty to drug trafficking offenses.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington man has been sentenced to decades behind bars after federal prosecutors say he was involved in both drug trafficking and illegal machine gun possession. According to a release from the U.S. Att…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Gov. Andy Beshear is continuing to speak out about immigration enforcement after a public exchange with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on social media. During a recent appearance on ABC’s “The Vi…
The Campbell Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a Marion woman last seen Feb. 5.
Attorney Steve Romines said that the allegations "were not only false but completely fabricated."
A Franklin County grand jury has indicted three daycare workers on 30 criminal counts involving the abuse and strangulation of multiple children in their care, according to court documents.
Tyler Childers has joined the fight to keep the Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital's obstetric unit open as its closure shakes up plans for his second child's delivery.
A Virginia mother pleaded not guilty to abandoning her newborn daughter in a dumpster in 1991, causing her death from exposure.
Amber Back was charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance after HSI intercepted a package containing 100 pills of OxyContin hidden in Legos addressed to her from Poland.
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Winchester say one suspect is in custody after a series of overnight thefts from vehicles in a local neighborhood. According to a post from the Winchester Police Department, officers responded t…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration is ending the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to thousands of arrests, violent protests and the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens over the past two months, border czar Tom Homan sa…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The London City Council has approved two separate resolutions ordering wide-ranging investigations into city operations — including actions tied to Mayor Randall Weddle and concerns involving the London Polic…
A rock slide blocked North Wilderness Road near the Madison County line early Thursday morning, causing minor damage to one vehicle.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A social media post from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is drawing attention after the agency responded to comments made by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear during a recent national television appearan…
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"We'll continue to 'withdraw' criminal aliens from Kentucky regardless of your rhetoric, Governor," ICE wrote in the X post.
Just after 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, FCPS officials posted the updated 2025-26 board-approved calendar on Facebook, complete with planned makeup dates.
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead along a roadway in Rowan County, according to the coroner’s office. Officials say the body of a 41-year-old man was discovered Wednesday afternoon…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A surprise visitor inside a Lexington home earlier this month turned out to be more furry than frightening. According to a social media post from the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to a…
Protests are popping up across the country against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Students in Fayette County are also getting involved.
One person has reportedly been taken into custody, with a second identified in connection with multiple car break-ins in near Boone Avenue from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Officials said by Wednesday afternoon that the portion of the Kentucky River that the ferry crossed was "being unpredictable."
The Rowan County Coroner's Office posted on Facebook that around 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 11, Morehead 911 Dispatch got a call from a driver who claimed they'd seen a body on the side of Rock Fork Road.
Good Thursday, everyone. Our pattern remains fairly calm for the next few days but it turns wet this weekend as a storm system rolls in. This is part of a rather March-like setup that is settling in for the remainder of February. Watch for…