34 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Birthplace of Kentucky planning birthday celebrations for USA's 250th
This year is the United State of America’s semi quincentennial. That means it’s the country’s 250th birthday. Here in central Kentucky, Harrodsburg and Lexington have already hit that milestone.
Proposed HB 568 would modify licensing requirements, restrict new licenses for public adjusters
A proposed Kentucky bill could significantly impact how homeowners handle insurance claims after disasters, according to industry professionals who oppose the legislation.
Olympic broadcaster Tom Hammond shares career highlights on "Hot Mic"
For more than three decades, Kentucky native Tom Hammond was the voice behind some of the most unforgettable Olympic moments, calling the games as an NBC sportscaster.
Severe Threat for Thursday
Good evening, everyone. We’re putting the wraps on a pretty nice weather day across Kentucky as a taste of spring temps continue. This may wind up getting us in some trouble later in the week as strong and severe storms show up. The Storm…
New construction aims to double enrollment for health care colleges
Construction of the Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building, opening in late 2026 or early 2027, aims to nearly double enrollment capacity in health care-related colleges, Robert S. DiPaola said. According to DiPaola, the University…
Community rallies around teen who survived Leslie County fire that killed 3 others
A deadly house fire in Hyden Friday night claimed the lives of three family members, leaving a tight-knit Leslie County community mourning and rallying around a 15-year-old survivor.
Fire kills 3 in Leslie County, community rallies around teen who survived
A deadly house fire in Hyden Friday night claimed the lives of three family members, leaving a tight-knit Leslie County community mourning and rallying around a 15-year-old survivor.
The secrets they buried: 2009 Kentucky killing behind HBO’s 'Murder in Glitterball City'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The discovery came in 2010: a body buried deep inside the bowels of a historic Louisville home. Yet what emerged from the basement was only the start. The chain reaction of dueling narratives, a poisonous relatio…
10 charged with drug trafficking in Paducah, 2 still at large
A drug trafficking investigation has led to multiple arrests in Paducah.
USDA announces distance learning grants for three rural counties
The USDA is expanding distance learning technology in three Southeastern Kentucky school districts.
Advocates push for more state CPR training funds in Kentucky schools
The American Heart Association says around 350,000 people in the United States experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year.
Three people killed in Leslie County house fire, state police say
LESLIE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Officials in Leslie County continue to investigate a deadly house fire that claimed the lives of three people Friday night in the Hyden community. According to Kentucky State Police, the fire happened…
Fire officials warn of dangers as statewide burn ban takes effect
Every spring, temperatures climb and humidity drops across the state, triggering the annual burn ban that fire officials say is crucial for preventing devastating wildfires.
Court of Appeals case challenges dismissal of Auditor Ball’s investigation tied to SB 151 kinship care law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A legal dispute over Kentucky’s kinship care law is now before the Kentucky Court of Appeals, where State Auditor Allison Ball is asking judges to revive her investigation into why Senate Bill 151 is not b…
Kentucky State Police investigating deadly crash after car hits tree in Allen County
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that happened Sunday afternoon in Allen County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green, troopers were called arou…
KSP investigates fatal collision in Allen County
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Kentucky State Police investigating Ohio County shooting after man wounded during confrontation
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured late Friday night in Ohio County. According to Kentucky State Police, troopers were called around 11:40 p.m. to the 900 block…
KSP investigating a late-night shooting in Ohio County
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Second suspect arrested in Bell County stolen payroll check investigation
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A second person has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a stolen payroll check belonging to a Bell County ambulance service employee, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. Dep…
Man arrested on multiple charges in Harlan County
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Lexington council candidate arrested on assault charge after alleged attack
An arrest citation revealed that a candidate for Lexington's ninth district city council was arrested Saturday evening on charges of second-degree assault after he allegedly attacked another person.
Rowan County Schools settles with victim of former coach convicted of rape
The lawsuit claimed that the board, former principal Jordan Mann, and former superintendent John Maxey had turned a blind eye to the abuse.
Ohio County man arrested after pursuit
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Tennessee man accused of dragging officer in Kentucky
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The U.S. Marshals Service says a Tennessee man wanted in connection with a violent assault on a police officer is now in custody following a fugitive investigation in Bell County. According to officials,…
A Tennessee man has been arrested for dragging an officer
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Man tied to London 'torture chamber' case pleads guilty to federal drug, gun charges
The man accused by authorities of having a "torture chamber" on his property in 2025 pleaded guilty on Feb. 5 to federal drug trafficking and gun possession charges following a federal indictment.
Lexington city council candidate arrested for alleged assault
A man running for Lexington city council to represent the city's 9th district was arrested on Saturday for allegedly hitting another man multiple times in a downtown neighborhood.
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood. Here’…
Fetal homicide suspect awaiting extradition
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Man indicted in Bell County for allegedly causing death of unborn child
A man was reportedly arrested on Friday near the border of Kentucky and Tennessee for allegedly hitting a pregnant woman and causing the death of her unborn child.
A Week Straight Outta March
Good Monday, everyone. On this Presidents Day, we are looking ahead to a mild week of February weather that may end with some strong storms. That threat is ahead of a push of winter temps surging in later in the weekend and early next week…