Despite Oweh's 28 points, UK falls 86-78 against Georgia

Kentucky returned home to Rupp Arena and lost to Georgia 86-78. The Bulldogs first win in Rupp Arena since March of 2009.

Reflecting on Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy

Rev. Jesse Jackson's ability to give underrepresented groups a voice remains one of his most celebrated qualities, according to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Frankfort Independent closed for remainder of week due to extreme illness

Frankfort Independent announced on Tuesday that the district will not return to in-person learning until Monday due to the number of illnesses impacting students and stuff.

State bill would extend death benefits to members of search and rescue teams

Wolfe County Search and Rescue is advocating for a bill that would extend death benefits to search and rescue team members around the state.

Tuesday Evening Look Ahead

Good evening, everyone. We’re putting the wraps on a mild weather day across Kentucky as we turn our attention toward another wild weather ride later this week into the weekend. The throws strong storms and snowflakes at us during this tim…

Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron seeks Trump endorsement in competitive U.S. Senate race

As Kentucky approaches its May primary elections, the Republican race for U.S. Senate is shaping up to be a competitive one.

A year later: Beattyville bounces back from February 2025 flooding

Lee County residents faced devastating flooding last February that led to evacuations and impacted several local businesses, but the community's resilience helped most operations recover quickly.

Keeneland's spring 2026 meet tickets now available

Ticket sales for Keeneland’s Spring Meet are now open to the public.

Kentucky murder case takes center stage in new HBO documentary

A crumbling Victorian mansion in Louisville's historic Old Louisville neighborhood became the backdrop for a shocking murder case that has now inspired a new HBO original documentary.

Lexington mechanic finds 3 baby squirrels under customer's hood

A routine repair at Paul Miller Mazda turned into a life-saving mission after a mechanic discovered three baby squirrels tucked inside a customer’s engine Monday morning.

Laurel County parents speak out over Lifetouch concerns, spring photos canceled

Parents in Laurel County are speaking out after new concerns surfaced about Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students across the country.

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

The state treasury has a vault where $1.1 billion in unclaimed property lives, and with more than four million items, it's getting full.

Lexington reports decade low total homicides, gunshot victims for 2025

ONE Lexington's annual report shows a fourth-straight year of declining gun violence among Lexington's youth.

Lexington celebrates Fat Tuesday with authentic Cajun flavors and community

Lexington may not have the grand parades of New Orleans, but the city's Fat Tuesday celebrations are packed with authentic Cajun flavors and community spirit.

Rep. Andy Barr secures over $16 million in federal grants for Kentucky's 6th District

Rep. Andy Barr announced Tuesday that he has secured more than $16 million in federal grants for Kentucky's 6th District.

New medical cannabis dispensary opening in Hopkins County

A new medical cannabis dispensary is opening in Kentucky, with a familiar name.

ONE Lexington report shows decline in youth gun violence, city leaders say

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington leaders say new data shows continued progress in reducing gun violence among young people, according to the 2025 ONE Lexington annual report released Tuesday. In a release, Mayor Linda Gorton sai…

Kentucky bill proposes incentive payments tied to kindergarten readiness

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A new proposal in the Kentucky General Assembly could offer financial incentives aimed at helping more children start school ready to learn. Republican State Sen. Danny Carroll has introduced Senate Bill 1…

KEDC suspends Lifetouch services pending review amid online rumors about student privacy

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation says it is suspending the use of Lifetouch school photography services while it reviews recent concerns tied to online rumors and student privacy. According…

Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again on intimidation charge

James Farthing, who won Kentucky's largest Powerball jackpot in history, faces new criminal charges after being arrested on intimidation allegations in Scott County, a citation revealed.

One more dry day before rain chances settle in

Tuesday: 40% chance for scattered showers and storms in the early afternoon through late evening. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the low 70s. Wednesday: 60% chance for showers and storms. Highs in the low 90s. Lows in the the low 70s. Thurs…

Kentucky education group drops nationwide photo vendor amid growing concerns

The Kentucky Education Development Corporation has decided to suspend the use of student photography services provided by Lifetouch amid recent concerns about the nationwide vendor.

Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again after woman reports fear for her life

The man who was arrested in Florida shortly after he'd won the Kentucky Powerball jackpot in August 2025 was arrested once again earlier this month by the Scott County Sheriff's Office.

Domestic dispute leads to shots fired; no injuries reported, say police

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating after shots were fired near an apartment complex Tuesday morning. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 7:30 a.m. to the 3600 bloc…

Domestic dispute leads to shots fired, no injuries reported

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Kentucky education group suspends Lifetouch photography services amid Epstein link speculation

The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation has suspended all current and future use of Lifetouch photography services pending a thorough investigation into unspecified safety concerns.

Driver airlifted after collision with tree

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Russell County High School freshman dies after medical emergency during softball tryouts

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Russell County High School student has died following a medical emergency during softball tryouts, according to school officials and the coroner. In a post on its Facebook page, Russell County High…

Russell County 15-year-old dies after experiencing medical emergency at softball tryouts

Russell County High School is mourning the loss of 15-year-old freshman softball player.

Russell County Schools to dismisses early Friday for student's funeral

Russell County High School freshman 15-year-old Brylie Northcutt died due to a medical emergency, the school district announced.

Russell County High School freshman dies from pulmonary embolism during practice, coroner confirms

Russell County High School freshman 15-year-old Brylie Northcutt died due to a medical emergency, the school district announced.

Russell County High School freshman dies from pulmonary embolism, coroner confirms

Russell County High School freshman 15-year-old Brylie Northcutt died due to a medical emergency, the school district announced.

'A bright light': Russell County High School freshman dies from pulmonary embolism, coroner confirms

Russell County High School freshman 15-year-old Brylie Northcutt died due to a medical emergency, the school district announced.

City gun violence drops 60% since 2021, ONE Lexington's 2025 report shows

Lexington recorded its lowest number of shootings in nearly a decade in 2025, with gun violence dropping 60% since 2022, according to the ONE Lexington year-end report released this week.

KSP investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision in Hardin County

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Lexington police investigating after shots fired near apartment complex

The Lexington Police Department (LPD) is investigating after a shooter reportedly fired rounds into the air on Tuesday morning and ran away near Briarwood Apartments.

Blue Grass Airport announces United Airlines growth with larger planes and more Chicago flights

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Travelers flying out of Blue Grass Airport could soon see more seats and more flight options, as airport leaders say United Airlines is expanding its presence in Lexington. According to a news release from…

Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson dies at age 84

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Bluegrass Parkway reopens after fiery semi-truck crash shuts down lanes in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Traffic is moving again along the Bluegrass Parkway after an overnight crash involving two semi-trucks forced a lengthy closure in Hardin County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 4, all eastboun…

Fiery crash shuts down portion of Bluegrass Parkway for hours

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Rolling roadblocks on New Circle Road for pothole repair

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Free heart health screenings, CPR training offered during American Heart Month event in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease — one of the leading causes of death in Kentucky and across the country, according to health experts. To…

Details on a free heart health event

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1 hurt in fiery 2-truck crash on Bluegrass Parkway in Hardin County

The Bluegrass Parkway has reopened in both directions near the 7-mile marker after a Monday night crash involving two tractor-trailers that caused one of the trucks to catch fire and left the other one on its side.

Driver hurt in fiery 2-truck crash on Bluegrass Parkway in Hardin County

The Bluegrass Parkway has reopened in both directions near the 7-mile marker after a Monday night crash involving two tractor-trailers that caused one of the trucks to catch fire and left the other one on its side.

Fiery 2-truck crash impacts traffic on Bluegrass Parkway in Hardin County

The Bluegrass Parkway is currently closed in both directions near the 7-mile marker due to a Monday night crash that caused one truck to catch fire and left the other one on its side.

Spring and Winter Get Set to Fight It Out

Good Tuesday, everyone. Our mid-March pattern continues here in the middle of February and that may get us into some trouble later this week. That’s when a potent storm system brings the threat for strong to severe storms with some winter…

Mercer County residents rally against proposed data center development

A grassroots opposition movement in Mercer County is gaining momentum as residents fight against a potential data center that they say could forever change their rural way of life.