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Good Wednesday to one and all. The closing days of February are upon us and we have the traditional back and forth temperatures you expect this time of year. As we enter March, the back and forth is likely to get us into some trouble with…
One man is dead following an afternoon single vehicle collision on I-75 southbound in Rockcastle County, Kentucky State Police report.
Rita Alexander has not slept well since she received a call from a prison chaplain telling her that her brother, Marvin Knuckles, 48, had died at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex.
Levi Bourget, the father of 12-year-old Russ Bourget who inspired Russ' Kitchen — is speaking out after the community restaurant's former chef pleaded guilty to criminal attempt theft by deception.
Just three dollars is all you need for a recycled railroad tie. That’s the deal put on by the Blue Grass Army Depot as part of the Qualified Recycling Program at the depot in Madison County.
A powerful synthetic drug that has already caused overdose deaths in eastern Tennessee has now been detected in central Kentucky, prompting officials to raise the alarm.
Amanda Durand was born and raised in Lexington and has spent years teaching at Morton Middle School — but on Nov. 11, 2023, her life changed in an instant.
Good evening, everyone. We are tracking another rain and snow maker into the region by Wednesday night and Thursday. Once this zips through, the pattern looks to feature some wild swings that will likely get us into some trouble in March.…
House Bill 422, also known as "Logan's Law," has passed the Kentucky House of Representatives and now heads to the Kentucky Senate, a release reports.
She has opened a restaurant with her husband and is now sharing her family's story of loss, resilience, and hope.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you’ve spotted a brightly colored Jeep covered in LEGO-style designs around Georgetown, there’s a deeper message behind it. Two friends, Susann Harden and Connie Barrett, say their “LEGO Autism Jeep” i…
Fayette County school district leaders met with the media Monday to address ongoing audits, potential budget changes, and more.
Winter weather is adding up to missed classroom time across the Bluegrass, but one Lexington tutoring center says falling behind doesn't have to mean staying behind.
A new Kentucky bill would classify abortion inducing drugs as controlled substances and allow law enforcement to charge people who bring those drugs into the state.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins is speaking out about the district’s contingency fund and ongoing budget discussions as questions continue to surface about finances. According…
The sisters allege that Epstein and Maxwell sexually abused them, and that had their report been taken seriously, Epstein's sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and child pornography crimes could have been stopped soon after they began.
A Laurel County Sheriff's Office K9 has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
The University of Kentucky received a donation of $1.34 million in laboratory equipment from Louisville-based company US WorldMeds. US WorldMeds is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops healthcare products to improve patient liv…
Mark Pope has been fined by the Southeastern Conference for violating post-game conduct laws after the University of Kentucky fell to the Tigers by one point on Saturday.
University of Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope has been issued a public reprimand and fined $25,000 by the Southeastern Conference for post-game conduct and comments related to officiating.
A Boone County wrestling coach was arrested and charged with rape and sodomy for allegedly having sex multiple times with one of his students.
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is facing a first-degree assault charge after deputies say a domestic violence incident left a woman with serious burn injuries earlier this month. According to the Pulaski County…
Kentucky's largest rock and metal festival is set to shake Louisville to its core with more than 100 artists announced on Monday to take the stage this fall.
A man who previously pleaded guilty to abusing a woman's corpse in 2019 has been indicted for allegedly killing her.
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 19-year-old man has died following a crash in Fleming County Monday afternoon, according to the Fleming County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they were called just after 12:30 p.m. to a collision on B…
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Officials with the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) have announced that Lifetouch, a vendor for student photography services across the Bluegrass, has been reinstated.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation says Lifetouch will once again be a preferred vendor for school photography services after completing what officials describe as a comprehensive review proc…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County sheriff is speaking out and calling for more answers following the 2024 police shooting death of 63-year-old Doug Harless. Sheriff John Root posted a video statement on Facebook Monda…
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a man is facing serious charges following an undercover internet investigation in Paris. According to state police, 56-year-old Gary Baker was arrested last week as part of t…
A northern Kentucky man died in the hospital early Tuesday morning after he'd reportedly been shot during a possible burglary attempt at his home.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A former Kentucky State Police trooper has been sentenced to prison following an attack during a traffic stop in Carroll County, according to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Officials say 28-y…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam that deputies say is making the rounds again — with callers pretending to be law enforcement and demanding money. According to the s…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A London woman is facing DUI charges after deputies say she crossed the centerline and caused a serious head-on crash that left another driver’s passenger critically hurt. According to the Laurel Count…
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The sense of togetherness and the thrill of shooting a puck fuel the Lexington Thoroughbreds.
"This man was struggling, probably, and was doing something that none of us should do,” said Sichko. “But none of us are perfect."
The application process for a One Lexington Violence Prevention Grant is officially open.
Good Tuesday to one and all. We’re in the closing days of February, but the overall weather pattern is already in March mode. This back and forth setup looks to continue all the way into… March. The ups and downs come courtesy of a very ac…