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A shelter-in-place order issued for Jalisco, Mexico, has been lifted. U.S. government staff in the area are now under a nighttime curfew after cartels protested the killing of drug lord "El Mencho."
Someone reportedly broke into and vandalized Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr's headquarters.
Someone reportedly broke into and vandalized Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr's headquarters.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating a reported act of vandalism at the campaign headquarters of Andy Barr. According to a release from the Lexington Police Department, officers responded around 2:45 p.m. Th…
The Madison County Sheriff's Department has arrested the man accused of breaking and entering into Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr's campaign headquarters on Thursday.
Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr reported on X on Thursday that an individual had broken into his campaign headquarters and damaged the office.
Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr reported on X on Thursday that an individual had broken into his campaign headquarters and damaged the office.
Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr reported on X on Thursday that an individual had broken into his campaign headquarters and damaged the office.
From clogged air filters to patched ceilings and visible signs of water damage, it's been months since Constantina Day's unit was condemned.
From clogged air filters to patched ceilings and visible signs of water damage, it's been months since Constantina Day's unit was condemned.
Phil Heimlich, son of the inventor of the Heimlich maneuver, says the devices have not been shown to work in clinical trials and can cause danger to choking victims.
A screening of the documentary “City of Ali,” followed by a Q&A with director and Kentucky Kernel alum Graham Shelby invited attendees to explore the legacy of Muhammad Ali. The Muhammad Ali Center said he ended his career as a three-time…
A screening of the documentary “City of Ali,” followed by a Q&A with director and Kentucky Kernel alum Graham Shelby invited attendees to explore the legacy of Muhammad Ali. The Muhammad Ali Center said he ended his career as a three-time…
Donna Diamond, the wife of one of three crew members killed in the November UPS plane crash, has filed a lawsuit against three defendants involved in the aircrafts manufacturing and maintenence.
When you walk into the Fairgrounds Drive-In Restaurant, you're immediately met with a friendly face and a welcoming smile — and it's been that way for 75 years.
Good evening, everyone. I wanted to drop by for a quick update on the pattern ahead as we get set to close out February and roll into March. This pattern is likely to get us into trouble as we head into March. Fog will be an issue tonight…
God's Food Pantry in Somerset has a variety of ways to make sure food abundances do not go to waste. That includes the occasional mass giveaway of food-filled shopping carts.
The two-year, $31 billion executive branch budget crafted by Kentucky House Republicans has crossed its first hurdle.
The University of Kentucky is partnering with Microsoft to build a framework for artificial intelligence across its campus, with the goal of improving education, research, service, and patient care.
Kentucky lawmakers could opt Kentucky into a federal education tax credit program, reigniting a long-running debate over school choice and public education funding.
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has filed federal lawsuits against five additional states, including Kentucky, for their reported failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request.
Cuddles and Coo Diaper Pantry is a Lexington nonprofit that started in 2024, but already they're making giant strides to help families in need of diapers.
Cuddles and Coo Diaper Pantry is a Lexington nonprofit that started in 2024, but already they're making giant strides to help families in need of diapers.
The staff at Buddy's Pizza in Frankfort is keeping the ovens running in honor of their late owner, Mike Hedden, who died suddenly on Feb. 21, 2026, after a short illness.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear says he believes there is no harm in federal authorities taking another look at the 2024 shooting death of Doug Harless by London police officers in Laurel County. Speaking during his…
The ACLU of Kentucky says 1 in 3 low-wage Kentuckians miss work, school, or important events due to a lack of menstrual supplies.
A mother from Frankfort, Ky. is sharing her baby boy's story after he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, KBG syndrome, in hopes of raising awareness and helping other families find answers sooner.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Kentucky, alleging state election officials refused to provide the state’s full voter registration list after a formal written demand from…
Following a fire at the Wolf Run Condominiums on Village Drive in which 163 people are still affected by utility outages, the city of Lexington provided assistance through area resources.
The University of Kentucky held an event called “CATS AI,” where students and staff who use artificial intelligence in their work teach others about it. On Feb. 26 at the Gatton Student Center, attendees learned how AI has been used to hel…
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has issued a Golden Alert for a 68-year-old man, Billie R. Knuckles, who was last seen on Feb. 13 and requires medication for mental and physical disabilities.
A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the location or return of Jolli, a K9 with the Russell Springs Police Department.
A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the location or return of Jolli, a K9 with the Russell Springs Police Department.
UPDATE 4:35 P.M.: Billie R. Knuckles was found safe Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. ET according to the Laurel C0unty Sherrif’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY: LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has issu…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Golden Alert for a missing 68-year-old man. Sheriff John Root says Billie R. Knuckles was reported missing Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. His last known locati…
Kentucky lawmakers, including Gov. Andy Beshear, responded to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, with Beshear criticizing Trump's tariffs and immigration policy, while Attorney General Russell Coleman praised Trump's lead…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky drivers now have a new way to support agriculture across the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture says the new “Friends of Agriculture” specialty license plate is now available for…
Governor Andy Beshear expressed his condolences to the family of Doug Harless, who was killed in a London police shooting.
Kentucky's recidivism rate has declined for the second year in a row, with nearly 70% of people who have been released from state custody, not returning to prison, according to Governor Andy Beshear.
A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to 18 wildlife-related violations in Kentucky, including the illegal taking of an elk and four deer.
A Mexican national was convicted of making false statements about his citizenship and aggravated identity theft-related charges after assuming the identity of an American citizen to obtain employment in the U.S. and a Kentucky driver's lic…
An internal investigation began on Thursday following the death of a 21-year-old inmate at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three people are displaced after a heavy house fire in Lexington, according to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts with the Lexington Fire Department. Fire crews were sent to a home in the 4600 block of Fitzroy…
A structure fire on Fitzroy Court in Lexington displaced three people and injured one firefighter, according to Battalion Chief Derek Roberts.
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man believed to possibly be in the Nelson County area. According to troopers in Elizabethtown, Jason Smith is wanted on charg…
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Categories: Featured, GDK, Local News, News
A second wave of medical debt relief for nearly 3,200 Lexington residents was announced on Wednesday, thanks to a partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.
Data shows that nationwide, rental prices have increased 47% in five years. A campaign in Lexington is urging city leaders to do things differently.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thousands of Lexington residents will soon see relief from medical bills after the city announced a second round of medical debt forgiveness. City officials say more than 3,000 people will begin receiving…
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WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Versailles man has been found guilty after prosecutors say he shot his neighbor in the face during an argument over loud music. According to police, a jury convicted 68-year-old Paul Wilson followi…
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Categories: Community, Featured, Local News, News
Director Kash Patel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is heading to Kentucky on Friday to discuss local, state, and federal law enforcement in rural areas.
The planetarium has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic with no timeline for reopening, and university officials are concerned about upkeep expenses.
Lexington Mayor Gorton issued a bid request for contractors who can provide emergency snow and ice removal services after severe weather.
Good Thursday, everyone. A fast-moving light rain and light snow maker is pushing through the Commonwealth early today. By the afternoon, things get much better with the final days of February looking great. March, on the other hand, can b…