League of Women Voters honors 100 women on International Women's Day
A Lexington organization, League of Women Voter's, honored 100 women by sharing their stories on Sunday.
Lexington, KY news for Mar 8, 2026
22 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
'Stand with Her Story' highlights Lexington women for International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, 106 women were nominated for their positive impact on the community and recognized by the League of Women Voters of Lexington and the Lexington History Museum.
Donald Trump to speak in Hebron, Kentucky about affordability
HEBRON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Kentucky this week. According to the Republican Party of Kentucky, Trump will speak in Hebron on Wednesday, March 11. Party officials say the president’s remarks will focus…
Missing Casey County man Jacob Ring found dead in pond
CASEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials in Casey County say a man who had been missing since January was found dead over the weekend. According to the Casey County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Jacob Ring had been missing since Janu…
Council to consider new position for improving engagement with developers
A new city position could help streamline Lexington's development and permitting process – but it will need funding in a tight budget year.
Sunday Evening Look Ahead
Good evening, everyone. The time change is tough on the sleep pattern, but I like having a later sunset to take advantage of these nice spring days. As we look ahead, the pattern continues to be loaded with severe weather with some snowfla…
Kentucky woman accused of dismembering, cooking body parts makes court appearance
Torilena Fields, 33, is set to appear in court on Monday for allegedly shooting, stabbing, mutilating, decapitating, dismembering, and eviscerating her mother, Trudy Fields, and cooking her head, hands, feet, and forearms in an oven until…
Kentucky woman accused of dismembering, cooking body parts due in court
Torilena Fields, 33, is set to appear in court on Monday for allegedly shooting, stabbing, mutilating, decapitating, dismembering, and eviscerating her mother, Trudy Fields, and cooking her head, hands, feet, and forearms in an oven until…
Solar Working Group proposes stronger rules for large-scale solar, new brownfield exception
After six months of meetings, Lexington's Solar Working Group is recommending new protections for farmland, stronger decommissioning rules, and a new pathway for solar on brownfield properties.
Louisville airport lifts security checkpoints at UPS plane crash site as cleanup continues
The south security checkpoint near the site of the November cargo plane crash in Louisville has been removed as cleanup and remediation efforts continue, although part of Grade Lane remains closed.
Jessamine County dog rescued after falling nearly 40 feet from bridge
A Jessamine County dog miraculously survived a great 40-foot fall on Friday due to a mutual aid rescue from various fire departments in the area.
Mercer County firefighters extinguish Saturday Harrodsburg house fire
Mercer County firefighters extinguished a residential house fire in Harrodsburg Saturday night, according to a Facebook post by the Mercer County Fire District.
President Donald Trump set to highlight his economic wins in northern Kentucky
President Trump is set to appear in Hebron on Wednesday to lay out how he will make America affordable again and to celebrate his economic victories.
Southeastern Kentucky officials rescue person and dog from Laurel River Lake
Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening, the London - Laurel Rescue Squad, along with other officials from southeastern Kentucky, rescued a person and a dog from the Laurel River Lake in Laurel County.
Lane closures begin on Leestown Road as major New Circle Road widening project moves forward
Drivers in Lexington should expect traffic delays beginning Monday as lane closures start on Leestown Road as part of a major road improvement project on New Circle Road.
President Donald Trump expected to make remarks in northern Kentucky Wednesday
The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will be visiting northern Kentucky to make remarks on Wednesday.
Citation: Mt. Washington man arrested on murder, abuse of corpse charges
According to an arrest citation, on Mar. 6, 67-year-old Richard L. Chesher was arrested by the Mt. Washington Police Department for murder, tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse.
Report: Mt. Washington man arrested on murder, abuse of corpse charges
Richard L. Chesher was arrested and lodged at the Bullitt County Detention Center on charges of murder (domestic violence), tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse.
Severe Storms and Snowflakes Possible This Coming Week
Good Sunday, everyone. Cooler winds are blowing across the state today, but the weather is still pretty darn nice. Once into the week ahead, we need to fasten those seatbelts as a significant storm system brings the potential for severe st…