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A damaged utility pole embedded in the sidewalk at West Third and North Upper streets in downtown Lexington has a nearby business owner demanding action before someone gets hurt.
When Fred Nez Keams is his garage workshop, he's not just carving wood. He says he's making medicine.
Kentucky fans who couldn't make the trip to Nashville filled LexLive in Lexington Wednesday afternoon, trading work and school for burgers, beers, and plenty of blue.
After 28 years in public education, Fayette County Schools Superintendent Houston Barber has announced his retirement, effective Sept. 1.
LexPark is warning about a scam involving text messages and fake parking citations. Executive director Laura Boison says the text messages are convincing but it’s a fake.
Good evening, everyone. Strong to severe storms are slowly rumbling out of Kentucky with cold winds taking control. These winds usher in a dramatic drop in temperatures with the chance for some flakes early Thursday. A much more pronounced…
Authorities in Nicholasville announced that a teen who didn't return home from school on Wednesday was found following a search.
Authorities are searching for a teen who didn't return home after leaving school on Wednesday.
A licensed drug and alcohol counselor is speaking out after a Mar. 9 report from the Kentucky Auditor's Office found foster children are being placed in unsafe temporary housing.
Samuel Morgan says his son Danny had been calling him from the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex since mid-October of last year, telling him he was getting sicker, not better.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Advocates are urging Kentucky lawmakers to take action on what they call a growing public health crisis: Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 80,000 Kentuckians are livi…
Andy Barr took to social media on Tuesday to call for a Woodford County High School teacher to be investigated after she allegedly posted on TikTok, threatening President Trump's assassination.
President Donald Trump toured an Ohio pharmaceutical company on Wednesday and campaigned in the nearby Kentucky district of a Republican in Congress he'd like to see defeated.
President Donald Trump toured an Ohio pharmaceutical company on Wednesday and campaigned in the nearby Kentucky district of a Republican in Congress he'd like to see defeated.
At Shadowbrook Farm in Jessamine County, there's a few Wildcat fans that can't cheer, can't make a layup, and likely wouldn't be allowed into Rupp Arena for a basketball game.
Authorities are seeking assistance after a dog attack at around 6:30 p.m. on March 9 at Woodland Park.
James Allen Vandiver was arrested and charged with second-degree disorderly conduct and menacing after a car crash in Johnson County led to a scuffle with police.
Terry Withers, a beloved performer and community member of the Woodford Theatre, passed away on March 9th after a car crash, leaving a void in the Central Kentucky theater community.
For more than 30 years, Lil Lambs Closet has been turning gently used children's items into support for families in need.
While the KY Men’s basketball team began its post-season run in Nashville at the SEC tournament, earlier, the girls from KY’s 16 best high school teams began towards a state championship.
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A TikTok video of a Woodford County teacher expressing her political views has prompted Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr to ask the Secret Service to investigate what he called a threat against President Trump and Republicans. In…
When asked the reason for Wednesday's visit, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Well, why not?"
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Hope Center of Lexington invited the community to shop for a cause during the Full Bloom fundraising event. Guests who mentioned the Hope Center at checkout had their purchases included in the event’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The upcoming spring meet at Keeneland Race Course will offer fans new ways to experience race day thanks to a major renovation project. Track officials say a brand-new paddock building will debut this seas…
GREEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a teenager was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Kentucky 88 in Green County. Troopers say a 14-year-old driver was traveling west when the vehicle lost cont…
Kentucky (20-12) advances to play No. 8 seed Missouri in the second round on Thursday.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A crash involving injuries has shut down several lanes near Versailles Road and Man O War Boulevard in Lexington Wednesday. According to the Lexington Police Department, inbound lanes of Versailles Road ar…
Kentucky won its first game in the 2026 SEC Tournament beating LSU 87-82 thanks to a big game from Brandon Garrison and the return of Kam Williams.
A Richmond man was arrested in London after he allegedly rammed his fiancée's head into a truck mirror while they were traveling.
The inbound lanes of Versailles Road are shut down at Man O' War Boulevard due to an injury collision on Wednesday, the Lexington Police Department reported.
A Wednesday afternoon crash at the intersection of Man o' War Boulevard and Versailles Road has led to multiple lane closures and detours.
A Wednesday afternoon crash at the intersection of Man o' War Boulevard and Versailles Road has led to multiple lane closures and detours.
A TikTok video of a Woodford County teacher expressing her political views has prompted Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr to ask the Secret Service to investigate what he called a threat against Trump.
A TikTok video of a Woodford County teacher expressing her political views has prompted Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr to ask the Secret Service to investigate what he called a threat against Trump.
Severe storms are expected to hit most of Kentucky on Wednesday, March 11, with the potential for damaging winds, severe hail, and tornadoes.
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Donald Trump is scheduled to make a stop in Boone County Wednesday afternoon. According to the Republican Party of Kentucky, Trump will visit the Verst Logistics contract packaging facility in Hebron at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A section of downtown Lexington is closed after an emergency gas line break. According to city officials, the intersection of West High Street and South Mill Street is closed and the shutdown is expected t…
"Jahmari has been found SAFE and is being reunited with his family. Thank you to the media and everyone who shared this!" Department leaders said.
The Kentucky State Police and Lexington Police Department have issued an IAN Alert for 17-year-old Jahmari Deshaun Carter, who was last seen on March 11 and has autism.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police and the Lexington Police Department have issued an IAN Alert for a missing and endangered 17-year-old in Lexington. Officials say Jahmari Deshaun Carter was last seen in the 400 block…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a former University of Kentucky student who has been indicted in the death of a newborn. Laken Snelling faces multiple charges, including manslaughter, after a grand j…
Joshua Jared Amos was arrested and charged with 100 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor after an investigation revealed he had uploaded explicit material of minors to a Dropbox account.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on a parole violation warrant. Police say 25-year-old Gage Cates is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 1…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a burglary investigation. Officials say the burglary happened March 4 at a location off Lynn Acres Road in…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One man is facing charges after authorities say he made threats inside a church in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 56-year-old James Bell was arrested Sunday after deputies wer…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Jackson County man has been indicted following an investigation into a missing child report. Officials say 47-year-old Michael Moon of Annville was identified dur…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Guthrie. Troopers say they were called around 9:20 a.m. on March 8 after reports of a man lying in the roadway on Spri…
An initial investigation showed that a 14-year-old was driving west on the state highway in a 2009 Subaru Forester when he allegedly hit a curve and lost control.
An initial investigation showed that a 14-year-old was driving west on the state highway in a 2009 Subaru Forester when he allegedly hit a curve and lost control.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will return to Keeneland Race Course on October 30–31, 2026. Officials say ticket options and hospitality packages are now available for preview, with general public t…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky American Water says it invested nearly $72 million in infrastructure improvements in 2025 to strengthen reliability and water quality for customers across its service areas. The company says the u…
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Categories: Featured, GDK, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, GDK, Local News, News
With basketball fans from across the state expected to travel to Lexington throughout the week, drivers can expect heavier traffic and possible delays in the downtown area.
Earning enough to make ends meet can vary drastically depending on where you live.
On Wednesday morning, Mayor Linda Gorton reported that West High Street is closed due to an emergency gas main repairs.
The Kentucky Wildcats are in Nashville to take on the LSU Tigers and advance through the first round in the Southeastern Conference Tournament after a seven-point loss to Florida on Saturday.
Stronger regulations on solar development in Lexington are being discussed in the city council.
A Columbia father who was arrested in January for allegedly shooting his son during an argument that became physical has been indicted in his death.
Good Wednesday, everyone. Severe weather rumbles across the region today ahead of a potent cold front slamming through the region. That brings a few flakes into the region by Thursday morning with a bigger blast of winter lurking by Monday…
Some Chevy Chase residents are opposing a proposed inpatient mental health and eating disorder treatment facility in their neighborhood, and Lexington's director of planning is weighing in.