K9 "Flash" joins Georgetown Police Department to help crack down on child exploitation

The Georgetown Police Department has a new four-legged member on the force — and he's already making an impact.

Winter is Back in a Big Way

Good evening, everyone. Snow and wicked wind chills are rocking the Bluegrass state less than 24 hours after spring severe thunderstorms rocked the state. The back and forth pattern looks like it will continue for a while. The enhanced ban…

Suspect arrested after barricade standoff at Winchester home

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A suspect is in custody after a standoff at a home in Winchester. According to police, the situation began just before 8 p.m. Sunday at a residence on Orchid Court. Investigators say the suspect refused to…

Community raising funds for funeral of 9-year-old girl found dead after IAN Alert in Boone County

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Boone County community is asking for public support to help cover funeral expenses for a young autistic girl who was found dead one day after she was reported missing in Northern Kentucky. According to…

Nicholasville woman in critical condition after being struck by deputy's vehicle

Molly Svoboda remains in critical condition at the University of Kentucky Hospital after being struck by a Jessamine County Sheriff's deputy's vehicle on the night of March 7.

Elementary and middle school students create 1,400 paintings for fundraiser

Kids Place Lex is decorating its blank white walls with tiles of eight-inch paintings ahead of an art show this weekend. It’s called the Little Art, Big Hearts show.

Franklin County family faces home loss nearly a year after flooding as FEMA claim remains under review

A Franklin County family is on the verge of losing their home nearly a year after last spring's devastating flooding — and they say a pending FEMA claim is their last hope.

Emergency contempt motion filed against former KY Governor by his adopted son

(ABC36 News Now) — Jonah Bevin, the adopted son of former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin, has filed an emergency motion for contempt against Matt, accusing him of repeatedly violating a Jefferson Circuit Court order requiring complete financ…

Kentucky hunger study reveals transportation, affordability as top barriers to food access

For the first time since 2014, a comprehensive hunger study in Kentucky has been conducted in partnership with Feeding America.

Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan, opens shelters for extreme cold

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Officials in Lexington have activated the city’s emergency winter weather plan to help people experiencing homelessness during expected extreme cold. The plan will be in effect beginning this evening and c…

Judge blocks Kentucky State Police from transferring records in Doug Harless case

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Franklin County judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing Kentucky State Police from transferring investigation records related to the Doug Harless case to the City of London. The order…

26-year-old woman dies after falling from cliff in Hardin County

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 26-year-old woman has died after falling from a cliff in Hardin County. According to officials with West Hardin Fire and Rescue, crews were called Saturday evening to the area of Sonora Hardin Springs Ro…

Laurel County man arrested after woman reports being held against her will

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man is in custody after authorities say a woman reported he held her against her will. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Delmas Gillam Road after a woma…

Roadway back open after crash on Tates Creek Road and Duvall Street

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — Lexington fire units are responded to a two-vehicle crash on Tates Creek Road and Duvall Street Monday. Officials reported that one person had minor injuries and was treated on scene. The roadway is back o…

Laurel County man arrested on multiple failure-to-appear warrants

LAUREL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A London man was arrested Sunday night on multiple outstanding bench warrants, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Root said Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Anthony Wagers, alo…

19-year-old killed in side-by-side crash on US 25 in Laurel County

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A 19-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a side-by-side in Laurel County early Sunday morning. According to Laurel County Sheriff John Root, deputies are investigating a single-vehicle, single-occ…

19-year-old killed in Laurel County side-by-side crash

Authorities said that the side-by-side had crossed the center line, ran off the road, hit a culvert, and overturned.

'Mystery' escapes in Hardin County after storm destroys enclosure

A "living dinosaur" is on the run in Hardin County after a storm destroyed its enclosure.

London man accused of shooting at woman, holding her against her will in her own truck

A London man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, after a woman reported he shot at her inside her pickup truck and then refused to let her leave.

Former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin may face contempt in divorce proceedings

Counsel said that they have yet to receive any documentation from the former governor.

Roadway back open after crash on Tates Creek Road and Duvall Street

LEX 18 on the scene is reporting that several Lexington fire units are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Tates Creek Road and Duvall Street Monday.

Lexington fire units on scene of two-vehicle crash on Tates Creek Road and Duvall Street

LEX 18 on the scene is reporting that several Lexington fire units are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Tates Creek Road and Duvall Street Monday.

Emergency contempt motion filed against former KY Governor by his adopted son

Jonah Bevin, the adopted son of former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin, has filed an emergency motion for contempt against Matt.

Judge grants restraining order blocking KSP from sharing records in Doug Harless case

Judge Thomas Wingate granted the motion after neither the London city attorney nor a KSP representative appeared in court for the hearing.

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Man arrested in Winchester after alleged domestic violence situation, police say

A man was arrested on Saturday night in Winchester for allegedly barricading himself inside a residence and failing to cooperate with law enforcement following a domestic violence situation.

Kentucky emergency management officials share alert tips as 2 siren systems fail

Authorities in two Kentucky counties shared advice on how to stay informed of severe weather alerts after outdoor sirens failed to go off.

Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan through Wednesday

Lexington's Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention is activating its Emergency Winter Weather Plan beginning Monday evening, March 16, through Wednesday morning, March 18.

Crews quickly respond as Kentucky severe storm leaves thousands without power

Emergency officials said not to call 911 if you are experiencing an outage unless it's a life-and-death situation. Instead, call your utility provider.

ONE Lexington to present 2025 year-end report on gun violence prevention efforts

The community-centered initiative will make the case to Council that it is reducing gun violence among youth and young adults ages 10-29.

Snow and Bitterly Cold Wind Chills Take Control

Good Monday, everyone. The severe storms part of this wild weather ride is a thing of the past and now it’s Old Man Winter’s turn. Snow and bitterly cold wind chills increase today and take us into early Tuesday. In true Kentucky weather f…