State auditor finds mismanagement, security flaws in Kentucky executive branch cabinets
A new report from State Auditor Allison Ball is raising serious concerns about how Kentucky’s executive branch cabinets are being run.
Lexington, KY news for Mar 23, 2026
26 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Key, Strack help Kentucky women beat West Virginia 74-73 to secure Sweet 16 trip
Teonni Key had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Clara Strack had 18 points and 15 rebounds, and Kentucky nearly gave up a big lead and held on to beat West Virginia 74-73 Monday to advance to the NCAA women’s Sweet 16 for the first time in a dec…
Lexington police teach community members response tactics for active attacks
As the number of deadly attacks rises across the country, safety in places like schools and places of worship is under the microscope.
What comes next in Kentucky's school choice fight following passage of HB1
Kentucky's General Assembly passed House Bill 1 this session, but the fight over the law may be just getting started.
Woman accused of hitting people with car in downtown Lexington pleads not guilty
A 20-year-old woman pleaded not guilty Monday after Lexington police say she drove the wrong way down a downtown street and hit people with her car early Sunday.
Woman accused of hitting people with her car in downtown Lexington pleads not guilty
A 20-year-old woman pleaded not guilty Monday after Lexington police say she drove the wrong way down a downtown street and hit people with her car early Sunday.
Volunteers needed to help welcome home Vietnam veterans during a special train ride
Dozens of Vietnam veterans will arrive at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum in just days for a long-overdue welcome home.
Injury collision shuts down multiple lanes of downtown Lexington intersection
An injury collision has shut down multiple lanes of traffic at the intersection of East Main and Rose Street in downtown Lexington, lexwrecks reports.
Lexington roadway down to one lane due to vehicle fire
According to lexwrecks, the outer loop of New Circle Road at Eastland Parkway is down to one lane due to a vehicle fire. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes and expect delays.
‘Too numerous to describe’: Autopsy reveals scope of injuries in Laurel County wrong-house police shooting
The medical examiner's report, which was finalized in February 2025, was only made available over a year later.
UK donor criticizes Barnhart's new role amid athletics revamp
A University of Kentucky alum and donor sent a letter to President Eli Capilouto, calling the choice to place Barnhart in an executive role without a formal description was "deeply misguided."
2 killed in Hazard crash involving Kentucky state trooper
Officials with the Kentucky State Police announced that two people were killed on Sunday morning in a crash involving a state trooper.
'This is a generational plant': Toyota announces a $1 billion investment for Kentucky, Indiana
Gov. Andy Beshear and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky leaders announced an $800 million investment to prepare the Georgetown plant for its second battery electric vehicle.
'This is a generational plant:' Toyota announces a $1 billion investment for Kentucky, Indiana
Gov. Andy Beshear and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky leaders announced an $800 million investment to prepare the Georgetown plant for its second battery electric vehicle.
Toyota announces $800 million investment for second electric vehicle at KY plant
Gov. Andy Beshear and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky leaders announced an $800 million investment to prepare the Georgetown plant for its second battery electric vehicle.
Former Lexington pastor pleads guilty to teen rape charges
Nearly a year and a half after being indicted for seven felony counts of sexual abuse, the former pastor at a Lexington megachurch switched his plea to guilty on Monday.
One dead, one airlifted in Pine Ridge crash in Wolfe County
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One dead in two-vehicle collision on KY-290 in Jackson County
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Beware of a new wave of text scams
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Madison County Schools to wear red, white, and blue for fallen Kentucky soldier
Madison County students and staff were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue in honor of Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, who died on March 8 from injuries during Operation Epic Fury.
Unlocking Kidney Health: Why Early Detection Matters
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) – March is National Kidney Awareness Month, a critical time to spotlight kidney health, often dubbed an “invisible condition” by doctors since symptoms frequently go unnoticed until it’s too late. Early dete…
Woman arrested in downtown Lexington allegedly drove car into crowd
A Frankfort woman was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning for allegedly driving while drunk into a group of people in downtown Lexington, injuring them.
Woman arrested in downtown Lexington for allegedly driving car into pedestrians
A Frankfort woman was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning for allegedly driving while drunk into a group of people in downtown Lexington, injuring them.
Untangling land titles to help Kentucky flood survivors access disaster aid
Heirs’ property issues can block disaster survivors from accessing FEMA assistance. In eastern Kentucky, free legal clinics are helping families clear titles and protect inherited land.
How Kentucky State University makes an impact on and off the football field
Despite their size, K-State and other HBCUs produce a high percentage of Black doctors, lawyers, and other professionals in the United States, like Head Coach Felton Huggins Jr.'s father, mother, and sister.
More Ups Than Downs in the World of Temps
Good Monday to one and all. We’re coming off an historic weekend with record setting high temps, but Mother Nature is smacking us back into reality today with cooler temps. This up and down temperature pattern is settling in for a while, b…