Impeachment of Lexington judge suspended indefinitely by Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate's impeachment committee voted unanimously on Wednesday morning not to impeach Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Goodman.
Lexington, KY news for Apr 15, 2026
19 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for man wanted on domestic violence warrants
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Bluegrass Crime Stoppers says they are attempting to locate a man wanted for multiple warrants, including strangulation and criminal mischief. According to officials, 26-year-old Ja’Kobe Richmond has warr…
Lexington police seeking information in 2019 shooting that left 2 people dead
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Police Department says that detectives are seeking information in a 2019 shooting that left two people dead. According to police, around 3:45 a.m. on April 26, 2019, officers responded to th…
Lexington Police officer seriously injured during traffic stop, suspect in custody
UPDATE: April 15 at 10 a.m. During a press conference on Wednesday morning, Lexington police, along with Mayor Linda Gorton, provided an update after a traffic stop left an officer with “very serious injuries” on Tuesday night. Chief Lawre…
Lexington Police officer injured during traffic stop, suspect in custody
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Lexington police officer arrested in Scott County on domestic violence charge
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington Police Department Officer was arrested in Scott County on Tuesday on a domestic violence charge. According to Lexington police, Officer Chad Wilson was taken into custody by the Scott Count…
Lexington Police officer arrested in Scott County
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Man charged in Kentucky, Ohio for allegedly abducting 2-month-old, fleeing police
An Ohio man has been arrested for allegedly abducting a two-month-old child and leading authorities on a chase through multiple states before crashing into the side of a church.
Attempted murder suspect due in court
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Deadline to file taxes quickly approaching
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Lexington police officer arrested in Scott County, relieved of sworn duties
Officials with the Lexington Police Department announced in the early hours of Wednesday morning that one of their own had been arrested in Scott County.
Lexington mayor presents budget proposal for next fiscal year
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton presented her version of next fiscal year’s city budget to council members Tuesday.
Man accused of injuring Lexington police officer during traffic stop near gas station
Authorities are still investigating after an officer with the Lexington Police Department (LPD) was injured while trying to carry out a traffic stop near the Meijer gas station off Ruccio Way.
Man accused of dragging Lexington police officer near gas station
Authorities are still investigating after an officer with the Lexington Police Department (LPD) was injured while trying to carry out a traffic stop near the Meijer gas station off Ruccio Way.
Feeling Like June in April
Good Wednesday to one and all. It’s one of the warmest April days on record across Kentucky and surrounding states as record highs likely fall. This summer pattern continues through the start of the weekend with a totally different ending…
Lexington mayoral candidates debate hot topics ahead of May primary election
Four Lexington mayoral candidates shared a stage to discuss the city's housing crisis, public safety, and winter weather response as incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton seeks her third term.
Man arrested after traffic stop leaves LPD officer in critical condition, police report
A man has been arrested after a traffic stop left a Lexington Police Officer with serious injuries on Tuesday night, according to police.
Man arrested after traffic stop leaves LPD officer with serious injuries
A man has been arrested after a traffic stop left a Lexington Police Officer with serious injuries on Tuesday night, according to police.
LPD officer with serious injuries after being dragged by vehicle during Tuesday night traffic stop
A Lexington Police officer is with "serious injuries" after being dragged by a vehicle during a Tuesday night traffic stop on Ruccio Way.