Kentucky attorney general asks US Supreme Court to block mail-delivery abortion pills
Kentucky’s attorney general is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block the shipment of abortion pills by mail into the state without in-person medical supervision
Lexington, KY news for May 8, 2026
36 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Kentucky voter registration surges ahead of May primary
Voter registration is once again surging in Kentucky ahead of the primary election.
Morehead Police searching for 2 inmates that walked away from Rowan County Detention Center
Morehead Police are now searching for two inmates that walked away from the Rowan County Detention Center Friday evening.
Construction incident impacts UK Chandler Hospital surgeries
Surgical operations at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington were impacted Friday morning by a construction-related incident.
Lexington priest helps raise money to replace stolen books from Luna Library
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Lexington priest is stepping in to help a community activist raise money to replace children’s books stolen last month. Devine Carama said in a May 8 social media post that more than 80 new books were taken from…
Iran war impacting food supply chain, Kentucky expert says
Before food ever reaches the dinner table, it goes through a long and complex process.
Bath County May Day celebrations mark decades of community tradition and America's 250th anniversary
Bath County's May Day celebration brings over 70 years of tradition to Owingsville along Main Street — this year with a patriotic twist.
'He would be my caretaker:' Cynthiana mother fighting cancer after losing son to brain tumor
Jackie Arnold has had a guardian angel looking out for her since she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in January.
FoodChain's Neighborhood Green Grocery opens in Lexington food desert
FoodChain has opened its Neighborhood Green Grocery on Lexington's north side, bringing fresh, local and affordable food to a neighborhood long considered a food desert.
Former jail nurse pleads guilty to perjury in 2019 death of Franklin County inmate
A former jail nurse at the Franklin County Detention Center has pleaded guilty to perjury in federal court for lying under oath about medical care she claimed to provide to an inmate who died in custody in 2019.
'Just slow down': 3 wooden crosses placed at Richmond intersection after deadly crashes
A Berea man built three wooden crosses to sit at the intersection of Duncannon Lane and the entrance to Buc-ee’s in Richmond. That intersection has been the site of three fatal crashes in the span of eight months.
KY state lawmakers call on health officials to investigate rising DIPG cases
At least 5 children 12 years old and younger in southeastern Kentucky have been diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, across several counties including Knox, Whitley and Laurel.
Kentucky graduate achieves dreams, breaks barriers as nonverbal communicator
As Brayden Scott crossed the commencement stage at Rupp Arena on Friday, it was a milestone years in the making, and one that is especially meaningful for the first-generation college graduate.
Record-breaking Kentucky Powerball winner now facing new drug charge in Scott County
James Farthing, the winner of Kentucky's record-breaking Powerball jackpot in 2025, is now facing a new drug charge in connection to a February 11 incident at a home in Georgetown.
Kentucky HB 568 restricting public adjusters draws legal challenge ahead of Monday hearing
The Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 568, modifying licensing requirements and fees for public adjusters. Now, a legal challenge is already scheduled for Monday.
Walmart surprises Squires Elementary teachers with $1,250 appreciation grant
Teachers at Squires Elementary started their Friday morning with a red carpet welcome and a surprise.
UK proposed budget includes employee raises, tuition, financial aid increases
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto shared details of the proposed 2026-27 budget in an email to the campus community on Friday, May 8. According to the email, the proposal is to be considered on June 29-30 by the Board of Trust…
Kentucky health officials say hantavirus outbreak poses no significant risk to the public at this time
Health authorities across several countries are racing to trace and contain a hantavirus outbreak after the World Health Organization confirmed several infections connected to a cruise.
Golden Tempo skips Preakness Stakes, renewing calls to reshape the Triple Crown schedule
Golden Tempo's connections have decided to skip the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, following the horse's Kentucky Derby victory.
Kentucky voter registration up nearly 10,000 ahead of May primary
Kentucky's overall voter registration rose by nearly 10,000 people between April 1 and when voter rolls closed on April 20 ahead of the May primary, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams reports.
Surgical operations at UK Chandler Hospital impacted after incident affects central sterile unit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Some surgical operations at UK Chandler Hospital have been impacted following a Friday morning incident affecting the chief sterile unit. According to a statement from UK Healthcare, construction crews wo…
Surgical operations at UK Chandler Hospital impacted after incident affects central sterile unit
Some surgical operations at UK Chandler Hospital have been impacted following a Friday morning incident affecting the chief sterile unit, UK Healthcare said in a statement.
Lexington police say goodbye to retired K-9
The Lexington Police Department is saying goodbye to a retired K-9 that died earlier this week.
FCPS says cyberattack against Canvas has been resolved
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — UPDATE: May 8 at 7:35 a.m. Fayette County Public Schools says the “cybersecurity incident” involving Canvas has been resolved as of Friday morning. FCPS says they continue to monitor the incident: We enco…
Lexington police investigating 3 armed robberies that occurred within minutes of each other
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Lexington police are investigating three armed robberies that they say occurred within a short distance and timeframe of one another. According to police, the robberies began just before 11:30 p.m. on Thu…
Ky. Supreme Court denies removal of judge sought by former governor amid legal battle
The Kentucky Supreme Court has struck down a former governor's motion to remove the judge presiding over an ongoing effort for his estranged son to gain child support.
Man allegedly served meth-spiked chocolate milk at Lexington recovery center
A Monticello man was arrested on Wednesday morning for allegedly spiking a chocolate milk container with methamphetamine at a local recovery center.
2 UK students graduating with passion for rural healthcare access
As UK seniors prepare to graduate this weekend, two public health students are taking different career paths with the same goal in mind—improving healthcare access in rural Kentucky communities.
Senegal-based 6'11" guard joins Kentucky Wildcats
The near-7-foot-tall guard from Senegal signed an agreement on Thursday to join the Kentucky men's basketball squad.
Central Kentucky official break ground on new regional industrial park
Officials from Madison, Scott and Fayette counties gathered in Berea to break ground on a regional industrial park that had been in the works since the end of 2024.
Gov. Andy Beshear highlights $1M expansion to feed seniors in Menifee County
Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted a project in Menifee County in which Team Kentucky provided over $1 million to renovate and expand the Senior Center Kitchen.
Doctor serving Kentucky among others unable to renew immigrant status despite lifted hold
The lack of doctors is top of mind for Faysal Alghoula, a Libyan pulmonologist and ICU doctor who serves a mostly rural population spanning parts of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.
Fayette County schools, UK impacted by nationwide system data breach
Fayette County Public Schools and leaders with the University of Kentucky have released news alerts after a learning management system known as "Canvas" was affected by an apparent cyberattack.
Lexington police investigating abrupt string of local armed robberies
Officials with the Lexington Police Department say officers are investigating multiple armed robberies that all occurred over a short span of time.
Brian Switzer, US Bank robbery victim, remembered as devoted father, man of faith, and community anchor
Rachel Switzer described her husband as a devoted partner, father of three, and a man of deep, intentional faith.
Looking Down the May Road Toward Summer
Good Friday, everyone. We’ve made it to the end of the week and we’re starting out our Friday with a kiss of frost in some areas. This will be followed by warmer temps with a few storm chances showing up for Mother’s Day Weekend. This upda…