Carlisle man with murder, drug trafficking charges wanted for his arrest
Kentucky State Police are searching for 'Buggy' McLean, wanted on murder, manslaughter, and fentanyl trafficking charges. Call 911 with tips.
Lexington, KY news for May 23, 2026
30 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Tattoo expo raises funds for cat rescue for third year in a row
Golden Rod Tattoo's annual expo benefits Halfway Home Rescue, with all proceeds supporting the shelter and kittens available for adoption.
LFD: Several people displaced after an apartment fire on E High Street
Lexington Fire Department says several people are displaced after smoke was coming from an apartment complex on East High Street in Lexington on Saturday.
Gunman fatally shot, bystander wounded outside White House
A civilian reportedly was injured in during the incident.
2 shot near White House, including armed suspect: Officials
A civilian reportedly was injured in during the incident.
Secret Service exchanges gunfire with suspect near White House: Sources
Journalists said they heard what sounded like multiple shots around 6 p.m. local time.
Possible gunshots heard near White House, press rushed inside
Journalists said they heard multiple shots around 6 p.m. local time.
KSP manhunt underway for escaped Warren County inmate
Kentucky State Police is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Warren County Regional Jail on Saturday.
Kentucky State Police now searching for inmate that escaped from Warren County Regional Jail
Kentucky State Police is now searching for an inmate that escaped from the Warren County Regional Jail Saturday.
Structure fire reported in downtown Lexington
A structure fire has been reported Saturday at the corner of Rose Street and East High Street.
2 children dead after vehicle crashes into semi-truck in Barren County
Two children were killed in a crash Saturday morning that involved a semi-truck in Barren County.
After being hit hard by the opioid epidemic, Harrison County drug court now sees success
In Harrison County, the mayor of Cynthiana declared this month Specialty Courts Month. Specialty courts include mental health court, veterans' treatment court, and drug court.
FCPS employee says his job cut was ‘unceremonious’ despite having saved the district millions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County Public Schools employee whose department saves the district an average of $2 million a year says he feels blindsided by the decision to eliminate his position. Logan Poteat is part of the…
KSP asking for the public’s help locating suspect involved in attempted ATM theft
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s help locating a suspect involved in an attempted ATM theft. According to the agency, the suspect attempted the theft around 1 a.m. Thursday night at the…
Worker killed after live power line contact in Staffordsville
One man was killed Friday evening after coming in contact with live power lines in Johnson County.
Vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian in Knox County
One person was killed in Knox County Friday night after a vehicle struck them.
Lexington coffee shop employees fight to keep their jobs amid ownership 'transition period'
everal employees at a Lexington coffee shop are on strike Saturday after they said they were notified they were being laid off starting June 1.
Task force committee discusses homeless safety, experiences with public
Part of Lexington's Task Force on Homelessness asked the public to share its thoughts and experiences on the homeless community in Lexington.
Manhunt for Nicholas County murder suspect with active warrant
The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and Carlisle Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted on murder charges.
Lexington driver charged with kidnapping after passengers scream for help from moving vehicle
A Lexington driver was arrested on kidnapping and several traffic violation charges after the passengers of his vehicle screamed at officers, saying, "He won't let me out."
Alabama man charged in road rage incident in Livingston County
Kentucky State Police in Livingston County arrested an Alabama man after an alleged road rage incident Friday night.
Local Kentucky counties to host no-cost healthcare services
Three local Kentucky counties are planning to host no-cost healthcare services.
Man killed after being struck by vehicle Friday evening in Knox County
According to the Knox County Sheriff's Department, officers responded to the South KY 233 in the Gray community just before 10 p.m.
2 juveniles dead after Saturday morning collision on I-65 in Barren County
2 juveniles are dead and a woman remains in critical condition following a Saturday morning collision on I-65 in Barren County.
1 dead, 1 injured in Friday night multi-vehicle collision in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – One person is dead and another person is injured following a Friday night collision in Lincoln County. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the multi-vehicle collision happened on Highwa…
Man charged in connection to Friday afternoon homicide in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Scott County Coroner has confirmed the victim in a Friday evening shooting in Georgetown as 50-year-old James Evan Mullins. 22-year-old Jonathan Hunter Mullins now faces an assault and murder charge…
1 dead, 1 injured in Friday night collision in Lincoln County
One person is dead and another person is injured following a Friday night collision in Lincoln County.
KSP asking for the public's help locating suspect involved in attempted ATM theft
According to the agency, the suspect attempted the theft around 1 a.m. Thursday night at the ARH Federal Credit Union in Middlesboro.
Man killed after accidently coming in contact with live power lines at Foothills Communications
A man is dead after accidently coming into contact with live power lines while on Foothills Communications in Staffordsville Friday evening.
Rounds of Rain and Storms Rumble On
Good Saturday, everyone. Our super soaker of a weather pattern continues with scattered showers and thunderstorms rolling across the region over this holiday weekend. Unfortunately, this means we have additional waves of heavy rain with mo…