Anderson County Animal Control seeks owner of bag found with two dead cats at Tyrone Boat Dock
Anderson County Animal Control needs help finding the owner of a bag with 2 dead cats found at Tyrone Boat Dock.
Lexington, KY news for May 24, 2026
18 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Strawberry Festival at stepping stone farm draws crowd with food, music and young creators
The Strawberry Festival at Stepping Stone Farm in Paris featured strawberries, live music, food trucks and young creators.
Middle Springs Farm poppy festival honors fallen soldiers with blooming red flowers
A Paris farm honors fallen soldiers with red poppies and 13 crosses at its annual Memorial Day Poppy Festival.
Little Red Blessing Food Box working to expand further into Central KY
Little Red Blessing Food Box, a nonprofit started by Cynthia Buckner, is working on adding more little boxes to more areas outside of Lexington.
Body of missing Northern Kentucky University student found
The Covington Police Department announced Sunday that an independently organized search party has found the body of the missing Northern Kentucky University student.
Man arrested for allegedly carrying firearms into UK children's hospital
A man was arrested Friday after allegedly carrying firearms into the Golisano Children's Hospital at UK.
Anderson County Animal Care & Control seeks tips after 2 dead cats found in bag at boat dock
Anderson County Animal Care & Control is asking for the public's help after a satchel bag containing 2 deceased cats was found at the Tyrone Boat Dock.
Sand Gap firefighters rescue 36 people, including children, stranded by high water
Thirty-six people, including children and toddlers, were rescued from the Rock Lick area Sunday after rising water left them stranded.
Free parking in Lexington on Memorial Day: What you need to know before you go
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – LEXPARK is making on-street meter parking and its four garages free on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Garage gates will return to normal operation on Tuesday. LexParkingAuth on X posted that not all pa…
Beshear secures $105M FEMA funds for 6 Kentucky hospitals
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that he has secured more than $105 million in FEMA disaster relief funds to reimburse six Kentucky hospitals for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Louisville woman accused of hitting 6-year-old child for stealing candy bar
A Louisville woman was arrested Saturday afternoon on child abuse charges after she said she was a child stealing a candy bar from a store.
Harrison County Sheriff's Office issues county-wide traffic advisory amid heavy rainfall
The Harrison County Sheriff's Office has issued a county-wide traffic advisory in Kentucky amid heavy rainfall that has left numerous intersections and smaller roadways impassable due to water.
Free parking in Lexington on Memorial Day: What you need to know before you go
LEXPARK is making on-street meter parking and its four garages free on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
Lexington Sporting Club Advances to First Championship in Club History
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – For the first time in club history, Lexington Sporting Club entered the Gainbridge Super League playoffs fresh off a regular season championship. On Saturday, LSC backed up the hype with a 2-0 win agaist Dallas Trinity…
Beshear: Kentucky secures more than $105 million in FEMA funds for 6 hospitals, KYEM
Kentucky has secured more than $105 million in FEMA disaster funds to reimburse six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kentucky secures more than $105 million in FEMA funds for 6 hospitals, Beshear reports
Kentucky has secured more than $105 million in FEMA disaster funds to reimburse six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kentucky State Police arrest former state employee accused of stealing nearly $89K
A former Kentucky Transportation Cabinet employee is facing felony theft charges after Kentucky State Police say he stole nearly $89,000 from a state driver licensing office in Mayfield.
Storms Mean A No Fun Day for Our Sunday
Good Sunday to one and all. Rounds of showers and storms are rumbling across the Commonwealth again today, putting down enough rain to cause hit and run issues. This is part of our “making up for lost time” rainy pattern as we get ready to…