45 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) – The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that one individual is facing ‘serious’ physical injuries following a passenger van, motorcycle collision in Scott County on Friday. Accordin…
All 34 dogs at Jessamine County Animal Care and Control are available for adoption with no fees after sponsors covered the $127 adoption fee for every dog at the shelter.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office is reporting that one individual is facing 'serious' physical injuries following a passenger van, motorcycle collision in Scott County on Friday.
FCPS announced 120 job cuts for the 2026-27 school year. The city of Lexington is partnering with the Kentucky Career Center to host a virtual job fair for affected staff members.
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Morehead State University’s longtime play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Mraz has spent more than 45 years in journalism calling some of the biggest games in Eagles’ history. Now, he is channeling…
MCKEE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A thrift store in McKee is continuing its decades-long work of supporting people in the Jackson County community. The Attic is its name, and the store received another load of donations on Friday…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A nonprofit and a Lexington barbershop are teaming up to continue shedding light on organ donation. Thomas Muhammad is a registered organ donor who suffered five strokes in 2011. He did not k…
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One nonprofit and a Lexington barbershop are teaming up to continue shedding light on organ donation.
Ryan Cremeens, a Kentucky high school graduate who was diagnosed with stage three cancer about 10 years ago, has been awarded an NROTC Marine Option Scholarship.
The Attic is a thrift store in McKee, and it continues its decades-long work of supporting people in the Jackson County community.
Morehead State's longtime play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Mraz has spent more than 45 years in journalism calling some of the biggest games in Eagles history.
An arrest warrant has been issued for the second time this year for former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin.
Waylon Brice Taylor loved to sing, make people laugh, and go on trips. He was 5 years old when he died from an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer.
OWENSBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Skeletal remains found inside a submerged vehicle are presumptively believed to belong to an Owensboro man who went missing in 2008, the Owensboro Police Department reported. On Thursday, a h…
Daviess County leaders are moving forward with a one-year moratorium on data centers.
The Lexington Fire Department has released new details regarding a structure fire that occurred Friday afternoon at the 1600 block of Auburn Drive.
Lexington firefighters are responding to a structure fire at the 1600 block of Auburn Drive. Units were dispatched to the scene around 4:37 p.m. on Friday.
Skeletal remains found inside a submerged vehicle are presumptively believed to belong to an Owensboro man who went missing in 2008.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and RJ Corman announced Friday details in this year's Fourth of July festival to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th birthday.
Family and friends continue to mourn the loss of 16-year-old Boyle County High School student Brynn Bentley.
Root-A-Bakers Bakery & Café in downtown Morehead has been a local staple and regional sensation for 26 years — and now, owner Lana Root is sharing the recipes that built her bakery's legacy.
Kentucky State Police will host the 2026 Classics, Customs, and Cruisers Car Show Saturday.
Jessamine County Animal Care and Control received an incredible blessing Friday, a blessing that gave the staff a renewed sense of hope.
MORGANTOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) – For a program record fourth consecutive season, Kentucky earned one of 64 spots in the NCAA baseball tournament. This year, the Wildcats shipped east to Morgantown where the Demon Deacons aw…
Ryan Druen, a longtime engineer with the Elizabethtown Fire Department, has died after 24 years of dedicated service, the department announced.
The City of Harrodsburg announced around 9:40 p.m. Friday that a previously busted water main was repaired. Now, residents can use water as needed, anticipating usual water pressure.
The City of Harrodsburg has released an update regarding a major water main that ruptured Friday afternoon.
A major water main has ruptured in Harrodsburg, prompting city officials to issue an urgent conservation notice affecting all residents and businesses.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A routine gas stop turned into a life-changing moment for a Lexington man who won $100,000 playing the Kentucky Lottery’s $100,000 Jackpot Scratch-off game. Frank Arrazola told Kentucky Lottery officials…
A routine gas stop turned into a life-changing moment for a Lexington man who won $100,000 playing the Kentucky Lottery's $100,000 Jackpot Scratch-off game.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A fire at a Lexington fourplex behind the Sportsman Motel reportedly displaced four people and sent one person to the hospital Friday. Lexington Fire Department crews were dispatched at around 10:40 a.m.…
A structure fire at a Lexington four-plex behind the Sportsman Motel reportedly displaced four people and sent one person to the hospital Friday.
Several people are displaced after a fire at a fourplex behind Sportsman Motel Friday morning. One person was taken to the hospital. Investigators are working to determine the cause.
Lexington Parks and Recreation is developing a new 10-year master plan — and this time, it comes with $8 million in voter-approved funding and a call for community input.
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – All Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, as the state launches a new driver licensing system and online services portal. Offices will reopen Monday, June 8. Ken…
All Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, as the state launches a new driver licensing system and online services portal.
Lexington authorities are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian near South Broadway and Waller Avenue. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left one person injured. Police say that the victim was located just after 5:00 a.m. on Friday near the 800 block of Manches…
The Versailles Police Department shared at 9:50 a.m. that Stevie Abbott had been located. No additional information was provided.
Stevie Abbott, 61, went missing around 9 p.m. May 28, according to police.
A person was found shot Friday morning in the parking lot of Lexington's Manchester Music Hall.
Police, fire, and EMS activity is ongoing Friday morning at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington.
Police, fire, and EMS activity is ongoing Friday morning at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington.
Good Friday, everyone. It’s the final weekend of May that’s upon us and we have some pleasant temps pushing in. Unfortunately, the potential for some heavy rain producing showers and storms is back for the southern half of the state. These…
