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Updated Oct 16, 2025 02:30 PM ET

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This afternoon in Lexington: Spooky Sunrise: Porch pumpkin styling business is smashing success in Central Kentucky, Halloween decorations in Georgetown neighborhood vandalized, Lexington crews still at scene of house fire that displaced 4. Coverage via LEX18, FOX56.
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Four displaced after house fire on Grassland Park in Lexington

WTVQ3 articlesOct 16, 2025 12:09 PM ET

UPDATE 12:20 PM: Lexington Fire Department crews were dispatched to 248 Grassland Park around 10:32 a.m. Thursday for reports of a structure fire. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames visible from the building and upgra…

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UK Police Department tests UK Alert emergency system across campus

WTVQ2 articlesOct 16, 2025 11:11 AM ET

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department conducted a scheduled test of its UK Alert emergency notification system this morning at 10 a.m. The Division of Crisis Management and Preparedness …

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One Lexington to host youth gun violence symposium

WTVQOct 16, 2025 9:07 AM ET

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One Lexington is hosting its annual Youth Gun Violence Symposium on Thursday as part of the city’s continuing effort to reduce violent crime in Fayette County. The event, which will feature national spea…

London Mayor reflects on impeachment and being reinstated

WTVQOct 16, 2025 8:52 AM ET

LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – After weeks of headlines, controversy, and a courtroom battle, London Mayor Randall Weddle is back in office — and speaking out about what he’s been through and how he plans to move the city forward. Weddle…

Looking Toward the Big Weekend System and Beyond

KYWEATHERCENTER2 articlesOct 16, 2025 1:17 AM ET

Good Thursday to one and all. Gorgeous weather continues out there today and will hang tough into the start of the upcoming weekend. From there, the pattern gets very active with the first in a series of systems arriving over the weekend…

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A Wednesday Evening Look Ahead

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 15, 2025 7:16 PM ET

Good evening, everyone. It’s all eyes on the big weekend storm system rumbling toward Kentucky. This will bring some big time changes to the region as we go from the low 80s to some upper 30s in less than 48 hours. That kind of…

Pet of the Day on Oct. 15: Enzo

LEX18Oct 15, 2025 12:20 PM ET

Enzo is our Pet of the Day on Oct. 15! He is a 1-year-old Pit Bull mix. Enzo loves to play with toys, especially stuffed squeaky toys.

New mechanic program with Valvoline launching in Lexington

WTVQOct 15, 2025 11:24 AM ET

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new program launches in Lexington Wednesday afternoon — aimed at preparing the next generation of automotive workers. Valvoline Global is kicking off its “Aspiring Mechanics Program,” a five-year initi…

Versailles police investigating juvenile stabbing at Big Spring Park

WTVQ3 articlesOct 15, 2025 11:12 AM ET

VERSAILLES, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Versailles police say one juvenile was stabbed during an altercation at Big Spring Park on Tuesday evening. According to a post from the Versailles Police Department, officers responded to the park arou…

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Two people injured in overnight crash

WTVQOct 15, 2025 8:07 AM ET

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash overnight. According to police, it happened around 12:40 Wednesday morning at the intersection of Man O War Blvd and Bold Bidder Dr. Official…

Looking Ahead to the Weekend Storm System

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 14, 2025 6:54 PM ET

Good evening, everyone. I wanted to drop by for a quick update on the active setup for the upcoming weekend. That big storm system is still set to bring a lot of rain, wind, strong storms and falling temps to our region. The Storm Predic…

Wendell H. Ford Lecture examines NIL and public policy

KYKERNELOct 14, 2025 5:36 PM ET

The University of Kentucky Martin School of Public Policy and Administration hosted the 11th Wendell H. Ford Lecture at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts. Co-sponsored by UK’s College of Communication and Information, the Monday…

KU and LG&E propose rate increases for Kentucky customers

WTVQOct 14, 2025 4:33 PM ET

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Rising prices can be seen everywhere — from the gas pump to the grocery store — and now, some Kentuckians could soon see higher utility bills. Kentucky Utilities (KU) and Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&…

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