1 hurt in Lexington neighborhood shooting
FOX56Sep 20, 2025 2:08 PM ET
One person was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after a shooting in a Lexington neighborhood in the Pimlico Parkway area.
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This afternoon in Lexington: In Our Community: Recovered drug addict Adam Larkin shares his story of success, Remains of Airman killed in 1968 Laos attack laid to rest in Berea, Rounds of Storms and Heavy Rains Ahead. Coverage via LEX18, KYWEATHERCENTER.
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In Our Community: Recovered drug addict Adam Larkin shares his story of success
LEX18Sep 20, 2025 12:18 PM ET
In Our Community is a segment by LEX 18 reporter and weekend morning show anchor Ellen Ice. She introduces viewers to impactful stories in Kentucky.
Remains of Airman killed in 1968 Laos attack laid to rest in Berea
LEX18Sep 20, 2025 12:10 PM ET
The remains of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Henry Gerald Gish, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War, were laid to rest Saturday in Berea Cemetery.
Rounds of Storms and Heavy Rains Ahead
KYWEATHERCENTERSep 20, 2025 1:04 AM ET
Good Saturday, everyone. The pattern is changing quickly and it’s one that’s leading us into an honest to goodness wet setup. Much-needed rains are on the way in the coming days and there’s even the potentia…
Bryan Station, Lexington Christian, and Mercer County compete for Play of the Week: Sep. 19
FOX56Sep 20, 2025 12:35 AM ET
It’s time to pick the Home Team Play of the Week. Watch the plays in the video above and then vote below!
Double murder shocks quiet Rowan County neighborhood
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 10:49 PM ET
A mother and her teenage daughter were found dead in their Rowan County home, prompting a double murder investigation that has left neighbors struggling to comprehend the violence.
Corbin man arrested after allegedly attempting to break into local business
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 9:25 PM ET
A Corbin man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said he attempted to break into a Laurel County business.
Laurel County man arrested on multiple charges, including burglary
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 9:15 PM ET
A Laurel County man was arrested Tuesday night after deputies say he was found lying in the middle of a road and later fought with law enforcement, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
West Nile virus cases found in Fayette County, Kentucky
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 8:04 PM ET
Three human cases of West Nile virus have been identified in Fayette County.
Lawmakers plan to re-introduce 'Troy's Law'
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 7:00 PM ET
A measure to protect roadside assistance workers is gaining momentum again following a transportation hearing in Frankfort, bringing renewed hope to advocates of "Troy's Law."
20-year-old charged in bus stop shooting while on electronic monitoring
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 6:00 PM ET
A 20-year-old man accused of shooting someone at a bus stop was wearing an ankle monitor at the time of the alleged crime, according to court documents.
Eastern Kentucky man's political memorabilia collection goes to auction
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 6:00 PM ET
An Eastern Kentucky man's extensive political memorabilia collection, featuring hundreds of items dating back to the 1920s, is going up for auction Saturday morning at the Lancaster Auction Center.
Maximus takes over Pearl Interactive Network building following contract non-renewal
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 5:51 PM ET
A new hub for medical sales is taking over the old Pearl Interactive Network building in Winchester, and Maximus, along with Strategic BPO Solutions, promises a positive future for employees.
Man arrested after welfare check finds mother, daughter killed in Rowan County
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 5:37 PM ET
Police are investigating after a mother and daughter were killed in Rowan County.
Kentucky man shares story of resilience during National Recovery Month
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 5:31 PM ET
During National Recovery Month, Shannon Fulton is sharing his story of resilience after more than a month in recovery from long-term drug addiction.
13 arrested in 'drug roundup' following undercover investigation in Laurel County
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 4:49 PM ET
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office announced that 13 people have been arrested following a months-long undercover investigation conducted by narcotics detectives into drug trafficking.
Civil suit exposes sexual exploitation in Letcher County courts
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 4:45 PM ET
Just three days before the then-sheriff Stines allegedly murdered Mullins, he gave a deposition in a civil suit.
Webster County man gets 30 years for infant rape, abuse
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 4:25 PM ET
A Webster County man was sentenced to 30 years on Friday for the rape and abuse of an infant.
Georgetown residents warned not to pay jury duty scammers
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 4:15 PM ET
Worry about missing jury duty due to a slip-up in the mail or other cause can leave some people paranoid, and scammers know it.
Suspect arrested, victims identified in double murder in Rowan County
LEX182 articlesSep 19, 2025 3:24 PM ET
A person of interest has been arrested, and authorities are investigating a double murder in Rowan County after two people were found dead Friday morning.
Authorities confirm 2 dead, including juvenile, in Morehead murder investigation
LEX182 articlesSep 19, 2025 3:24 PM ET
Trooper Haney with KSP Post 8 reported that a murder investigation in Rowan County. Haney noted that the murder is unrelated to the escaped inmate reported in the area.
Lexington health department to spray for mosquitoes after third West Nile case
WTVQSep 19, 2025 3:19 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes early next week after confirming another case of West Nile Virus. According to the health department, three people in Lexington ha…
Man accused of using automatic handgun in Winburn Drive shooting enters not guilty plea
WTVQ2 articlesSep 19, 2025 2:31 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New details are emerging about a shooting on Winburn Drive that left a man with life-threatening injuries. According to the Lexington Police Department, Jon’Tay Mattingly, 20, was arrested in connection …
Suspect in Lexington August shooting arrested after search
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 2:14 PM ET
The search for the suspect of a late August shooting that left a man injured ended on Thursday afternoon, according to an arrest report from the Lexington Police Department.
It's been 1 year since Letcher County judge reportedly shot in chambers by sheriff
FOX562 articlesSep 19, 2025 1:28 PM ET
Sept. 19 marks one year since the deadly shooting of a Kentucky judge put a small community in the national spotlight.
Dangerous Ohio inmate believed to be contained in northern Ky. woods amid search
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 12:06 PM ET
"All available resources at the state and federal level have been asked for assistance," the MCSO announced. "We will not cease until he is found."
One year later: I-75 shooting suspect found dead in Laurel County
WTVQSep 19, 2025 12:05 PM ET
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today marks one year since authorities discovered the body of Joseph Couch, the suspect in a September 2024 shooting along I-75 that left five people injured. Couch’s body was found near Exit 49 in L…
Kentucky lawmaker pushes to limit ultra-processed foods in schools
WTVQSep 19, 2025 11:55 AM ET
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky schools could see a major change in the cafeteria menu under a new proposal from State Representative Steve Doan. Doan presented the plan this week to the legislature’s Make America Healthy Agai…
Crackdown on vape and smoke shops leads to citations in Central Kentucky
WTVQSep 19, 2025 11:50 AM ET
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major crackdown on vape and smoke shops took place this week in Central Kentucky, according to Winchester Police. As part of a nationwide “surge effort,” Winchester officers joined multiple agencies t…
Rep. Thomas Massie urges transparency on Epstein victim list, says names should be released
WTVQSep 19, 2025 11:44 AM ET
WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is calling for more transparency from federal investigators after saying the FBI has received at least 20 names from Jeffrey Epstein victims that have not been made public.…
Lexington teen charged with murder appears in court
WTVQSep 19, 2025 11:36 AM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 18-year-old accused of murder was back in court Friday in Lexington. According to investigators, Micah Carter is charged in the October 2024 shooting on Tates Creek Road that left 20-year-old Jayden S…
Lexington Kroger reopens after refrigerator leak forces it to close
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 10:59 AM ET
The Kroger on Euclid Avenue has reopened after a temporary closure due to a leak in the grocery store's refrigeration system on the roof, which required the assistance of the health department and hazmat units.
London police locate missing 64-year-old woman
LEX182 articlesSep 19, 2025 10:31 AM ET
On Friday, the London Police Department reported that the missing 64-year-old woman out of London has been located.
'About the people': Raquel Carter launches 'Listen to Lexington' mayoral campaign tour
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 10:21 AM ET
Lexington mayoral candidate Raquel Carter has launched a citywide listening tour to connect directly with local residents about their concerns and ideas for the city's future.
Festival Latino de Lexington kicks off this weekend
WTVQSep 19, 2025 9:46 AM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The annual Festival Latino de Lexington is set to bring music, dance, and culture to downtown this weekend as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. According to organizers, the festival begins a…
Lexington family displaced after overnight house fire
WTVQSep 19, 2025 9:23 AM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An overnight fire forced a Lexington family out of their home early Friday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews responded around 1:45 a.m. to a house fire on Bold Bidder Drive, not…
Injury collision blocks lanes on Oliver Lewis Way at West Main Street
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 8:26 AM ET
Lexwrecks on social media reported that one lane is blocked on Inbound Oliver Lewis Way and West Main Street due to an injury collision on Friday morning.
Muhammad Ali's unsigned draft card, a piece of Vietnam-era history, will be auctioned
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 8:11 AM ET
Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale.
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul speaks on political temperature in Washington
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 7:38 AM ET
Paul said that, while political discourse is common on the internet, the vast majority of conversations he has experienced in Washington D.C. have been cordial.
Kentucky weather today: Dry heat again with rain in sight
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 7:24 AM ET
On Friday, highs remain summer-like as they climb back to around 90 degrees with plenty of sunshine.
Fayette County Public School investigate allegations against superintendent
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 7:02 AM ET
An investigator has been hired to look into Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins.
Richmond woman donates 30,000 period products to area schools
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 7:02 AM ET
Across the Commonwealth, nearly one quarter of school-aged girls don't have access to period products.
Search warrant executed overnight on Winburn Drive
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 6:52 AM ET
The Lexington Police Department said it was called around 9 p.m. on Sept. 18 to execute a search warrant near the intersection of McCullough Drive and Winburn Drive.
Lexington home significantly damaged in fire, 3 cats missing
FOX56Sep 19, 2025 6:28 AM ET
Two people were inside the home at the time of the fire and called 911. No injuries were reported, but three cats are still missing.
After West Nile Virus reported in Lexington, health department has advice on avoiding mosquitos
WEKUSep 19, 2025 5:55 AM ET
A recent case of West Nile Virus in Lexington is a reminder of the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses. After the case was confirmed, crews sprayed for mosquitoes in the areas where the person who tested positive had been.
From battling cancer, to empowering those who have it
LEX18Sep 19, 2025 1:28 AM ET
While cancer has claimed many lives, it has also created warriors who are using their experiences to empower others.
Much-Needed Rains on the Way
KYWEATHERCENTERSep 19, 2025 12:51 AM ET
Good Friday to one and all. Changes are slowly showing up out there today as the threat for scattered storms returns to western Kentucky. This kicks off a slow transition into a much wetter pattern for later this weekend and, especially,…
FCPS Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins sits down for one-on-one interview
LEX18Sep 18, 2025 7:57 PM ET
Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins sat down for a one-on-one interview with LEX 18's Larry Smith, discussing a range of topics regarding the district.
'He's not aggressive, just scared': Lexington neighborhood dog 'Steve' has been safely rescued
LEX18Sep 18, 2025 7:00 PM ET
A stray shepherd mix has made a Lexington neighborhood his home for the last 10 months, but recently, the Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control was able to finally rescue Steve.
Kentucky lawmakers consider bill targeting machine gun conversion switches
LEX18Sep 18, 2025 7:00 PM ET
Kentucky state lawmakers are preparing to consider legislation that would create state-level penalties for possessing machine gun conversion switches.
Ex-University of Kentucky student allegedly leaves baby in closet trash bag: A look at the timeline, investigation
FOX56Sep 18, 2025 6:53 PM ET
A former University of Kentucky student-athlete, was arrested after a baby was found wrapped in a towel, inside a trash bag, in her closet.
3 killed, 3 injured in fiery I-64 crash in Woodford County
FOX562 articlesSep 18, 2025 6:38 PM ET
A six-car pileup on Friday, Sept. 12, left three people dead and three injured on I-64 west in Woodford County.
5 people displaced following afternoon fire at Lexington duplex
LEX18Sep 18, 2025 6:03 PM ET
Five people, including three children, are displaced following a Thursday afternoon fire at a Lexington duplex.
“This month celebrates the unique tapestry of our cultures.”
WTVQSep 18, 2025 5:58 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 6 NEWS NOW) — Hispanic Heritage Month is typically celebrated September 15th through October 15th, the whole month honors the Hispanic and Latino culture, their contributions to history and the culture in th…
Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down Lexington’s no-knock warrant ban
WTVQ2 articlesSep 18, 2025 5:35 PM ET
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that Lexington’s ordinance banning no-knock warrants is unconstitutional because it conflicts with state law. In its decision published Thursday, the Court said Lexin…
Plane runs off runway, crashes into house in Mayfield
LEX18Sep 18, 2025 5:13 PM ET
A plane crashed into a house on the south side of KY 58 east after running off the runway of the Mayfield Airport on Thursday, according to the Graves County Sheriff's Office.
When will medical marijuana dispensaries open in Kentucky?
FOX56Sep 18, 2025 4:38 PM ET
Kentucky has yet to begin selling medical marijuana, nine months after it was legalized, due to delays in setting up the program and zoning issues.
Hardin County officials investigating vandalism, theft at local cemeteries
LEX18Sep 18, 2025 4:19 PM ET
Officials in Hardin County are investigating vandalism and theft at local cemeteries throughout the county.
Dozens of restaurants raise funds for HIV prevention across Kentucky
LEX18Sep 18, 2025 4:00 PM ET
More than 60 restaurants participated in Dining Out for Life today, with 25% of sales going toward HIV prevention efforts in Kentucky — marking the highest participation in the event's history.
Laurel County deputies searching for missing 23-year-old
WTVQSep 18, 2025 3:52 PM ET
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man reported missing north of London. According to Sheriff John Root, 23-year-old Kaci Hicks was last seen Friday, September 18,…
Powell County Schools investigating alleged gun incident after football game
WTVQSep 18, 2025 3:10 PM ET
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Powell County Schools says an investigation is underway after an alleged gun incident during a middle school football game with Morgan County. According to a release from Superintendent Sarah Wasson, the i…
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