A new fall-inspired small business has become a smashing success in Central Kentucky, bringing "gourd-eous" decor to porches across the region.
Michael Lemond, the man who blinded a 5-year-old Malakai Roberts when he shot into a Lexington home in 2020, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday, according to LEX 18 in court.
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A silver GMC/Chevy truck was spotted in the Elkhorn Green and Jennifer Drive area. GPD said the vehicle is believed to be linked to mailboxes and Halloween decorations being damaged.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion robbery that occurred in January in the Bronston area of Pulaski County.
Crews with the Lexington Fire Department (LFD) are still looking for hot spots after a house was quickly overtaken by fire Thursday morning, displacing four people.
A Campton family is left picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed the beloved family-owned restaurant that the family had been working to expand.
Kentucky schools are showing significant progress in addressing staffing shortages, with 34 districts reporting no unfilled positions as of September, according to new data.
Animal control officers in Lexington are searching for someone to foster a pig that was found running loose on Leestown Road.
The airport joins several other airports in making that decision, stating it goes against airport policy or violates regulations that prohibit political messages in its facilities.
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…
Seven puppies were abandoned at the Jessamine County Dog Park yesterday evening, prompting an investigation by animal control officials.
Kentucky ranks 41st nationally in electric vehicle market share, with EVs accounting for just 3.49% of new light-duty vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2025.
Lexington fire units are responding to a house fire in the Grassland Park area on Thursday afternoon.
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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 …
At the scene, the police learned that four of the cars involved in the crash were parked after she was reportedly driving 60 to 70 mph in a 25 mph zone.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A woman charged in connection with a double murder outside a Lexington library is scheduled to appear in court Friday morning. According to court records, 69-year-old Deborah Weiss is due for another arr…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say meth and cash were found inside his camper trailer during an arrest. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 63-year-ol…
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…
PRINCETON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Caldwell County is marking a major milestone — its 100th anniversary. According to UK, the center has served as a cornerstone of agricultural i…
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…
The university stated that it must comply with House Bill 4 and new federal guidance that prohibits differential treatment based on factors such as race or gender.
In Kentucky, nearly half of all women and about 30% of men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. It's an alarming statistic that GreenHouse 17 is working to lower.
After winning two of three during its road trip, the Yellowjackets now have their toughest opponent coming to the hive in the Scott County Cardinals.
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…
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…
Rolling across 170 acres of Mount Sterling countryside, Irish Hills Golf Course isn't just a place to play — it's a place built on history, family and community.
A family-run restaurant in Wolfe County was destroyed Tuesday night when fire swept through The Wicked Wolfe in Campton, leaving nothing but smoke, ash and burnt walls behind.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of K-9 Ash, arrested two people early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop on I-75. Deputies say 33-year-old Matthew Toonnat and 24-y…
The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is celebrating a major milestone — 40 years of continuous funding from the National Institutes on Aging.
With Halloween just around the corner, Kentucky Ballet Theatre is kicking off its performance season with "Dracula" at the Lexington Opera House.
Sun Behavioral Health is expanding its mental health services to students in rural Carroll County, addressing a critical gap in mental healthcare accessibility for students in underserved areas.
An old Lexington favorite is expanding its operation, as Critchfield Meats officially opened a new processing and distribution plant on Wednesday morning.
Student organizations at Eastern Kentucky University hosted the campus’ annual Pride in the Plaza event this year.
A Lexington family is searching for answers after a U.S. Army veteran was hit and killed along Versailles Road last month around 1 a.m.
The Department of Veterans Affairs continues to provide essential services during the ongoing government shutdown, though some programs have been temporarily suspended.
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Smucker’s is suing Trader Joe’s, claiming the grocery chain copied its popular Uncrustables sandwiches with a nearly identical product. The J.M. Smucker Company filed the lawsuit over Trader Joe’s “Crustless …
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New car buyers are facing serious sticker shock, as Kelley Blue Book reports that—for the first time—the average price for a new car has topped $50,000. According to the pricing guide, buyers paid an average …
A traffic stop on I-75 early Wednesday morning in Laurel County resulted in the seizure of more than a pound of methamphetamine and the arrest of two Somerset residents on drug trafficking charges.
A 32-year-old Owensboro man died after his motorcycle struck a pickup truck at a traffic light on Carter Road Tuesday evening, according to the Kentucky State Police.
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Whitley County woman is behind bars after allegedly biting two deputies and breaking one officer’s nose with his own baton, according to details in an arrest citation. The citation states that deput…
The woman living there reportedly called 911, realizing that an intruder was in her house, between her and three kids.
Power outages were reported on Wednesday across parts of southern and central Kentucky.
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Thieves allegedly stole a light tower and generator from an eastern Kentucky fire station over the weekend, leaving the volunteer department without critical emergency equipment.
A house fire in Mount Vernon this morning sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries, according to a post from the Brodhead Fire Department.
Kentucky's Class of 2025 achieved an average composite ACT score of 18.4, placing the state fourth among states that test 100% of their graduates, according to data released by ACT on Oct. 15.
Thoroughbred racing's 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna has officially retired from racing and will begin her breeding career at Hill 'n' Dale Farms in Lexington.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state is sending more than $118.2 million to six counties to purchase properties from homeowners in flood-prone areas following devastating floods.
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.
The Lexington Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly stole money from a store register in Lexington on Sept. 20.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Center for Women and Families is continuing efforts to honor victims and raise awareness about the issue. During a ceremony held Tuesday m…
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…
The Lexington Police Department is seeking information on an unsolved murder investigation that began in 2004 when a man was found dead with a gunshot wound.
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…
All interstate lanes on I-75 in Madison County near Richmond will reopen by Friday as contractors wrap up a major $13.5 million highway improvement project ahead of schedule.
For almost 20 years, Mike's Kids Education Foundation has been providing opportunities for students at Madison County Schools to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Three people were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle on New Circle Road early Wednesday.
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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…
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Laurel County dispatch calls, obtained by FOX 56, detail what drivers saw when rapper Armani White, whose real name is Enoch Tolbert, was seen dancing in the middle of I-75, near London, Sunday evening.
Easy Walker is their main park, which consists of 60 acres of baseball and softball fields, horseshoes, and miles of walking trails.
Right now, statistics show there are more than 900 people experiencing homelessness, and city leaders said they recognize a leading cause is a lack of affordable housing.
Authorities said one of the drivers has life-threatening injuries while the other suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Alltech celebrated a major milestone in Nicholasville on Tuesday with the groundbreaking of a new 15,000 square-foot crop science manufacturing building.
A Central Kentucky nonprofit is on a mission to ensure no child or young adult goes without a birthday cake.
One person is with life-threatening injuries, and another person is in critical condition following a three-vehicle collision on I-75 in Scott County.
All lanes of northbound I-75 in Scott County near the 127-mile marker are currently shut down due to an injury collision, Georgetown Police reports.
The GOP field is growing with another candidate getting in the race for central Kentucky’s open congressional seat.
A Kentucky nurse who became an internet sensation after performing CPR on a drunk baby raccoon has taken her story to national television. Misty Combs appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday.
Kentucky's newly implemented speed enforcement cameras in work zones are already showing positive results, with lawmakers reporting significant speed reductions since the program began rolling out.
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…
A former guard at Federal Medical Center Lexington pleaded guilty Oct. 6 to a federal bribery charge after smuggling contraband into the prison.
More than four years after Chris and Gracie Hager were shot and killed outside apartments they owned in Richmond, their family members are growing frustrated with the lengthy legal proceedings.
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…
Just a couple of horses spent some time warming up at Highbramble Park in Woodford County on Tuesday morning.
Blue Grass Airport in Lexington will not display a video message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
Federal prosecutors said this was no random act of violence; it was a planned hit to silence a witness before he could testify.
Whether you're enjoying the fresh air on a stroll through the park or lounging in the shade away from the sun, you may not even think about the trees that are working for you.
As commuters grow more frustrated with the construction on I-75 between Fayette and Madison Counties, they are turning to a more pleasant form of transportation for a part of their commute.
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&…
According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, a mobile home across the roadway is blocking a section of KY 830 four miles east of London.
A 1.8-mile stretch of North New Circle Road in Lexington will undergo a major safety redesign after the city secured the largest federal grant in its history.
