Good Sunday to one and all. A few strong to severe storms show up across Kentucky today as we get set for a very stormy and wet pattern ahead. Beneficial rains are likely over the next week, with the chance for some areas to pick up too …
Following a double murder in Rowan County, LEX18 breaks down the criminal history of the murder suspect.
"This is where he grew up, " Mason County deputies said. "He knows every inch of this property, and there are several areas he's able to hide in."
Folks got the chance to take a ride in the various vehicles on Saturday, including driving some of them.
A city official has released a statement, and a memorial has been set up honoring 13-year-old Kennedi McWhorter, who was killed in a double murder in Morehead on Friday.
LEX 18 team members spent Saturday connecting with the community at the Paris-Bourbon County Pumpkin Festival.
Court documents have revealed more information about Jon'Tay Mattingly, the suspect in a Thursday shooting on Winburn Drive that left a man injured.
One person was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after a shooting in a Lexington neighborhood in the Pimlico Parkway area.
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.
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.
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…
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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.
A Corbin man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said he attempted to break into a Laurel County business.
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.
Three human cases of West Nile virus have been identified in Fayette County.
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."
The heart of downtown will be full of music, dance, art, food, and more on Friday and Saturday night, all in celebration of the different cultures that blend to make Lexington unique.
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.
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.
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.
Police are investigating after a mother and daughter were killed in Rowan County.
During National Recovery Month, Shannon Fulton is sharing his story of resilience after more than a month in recovery from long-term drug addiction.
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.
Just three days before the then-sheriff Stines allegedly murdered Mullins, he gave a deposition in a civil suit.
A Webster County man was sentenced to 30 years on Friday for the rape and abuse of an infant.
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.
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.
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, 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…
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 …
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.
Sept. 19 marks one year since the deadly shooting of a Kentucky judge put a small community in the national spotlight.
"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."
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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.
On Friday, the London Police Department reported that the missing 64-year-old woman out of London has been located.
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.
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…
