(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky has not had an execution since 2008, and executions have been on hold in Kentucky since 2010, when Franklin Circuit Judge Philip Shepherd began a review of the state’s lethal injection pr…
Police responded to reports of gunshots Thursday morning on Triple Crown Circle in Lexington, where bullets struck a resident's home, but no injuries were reported.
UK police have opened a security operations center that provides real-time monitoring capabilities across campus, offering enhanced response times and comprehensive surveillance coverage.
The 2025 Fall Meet begins at 1 pm on Friday and after 20 months of construction, track officials are ready to debut some of the new amenities.
Allen Tilley is the owner of the KDRA Super Stock Series that races on dirt tracks in Kentucky. Tilley helped revive the division of racing in the bluegrass, and he has a story of recovery of his own.
At the Primate Rescue Center in Nicholasville, the people who run the nonprofit sanctuary say Jane Goodall made an impact in their world, and the human world, that will span beyond Goodall's lifetime.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has issued a statewide Health Alert after a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile Virus and La Crosse virus. According to KDPH, Kentucky h…
University of Kentucky officials announced on Wednesday that the college was found to have “endorsed, promoted and benefited" from practices said to be discriminatory against students.
University of Kentucky Dining hosted “Over the Moooon,” allowing students to try locally grown food while interacting with cows from Harvest Moon Farm. The event, held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Fresh Food Company, allowed students to feed…
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Campbellsville Police arrested a woman Wednesday after a reported stabbing at a home on Smith Ridge Road. Officers say they found a female victim with multiple stab wounds. Her current condition has…
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Harvest Home Dairy Farm cows visited the University of Kentucky’s campus, for students to interact with, during the ‘Over the Moon’ event on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, outside The 90 in Lexington, Ky.
The “Make Gen Z Anti-Abortion” tour came to the University of Kentucky to debate and discuss abortion policy with the community. Lydia Taylor Davis, Students for Life’s spokesperson and anti-abortion social media influencer, came to UK’s…
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a man charged in connection with a deadly crash on I-64 in Bath County has not been located, even though he was scheduled to be in court Thursday morning. According to KSP, 29…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than $20 million in federal funding is coming to Kentucky to help students in rural and high-poverty communities. According to officials, the Kentucky Education Development Corporation will receive …
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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sweet news for Georgetown residents: Crumbl Cookies is officially opening a new location this week. The store, located on Ikebana Path, will begin serving its signature gourmet treats at 8 a.m. Friday. …
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nicholasville Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Thursday morning on Edgewood Drive. According to police, officers were called around 9:30 a.m. to the Edgewood Drive home. When …
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Harrodsburg man is facing multiple charges after a fire at the Parkview Guesthouse, according to a release from the Harrodsburg Police Department. Police say officers and firefighters were called to …
The Appalachian Horse Project is working to manage the population of feral horses in Breathitt County, Kentucky, providing food and medical treatment.
A man was rescued after falling 20 to 40 feet near the Lilly Mountain Nature Preserve in Estill County, requiring a complex multi-agency rescue operation that lasted several hours.
HAVE YOU SEEN HERMAN? Winchester fire crews are offering a $1,500 reward for the return of their friendly firehouse cat, Herman.
The man was with at least two others when he lost his footing. First responders made contact with him and confirmed he was alert and suffered a fractured femur.
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ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Emergency crews faced a challenging rescue after a man fell from a cliff in the Lilly Mountain Nature Preserve Wednesday. Officials say the man fell about 20 to 40 feet down a ravine near Crooked Cre…
One person is dead and another is fighting for their life after a late Wednesday night crash in Lexington.
Good Thursday, everyone. It’s another warm one out there today and that hangs tough through the upcoming weekend. Things change for the better by early next week as rain chances go up and our temps come down. If we play our car…
A Woodford County family learned today that Ronald Exantus, the man who police say killed their 6-year-old son Logan Tipton in 2015, has been released from prison early for good behavior.
The University of Kentucky will determine, over the next 60 days, which “identity-based” organizations can receive university support in compliance with federal instruction. UK Spokesperson Jay Blanton could not confirm which organizati…
A Kentucky woman is starting her wedding planning from scratch just weeks before her November ceremony after discovering her dream venue was sold and the new owner won't honor her contract.
Lexington recorded its first homicide in almost 2 months when 19-year-old Ja'Zarion Robinson was shot and killed Tuesday night on East 7th Street.
Kentucky State Police are warning people about scammers posing as funeral home representatives.
A Laurel County family and their dog were reunited after she'd been missing for four months during the EF-4 tornado that ripped through London back in May.
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A collector in Winchester is dealing with the aftermath of a recent break-in to his shop. The damages are not only physical to the shop and also his cars, but it’s more about the em…
The federal government shutdown is having minimal immediate impact on Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, where flights continue departing on schedule and TSA security checkpoints remain operational.
God's Food Pantry in Somerset is experiencing a severe food shortage during what is typically their most challenging season, prompting the organization to make a rare public plea for donations.
Ten days after Montgomery County Sheriff David Charles was hit while responding to a car accident, he has returned to partial duties at work.
Leaning over, whispering to his friend, Dan Wu asked, “Where did this crowd come from?” In a quick whisper, his friend responded with something that would impact him in ways he never could have anticipated: “People have been waiting for …
Four people are in police custody after a string of robberies in two counties led to their arrest in Shelbyville.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control says a woman has been charged in connection with an animal sexual assault case. According to the agency, with help from the Lexington Police Department, officers…
By HALLIE GOLDEN Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced the primatologist’s death…
The death of a 27-year-old man that occurred on Tuesday at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex is under investigation, according to the Morgan County coroner.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – First responders in London pulled a wheelchair-bound man from a burning home Wednesday morning, saving his life. According to a release from the City of London, the fire broke out around 8:48 a.m. on East 5…
A woman in Lexington was arrested and charged on Sept. 18 with sexual assault crimes against an animal.
Leaders with the London Police Department and the newly reinstated Mayor Randall Weddle announced the hard work of first responders on Wednesday morning.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Horse racing fans are getting ready for one of the biggest events of the season as the 2025 Keeneland Fall Meet kicks off Friday, October 3, and runs through Saturday, October 25. Racing will be held Wed…
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LPD said Johnson would tell the minor that their family members were in a sexual relationship adn he believed he was trying to "equalize" things to make it "less weird" between them.
An 18-year-old was killed Tuesday night after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle on Interstate I-275 in Boone County, and was struck by multiple vehicles after he was ejected off the bike.
Two people were flown to a Lexington hospital after falling dozens of feet off a cliff near the edge of the Red River on Tuesday afternoon.
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Blame was hurled Wednesday at all sides for start of a government shutdown after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement…
Officers said they arrived to find a woman who had blood running from her ear down her chest, as well as a bruised right eye and a possibly bruised left eye.
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RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Madison County man is set to appear in court Wednesday after an hours-long standoff with deputies earlier this month. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Joshua Botkin was arrested in e…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim in a deadly East Seventh Street shooting as 19-year old Ja’Zarion Robinson of Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, offic…
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Deputies said they were already looking into a missing person complaint, which led them to a home in the area. Human remains were found under a tarp with other objects outside the home.
Good Wednesday to one and all. If you’re looking for crisp fall weather now that the calendar has flipped to October… Keep on looking. It’s a warm start to the tenth month of the year as we look ahead toward…
Young people in Lexington are taking ownership of their neighborhoods through a new initiative called "I Got My Block," encouraging kids to pick up trash and help elders with yard work and odd jobs.
Two hikers are with serious injuries after falling an estimated 45 feet at Courthouse Rock on Tuesday, Powell County Search and Rescue reports.
One person is dead after a shooting in Lexington on Tuesday.
LEX 18 is on the scene of a large police presence in the area of East Seventh Street in Lexington. The Fayette County Coroner is also on scene.
Calling all history buffs! Take a step back in time with a historic 26-acre one-of-a-kind property located in Rockcastle County, now up for grabs.
The University of Kentucky is monitoring federal budget negotiations in anticipation of a possible government shutdown at midnight, according to a campus-wide email from UK President Eli Capilouto. The email, sent on Tuesday, Sept. 30, s…
Kentucky experienced one of the nation's largest increases in DUI fatalities in 2023, according to a recent report from Zutobi, even as the U.S. saw an overall decrease in drunk driving deaths.
An 18-year-old Lexington woman is redefining what it means to have "girl power" by setting new world and state records in prestigious junior firefighter competitions.
Secretary of State Michael Adams wants to keep growing Kentucky's Safe At Home program, which helps domestic violence survivors keep their addresses confidential on state records.
