Good Friday to one and all. We’ve made it to the end of the week and we’re rolling into the weekend on a very pleasant note as high pressure flexes on us. Some changes finally show up as we get into next week with the…
The names of the people on board a Kentucky plane that crashed in Florida have been released.
Football is more than just a game; it's brotherhood, a bond, and sometimes a way to honor those who are no longer with us.
A 12-year-old Fayette County 4-H member is proving that hard work and dedication pay off in the show ring. Her story represents the positive mark 4H leaves on its young members.
No cell phones, no emails — to stay in touch with a loved one stationed overseas during the Vietnam War, families relied on snail mail.
Kentucky State Police and the FBI are investigating threats made against Kentucky Parole Board members following the early release of Ronald Exantus, who killed a 6-year-old boy in 2015.
After nearly a week, an accused Kentucky killer has been rearrested in Florida.
Diane Crump, the first female jockey to run in the Kentucky Derby in 1971, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Now, her family is raising funds to help fund her medical treatment at home.
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — One family in Richmond is awaiting the return of their loved one. Vicente Castillo Flores was arrested by Immigration Customs Enforcement, two weeks ago, trying to go through a toll booth. His family says af…
Lexington officials cut the ribbon Thursday on a new park on the west side of town.
US Congressman Andy Barr is urging the Norwegian Nobel Committee to grant President Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize following the pause of the two-year war between Israel and Hamas.
Shriner's Children's Hospital in Lexington got a comforting surprise after a non-profit out of Fleming County donated around 60 handmade quilts for kids on Thursday.
MARION COUNTY, Fla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Florida authorities have arrested Ronald Exantus — the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 killing of six-year-old Logan Tipton in Versailles — after he allegedly failed to regist…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Eureka Incorporated has issued a recall for its “Durra Ground Cinnamon” packaged in 100-gram plastic containers. The FDA warns that the product may be contaminated with lead. While no related illnesses have been report…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Publix has released more than a dozen limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors for the season. The seasonal options include Deep Dish Apple Pie, Bourbon Eggnog, Rum Nut Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Pie, and Peppermint Stick…
It feels like fall in downtown Versailles with plenty of seasonal signs. Some of the shop décor is – you could say – humerus.
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Air traffic control and Transportation Security Administration employees can eat free at TGI Fridays during the government shutdown. Workers who have been on the job without pay since October 1 can present their employ…
Kentucky State Senator Brandon Smith is pressing Gov. Andy Beshear on when justice will be served for families affected by violent crime.
A Kentucky lawmaker wants to overhaul protections on social media for children in the 2026 session.
Results of Lexington's 2025 homeless street survey were released today, showing a decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness. However, officials say they don't tell the whole story.
The ongoing government shutdown has come with plenty of unintended consequences, and Fort Campbell High School had to pay the price by pausing their football season.
Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon hit-and-run near Bradley Drive and Irvine Road in Madison County.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington’s newest destination for outdoor fun is officially open. Mayor Linda Gorton joined city leaders and residents Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Cardinal Run Park North — the city’s larg…
In the wake of Gov. Andy Beshear calling on the Robertson County sheriff to step down, Terry Gray tendered his resignation on Thursday.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department is giving residents an inside look at what it’s like to serve in law enforcement through its Citizens Police Academy. This week, members of Class 30 took part in one of …
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Claims allegedly made by the suspect in a deadly Wednesday shooting suggest he resorted to violence in retaliation for years of being threatened by his Somerset neighbors.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton shared her vision for the city’s future during her annual State of the Community address. The mayor spoke before the Rotary Club of Lexington at Mane on Main downtown. Her re…
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Jolene is our Pet of the Day on Oct. 9! She is a 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair mix and has been available for adoption for over 100 days.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The final results of Lexington’s 2025 homeless street survey are expected to be released Thursday. According to the Catholic Action Center, the report will be announced at noon at the Lyric Theatre on Ea…
The Winchester Police Department held its third food drive in 2 years to help combat child hunger when kids are out of school.
Kentucky continued its dominance Wednesday night with a 3-1 top 10 win on the road against No. 9 Texas A&M.
The sixth shooting with a victim in two weeks in Lexington has left a person injured early Thursday morning.
Good Thursday to one and all. With a fresh brand of brisk fall air pushing into the region, it has me thinking of the cold season that’s just about upon us. I’m wondering if we can get things off and running on an ear…
Some Lexington residents are pushing back against the Central Kentucky YMCA Board of Directors after the organization announced plans to sell its inner-city location.
One man is dead following a multi-vehicle collision in the Shopville area of Pulaski County on Wednesday afternoon.
Its walls are covered with more than 40 murals, most of them painted by Daniel Mayer, a soldier from Czechoslovakia.
Scammers are continuing to target people across Kentucky.
Police in Jackson County are reporting that multiple calls of an active shooter at a church in Jackson County Wednesday evening were found to be unfounded, and no active shooter was ever present.
Two men were arrested on Wednesday morning for allegedly stealing cooking oil from restaurants in London.
A local philanthropic fund co-founded by a country music star has made a big donation to some area organizations to celebrate its five-year anniversary.
Coming off their first winning record and home playoff game since 2016, the Generals are looking to take that next step against their biggest rival, the Henry Clay Blue Devils.
The Bourbon Community Hospital announced it will cover athletic admission costs for all students at Paris Independent Schools— and thanks to help from other local sponsors as well, the hospital can say the same for Bourbon County Schools…
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and expensive. This is creating a problem in the insurance market as companies raise rates or drop coverage in high-risk areas entirely.
Art, humor and hope are critical parts of the healing process at Kentucky Children's Hospital, and this week, the iconic characters of Peanuts are helping with that mission.
4 parents have filed a civil action lawsuit against a Kentucky middle school, alleging that their non-verbal children with disabilities were physically and verbally abused.
The attorney representing the London City Council has submitted a letter of resignation.
Vietnam War veterans on this year's Honor Flight made an emotional stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, where all 63 participants served during the conflict that defined a generation.
Kentucky’s attorney general is continuing to push for restoring the death penalty for a convicted cop killer.
Heavy rains turned what should have been a routine evening into an unexpected overnight adventure for well-known folk singer and radio host Michael Johnathon.
Bluegrass native, Lexington Christian Academy standout, and Kentucky Wildcat alum Laney Frye is set to make her LPGA Tour debut next year as a rookie.
The problem of period poverty is one that affects women all over central and eastern Kentucky. One woman in Menifee County decided to step up in her community.
Two cases of deer "acting confused, dazed, suffering from what appeared to be poor eyesight" are being reported in Graves County, with one deer entering a county school on Tuesday.
ICE said Santos Eliberto Banegas Reyes was held at the Nassau County Correctional Center for less than 18 hours before being found unresponsive.
During one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, one woman will be recognized for her extraordinary commitment that has lasted more than five decades.
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. “There are just a lot of rumors flying around. …
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear requested that the Robertson County sheriff resign after he was arrested on Tuesday on his third DUI charge in two years.
MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The sheriff of Robertson County was arrested Tuesday night after authorities say he drove at more than 100 miles per hour with flashing blue lights activated, nearly striking another law enforcement v…
LEX 18 obtained jail video of the night Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray was booked into the Mason County Detention Center.
Students listened to speakers during the ‘Two Years too Many’ protest, including Ala Hassan, an organizer from Lex4Palestine, and former University of Kentucky professor Ramsi Woodcock. The event was during the ‘All o…
The Lexington Police Department asked the community for help in finding two theft suspects who allegedly entered a back yard in July and stole items.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Clerk’s Office will temporarily close next month to allow for renovation work. According to County Clerk Susan Lamb, the office at 162 East Main Street will close to the public — excep…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Somerset man is behind bars after an early morning shooting left another man dead. According to Sheriff Bobby Jones, deputies responded to a home on Dogwood Lane…
Governing Magazine announced that Secretary of State Michael Adams has been named a Public Officials of the Year.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The man accused in a downtown Lexington shooting is back before a judge. Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Streete appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing connected to an August 29 shooting o…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say a 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a man Monday evening on Ascot Park. According to police, officers were called to the 1200 block of…
Although it's not quite winter yet, a non-profit in Richmond is starting to get things ready for its winter shelter.
Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) have issued a warrant for a West Liberty woman's arrest after she allegedly stabbed a man outside of Betty's Grocery in the Moon community of Morgan County.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Georgetown Police have arrested Brian Alexander Newman, 22, in connection with a shooting that left a man critically injured Tuesday night. According to police, the shooting happened near the Amerson Or…
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The Georgetown Police Department (GPD) issued a public safety notice amid an overnight shooting investigation.
Lexington City Council heard a presentation on how to improve safety across its streets and roadways during a work session meeting Tuesday.
