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Tonight in Lexington: 11-year-old boy, father among those killed in plane crash from Kentucky to Florida, Bourbon County's King Lee honoring his mother's legacy, National 4-H Week proves that with head, heart, hands and health, kids win big. Coverage via FOX56, LEX18.
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Winchester man in ICE custody in Western Virginia

WTVQOct 9, 2025 6:18 PM ET

(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…

Eureka Recalls Durra Ground Cinnamon Over Lead Contamination

WTVQOct 9, 2025 5:32 PM ET

(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…

Publix Launches Limited-Edition Holiday Ice Cream Flavors

WTVQOct 9, 2025 5:30 PM ET

(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…

Mayor shares vision in State Of Community address

WTVQ2 articlesOct 9, 2025 10:45 AM ET

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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Pet of the Day on Oct. 9: Jolene

LEX18Oct 9, 2025 9:32 AM ET

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.

Lexington homeless count results to be released Thursday

WTVQ2 articlesOct 9, 2025 7:44 AM ET

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…

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Looking Down the Weather Road

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 9, 2025 1:28 AM ET

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…

PHOTOS: Protest during ‘All out for Gaza’ week

KYKERNELOct 8, 2025 2:44 PM ET

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…

Downtown shooting suspect back in court

WTVQOct 8, 2025 10:54 AM ET

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…

A Gorgeous Stretch of October Weather

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 8, 2025 1:23 AM ET

Good Wednesday, everyone. The historic rains are now gone and now we are settling into a great fall pattern. Gorgeous weather looks to be with us through the upcoming weekend before the jet stream gets active into next week. That corrido…

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