Good Tuesday, everyone. Calm weather continues across our part of the world, but this appears to be the calm before the storms. A series of fall storm systems looks to arrive in the region over the next few weeks with the first sweeping …
Junction City Fire Chief Jerrod Elam received an unexpected phone call just after 8:30 Monday morning that ended his tenure with the department.
Members of Fayette County Public Schools' district audit committee appeared before the school board for the first time since being tasked with managing an external investigation into the district's budget and operations.
For 75 years, Memorial Coliseum has stood on the University of Kentucky campus as a powerful tribute to the Kentuckians who gave their lives in service to our country.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will spend the next week on a trade-focused trip, meeting with officials throughout Europe and those who do business with the Commonwealth.
One of the Republicans vying to replace Mitch McConnell in the US Senate has released a new poll on the race.
President Trump's proposed 100% tariff on imported drugs has Kentucky pharmacists worried about potential disruptions to patient care and pharmacy operations.
Armani White, the rapper behind the hit song "Billie Eilish," spent part of his weekend in a Kentucky jail.
After 35 years of serving the Cardinal Valley neighborhood, La Unica Mexican Grocery will close its doors this week when the lease agreement expires.
A Scott County teenager is marking the 12th anniversary of a horrific accident by giving back to others in a meaningful way.
The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about reports of scammers trying to get money from elderly people.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The early release of convicted child killer Ronald Exantus has sparked widespread scrutiny of Kentucky’s supervised release program — raising serious questions about public safety, mental health evaluati…
A woman charged with murder in Rockcastle County appeared before a judge this morning as investigators revealed new details linking her to the case.
Hundreds of pages of internal emails are revealing new details about the conversations that took place in the months leading up to Fayette County Public Schools' ongoing budget crisis.
Lexwrecks is reporting that southbound lanes on I-75 at the 101 mile marker are blocked due to an injury collision involving three vehicles on Monday.
For the first 18 years of Ryan Lark’s life, he lived beside large fields of corn in the Chicagoland near Joliet, Illinois. In fact, it was running through fields taller than himself that helped Lark discover his love for the environment.…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directing displaced federal workers to state resources as the federal government shutdown enters its 13th day, affecting thousands of employees nationwide.
Two horses were euthanized in October after incidents during races.
The announcement on Oct. 13 comes just days after the now-former Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray resigned following his third DUI arrest in two years.
Kentucky officials have issued an Antler Alert, warning motorists to stay alert for deer activity on roadways, with 3,406 crashes reported in 2024, resulting in 6 fatalities and 22 serious injuries.
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Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time. The Boilermakers earned 35 of 61 first-place votes to top Monday’s poll to begin the 2025-26 season. That put Matt Painter’s squad ahead…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) –Officials with the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office are warning about a new scam. Deputy Sheriff Matt Lytle says the scam appeared this week. “We’ve got fou…
While searching the vehicle, the police claimed a green, leafy substance and a crystal-like substance in a silver metal container were found inside a purse.
The Kentucky Women's basketball team has been picked to finish 8th in the SEC as voted on by the media and Clara Strack was voted to the All-SEC Second Team.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has announced the recall of a frozen spinach product that was distributed nationwide.
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WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Winchester Police say three people are behind bars following a series of car thefts in the city’s southwest area. According to investigators, Charles Clark was first arrested earlier this month after de…
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers traveling through Franklin County this week should prepare for delays on Interstate 64. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, lane closures begin Monday on both the eastbound an…
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The Robertson County judge executive announced on Monday that former Sheriff Randy Insko has agreed to step out of retirement and serve as interim sheriff until the next election.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Governor Andy Beshear is in Europe this week. Beshear shared posted a picture to Facebook on Sunday(10/12), saying he and his family made it to London. According to his office, Beshear is visi…
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Torilena Fields is back in court on Monday. Fields is scheduled for a pretrial conference. She is accused of murdering her mother and dismembering the body. Fields was arrested last Octo…
A lovable porker got loose over the weekend on Leestown Road in Lexington, and animal control is trying to get her back home.
The cool mornings and warm afternoons continue! A mostly sunny sky and a northeasterly breeze with highs in the low to mid 70s on Monday.
The Kentucky Horse Park is hosting the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families over the weekend.
Despite a 2-1 loss to El Paso Locomotive FC over the weekend, the Lexington Sporting Club men's team remains in playoff position.
She underwent a court-mandated psychiatric evaluation in July after her attorney raised questions about her ability to participate in her defense.
The Kentucky woman accused of killing her mother and cooking her remains in a pot is due back in a Robertson County courtroom on Monday.
Good Monday, everyone. It’s another awesome, but boring weather week across the Commonwealth. The boring part looks to change by the weekend as a very active pattern takes shape across the country. This will throw several syste…
The Woodford County Library hosted the "All Things Kentucky" event for the fourth year to educate people on some Kentucky heritage, and enjoy some delicious desserts while raising money.
A Lexington nonprofit reports fewer city residents are experiencing homelessness. But that drop in numbers could be a side effect of last year’s Safer Kentucky Act.
University staff, students and members of the Lexington community attended a multi-panel event featuring technology professionals who discussed all aspects of cybersecurity, specifically the role of artificial intelligence (AI). Hosted b…
On Oct. 11, Tuk Tuk Snack Shop announced that the restaurant would be closing its doors in November, citing family health challenges for staff, tariffs, inflation, and nationwide trends in the food service industry as a whole.
It's moments like Lexington's Faith & Blue event that help remind people of how important unity is, especially in a time when the city needs it.
A teacher at a Louisville high school youth theater program was arrested on Thursday in connection with an operation by Project Safe Childhood investigated by Louisville police and the FBI.
Paws 4 The Cause hosted their annual Barktoberfest fall festival and pet costume contest at Liquor Barn in Hamburg, aiming to raise $15,000 for their emergency medical fund.
The Nicholasville Firefighters' Union partnered up with Shamrock Bar and Grille on Saturday to compete for a good cause.
