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Tonight in Lexington: 'It felt really nice': Lexington Fire Department announces 2025 Junior Fire Chief, Georgetown welding teacher honored with surprise assembly and award, Western Kentucky woman kept $50k scratch-off under pillow. Coverage via LEX18, FOX56.
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Georgetown Police seek help identifying suspect in motorcycle theft

WTVQ2 articlesOct 7, 2025 1:43 PM ET

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Georgetown Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in connection with a stolen motorcycle. According to the department, a 2006 Harley-Davidson was reported stolen, and investigator…

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Heavy rain causes flooding on Lexington roads

WTVQOct 7, 2025 1:40 PM ET

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s been pouring across Central Kentucky all morning, and the rain is starting to take a toll on local roads. Bermuda Avenue in Lexington is one of several areas seeing flooding as water continues to ri…

Lexington unveils expanded winter weather preparedness plan

WTVQOct 7, 2025 10:38 AM ET

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The City of Lexington is rolling out a stronger plan to prepare for winter weather this year — with more staff, equipment, and salt already in place ahead of the season. Streets and Roads Director Rob Al…

New app gives Kentucky hunters a high-tech edge this season

WTVQOct 7, 2025 10:35 AM ET

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky hunters have a new digital tool just in time for deer and elk season. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has launched a new mobile app called “KY Deer & Elk” to help hunters pl…

Lexington Pride Festival returning next summer

WTVQOct 7, 2025 10:33 AM ET

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One of Lexington’s biggest celebrations is returning next summer. The 2026 Lexington Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from noon to 10 p.m. on Oliver Lewis Way. The annual event celebrate…

Torrential Rains May Cause Local High-Water Issues

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 7, 2025 1:42 AM ET

Good Tuesday, everybody. Low pressure is rolling through the state today and it’s bringing a lot of rain with it. A corridor of several inches of rain is possible, leading to the potential for local high-water issues. We are li…

Local High-Water Threat Through Tuesday

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 6, 2025 7:13 PM ET

Good evening, folks. I wanted to drop by for a quick update on the potential for high water issues as we head into Tuesday and Tuesday evening. This happens as low pressure zips through the area just ahead of a cold front. The forecast m…

Humans of UK: Melissa Scholes Young connects community with art

KYKERNEL2 articlesOct 6, 2025 5:46 PM ET

The first time Melissa Scholes Young felt seen within the writing community was in third grade. Young remembered looking out at the crowd and seeing her parents supporting her from afar as she read her winning Mother’s Day essa…

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Amy McGrath announces run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky

WTVQOct 6, 2025 12:46 PM ET

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Retired Marine fighter pilot and former congressional candidate Amy McGrath has officially announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Mitch McConnell. McGrath, who previousl…

Rounds of Storms Bringing Heavy Rains

KYWEATHERCENTEROct 6, 2025 1:40 AM ET

Good Monday, everyone. Scattered showers and storms are ramping up across the region today and will really crank on Tuesday. That’s when heavy rains may cause local high water issues across Kentucky as a fall cold front sweeps …

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