The board of Fayette County Public Schools narrowly voted to approve its working budget for its fiscal year Monday night, passing it with a 3-2 vote.
A juvenile was arrested Tuesday after a police chase in Jefferson County.
As they were driving by witnesses on the way to the jail, officers noted that Terrance Miller "yelled out that he will stab them once he gets out," according to the arrest citation.
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Newly filed court documents are providing more detail in the Rowan County double murder case, where 44-year-old Joshua Cottrell is accused of killing 37-year-old Kayla Blake and her 13-year-old daught…
The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded a four-year contract to the College Board to administer the SAT as the state's college admissions exam beginning in spring 2026.
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KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a theft at Howard’s Market. Troopers say 47-year-old Daniel Arthur was spotted Tuesday evening near a …
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control shelter says it is overflowing after officers recently took in 17 dogs and puppies surrendered from a single home. Officials are urging responsible pet owner…
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SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Scott County Humane Society held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a new $1.5 million adoption center that will expand services for one of Kentucky’s fastest-growing counties. The 3,600-square…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City officials will begin rolling out recycling and yard waste audits in Lexington neighborhoods next week, checking carts for contamination as part of an effort to improve waste collection. Staff will n…
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A federal judge has denied motions to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit against a former Letcher County deputy who was convicted of sexually abusing women under his supervision during home incarceration.
The man shot before two other people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Independence has died from his injuries, according to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office.
Following his death, retired Lexington Police Department Sergeant 88-year-old Donald Lee was remembered by the department for his dedication to service.
A London couple won $1.5 million after buying a $20 Wild Cash 200X Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket, according to lottery officials.
A raccoon in Scott County was saved by an officer after his foot reportedly got caught in a fishing lure at Yuko-En on the Elkhorn Friday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Jefferson County Board of Education is facing a major budget crisis, with leaders warning the district must close a $188 million deficit by the 2026–27 school year. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 1…
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Trooper Scottie Pennington confirmed that speed is believed to be a contributing factor to his death, and he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The road is expected to be closed for up to five hours, according to emergency management.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An escaped Ohio inmate who had been on the run in Kentucky for more than a week has been caught. The FBI says 48-year-old Jerry Cooper was arrested Monday night in the Louisville area with the help of m…
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WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Monday morning on I-75 in Whitley County. Troopers say the crash occurred near mile marker 13, close to Williamsburg. …
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new debate is brewing over school vaccine requirements, with parents, health leaders, and advocacy groups divided over whether mandates should be strengthened or scaled back. The Associated Press repor…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Rowan County community is mourning the deaths of 13-year-old Kennedi McWhorter and her mother, 37-year-old Kayla Blake, who were found murdered inside their Morehead home last Friday. Police were …
The 2026 district budget passed three to two, with a stipulation stating that Liggins must present a plan for restoring the contingency to 6%.
After long days and weeks of searching down roads and through the woods, there was no sign of any of the pets. However, last week, they received a report of a potential sighting of Sadie Lou.
Good Tuesday to one and all. Severe storms with beneficial rains rumbled across the state Monday and we have more rounds coming our way the next few days. Additional waves of strong to severe storms will be noted with additional rounds o…
Kentucky State Police are investigating a Monday morning motorcycle collision on I-75 in Whitley County that left one man dead.
The funeral services for Kayla Blake and Kennedi McWhorter, victims in a Friday double murder in Rowan County, have been announced.
The Kentucky U.S. Senate race has become more competitive on the Democratic side after two new candidates announced their campaigns last week.
Kayla Blake was a mother of two, a beach lover and a nurse with an extraordinary passion for helping others overcome addiction.
Austin Smither is still processing the loss of Kayla and her daughter Kennedi three days after Rowan County deputies discovered them during a welfare check requested by one of Kayla's co-workers.
A crash involving a garbage truck and a car closed Leestown Road at Bradley Lane for several hours.
Advocates are raising awareness for domestic violence prevention following the tragic deaths of a woman and her teenage daughter in Rowan County on Friday.
More than 100 students from Frankfort Independent Schools visited Lexington YMCAs Monday for free swim lessons.
A $10,000 reward is up for grabs as multiple Kentucky agencies are still searching for Jerry Cooper after he escaped from the Brown County Adult Detention Center in Ohio on Sept. 16.
By ALI SWENSON and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence. Speaking f…
A Madison County family’s story has triggered a federal investigation into Kentucky’s organ donation system.
David and Krissy Fraser have finally returned to their beloved log cabin on the Kentucky River, the same home that was devastated when April floods swallowed much of the Clifton community.
Workers wearing orange vests will disperse into Lexington neighborhoods this week. It’s part of a recycling audit led by Lexington’s Division of Waste Management.
According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, a motorcycle was traveling east on KY 552 around 11:30 a.m. when it lost control in a curve and crossed into the path of a truck.
According to the complaint, there was feces smeared on the walls of the apartment and the bed.
The National Weather Service says storms are expected across Kentucky through Wednesday. Meteorologists say it could help the Commonwealth through a dry spell.
Leestown Road at Bradley Lane in Lexington is shut down to traffic in both directions until further notice due to a "serious collision," lexwrecks reports.
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday. “We have spent the last d…
The walls of William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky are frequented by students in pursuit of knowledge, learning and intellectual community. Students gather to study or seek advice for projects that demand the help of ac…
The Lexington-Fayette NAACP hosted its 2025 Florida Mitchell Freedom Fund Banquet on Sept. 21 at the Hilton Downtown, bringing together community leaders to address civil rights challenges.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington man appeared in court Monday on several charges tied to a recent bus stop shooting. Jon’Tay Mattingly was arraigned over Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center, where he entered a not …
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A golf cart accident in Lincoln County has left one juvenile dead and another injured. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened Sunday around 4:30 p.m. on South Fishing C…
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MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities continue their search for an escaped inmate who broke out of the Brown County, Ohio Detention Center last Monday night and may be hiding near Dover in Mason County. Officials say Jerry Lee…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than 100 Frankfort elementary students took part in hands-on water safety training Monday thanks to a partnership between Swim With Purpose and the YMCA of Central Kentucky. Around 115 second- and t…
A post from Pendleton County Schools reported that a school bus driver and the monitor were taken to the hospital following after the bus they were in flipped over.
ESPN announced that the Kentucky Wildcats will face a trio of long-standing rivals for the next four years, starting in 2026.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Republican State Representative Matt Lockett is calling for Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins and Board Chair Tyler Murphy to step down, saying the district has “abandoned its…
In a recall notice published Sunday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said three varieties of shrimp sold at Kroger stores in 31 states may be contaminated with cesium-137.
Hazard High School confirmed the "tragic death" of a student in a Facebook post Monday morning. Check back for the latest updates.
A Kentucky state representative is calling for the immediate resignations of Fayette County Public Schools' top leaders, citing what he describes as widespread dysfunction.
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Emergency crews are on the scene of a semi truck fire in Mount Vernon. According to the Mount Vernon Fire Department, the fire is along South Wilderness Road between Chestnut Ridge and Kentucky F…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating after a stabbing sent one person to the hospital overnight. Officers say it happened late Sunday on Cross Keys Road. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of shooting someone at a Lexington bus stop is set to appear in court Monday. Police say 20-year-old Jon’tay Mattingly shot a man in the head Thursday morning near Winburn Drive and McCullo…
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ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Mount Vernon Fire Department says Lake Cumberland Road has reopened after crews responded to a vehicle fire Monday. The roadway was closed between Community Trust Bank and Dysart Way while fi…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Educators from across the state are in Lexington this week for the Kentucky Department of Education’s Continuous Improvement Summit. The two-day event, held Monday and Tuesday at the Central Bank Center,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Seniors and community members are invited to learn how to prevent falls during a special event Monday at the Lexington Senior Center. The program, hosted by UK HealthCare’s Trauma Program and the Senior …
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington is celebrating sacred music this week with the “In One Achord” festival, which runs through Sunday. The festival features 25 events across churches, synagogues, mosques, and concert halls. Loca…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky football now knows its permanent SEC opponents under the league’s new nine-game conference format. Starting with the 2026 season, the Wildcats will face South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida ev…
On Sunday, two people were injured when their utility terrain vehicle crashed over a cliff, but iPhone crash detection technology helped emergency responders locate them in a remote area.
"The district has become a case study in dysfunction, controversy, and collapsing confidence."
Firefighters said one person was found dead from the explosion. The fire was contained to the outside of the building.
Keeping this iPhone feature enabled helped potentially save the life of two people after a UTV crash in Rowan County.
The Hazard man is facing over 60 charges related to sexual misconduct with a minor, according to the Perry County Sheriff's Office.
MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Students and staff in Rowan County are wearing purple Monday in memory of 13-year-old Kennedi McWhorter, who was found murdered alongside her mother on Friday. According to the Rowan County School Distric…
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The Lexington Police Department is probing a stabbing that happened Sunday night on Cross Keys Road.
The police said eight shots echoed from the woods and that a man and woman were found dead. One was believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Good Monday, everyone. It’s a week of weather we’ve been needing for a while, but it’s also a week that may cause some issues. Rounds of showers and storms will rumble across the region, putting down quite a…
The Winchester community held a candlelight vigil in downtown for the late political activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Sept. 10.
On Sunday, Morehead City Government officials said McWhorter had been a member of the 2024 11-and-under state champion softball team, the first state championship for our softball program.
Officials with the London Police Department wrote on social media that Yaden had been a dear friend, and asked community members to keep his family and loved ones in their hearts.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man was hospitalized after a shooting early Saturday morning in a Lexington neighborhood. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were called to a residence on Mount Rushmore W…
ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say they located 44-year-old Joshua Cottrell at a Paducah-area hospital Friday afternoon, where he was treated and released before being taken into custody. Cottrell ha…
