Kentucky weather today: Warm, dry start to work week
FOX56Sep 29, 2025 9:45 AM ET
High pressure keeps the weather dry and unseasonably warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s and lows in the 50s, continuing through the week.
Latest Lexington Headlines
Updated Sep 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET
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This morning in Lexington: KSP identifies victim in deadly Knott County UTV crash, Police: Person critically injured in Sunday night Lexington shooting, A Warm Transition from September to October. Coverage via WTVQ, KYWEATHERCENTER.
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Breathitt County feral horse problem concerns increase
FOX56Sep 29, 2025 8:54 AM ET
These feral horses have been an issue that has increased immensely in recent years, roaming about and destroying property.
18-year-old rescued at Lake Cumberland after falling over cliff
FOX56Sep 29, 2025 8:04 AM ET
Russell County Search and Rescue announced on Facebook that around 2 a.m., crews were called to an overlook area where the 18-year-old had fallen.
KSP identifies victim in deadly Knott County UTV crash
WTVQSep 29, 2025 8:01 AM ET
KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have released the name of a man killed in a weekend UTV crash in the Talcum community. Troopers say 26-year-old Chase Caudill died Saturday night after the UTV he was operating o…
Police: Person critically injured in Sunday night Lexington shooting
WTVQSep 29, 2025 7:56 AM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Sunday night. Officers say they responded to a shots-fired call on Village Drive around 9…
Fight leads to 1 injured in gunfire on Reims Road in Lexington
FOX56Sep 29, 2025 7:04 AM ET
The Lexington Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Reims Road after an altercation between two individuals, resulting in one non-life-threatening injury and the shooter now in custody.
Shooter at large as man fights for life after gunfire in Lexington
FOX56Sep 29, 2025 6:21 AM ET
Lexington police said that officers were called around 9:40 p.m. to the 100 block of Village Drive, where they found a man who had been shot.
A Warm Transition from September to October
KYWEATHERCENTERSep 29, 2025 1:54 AM ET
Good Monday to one and all. September is ending on a warm note and that carries us into the start of the tenth month of the season. This happens as we watch a super busy tropical setup with twin troubles in the Atlantic. Listen, I…
Lexington Sporting Club women take down No. 1 Dallas Trinity
FOX56Sep 28, 2025 8:56 PM ET
The Greens were going into the match undefeated, with Dallas sitting at number one in the standings.
Kentucky rescue crews work together amid 2 emergencies at Red River Gorge
FOX56Sep 28, 2025 7:47 PM ET
Rescue teams in Powell, Wolfe, and Lee counties responded to two emergency calls happening at the same time over a mile apart from one another on Saturday afternoon at the Red River Gorge.
Hillshire Brands recalls 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick
WTVQSep 28, 2025 7:25 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hillshire Brands, the maker of several popular meat products, is recalling 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick items. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall over the …
Frozen shrimp recalled over radioactive isotope contamination risk
WTVQSep 28, 2025 7:18 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Aqua Star has issued a recall for roughly 8,000 bags of frozen shrimp due to potential contamination with a radioactive isotope. The recall affects the company’s raw peeled tail-on shrimp skewers, whic…
USDA issues listeria health alert for Walmart and Trader Joe’s pasta meals
WTVQSep 28, 2025 7:16 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a health alert for certain ready-to-eat pasta meals that may be contaminated with listeria. The alert involves Walmart’s Marketside Linguine with Beef Meat…
Hit-and-run in Harrodsburg injures two pedestrians at Lexington and College streets
WTVQ2 articlesSep 28, 2025 7:06 PM ET
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A hit-and-run accident in Harrodsburg left two pedestrians injured Saturday, according to the Harrodsburg Police Department. Officials said the driver of the vehicle ran a red light at the intersection…
Lexington man identified in deadly crash at Versailles and Red Mile roads
WTVQSep 28, 2025 7:01 PM ET
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirmed that a man was killed earlier today after being struck by a vehicle in Lexington. The victim has been identified as Abomakese Byummeh, 46, of Lexington. His …
Pound of fentanyl seized by Louisville investigators in 'major narcotics bust'
FOX56Sep 28, 2025 6:59 PM ET
Enough fentanyl to deliver a lethal dose to more than a third of Jefferson County's entire population was seized along with other illegal drugs and two guns on Friday, according to officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department.
1 dead, 1 injured after UTV overturns in Knott County
LEX182 articlesSep 28, 2025 6:39 PM ET
Kentucky State Police says that a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead on the scene after the Polaris UTV he was driving overturned on Saturday night in Knott County.
6-year-old pageant winner spreads love to nursing home despite facing vision loss
LEX18Sep 28, 2025 5:59 PM ET
Tucker Townsend is like any other 6-year-old kid. He loves to be outside and enjoys spending time with his siblings as he is currently one of 8 children.
Garrard County officials find man injured at central Kentucky nature preserve
FOX56Sep 28, 2025 4:55 PM ET
Just after midnight on Sunday, Garrard County emergency personnel announced on social media that the nature preserve had been temporarily closed to the public.
Man dies after being hit by vehicle walking near Lexington intersection
FOX563 articlesSep 28, 2025 2:15 PM ET
A man was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning while walking in an intersection, according to the Fayette County Coroner's Office.
2 killed, 8 injured after shooting and fire at Michigan LDS church; suspect dead
FOX564 articlesSep 28, 2025 11:46 AM ET
Authorities believe there may be additional victims within the church who were unable to escape due to a fire that engulfed the building.
Tom Dorman Nature Preserve back open following investigation
LEX182 articlesSep 28, 2025 9:36 AM ET
Authorities tell LEX18 there is an ongoing investigation by the Garrard County Sheriff's Office. There is no threat to the public.
2 pedestrians injured after hit and run in Mercer County
LEX182 articlesSep 28, 2025 8:39 AM ET
The Harrodsburg Police Department is currently investigating a hit & run collision that left two pedestrians injured.
Eyeing Imelda and Looking into Early October
KYWEATHERCENTERSep 28, 2025 1:05 AM ET
Good Sunday to one and all. It’s another winner of a weather day for most of the region, but the far southeastern part of the state continues to deal with shower and storm chances. Elsewhere, all eyes are on Imelda and some cha…
Frankfort hosts its first ever Latino Fest
LEX18Sep 27, 2025 11:45 PM ET
The Kentucky capitol hosts its first every Latino Fest on Saturday where dozens of people gathered to celebrate the latin culture.
Lexington owner pleads for return of missing dog after escape from groomer: 'We're a team'
FOX562 articlesSep 27, 2025 8:48 PM ET
A routine trip to the groomer was anything but ordinary on Tuesday when Joyce Velicovich’s 3-year-old dog, June, escaped from Quannies Quality Pet Grooming on East Reynolds Road.
3 indicted for alleged child abuse at Richmond daycare
FOX56Sep 27, 2025 7:34 PM ET
Three former staff members of a Richmond childcare center were indicted on Wednesday, Sept. 24, accused of abusing children and interfering with a March investigation into that alleged abuse.
Winchester police report multiple overnight thefts from vehicles
LEX18Sep 27, 2025 7:03 PM ET
Winchester police are investigating multiple vehicle thefts that occurred overnight in the southwest district of the city, with reports coming from behind Walmart and in Holiday Hills.
Recovery group helps equine expert that's facing hard times
LEX18Sep 27, 2025 6:00 PM ET
Stable Recovery volunteers and community members spent the day cleaning up a house and five acres of land for Elizabeth Blythe, a well-known figure in the equine industry who has fallen on hard times.
One Lexington hosts free tutoring session for Fayette County students
LEX18Sep 27, 2025 5:17 PM ET
One Lexington hosted free tutoring at the Charles Young Community Center, providing academic support for Fayette County Public Schools students ages 10 and up.
Georgetown police host shooting competition fundraiser
LEX18Sep 27, 2025 3:54 PM ET
The Georgetown Police Department hosted a shooting competition at its range, serving as a fundraiser for the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, which supports community-police partnerships.
Family devastated by loss of Kentucky college student during kayak fishing tournament
FOX56Sep 27, 2025 3:19 PM ET
A Kentucky family was left devastated on Friday morning, receiving the news that 21-year-old Peyton Hughes had died while participating in a kayak fishing tournament at Toledo Bend Lake along the border of Texas and Louisiana.
Entertainment & Events
Listings updated Sep 11, 2025 9:17 AM ET
Tue, Sep 30
Maddox Batson – I Need a Truck Tour
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Wed, Oct 1
Cunninlynguists
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Archers – The Temporary High Tour Part 2
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Thu, Oct 2
Drake White – Keep It Movin’ Tour
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Fri, Oct 3
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
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Sat, Oct 4
Arlo McKinley - Night 1
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Sun, Oct 5
Arlo McKinley - Night 2
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Tue, Oct 7
The Kentucky Gentlemen
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Thu, Oct 9
Austin Williams
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Fri, Oct 10
The Emo Night Tour
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KISS Alive
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Sat, Oct 11
HYPERGLOW Lexington, KY 2025! "America’s Largest Glow Party"
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Sun, Oct 12
Jammy Buffet
The Burl • 08:00 PM ET
Deafheaven with Harms Way and I Promised The World
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Thu, Oct 16
Back 2 Mac: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
The Burl • 08:00 PM ET
Fri, Oct 17
Cole Chaney
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Paul Cauthen Acoustic
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Sat, Oct 18
Homecoming Weekend: White Lies T-Shirt Party
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Wed, Oct 22
Stephen Day
The Burl • 08:00 PM ET
Thu, Oct 23
Boy Named Banjo
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Fri, Oct 24
Much Obliged
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Sun, Oct 26
Cory Branan
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Wed, Oct 29
Kolton Moore & The Clever Few
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Thu, Oct 30
Fri, Oct 31
Ole 60 - Day 2
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SHREK RAVE
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Sat, Nov 1
Sun, Nov 2
Kathleen Edwards
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Rittz – Night Owl Tour 2025
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Tue, Nov 4
The Infamous Stringdusters
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Wed, Nov 5
Mary Kutter
The Burl • 08:00 PM ET
Vended w/ Empty Shell Casing, Arcomplex / Weatherhead
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Thu, Nov 6
Oliver Hazard + The Last Revel
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Here Come The Mummies’
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Fri, Nov 7
Beach Fossils
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Black Flag
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Sat, Nov 8
Eric Bolander
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Dexter and The Moonrocks
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Sun, Nov 9
The Toxhards
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Tue, Nov 11
Wed, Nov 12
Thu, Nov 13
The Brudi Brothers
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Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
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Fri, Nov 14
Zakk Sabbath: American Winter Tour ‘25
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Sat, Nov 15
Noeline Hofmann
The Burl • 08:00 PM ET
Waka Flocka Flame
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Wed, Nov 19
Daddy Long Legs
The Burl • 08:00 PM ET
Fri, Nov 21
Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle + Chicago Farmer
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Sat, Nov 22
Erin Kinsey w/ Will Moseley
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Sun, Nov 23
Hex over Lex ft. Laid Back Country Picker, Atomic Doll, Bedford, & more!
The Burl • 03:00 PM ET
Tue, Nov 25
King 810 – Blood, Rum, and Rythm Tour
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Fri, Nov 28
Soul Stuffing Friendsgiving with Magnolia Boulevard
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Fri, Dec 5
Bill Taylor & Smilo + Ghost
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Sun, Dec 7
Ekoh w/ Arankai
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Fri, Dec 12
Hollerday Gitdown with Nicholas Jamerson: Night 1
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Rivers Of Nihil
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Sat, Dec 13
Hollerday Gitdown with Nicholas Jamerson: Night 2
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