LEXINGTON, KY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Health Department is hosting free flu shot clinics this fall to help protect the community. Starting October 1, the clinics will provide flu shots from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., or un…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The IRS will phase out paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers starting September 30. The change comes as a result of an executive order requiring all federal payments to transition …
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Sales of newly built single-family homes surged nearly 21 percent last month, reaching the highest level since January 2022, according to government data. The increase exceeded most economist…
Emergency crews responded Wednesday morning to a rescue call involving a horse trapped in a culvert, according to a post from Berea Kentucky Fire Department.
The University of Kentucky Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted the Fall Festival, where students spent an afternoon enjoying a variety of fall-themed activities. The event took place in the Harris Ballroom in the Student Center on T…
A woman has been arrested after Sheriff Joe Engle from the Perry County Sheriff's Office said she allegedly fired shots at law enforcement officers in Scuddy on Wednesday.
KSP noted that a man "armed with a wooden stick" approached the victim and beat him multiple times while demanding his wallet.
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UPDATE: WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic remains backed up on I-75 in Whitley County after a semi-truck overturned and caught fire Wednesday morning near mile marker 23, just south of Corbin. Latest updates from KYTC and fi…
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Multiple departments, including crews with the Laurel County Fire Department, are fighting a commercial vehicle fire on I-75, with emergency management officials asking drivers to seek an alternate route.
A Fayette Co. grand jury has indicted Jesus Reyes-Ocampo on two murder charges and a count of tampering with physical evidence in connection with a May 11 shooting that killed two teens in Lexington.
UPDATE: LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested following a Wednesday morning shooting that left his mother and two other people injured at a home on Guy Greene Road, about th…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating two wanted individuals connected to separate serious cases. The first suspect is Jermaine Shanks, who has a warrant for assa…
A woman was "shot at least once in the arm" and taken to Saint Joseph Hospital before being transferred to the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Deputies wrote that she was unresponsive.
A woman is in a London hospital after being shot in Laurel County, where a man who law enforcement officials said may have shot her is being interviewed
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CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police say a man is under arrest after his father was stabbed Monday morning. Officers responded to a home on Clem Haskins Boulevard around 8:30 a.m., where they found 72-year-old Terry Mi…
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KYTC cam photos showed an overturned semi truck engulfed in flames on North I-75 near exit 15 in Whitley County Wednesday morning.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Four people were injured Wednesday morning after an explosion and chemical release at the Borden plant in London, according to officials. The London-Laurel County Economic Development Authority shared the f…
The London Fire Department responded to a chemical explosion at an area business involving an acid sanitizer, Hyperflex, and no life-threatening injuries have been reported.
Three people, including detainees, have been shot at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, federal authorities said.
Authorities in London are responding to a fire at Borden Dairy Company after an area worker reported an "explosion" at the company on Wednesday morning.
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The third person involved in the Sunday shooting in northern Kentucky has died, officials said.
Lexington police are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted suspect facing rape and sodomy charges in the area.
Starting soon, Russell County Hospital will undergo the largest expansion in the hospital's history, which spans more than four decades.
The Trump Administration is working to find an explanation for rising autism rates in America.
Good Wednesday to one and all. Rounds of showers and storms continue to push across the state today, bringing the potential for pockets of wind damage and local high water issues. Looking down the road toward the weekend and early next w…
A Kentucky true crime author is channeling his research into advocacy, calling for stricter child abuse laws following the August murder of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer in Breathitt County.
NASA has announced its newest class of astronauts — and one of them is from Kentucky.
Caregivers in Kentucky received much-needed support through a wellness workshop held at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA on Tuesday.
The last time Irene Thompson heard her daughter’s voice, 34-year-old September Lee told her something she’ll never forget.
The new and improved Laurel County Fairgrounds will feature an open-air pavilion spanning 45,000 square feet and a 15,000 square foot event center.
Pressure is mounting for leadership changes at Fayette County Public Schools as more lawmakers have called for the resignation of Superintendent Demetrus Liggins and Board Chair Tyler Murphy.
A London couple, married for over three decades, won big playing a Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket.
While we haven't even hit October, AuttieWorld is preparing for donations and signups for two seasonal events in December.
When Joshua Cottrell was arrested on double murder charges, Renie Phillips was overcome with emotion. LEX 18 spoke with her by phone at her Elizabethtown home.
Tow truck drivers across Kentucky are invited to join a memorial procession Thursday marking one year since Troy Caldwell was killed while working on I-64.
Goodfellas Pizzeria General Manager, Dave Soulis, runs Lexington’s Distillery District location, where the start of lunch hour kicked off day two of Lexington Pizza Week.
Animal rescuers saved a trapped baby raccoon on Friday at a park in Georgetown.
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. …
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.
