In Our Community is a segment by LEX 18 reporter and weekend morning show anchor Ellen Ice. She introduces viewers to impactful stories in Kentucky.
The remains of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Henry Gerald Gish, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War, were laid to rest Saturday in Berea Cemetery.
Good Saturday, everyone. The pattern is changing quickly and it’s one that’s leading us into an honest to goodness wet setup. Much-needed rains are on the way in the coming days and there’s even the potentia…
A mother and her teenage daughter were found dead in their Rowan County home, prompting a double murder investigation that has left neighbors struggling to comprehend the violence.
A Corbin man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said he attempted to break into a Laurel County business.
A Laurel County man was arrested Tuesday night after deputies say he was found lying in the middle of a road and later fought with law enforcement, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
Three human cases of West Nile virus have been identified in Fayette County.
A measure to protect roadside assistance workers is gaining momentum again following a transportation hearing in Frankfort, bringing renewed hope to advocates of "Troy's Law."
A 20-year-old man accused of shooting someone at a bus stop was wearing an ankle monitor at the time of the alleged crime, according to court documents.
An Eastern Kentucky man's extensive political memorabilia collection, featuring hundreds of items dating back to the 1920s, is going up for auction Saturday morning at the Lancaster Auction Center.
A new hub for medical sales is taking over the old Pearl Interactive Network building in Winchester, and Maximus, along with Strategic BPO Solutions, promises a positive future for employees.
Police are investigating after a mother and daughter were killed in Rowan County.
During National Recovery Month, Shannon Fulton is sharing his story of resilience after more than a month in recovery from long-term drug addiction.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office announced that 13 people have been arrested following a months-long undercover investigation conducted by narcotics detectives into drug trafficking.
Just three days before the then-sheriff Stines allegedly murdered Mullins, he gave a deposition in a civil suit.
A Webster County man was sentenced to 30 years on Friday for the rape and abuse of an infant.
Worry about missing jury duty due to a slip-up in the mail or other cause can leave some people paranoid, and scammers know it.
A person of interest has been arrested, and authorities are investigating a double murder in Rowan County after two people were found dead Friday morning.
Trooper Haney with KSP Post 8 reported that a murder investigation in Rowan County. Haney noted that the murder is unrelated to the escaped inmate reported in the area.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes early next week after confirming another case of West Nile Virus. According to the health department, three people in Lexington ha…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New details are emerging about a shooting on Winburn Drive that left a man with life-threatening injuries. According to the Lexington Police Department, Jon’Tay Mattingly, 20, was arrested in connection …
The search for the suspect of a late August shooting that left a man injured ended on Thursday afternoon, according to an arrest report from the Lexington Police Department.
Sept. 19 marks one year since the deadly shooting of a Kentucky judge put a small community in the national spotlight.
"All available resources at the state and federal level have been asked for assistance," the MCSO announced. "We will not cease until he is found."
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Today marks one year since authorities discovered the body of Joseph Couch, the suspect in a September 2024 shooting along I-75 that left five people injured. Couch’s body was found near Exit 49 in L…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky schools could see a major change in the cafeteria menu under a new proposal from State Representative Steve Doan. Doan presented the plan this week to the legislature’s Make America Healthy Agai…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A major crackdown on vape and smoke shops took place this week in Central Kentucky, according to Winchester Police. As part of a nationwide “surge effort,” Winchester officers joined multiple agencies t…
WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is calling for more transparency from federal investigators after saying the FBI has received at least 20 names from Jeffrey Epstein victims that have not been made public.…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An 18-year-old accused of murder was back in court Friday in Lexington. According to investigators, Micah Carter is charged in the October 2024 shooting on Tates Creek Road that left 20-year-old Jayden S…
The Kroger on Euclid Avenue has reopened after a temporary closure due to a leak in the grocery store's refrigeration system on the roof, which required the assistance of the health department and hazmat units.
On Friday, the London Police Department reported that the missing 64-year-old woman out of London has been located.
Lexington mayoral candidate Raquel Carter has launched a citywide listening tour to connect directly with local residents about their concerns and ideas for the city's future.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The annual Festival Latino de Lexington is set to bring music, dance, and culture to downtown this weekend as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. According to organizers, the festival begins a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An overnight fire forced a Lexington family out of their home early Friday morning. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews responded around 1:45 a.m. to a house fire on Bold Bidder Drive, not…
Lexwrecks on social media reported that one lane is blocked on Inbound Oliver Lewis Way and West Main Street due to an injury collision on Friday morning.
Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale.
Paul said that, while political discourse is common on the internet, the vast majority of conversations he has experienced in Washington D.C. have been cordial.
On Friday, highs remain summer-like as they climb back to around 90 degrees with plenty of sunshine.
An investigator has been hired to look into Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins.
Across the Commonwealth, nearly one quarter of school-aged girls don't have access to period products.
The Lexington Police Department said it was called around 9 p.m. on Sept. 18 to execute a search warrant near the intersection of McCullough Drive and Winburn Drive.
Two people were inside the home at the time of the fire and called 911. No injuries were reported, but three cats are still missing.
A recent case of West Nile Virus in Lexington is a reminder of the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses. After the case was confirmed, crews sprayed for mosquitoes in the areas where the person who tested positive had been.
While cancer has claimed many lives, it has also created warriors who are using their experiences to empower others.
Good Friday to one and all. Changes are slowly showing up out there today as the threat for scattered storms returns to western Kentucky. This kicks off a slow transition into a much wetter pattern for later this weekend and, especially,…
Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins sat down for a one-on-one interview with LEX 18's Larry Smith, discussing a range of topics regarding the district.
A stray shepherd mix has made a Lexington neighborhood his home for the last 10 months, but recently, the Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control was able to finally rescue Steve.
Kentucky state lawmakers are preparing to consider legislation that would create state-level penalties for possessing machine gun conversion switches.
A former University of Kentucky student-athlete, was arrested after a baby was found wrapped in a towel, inside a trash bag, in her closet.
A six-car pileup on Friday, Sept. 12, left three people dead and three injured on I-64 west in Woodford County.
Five people, including three children, are displaced following a Thursday afternoon fire at a Lexington duplex.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 6 NEWS NOW) — Hispanic Heritage Month is typically celebrated September 15th through October 15th, the whole month honors the Hispanic and Latino culture, their contributions to history and the culture in th…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that Lexington’s ordinance banning no-knock warrants is unconstitutional because it conflicts with state law. In its decision published Thursday, the Court said Lexin…
A plane crashed into a house on the south side of KY 58 east after running off the runway of the Mayfield Airport on Thursday, according to the Graves County Sheriff's Office.
Kentucky has yet to begin selling medical marijuana, nine months after it was legalized, due to delays in setting up the program and zoning issues.
Officials in Hardin County are investigating vandalism and theft at local cemeteries throughout the county.
More than 60 restaurants participated in Dining Out for Life today, with 25% of sales going toward HIV prevention efforts in Kentucky — marking the highest participation in the event's history.
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man reported missing north of London. According to Sheriff John Root, 23-year-old Kaci Hicks was last seen Friday, September 18,…
STANTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Powell County Schools says an investigation is underway after an alleged gun incident during a middle school football game with Morgan County. According to a release from Superintendent Sarah Wasson, the i…
Records show she and her son were arguing over his not having clean clothes, and that she had called him "dirty" and said he never helps around the house or does his chores.
