A local philanthropic fund co-founded by a country music star has made a big donation to some area organizations to celebrate its five-year anniversary.
The Bourbon Community Hospital announced it will cover athletic admission costs for all students at Paris Independent Schools— and thanks to help from other local sponsors as well, the hospital can say the same for Bourbon County Schools…
Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and expensive. This is creating a problem in the insurance market as companies raise rates or drop coverage in high-risk areas entirely.
Art, humor and hope are critical parts of the healing process at Kentucky Children's Hospital, and this week, the iconic characters of Peanuts are helping with that mission.
4 parents have filed a civil action lawsuit against a Kentucky middle school, alleging that their non-verbal children with disabilities were physically and verbally abused.
The attorney representing the London City Council has submitted a letter of resignation.
Vietnam War veterans on this year's Honor Flight made an emotional stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, where all 63 participants served during the conflict that defined a generation.
Kentucky’s attorney general is continuing to push for restoring the death penalty for a convicted cop killer.
Heavy rains turned what should have been a routine evening into an unexpected overnight adventure for well-known folk singer and radio host Michael Johnathon.
The problem of period poverty is one that affects women all over central and eastern Kentucky. One woman in Menifee County decided to step up in her community.
Two cases of deer "acting confused, dazed, suffering from what appeared to be poor eyesight" are being reported in Graves County, with one deer entering a county school on Tuesday.
ICE said Santos Eliberto Banegas Reyes was held at the Nassau County Correctional Center for less than 18 hours before being found unresponsive.
During one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, one woman will be recognized for her extraordinary commitment that has lasted more than five decades.
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton “ain’t dead yet,” the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. “There are just a lot of rumors flying around. …
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear requested that the Robertson County sheriff resign after he was arrested on Tuesday on his third DUI charge in two years.
MASON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The sheriff of Robertson County was arrested Tuesday night after authorities say he drove at more than 100 miles per hour with flashing blue lights activated, nearly striking another law enforcement v…
Students listened to speakers during the ‘Two Years too Many’ protest, including Ala Hassan, an organizer from Lex4Palestine, and former University of Kentucky professor Ramsi Woodcock. The event was during the ‘All o…
The Lexington Police Department asked the community for help in finding two theft suspects who allegedly entered a back yard in July and stole items.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Clerk’s Office will temporarily close next month to allow for renovation work. According to County Clerk Susan Lamb, the office at 162 East Main Street will close to the public — excep…
SOMERSET, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Somerset man is behind bars after an early morning shooting left another man dead. According to Sheriff Bobby Jones, deputies responded to a home on Dogwood Lane…
Governing Magazine announced that Secretary of State Michael Adams has been named a Public Officials of the Year.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The man accused in a downtown Lexington shooting is back before a judge. Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Streete appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing connected to an August 29 shooting o…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Police say a 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a man Monday evening on Ascot Park. According to police, officers were called to the 1200 block of…
Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) have issued a warrant for a West Liberty woman's arrest after she allegedly stabbed a man outside of Betty's Grocery in the Moon community of Morgan County.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Georgetown Police have arrested Brian Alexander Newman, 22, in connection with a shooting that left a man critically injured Tuesday night. According to police, the shooting happened near the Amerson Or…
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The Georgetown Police Department (GPD) issued a public safety notice amid an overnight shooting investigation.
Lexington City Council heard a presentation on how to improve safety across its streets and roadways during a work session meeting Tuesday.
Good Wednesday, everyone. The historic rains are now gone and now we are settling into a great fall pattern. Gorgeous weather looks to be with us through the upcoming weekend before the jet stream gets active into next week. That corrido…
Kentucky State Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a Tuesday afternoon stabbing in Morgan County.
Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray is back in police custody, facing a third charge for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Two people were arrested Sunday in Laurel County after police received a complaint about the overdose of two juveniles.
A Powell County man was arrested after police said his Halloween decorations went too far.
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is calling on Governor Andy Beshear to approve the state's first execution in nearly 20 years.
The ‘Ideas That Matter: The Future of Earth and AI’ event invited students to participate in a discussion surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its future impacts on society. The Lewis Honors College hosted the event on Monday, Oc…
Students, staff, and community members at Great Crossing High School gathered to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for their welding and manufacturing teacher.
A deadly crash closed portions of Mountain Parkway on Tuesday in Wolfe County.
Good evening, everyone. Historic rains produced flooding issues across many areas of the state with the greatest emphasis along the Interstate 64 corridor. As the rains slowly taper in the east, cooler winds blow in some awesome weather …
Twenty-two men stand in a line bowing their heads. One man holds a hand to his chest, another has his arms at his sides. Women follow suit, lining up behind the men, bowing their heads in prayer. The sun has just set. In front of both li…
Four Kentucky veterans experienced one of the most sacred honors in American military tradition during their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
After a severe winter storm in January left many Lexington side streets slick for days, city officials have announced improvements to their snow response plan for the upcoming winter season.
UPDATE: WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police have released the names of two people killed in a crash Monday afternoon on the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County. According to KSP, 56-year-old Robbin Burchett and 27-yea…
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A deadly crash has shut down both directions of the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County near Exit 46. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), the parkway is closed at mile marker 47, and…
Kentucky’s Attorney General is bringing a popular online gaming platform to court, calling it the ‘website of choice for child predators.’
If you've spotted purple pumpkins around Lexington recently, they're not just seasonal decorations – they're part of a meaningful initiative to raise awareness about domestic violence.
The trail includes a highlight of hay structures, including "Will-Hay Nelson," "Chev-Roll-HAY," and "Bill-Hay Bob Loves Charlene."
A Georgetown couple is celebrating a major milestone this month as their quadruplet boys turn one year old.
The Lexington Fire Department announced on Tuesday morning that its 2025 Junior Fire Chief is Jillian Sensabaugh, a fifth-grader at Sandersville Elementary School.
On Tuesday, school officials held a surprise assembly in honor of Wiley Messer of Great Crossing High School, as he was just named one of the 25 best trade teachers in America.
With several grandchildren about to enter college, she said she plans to use some of the money to pay for their education.
A proposed development in downtown Lexington could lead to the demolition of a dozen historic buildings, a plan that preservation advocates say would erase part of the city's architectural heritage.
Morgan County EMS have confirmed that two people have died and five more were injured in an afternoon collision on the Mountain Parkway in Wolfe County.
After several weeks of offensive struggles with Joe Burrow sidelined, the Bengals have made a move, trading for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco.
Multiple roadways in Lexington and Fayette County are experiencing heavy flooding and are closed to traffic.
Fayette County Schools have announced that all Tuesday afternoon and evening activities have been canceled due to severe weather, as the county remains in a flash-flood warning until 6:30 p.m.
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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…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Former Louisville Metro Police detective Brett Hankison, convicted of using excessive force during the 2020 raid that killed Breonna Taylor, is set to report to prison this week. According to ABC affili…
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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…
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A western Kentucky woman told lottery officials that she "could have fainted" after discovering her $50,000 win from a scratch-off ticket.
A small plane that departed from Bowman Field in Louisville crashed Monday afternoon in the Mt. Washington area.
Dozens of Taylor Swift fans say their autographed copies of her new album have been stolen, including a woman in Middle Tennessee, who showed News 2 her empty delivery box.
MAYSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A multi-state investigation has ended in Kentucky after police tracked down a Pennsylvania man wanted hundreds of miles from home. According to Scottdale Borough Police in Pennsylvania, officers — along …
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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…
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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, 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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Just as Halloween wraps up, the holiday spirit will move right in. “Spirit Christmas” — a seasonal store from the same company behind Spirit Halloween — is set to open in Lexington this November. The new…
Amazon’s 48-hour mega sale is back, with exclusive deals for Prime members across nearly every category.
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Agriculture Department issued …
Every night some 74,000 gallons (280,000 liters) of water are frozen at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Board members said those threats, now under investigation by Kentucky State Police, are being fueled by false information about Ronald Exantus' release.
For now, members said they plan to enjoy their time at the gym while they can.
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…
Nearly a decade after 6-year-old Logan Tipton's death, his family is fighting for justice and legal reform following the recent release of Ronald Exantus from jail.
At 20 years old, Rodriguez made history as the first former foster youth to earn a spot in the Top 11 at Miss America. Now, she's working to continue raising awareness for foster children.
