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A Kentucky true crime author's push for stronger child abuse laws has prompted state lawmakers to begin drafting legislation following the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Breathitt County.
A Kentucky true crime author's push for stronger child abuse laws has prompted state lawmakers to begin drafting legislation following the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Breathitt County.
The American Cancer Society's 75th annual cancer statistics report reveals significant progress in cancer treatment and survival rates, with particularly notable findings for Kentucky patients.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities in Laurel County are searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen early this morning. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Tramine Leeshaw Quentin Dunn was last seen ju…
Angela Storms, 33, has been missing from Pulaski County since Dec. 23 and anyone with information is asked to contact the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Public Schools board is beginning its work on next year’s budget. District officials reviewed a draft budget during a planning session Monday. According to the district, a draft budget i…
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A 15-year-old girl is charged with murder after fatally shooting another 15-year-old girl early Sunday morning in the parking lot of a Lowe's store in Elizabethtown.
A century-old World War II veteran from Montgomery County has been reunited with his military dog tags after they were lost for more than 80 years.
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A mother's plea for justice echoes through Bell County 34 years after her daughter's brutal murder remains unsolved.
Lexington police have solved a 27-year-old homicide case, identifying the killer of Linda Marie Rutledge through advanced DNA and ballistic evidence.
Lexington police have solved a 27-year-old homicide case, identifying the killer of Linda Marie Rutledge through advanced DNA and ballistic evidence.
Flu activity in Fayette County is already outpacing last year's numbers and arriving earlier than expected, according to health department data.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A juvenile has been charged in connection with a shooting Monday evening on Hedgewood Court in Lexington, according to a release from police. Police say officers were sent around 6:53 p.m. to a home in the…
The Lexington Police Department reports that the Golden Alert for 80-year-old Carmella Lawson, who was reported missing on Sunday, has been canceled.
Lexington police are searching for an 80-year-old woman with dementia who went missing Saturday morning.
LAUREL COUNTY, KY — (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 17-year-old girl believed to be a runaway. According to deputies, the teen was last seen off Keavy Road near Lond…
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 16-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 16-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 17-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday.
Kentucky State Police is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old from Millard.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A man has died following an ATV crash north of London, according to an updated release from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the crash happened around 6:43 p.m. Thursday, about nin…
One person is with critical injuries following a Thursday evening ATV crash in Laurel County near Callahan Falls.
One person is with critical injuries following a Thursday evening ATV crash in Laurel County near Callahan Falls.
Community leaders and data from ONE Lexington show significant progress in reducing shootings and homicides across the city.
The hospital announced that the 8-pound 15-ounce bundle of joy arrived around 4:34 a.m. on New Year's Day.
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Several new laws are now in effect across Kentucky with the start of the new year, including changes to taxes and new regulations on tobacco, nicotine and THC products. One of the changes comes under House Bill…
Good Thursday and Happy New Year! As we start a new year, let me begin by saying thank you for making 2025 the biggest year yet here on KWC. Traffic on this site has increased from year to year since we first started it nearly 18 years ago…
Good evening and Happy New Year. I wanted to drop by for a very quick update on the pattern as we close out 2025 and roll into 2026. This is a quickie post, so it won’t take a lot of your holiday time. We know the light snow is moving thro…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As people across the Bluegrass prepare to ring in the New Year, police are reminding drivers that New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year to be on the road. According to the American…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Tolly Ho, a longtime Lexington restaurant known for its signature burgers, will permanently close at the end of the year. Employees confirmed to ABC36 that the restaurant’s final day of operation will be W…
Good Wednesday and Happy New Year! We are starting the last day of the year with a touch of light snow in the northeast and we will end the last day of the year with a little snow. This clipper brings some light accumulations as we close o…
Good Wednesday and Happy New Year! We are starting the last day of the year with a touch of light snow in the northeast and we will end the last day of the year with a little snow. This clipper brings some light accumulations as we close o…
Good evening, everyone. A few flurries are passing through the region this evening as we watch for the New Year’s Eve light snow maker that impacts parts of the state. This may cause a few travel issues for the north and east. There’s a li…
Law enforcement is working to keep people safe during the new year as drunk driving deaths peak in December, and are encouraging people to have a plan ahead of time to prevent any tragedies.
Lexington recorded its lowest number of homicides in a decade and fewest gunshot victims since 2010 in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of declining gun violence in the city.
As 2026 begins, new laws calling for increased protections for the personal data of citizens, limitations for vape tobacco products, and a new tax rate will be enacted.
As 2026 begins, new laws calling for increased protections for the personal data of citizens, limitations for vape tobacco products, and a new tax rate will be enacted.
Good Tuesday, everyone. It’s another cold day across Kentucky as our wicked wind chills slowly ease up. I’m tracking two more light snow systems set to impact parts of Kentucky as before we get to 2026. Once into the new year, Old Man Wint…
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — New details regarding Wynter Wagoner's disappearance continue to emerge after a Maryland man accused of her kidnapping appeared in court for the first time. Wagoner, 13, disappeared from her Rockcastle County foster hom…
Spanisha Hollingshed and her son My'lo moved to Kentucky in early 2024. Shortly after settling into their new home, My'lo got sick, leading to what would become a life-changing diagnosis.
A Golden Alert has been issued in Nicholasville for a missing 17-year-old who was last seen in the area of East Ridge Drive, according to the Nicholasville Police Department.
A Golden Alert has been issued in Nicholasville for a missing 17-year-old who was last seen in the area of East Ridge Drive, according to the Nicholasville Police Department.
Christmas came early to those who are homeless in Madison County.
On Tuesday, LEX18 Investigates looks back on the case, its impact on the community, and what Justice for Doug Harless means to those who knew him.
Bourbon maker Jim Beam is halting production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year as the whiskey industry navigates tariffs from the Trump administration.
Bourbon maker Jim Beam is halting production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year as the whiskey industry navigates tariffs from the Trump administration.
A community came together to celebrate 3-year-old Bowen's birthday in an extraordinary way, filling a high school parking lot with trucks to honor a little boy battling a terminal brain tumor.
Doug Harless was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a search warrant in Laurel County, and the investigation is still ongoing as the Harless family continues to mourn his death and pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the Lon…
A girl from Nicholasville is proving that age doesn't matter when it comes to making a difference. Avery McGraw turned her holiday craft project into a mission to help children around the world.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Four-year-old My’lo Hollingshed has been through more than most children his age. He was diagnosed with leukemia in May 2024, shortly after his third birthday. Since then, My’lo has undergone a bone marrow transpl…
Zim's Cafe announced on Tuesday that the end of December would mark the popular downtown spot's final day of business.
Richmond police have arrested two people after an 8-year-old child allegedly tested positive for meth.