Lexington health officials issue alert following spike in drug overdoses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has issued an alert due to a recent spike in suspected nonfatal drug overdoses in the area.…
Russell Cave Road reopens following early morning crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A driver was hospitalized after an early morning crash on Russell Cave Road in Lexington. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when…
"Smart" home for Lincoln County quadriplegic revealed
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Wednesday marked a momentous day for Cindy Mullins, a Lincoln County woman who became a quadruple amputee after complications from a kidney infection…
Final arrangements for Deputy Josh Phipps; Gov. orders flags to half-staff Saturday
UPDATE 2: FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, September…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers offer new reward in search for suspect
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- The Bluegrass Crime Stoppers are offering up to $1,500 in cash to anyone with information on the suspect involved in a shooting. The…
School threats continue disrupting classes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- State officials are speaking out after numerous reports of school threats across the Commonwealth continue to disrupt classes. Since Monday, officials say at least…
Officers find meth in trunk of car
PULASKI CO. Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- Two brothers from Southern Kentucky are facing drug trafficking charges and are set to appear in court this morning. The sheriff's office…
Lexington Fire Department investigates cause of two overnight fires
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two separate fire incidents occurred overnight Friday in Lexington, keeping fire crews busy into the early morning hours. The first…
Louisville Zoo tiger euthanized
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Louisville Zoo has announced the death of its 16-year-old Sumatran tiger, Kami Sambal. According to the zoo, medical staff made the difficult decision to euthanize…
Suspects due in court on drug and animal cruelty charges
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people arrested over the weekend in Mercer County on charges of animal cruelty and drug trafficking are due back…
Investigation continues after fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway following a fire that broke out late Monday night in a building on Allenridge Point, near Alexandria Drive and Old Frankfort Pike.…
Laurel County man sentenced for murder in officer's death
UPDATE: Casey Byrd received a 20 year sentence for killing London Police Officer Logan Medlock in a DUI crash, that happened in 2022. ORIGINAL STORY: LONDON, Ky. (ABC36…
Bicyclist killed in car crash
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A bicyclist was killed in a crash over the weekend in Scott County. According to the Scott County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred just…
Teen shot on Cambridge Drive in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington Police are investigating a shooting that left one person with life-threatening injuries. Police say they received multiple calls of shots fired in the area…
First day of class for U.K. students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Monday marks the first day of classes for University of Kentucky students in Lexington, following last week’s Big Blue Move-In. City officials are…
Man once pardoned by Former Gov. Matt Bevin appears in court on assault charge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man previously pardoned by former Governor Matt Bevin appeared in Fayette County District Court on new assault charges. Kurt Smith appeared…
Truck crash into downtown London building leaves one injured
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A person was taken to the hospital after a truck crashed into a building in Laurel County on Thursday afternoon. According…