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…
Georgetown fire sends one to hospital
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway in Scott County after a house fire sent a person to the hospital in Georgetown. The fire occurred on Thursday…
Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge continues
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge is in full swing this weekend in Lexington. The event, which kicked off Thursday in the Distillery District, runs through…
Man accused of trying to blow up home in Bourbon County
PARIS, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man accused of trying to blow up his home after allegedly attacking one of his roommates is scheduled…
Homelessness "Call to Action" hosted by Catholic Action Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Catholic Action Center in Lexington is hosting a 'Call to Action' event tonight in collaboration with church leaders to address the pressing…
Medical cannabis business license deadline
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Businesses in Kentucky are running out of time to apply for a medical cannabis license, with the deadline set for August 31st. State officials have…
Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge kick-off Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge kicks off Thursday in Lexington's Distillery District. The event runs through Saturday, bringing together more than 100 firefighters…
Investigation after inmate dies in custody in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An inmate at the Fayette County Detention Center has died while in custody. The Fayette County Coroner's Office has identified the inmate…