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…
Investigation after person hit by vehicle in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Lexington late Tuesday night. According to police, the…
Man charged with murder in Lexington, victim's name released
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner's Office says the victim was 24-year-old Daquan Collins of Lexington. The coroner says Collins died from a gunshot wound sustained in the Delaware Avenue shooting.…
Judge grants protective restraining order filed by Lexington councilwoman against fellow councilmember
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has granted a protective restraining order filed by Sixth District Councilmember Denise Gray against Fourth District Councilmember Brenda Monarrez. The order, which…
Keeneland fall meet tickets on sale
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Keeneland has announced that tickets for its highly anticipated Fall Meet are now on sale. Starting at 9 a.m. on…
Lexington councilmember barred from attending in person meetings, has to do so virtually
Lexington, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — On Tuesday, a judge approved a restraining order between two members of the Urban County Council. [blox_vms account="WTVQ" key="b511da55338feb1aa6c75991318d730fdea54689" vtitle="Lexington councilmember barred from attending in person meetings, has to do so virtually" thumb="https://redirect.field59.com/image/med/d201805230f74f67a4d6943f2842e0593724f686"…
Man wanted for assault in Whitley County
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities in Whitley County are actively searching for Travis Canada, who is wanted in connection with a domestic violence attack that occurred…
Former deputy and officer passes away
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office and the Nicholasville Police Department are mourning the loss of a former deputy and officer. The sheriff's office announced…
Man charged with murder in Pulaski County
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Pulaski County man accused of killing his neighbor at an apartment complex is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. According…
18-year-old and 13-year-old killed in crash in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Two teenagers lost their lives in a tragic crash over the weekend in Lexington. The Fayette County Coroner's Office has identified the…
Investigation after juvenile dies in officer-involved crash
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An investigation is underway following a deadly collision involving an off-duty Lancaster police officer and a young motorcyclist in Pulaski County.…
Shelter asking for more help with rescues in Garrard County
UPDATE: Kirkpatrick's hearing Monday has been rescheduled. GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Garrard County Animal Shelter is urgently seeking assistance after…
Contractors needed for bridge demolition in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking contractors to assist with the removal of the old Broadway Bridge in Frankfort. The state has…
Two dead after motorcycle and bicycle crash identified by coroner
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner has identified the two men killed in the crash. 30-year-old Zachary Blessing was identified as the person on the bicycle,…