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,…
Man charged with sexual abuse appears in court
UPDATE: Brian Keith waived formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty. The judge will appoint a public attorney to handle Keith's case. Keith's bond was set at $15,000, and he…
Crews spraying for mosquitoes Thursday morning in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington health officials were out again Thursday morning spraying for mosquitoes in the 40504 ZIP code area. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department scheduled the spray after a mosquito trap on Dogwood Drive showed…
Man arrested on child abuse charges in Richmond
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Berea man accused of abuse at a child development center is scheduled to appear in Madison County Court for a hearing…
Kentucky State Fair opening day in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Thursday marks the opening day of the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville. Governor Andy Beshear, along with other state leaders, is expected to…
Human remains discovered in the Kentucky River identified
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Human remains found at the bottom of the Kentucky River 45 years ago have finally been identified, according to the Lexington…
Fayette County Public Schools back in session
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The new school year is officially underway for Fayette County Public Schools and over 10 other districts. As FCPS gears up for…