Lexington's summer swim season draws to a close
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The summer swimming season is nearing its end in Lexington, as the city’s Parks and Recreation Department announces the upcoming closures of public pools.…
Car crashes into pole, causes downed power lines
Lexington, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- Kentucky Utilities crews were called to Old Richmond Road and Jacks Creek Pike around 1:30 Wednesday morning after a car crashed…
Suspect cuts power to cafe; search continues in Danville
Danville, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- The Danville Police Department says the power was cut to the Red Rooster Cafe while someone was allegedly trying…
Georgetown Police K9 removed from service following dog bite incident
Georgetown, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- The Georgetown Police Department is investigating an incident after they found a victim with a dog bite wound Thursday. In a statement posted to…
Parts of River View Park closed due to falling debris
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Parts of River View Park in Frankfort are temporarily closed for safety reasons following reports of falling debris from the…
Lexington Government Center to close early Wednesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Government Center in downtown Lexington will close an hour early on Wednesday for an elevator inspection. City officials announced that…
Woodford Co. Public Schools goes back to class Thursday
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Students across Woodford County are gearing up for the start of the school year, with Woodford County Public Schools…
Solarize Lexington deadline extended
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The deadline to apply for the 'Solarize Lexington' program has been extended. Residents now have until September 2 to apply for grants for installing solar panels…
London Fire Departments Beat the Heat
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The London City Fire Department is inviting the community to a free "Beat the Heat" event on Wednesday. Firefighters will be spraying water to…
Heat and humidity return today
We are in for a toasty Tuesday as mostly sunny skies usher in highs in the mid and upper 90s and heat indices near 100. …
Wanted murder suspect arrested in Floyd County
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man wanted for murder in Floyd County is now behind bars. State police announced that 41-year-old Michael Colley was arrested Monday…
Search for suspects after items stolen from store in Clark County
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are searching for two men suspected of theft at the Rural King store on Bypass Road in Winchester.…
National Night Out is today at Wellness Park
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police departments across the country are participating in National Night Out, fostering community engagement and promoting safety. In Kentucky, the London Police…
Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Lexington, victim named
UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner says the victim is 26-year-old Alex Hunter Meade of Lexington. The Coroner's office says Meade died from blunt force injuries he received from…
Body of man recovered from Cumberland River after falling from boat
UPDATE: The Pulaski County Coroner's Office confirmed to ABC36 News Now the body of 53-year-old Sonny Ehrsam was recovered from the Cumberland River Monday, after…
87-year-old woman hit by truck in fatal crash, name released
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — An 87-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Clay City on Sunday evening. According to…
74-year-old man dead following three-vehicle crash
GARRARD CO., KY. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) --- The Garrard County Sheriff's Office says 74-year-old Richard Adams died Sunday after a crash on U.S. 27 near Royalty…
Man accused of killing wife due in court today in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Glenn Jackson, charged with murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with physical evidence, is scheduled…
Missing pet snake found safe
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A family's missing boa constrictor, named Kia, has been found safe. The snake's owner reported it missing last week on the "Lost…
Southeast Firefighter Challenge in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters from across the region are preparing for the Southeast Classic Firefighter Challenge, set to take place in Lexington later this month. More than 110…
Govenor Andy Beshear speaks at fundraiser for Harris in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – While attending a fundraiser in Oklahoma in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear seized the…
Volunteers needed for 2nd annual street survey
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Catholic Action Center and Street Voice Council in Lexington are calling for volunteers for the city's second annual Street Survey. Organizers have…