UK HealthCare's new behavioral unit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – State and local government officials gathered to celebrate the opening of UK HealthCare's new emergency behavioral health unit on the Eastern State Hospital campus in…
One Lexington expanding scholarship program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Some high school seniors in Lexington will receive a boost in paying for college expenses. City officials joined One Lexington on Monday to announce the…
Kentucky State Police cruiser comes in second in contest
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) have proudly announced their second-place finish in the 'Best Looking Cruiser Contest.' KSP took to Facebook to…
Central Kentucky YMCA awarded more than $26K to help bridge digital divide
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – YMCA of Central Kentucky has received a significant donation from AT&T aimed at increasing internet access for under-served communities. The telecommunications giant awarded YMCA a…
Pedestrian hit and killed on U.S. 127 in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tragic accident occurred Saturday night in Anderson County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. Kentucky State…
'Everybody Counts' program announcing award in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton will be joined by representatives from Governor Andy Beshear's office, Fayette County Public Schools, and other officials to…
Kentucky State Police awards their civilian employees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman joined the Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Sunday for an awards ceremony honoring the achievements of KSP's civilian employees.…
Two-year anniversary of the deadly floods in Eastern Kentucky
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of the devastating and deadly flooding that struck Eastern Kentucky in 2022. The catastrophic…
Visitations this weekend for Father Norman Fischer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) – A church community and a local high school are preparing to say their final goodbyes to Father Norman Fischer, a beloved Lexington…
Beshear talks about VP possibility
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear is set to travel to Iowa this weekend to serve as the keynote speaker for the Iowa Democratic Party's annual Liberty and…
Job fair next week at the Lexington Public Library
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – If you're new to Lexington or still learning English, there is an upcoming opportunity to find work. A job fair will…
First annual Pal Community Day at Gainesway Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department is inviting families to the 'PAL Community Day' (Police Activities League) event this Saturday. The event will take…
YMCA Back to school rallies planned for Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The YMCA is hosting its annual Back-to-School Rallies this weekend, providing essential supplies for students in the area. The rallies will take…
Suspect wanted for murder of 16-year-old in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection to the shooting that left a 16-year-old dead last week…
15-year-old and 17-year-old charged with robbery in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old are now facing charges in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday on…
"Thursday Night Live" at Tandy Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s time for Thursday Night Live in downtown Lexington. Organizers say the event will feature R&B music from "Brett Higgins and The…
16-year-old's death marks Lexington's 8th homicide
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington continues to see a decline in homicides this year compared to previous years, but recent reports indicate that teenagers are still falling…
Lt. Govenor Coleman to break ground on new Amen House food bank
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman will be traveling to Scott County on Wednesday to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for…
Lexington officials file lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington has filed a lawsuit against car manufacturers Hyundai and Kia, citing concerns over the lack of anti-theft…
Lexington School Board to buy Lexmark land
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Fayette County Board of Education has voted to purchase land on the Lexmark campus in Lexington. District officials announced that the board…
One person with life-threatening injuries after Versailles Rd. crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — We're following developing news in Lexington, where two people are in the hospital after a crash involving a car and a semi-truck.…
Kentucky's reaction to Biden dropping out
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Reactions are flooding in from across the political spectrum following President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to drop out of the race for re-election. In…