Missing person search in Whitley County
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. — Authorities are continuing their search for a man reported missing in Whitley County. The Sheriff's Department identified the missing individual as 33-year-old Justin Young, who was…
Iowa democrats announce Beshear as keynote speaker
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Governor Andy Beshear may be planning a trip to Iowa soon. The Iowa Democratic Party announced on social media Saturday that Beshear will…
Juneteenth commemoration Wednesday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A number of places are closed Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Public libraries, city offices, banks, and the U.S. Post Office will be…
32 whooping cough cases now confirmed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington remains in a whooping cough outbreak. According to the Fayette County Health Department, the city is up to 32 confirmed cases of pertussis…
School crossing guards needed in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington Police Department is hiring crossing guards for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Officers say that crossing guards are needed to help students…
Teen killed in four-wheeler crash in Laurel County identified
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - One teen is dead, and one is injured after a four-wheeler crash in Laurel County on Tuesday, June 18. The Laurel County…
Murder suspect due in court in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A woman charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting on Newtown Pike earlier this month is scheduled to appear in court later Tuesday. Shawnika…
Golden alert for missing man in Corbin
CORBIN, Ky. — A Golden Alert has been issued in southern Kentucky as authorities search for a man reported missing over the weekend. Corbin Police are seeking the public's…
Parents and Grandparent of Miya Rudd plead not guilty
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The parents and a grandparent of an infant found dead last week are pleading not guilty to charges related to…
Garbage pickup to begin an hour earlier in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — In response to the rising temperatures this week, the city of Lexington has announced that garbage collection will begin earlier than…
Buffalo Trace Distillery getting new steam boiler in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Buffalo Trace Distillery is set to receive two new steam boilers on Tuesday as part of its billion-dollar expansion project aimed…
Shots fired investigation in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Authorities are actively searching for a suspect following an overnight shooting incident in Lexington. According to police, shots were fired into a home on Niagara…
Murder suspect due in Court in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bobby Hubbard, a suspect accused in the shooting death of a man nearly two years ago, is scheduled to appear in court Monday. Court records indicate…
Road closures starting Monday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Drivers in Lexington should prepare for significant road closures and lane restrictions this summer due to construction projects. Starting Monday, Southbend Drive will be…
Recipients of violence prevention grants to be announced
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In an ongoing effort to combat violent crime, Mayor Linda Gorton and One Lexington Director Devine Carama are set to announce this year's recipients of…
London City Fire Department opening cooling station
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With temperatures rising this week, the London City Fire Department is opening a cooling station to help residents of Laurel County beat the…
Remembering Kentucky veteran Ronald Logan in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The state of Kentucky is mourning the tragic loss of Ronald Logan, a 76-year-old veteran and retired Lexington Fire Department Lieutenant, who passed…
8th suspect arrested in missing baby case in Ohio County
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — State police have announced the arrest of an eighth individual in connection with the case of missing 8-month-old Miya…
Two people arrested on gun and drug trafficking charges in Pulaski County
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A couple and two minors under the age of 18 are facing charges after an investigation into…
World elder abuse awareness day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — State leaders in Kentucky are set to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this Friday, highlighting the importance of protecting elderly citizens from…
Bear spotted in Berea/Madison County
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Residents of Berea are on alert after reports of a bear sighting in the area, prompting warnings from local authorities and the state wildlife…
Lexington prepares for 4th of July celebration
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The City of Lexington is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July celebrations with a lineup of events announced Thursday. City officials have revealed the…
National Bourbon Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Today, Friday, June 14 is National Bourbon Day. Bourbon is America's only native spirit. The popular drink can be traced back to the 1700s.…