Estill County Animal Shelter code red after too many cats
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The animal shelter in Estill County has issued a Code Red alert due to an overwhelming number of…
Firefighter recovering from brain tumor in Winchester
WINCHESTER, Ky (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - A fundraiser is underway in Clark County to aid Winchester firefighter Logan Crigler in his recovery from a brain tumor. Crigler underwent…
Chute repairs at the Richmond Recycling Center
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - In Madison County, the city of Richmond has initiated repairs for its recycling center. Due to the ongoing repairs to the regular drop-off…
Post offices closing next Wednesday for Juneteenth
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - Post Offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Priority Mail Express will be the only mail delivery…
UPDATE: Pedestrian hit and killed identified as 27-year-old man
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The identity of the individual who tragically lost his life in an overnight crash in Lexington has been confirmed by the…
Possible deadly animal attack investigation in Letcher County
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Kentucky State Police is currently investigating a tragic incident involving a possible deadly animal attack in the Jeremiah community of Letcher…
Business damaged after fire in Rockcastle County
UPDATE: ABC36 NEWS NOW received the following release from Fire Chief Adam Bales: Mount Vernon Fire Department PO Box 1465 TEL (606) 256-3442 Mt. Vernon, KY 40456 FAX (606)…
Lexington budget to get first reading
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Mayor Linda Gorton's proposed budget, totaling more than $500 million, will undergo its first reading during Tuesday's Urban County Council…
Treatment options for drug or alcohol addiction
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - More help is available for those who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released the state's drug overdose…
Emergency decontamination training today in Madison County
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - An emergency decontamination training exercise will take place from 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday night in Madison County. The exercise is being hosted…
Storm damage assessment training in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) - The Lexington Fire Department is conducting a storm damage assessment exercise Wednesday, June 12, in the Masterson Station neighborhood of Lexington. The exercise…
Suspect search after shootings in Danville
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The search is ongoing for the individual or individuals responsible for two separate shootings in Boyle County, Kentucky. These incidents resulted in one person being…
Church security conference in Jessamine County
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Central Kentucky churches are coming together for an important cause: ensuring the safety and security of their congregations. With recent concerns about safety…
Grandfather and parents charged in missing baby case expect in court Monday
OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The family saga surrounding the disappearance of eight-month-old Miya Tucker Rudd in Ohio County has taken a new turn,…
Search for baby continues after parents arrest
REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - In Ohio County, the search continues for a missing baby following the arrest of her parents on child abuse and drug charges.…
Gun violence awareness day in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -Friday marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day, with people nationwide donning orange in solidarity with shooting victims and rallying against gun violence. In Lexington, as…
National Doughnut Day
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - On National Doughnut Day, we celebrate the delicious pastry that has become a beloved treat worldwide. But did you know that this day has a deeper…
The Capital Expo Festival this weekend in Franklin County
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - In Franklin County, the Capital Expo Festival is set to kicks off Friday in Frankfort, Kentucky, promising a weekend of fun…
Officers help catch escaped goat in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - In a heartwarming tale of community and camaraderie, a runaway goat in Madison County found its way back home, thanks to the efforts…
Two new koalas arrive at the Louisville Zoo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - In a delightful turn of events, the Louisville Zoo in Jefferson County has welcomed two adorable koalas to its family. These cuddly…
"Friday Flicks" returns to Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36) - Friday Flicks is returning to Jacobson Park just in time for summer. The popular event offers a fun night of entertainment for all ages. Friday…
Lexington commemorates the anniversary of D-Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, a pivotal moment in history now known as D-Day. In honor of this significant anniversary,…
Clay County mother indicted on child abuse charges
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A 23-year-old Kentucky mother, Brianna Burkhart, has been charged in connection with the alleged abuse of her 3-month-old…