Powell County suspect arrested on drug charges in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -A suspect wanted on drug trafficking charges has been arrested in Lexington. The Sheriff's Office reported that Jeremy Spencer was taken into…
Police remove snake from a building in Madison County
BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Berea Police responded to a call about a snake inside a building in Madison County. When they arrived, one of the…
City of Lexington to intervene in solar energy plan
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - City officials in Lexington are petitioning to intervene in a case regarding a proposed solar energy facility by East Kentucky Power…
2024 Kentucky primary 6th Congressional District election results
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Democratic primary race for the 6th Congressional District remains too close to call, with three of the five candidates locked in a tight contest for…
Remembering Deputy Caleb Conley one year after his death
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The Scott County Sheriff's Office is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the death of Deputy Caleb Conley. Deputy Conley…
Boaters rescued from the Kentucky River in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Boaters are now safe after a late-night rescue from the Kentucky River earlier this week. The Frankfort Fire Department reported that rescue…
Worker dies outside of school in Jackson County
MCKEE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky State police are investigating the death of a worker who was injured outside Jackson County Middle School in McKee. The worker,…
Lexington Public Library offering free summer meals for students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - With school out next week in Fayette County, the Lexington Public Library is offering free lunches for students throughout the summer.…
Primary Election day in Lexington
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Voters across Kentucky are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the state’s primary election. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at…
Fayette County Public Schools tentative budget approved
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Fayette County Public Schools has passed a tentative budget for the upcoming school year. The spending plan was approved Monday night with a…
Missing man found safe in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Golden Alert issued for Kenneth Higgins, a 32-year-old man reported missing in Lexington, has been canceled. Police have confirmed that Higgins has been…
Shelter issues code red alert in Estill County
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Estill County Animal Shelter has issued a Code Red Alert due to reaching full capacity with too many dogs. The…
Swimming pools opening on Saturday in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Get your swimsuits ready! Lexington's swimming pools are opening this weekend for the summer season. The city announced that Southland, Tates Creek, Woodland,…
Flag volunteers needed in Madison County
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The City of Richmond in Madison County is seeking volunteers to help place flags in preparation for Memorial Day. Volunteers are needed this Thursday…
UPDATE: Golfer Scottie Scheffler hearing Tuesday moved to June 3rd
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The arraignment for pro-golfer Scottie Scheffler has been moved to Monday, June 3rd. Scheffler faces charges including felony assault on a police officer, criminal…
Kentucky Blood Center giving away Kings Island tickets following donations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) -The Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) is offering an extra incentive to encourage more people to donate blood. KBC says they…
Owl rescued from fishing line in tree in Powell County
POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Natural Bridge State Resort Park officials are urging people to be mindful of wildlife after an owl was…
Primary elections Tuesday in Kentucky
KENTUCKY (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A reminder for voters in Kentucky: the May primary election is on Tuesday. State officials have announced that polls will be open from 6 AM to…
One dead after Corbin motorcycle crash, victim identified
CORBIN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Corbin Police Department is investigating a deadly motorcycle collision that occurred Sunday night on Barton Mill Road. According to officers, the…
Shots fired into home on Patriot Court in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Police responded to reports of gunfire in Lexington around 1:30 a.m. on Patriot Court. When they arrived at the scene, law…
Celebration of life service Friday for Officer Thurman in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - A celebration of life service will take place Friday in honor of Edward Thurman, a retired police officer from Lexington…
Eastern State Hospital celebrates 200th anniversary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Eastern State Hospital in Lexington is celebrating a significant milestone as it marks its 200th anniversary. Eastern State is the second oldest psychiatric…