Lexington Police's 'Faith and Blue' event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - This weekend, the Lexington Police Department is inviting the community to their 'Faith and Blue' event at Immanuel Baptist Church on Tates Creek Road.…
Lexington's 250th anniversary celebrations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington is set to celebrate a monumental milestone in 2025, marking 250 years since the city's founding in 1775. City officials have announced a year-long series…
Last Thursday Night Live of 2024 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Thursday (10/10) marks the final "Thursday Night Live" event of the season in downtown Lexington. Mayor Linda Gorton is set to open the…
Crews return to scene of Bahama Road house fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington firefighters were called back to the scene of a house fire late Wednesday and early Thursday to monitor hot spots…
Attorney General Russell Coleman files suit against TikTok
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentucky's Attorney General has joined a lawsuit alongside 13 other states and Washington D.C., alleging that TikTok is harmful to minors and…
Man arrested on child kidnapping charges
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of attempted kidnapping of a minor. Moises Vergara, 52, was taken into custody on…
New affordable housing units ready for residents
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - City leaders, including Mayor Linda Gorton, gathered on Magoffin Street Wednesday morning for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of…
Crews to remove Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter after deadly crash
OWEN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Recovery efforts are set to begin for the remnants of a medical helicopter that crashed this past Monday in…
Lexington District Council candidate forum
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The final district council candidate forum ahead of November's election is set for Wednesday (10/09) in Lexington. According to CivicLex, the forum will spotlight candidates…
Madison County landlord rental scam alert
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Richmond police are issuing a warning about a new rental scam impacting the area. According to authorities, scammers are posing as landlords after…
Dogs escape from Jessamine County animal shelter
LANCASTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The search is on for an escaped dog following an incident at the Jessamine Humane Society on George Wilson Boulevard, where a visitor left a…
FAA: Helicopter hit guy wire before crashing, killing three
UPDATE: The FAA issued its initial findings on the cause of the crash. According to the report, the helicopter struck a guy-wire, causing it to crash. The report…
Kentucky firefighters travel to Florida with hurricane relief
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Seventeen firefighters from various departments in the Louisville area are heading to Florida to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Milton, officials…
Raven Run nature sanctuary temporarily closed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Fayette County will be closed Tuesday, according to Parks and Recreation officials. The closure is due to a…
Crews headed to North Carolina with Helene victim donations
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The Winchester Fire Department is heading to western North Carolina, carrying a semi-truck full of donations for victims…
Lexington investigation after man found shot on Sixth Street
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The investigation is still going after a man was shot early Sunday morning in Lexington. Police say they found the victim…
Person killed in Scott County crash
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Authorities are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Sunday morning in Sadieville. Scott County deputies report that the accident happened on Poke-Berry Road…
Case of father charged in baby's death heads to grand jury
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - The parents of a three-month-old baby who died following alleged abuse were set to appear in court. ABC36 News has confirmed that…
Voter registration deadline
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Kentuckians have until 4:00 PM Monday to register to vote in the upcoming general election, as announced by state officials. Voter registration can be completed online through…
Iconic actor William Shatner to screen documentary in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Renowned actor William Shatner, celebrated for his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in "Star Trek," is set to visit Lexington Friday, including…
Two people hospitalized after shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington police say two people were hospitalized after a shooting late Thursday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Devonport Drive near Versailles Road…
Shots fired into home; no one injured
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) - Lexington police are investigating an overnight shooting that resulted in damage to a residence. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 2…