Mayor cancels special called meeting causing outbursts

LAUREL COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tensions escalated in London on Wednesday after Mayor Randall Weddle announced the cancellation of a special-called city council meeting. The meeting was abruptly halted when too many residents arrived to voice concerns about new ordinances that could reduce pay and lead to layoffs for city workers. The meeting had been scheduled in a…

Rescue horse “Hank” raises thousands for Salvation Army during Red Kettle campaign

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – At a time when many Kentucky families are struggling with financial pressures tied to a recent government shutdown and delays in SNAP benefits, one very special fundraiser is stepping up to help — and he’s doing it on four hooves. “Hank the Horse” is drawing crowds and donations across the region as part of…

Coroner identifies Winchester Rd. crash victim

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn has identified the woman, who died in the rollover crash early Wednesday morning, as 30-year-old Dominga Mendoza Gonzalez of Lexington. Mendoza Gonzalez was the passenger in the car that police say left the road, rolled over and landed in a culvert on Winchester Road, near Bahama Road and Man…

Kentucky officials break ground on new Railyard development in Lexington

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky officials broke ground Wednesday on the new Railyard development on Delaware Avenue in Lexington, a project that will add more than 30 new apartments, including 12 affordable one-bedroom units. Plans also include two ground-floor commercial spaces designated for local businesses. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman highlighted the project’s impact, noting it will bring meaningful…

Bonnaroo releases 2026 lineup with Skrillex, The Strokes, and Noah Kahan headlining

MANCHESTER, TN. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Bonnaroo has unveiled its 2026 festival lineup, marking a major return after last year’s cancellation due to severe flooding. Headliners for the four-day event include Skrillex, The Strokes, and Noah Kahan, with additional performances scheduled from Kesha, Vince Staples, Yungblud, and many more artists. The festival kicks off Thursday, June 11, in Manchester, Tennessee….

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week

LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating after multiple packages were stolen from a home on West Short Street Saturday afternoon. Officers were contacted on November 29, 2025, around 3:28 p.m. regarding a theft of mail matter. The victim reported that an unknown suspect removed several packages from the front of her residence in the 600 block…

Early December chill stays in place into the late week

Temperatures should stay below average the next several days

The low level moisture and stubborn cloud cover hung tough across the Ohio Valley so it was another dreary and cold start to Wednesday for most folks. Heavier coats were needed early with temperatures in the low to mid-20s and it was a slow process trying to warm things up at all with the clouds taking a bit of time…

Fatal collision on Winchester Road

UPDATE (11:30 A.M.): The cause of a fatal early-morning crash remains under investigation, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. He says two people were in the vehicle; the passenger, believed to be a woman, died at the scene. The driver, believed to be a man, was taken to the hospital, and their condition has not yet been released. Officials…

Former State Representative runs for U.S. Senate

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Former Kentucky state representative Charles Booker is officially entering the race for U.S. Senate, becoming the latest Democrat to challenge Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell in 2026. Booker, a Louisville native, announced Monday that he’s joining the growing field. He most recently served as executive director of the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives….