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….

New UK Football Coach is in Lexington, will meet public at news conference

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky’s new head football coach is officially in Lexington ahead of his first major public appearance with Big Blue Nation. UK Police shared video on social media showing Coach Will Stein arriving at Blue Grass Airport on Tuesday. Officers then escorted him to campus as he prepares to be formally introduced…

Man arrested after life-threatening assault on Lakeshore Drive in Lexington

UPDATE: 11:00 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man has been arrested following a life-threatening assault Tuesday night on Lakeshore Drive. According to a release from the Lexington Police Department, officers were sent around 7:08 p.m. to a residence in the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive for an unknown trouble call. When officers arrived, they found a male…

One person killed in fatal crash, another injured

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…

Arctic air sticks around through the week, but we stay dry for now

Wednesday stays dry and cold The morning started cold in the low 20s. A light southwestern breeze kicks in late morning, causing wind chill values about 5 degrees below actual air temperatures. As clouds clear, the south will see sunshine first and warm up a bit more. This puts temperatures in the upper 30s further south, but most in the…

Chilly air sticks around with quiet weather into the mid-week

Temperatures will stay well below average for early December

It was a bit of a winter wonderland early Tuesday for parts of Central and Northern Kentucky as a blanket of light snow greeted morning commuters, making for a slow drive into work for many. The sweet spot for the highest snow totals (3″-4″) was along the Ohio River from Louisville to Cincinnati with the Bluegrass Region seeing around 1″…