UPDATE: Inmate identified after drowning at state prison in Boyle County
The inmate was helping clean brush off a bank in a lake behind the prison when he drowned, according to the Boyle County coroner.
UK, Commerce Lex, company partner on sales force training
Program will help train current students, graduates in sale expertise.
Nicholasville Firehouse Subs gives back to first responders
On its 10th anniversary, the Nicholasville Firehouse Subs celebrated by giving back to first responders.
UPDATE: Congressional delegation backs Nicholas disaster aid request
Governor seeks broadest disaster declaration in wake of flooding that caused one death.
Don Jacobs Automotive Group makes donation to Lexington Fisher House
The donation will be used to help build a Fisher House in Lexington where veterans’ families stay for free while their loved one is in the VA hospital.
Floyd County man earns $1,663 with record pumpkin at State Fair
Breaks the old record by 69 pounds.
Leslie County schools latest to close this week because of COVID surge
There will be no virtual instruction the week of the closure.
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer vaccine, removing some ’emergency use’ concerns
Similar approvals expected for other vaccines
As UK classes begin, a new year, new opportunities
Monday, Aug. 23 marks first day of classes for UK students.
FCPS announces more bus route cancellations and delays for Monday
The district also announced at least 11 routes involving about 20 schools were delayed.
Waveland Historic Site hosts fourth-annual ‘Car Cruise’
The event, which is organized by the Friends of Waveland and local DJ Karl Shannon, the cruise raises money for upkeep on the Waveland estate. Shannon recounts how it all started.
First-ever River Fest held at Proud Mary BBQ
Local organizations like Canoe Kentucky joined in for the educational event. Bluegrass Greensource, Outreach Specialist Noel Osborne says the event is a great way to get people out on the water.
KY Art Market supports local artists who struggled during pandemic
The Kentucky Art Market took place just across the road from the Woodland Art Fair. Dan Barnes, the event’s Director and an artist himself, hoped to support local artists who’ve struggled through the pandemic.
Boy blinded in drive-by shooting celebrated with back-to-school bash
5-year-old Malakai Roberts had a back-to-school bash in his honor on Sunday at Castlewood Park.
Man held on $250,000 cash bond in shooting case
Victim shot in the shoulder
‘Big Brown Truck Pull’ pulls in big money for Special Olympics Kentucky
The annual event brought in more than $61,000, according to organizers. Once again, ABC 36 was a proud sponsor.
Battle of the Bluegrass holds first outdoor car show
Battle of the Bluegrass held an outdoor, all-inclusive car show Saturday in Lexington.
“A horrific accident”: family dog attacks 11-year-old
A pitbull attacked a family member wrongly thinking the boy was an intruder.
Leestown Coffee takes home 1st place as best cold brew coffee
Approximately 3,000 people were out to sample coffee from 17 local coffee shops and roasters. Lexington Farmers Market Manager, Josh England says they are happy to have everyone back.
45th annual Woodland Art Fair returns to Woodland Park
The Woodland Art Fair draws in 70,000 visitors on average. For public safety, healthy at work guidelines were applied to this year’s event.
3rd annual DV8 run raises funds for construction of new DV8 Kitchen
The second DV8 location, a thousand square foot bakery, will be opening on August 30th.
CASA Lexington’s ‘Superhero Run’ raises $25,000
Casa advocates for abused children in the court system. Executive Director, Melynda Jamison, says the superhero run is to recognize that casa workers are truly superheroes.
Lexington firefighters install smoke detectors door-to-door
Saturday, Lexington firefighters went door-to-door in the Armstrong Mill Road corridor, an area that has been studied by the Lexington Fire Department for five years and is considered to be high-risk for possible fires.
2 men shot outside bar in Lexington, Friday night
Police say one of the men has non-life threatening injuries but the other man has serious injuries. Police do not know the condition of the man with serious injuries as of Saturday afternoon.