LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky Police Department is spreading holiday cheer with its 9th annual “Cram the Cruiser” toy drive to benefit children in need. From now through December 10, UKPD is collecting new, unwrapped toys at its headquarters on Transcript Avenue. Officers will also be collecting donations during the UK–Tennessee Tech football game on…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – City leaders and community partners are celebrating the second anniversary of Lexington’s Mobile Market program — an initiative aimed at bringing fresh, affordable groceries directly to neighborhoods in need. Mayor Linda Gorton will join representatives from God’s Pantry Food Bank, Kroger, and the City’s Office of Opportunity for the celebration. The event begins at…
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A mild afternoon following a chilly start Tuesday morning was quite cool, with many in the low to mid 30s. Patchy fog and frost impacted the early morning, but by late morning, these are no longer issues. Skies will be mostly sunny throughout the day with afternoon high temperatures in the low 60s. A light southern breeze will have us…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie has announced his marriage to Carolyn Grace Moffa, a former staffer for U.S. Senator Rand Paul. In a post on social media, Massie said the couple married on October 19. He shared that the two met more than a decade ago when Moffa worked for Senator Paul. Massie noted…
After a cool and damp finish to the first weekend of November, It was a foggy start to Monday across much of Central and Eastern Kentucky with visibilities less than 1/4 of a mile at times which made the morning commute rather challenging. Once the fog burnt off, it turned out to be a nice day with some much needed…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department says a suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that happened on October 25 on Georgetown Street near Price Road. According to a post from Lexington Police on X, 23-year-old Jacob Holland was arrested Monday and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and tampering with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds announced Monday she will not seek reelection in 2026 for the 11th District Council seat. In a statement, Reynolds said, “After much consideration and deliberation, I have decided not to seek reelection for the 11th District Council seat for the 2026 election, nor will I be seeking election for another…
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UPDATE (2:15 p.m) – Police now say they have taken someone into custody at the Lewis Street address. Details are limited right now. We are expecting to learn more about what appears to have been a standoff situation, and we’ll update the story when we get new details. BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Berea Police Department is asking…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County grand jury has indicted a Lexington woman in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in August on Bryan Station Road. According to Fayette Circuit Court records, 30-year-old Keaira Pennie has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of Edwin Haddix. Pennie is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday at…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington firefighters are once again joining forces for a beloved holiday tradition — the annual Firefighter’s Toy Program, officially underway this week. This year marks the 96th year of the program, which Mayor Linda Gorton says started during the Great Depression. “When almost every family was suffering and yet families were able to give…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is calling on the community to “give big” this holiday season as the city launches Lexington’s Big Give, a large-scale food drive to help families facing food insecurity. According to the City of Lexington, the effort is a partnership between the Mayor’s Office, God’s Pantry Food Bank, and several community…
UPDATE: LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is in custody following a shooting that happened overnight on Boxwood Drive. According to Lexington Police, officers were called to the 1100 block of Boxwood Drive around 3:05 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2025, for a report of a shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they found a person who had…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Firefighter’s Toy Program is officially kicking off Monday, helping bring holiday cheer to families in need across the community. The annual program collects and distributes donated toys to thousands of children each holiday season. Family sign-ups will be held November 10 through November 18 at the Fire Department’s “North Pole” location on…
Fog is starting to clear This morning saw widespread dense fog across the Bluegrass region, with dense fog advisories in effect until 8 am in many areas. As the sun has come out, this fog has dissipated and is beginning to lift. The fog will leave behind a few clouds through the late morning. By early afternoon, it will be…
UPDATE: LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The search for a missing Laurel County teenager is over. According to the London Police Department, 15-year-old Chesney Caldwell has been found safe. Officers say he was reported missing Wednesday morning. Police located Caldwell after pinging his phone, which led them to Whitley County. Investigators say he was found with two other juveniles…
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Jessamine County man is behind bars after deputies say he broke into a building, assaulted several juveniles, and seriously injured one of them. The incident happened Saturday when deputies responded to a call about an assault. Upon arrival, they found multiple juveniles who had been attacked by a man later identified as…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police say a person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car late Saturday night. The crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. near East New Circle and Eastland Parkway. Officers say the road was closed for a short time while they investigated the scene. Police say the driver remained on…
A Quiet Week Ahead After a Rainy Sunday Sunday started off gray and damp across the region, with scattered showers lingering through much of the morning and even into parts of the afternoon. Some areas even heard a few rumbles of thunder as the last of the rain pushed through. But by this evening, those showers are finally moving out,…
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