UK’s 2025 One Health Symposium underway

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The 2025 One Health Symposium is underway at the Gluck Auditorium in Lexington, bringing together experts from across the country to explore the connection between human, animal, and environmental health. Keynote speakers include researchers from Princeton University, the University of North Carolina, Kansas State University, and the University of Kentucky. Presentations are covering a…

One Lexington recognized at Heroes Day at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Keeneland celebrated Heroes Day on Sunday with a special tribute to those making a difference in the community. Among the honorees was One Lexington, recognized for its role in helping reduce gun violence in the city by 60 percent over the past three years. The program partners with community organizations, schools, and local leaders…

Tyler Childers and The Lumineers to headline 2026 Railbird Music Festival in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky native Tyler Childers and The Lumineers will headline the 2026 Railbird Music Festival, set for June 6 and 7 at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington. Organizers say the 2026 lineup will feature more than 30 artists across three stages, including performances by Zach Top, Ella Langley, Caamp, Mt. Joy, Sam Barber,…

Police search for suspect in early morning hit-and-run

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are searching for a suspect after an early morning hit-and-run collision that sent one person to the hospital. According to police, the crash happened just before 3 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Versailles Road and Village Drive, shutting down the area for about an hour. Officers said they found the suspect’s…

Berea police searching for woman wanted on rape and sexual abuse charges

BEREA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Berea police are searching for a woman wanted in connection with the rape and sexual abuse of a minor, according to the department. Police say Samantha Walker is also accused of distributing explicit images. Investigators have not released additional details about the ongoing case but confirm that Walker remains wanted on multiple charges. Anyone…

Mountain Parkway reopens after mud and rockslide in Powell County

SLADE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Mountain Parkway has reopened after a mud and rockslide shut down part of the highway during Sunday’s rain, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers said the slide happened Sunday morning in the westbound lanes near mile marker 32 in the Slade area of Powell County. County officials said the slide damaged multiple vehicles…

Lexington fire on Grassland Park ruled accidental, four displaced

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A fire that damaged a home on Grassland Park Thursday morning has been ruled accidental, according to Lexington Fire Department Battalion Chief Derek Roberts. Roberts told ABC36 News Now the fire was unintentional and started outside the back of the house before spreading into the structure. Four people were displaced due to fire and…

Powell County man indicted federally in multiple overdose deaths across central Kentucky

WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Powell County man already charged in one woman’s death and suspected in two others is now facing federal charges in connection with multiple fatal overdoses, according to a news release from Winchester Police Chief Travis Thompson. The release states that 44-year-old Brian Phillip Epperson was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in…

Senator Mitch McConnell falls in Capitol’s basement

WASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell slipped and fell Thursday in the basement hallway of the U.S. Capitol while walking toward the Senate floor, according to officials. Lawmakers say McConnell, 83, was walking with his security detail when a protester approached him. He briefly released his grip and stumbled to the ground before being helped up by…

Second suspect arrested in shooting of city employee

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with last month’s shooting on Winburn Drive that left a Lexington city employee critically injured. According to Lexington police, 20-year-old Jermaine Shanks was arrested late Thursday night on charges of assault and wanton endangerment. He’s scheduled to be arraigned Friday at 1 p.m. Police said a…

Calm weather Friday turns active this weekend

Warming up through Saturday afternoon Temperatures started chilly Friday morning in the 40s for most, with a few even dropping to the upper-30s. Friday afternoon, we’ll warm to the mid-70s with a light southeastern breeze and a few clouds building throughout the day. Temperatures will be in the 70s and 60s this evening, so maybe bring a light jacket to…

NordicTrack Row Machines recalled due to fire risk

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nearly 45,000 Row Machines are being recalled after reports that their screen consoles could overheat and potentially catch fire. The recall affects several model numbers of the EYE-FIT NordicTrack rowing machine. These machines were sold at major retailers including Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Amazon across the U.S. and Canada between November 2018 and April…