LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will return to Keeneland Race Course on October 30–31, 2026. Officials say ticket options and hospitality packages are now available for preview, with general public ticket sales beginning April 21 at noon. The two-day event will feature 14 Grade 1 races and more than $34 million in purses and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky American Water says it invested nearly $72 million in infrastructure improvements in 2025 to strengthen reliability and water quality for customers across its service areas. The company says the upgrades include improvements to treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and water storage tanks. Officials say about $40 million of the investment went toward replacing…
Warm and humid start to a stormy day A warm and humid air mass remains firmly in place across the Bluegrass region early Wednesday as a powerful storm system approaches from the west. Temperatures early Wednesday morning are already sitting in the upper 60s to lower 70s, with dewpoints in the 60s — more typical of late spring than early…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Fayette County Grand Jury has indicted a former UK student on multiple charges, including first-degree manslaughter, in connection with the death of an infant discovered last year. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 10:30 a.m. on August 27, 2025, to a residence in the 400 block of Park Avenue…
Our spring-like stretch of weather continued across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a steady southwest wind helped push more unseasonably mild air into the region. After some clouds and a few isolated showers early, most locations saw a mix of clouds and sunshine through the day. This combined with the wind helped push temperatures into the 70s for afternoon highs…
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SALVISA, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday morning in Mercer County. Troopers with Kentucky State Police Richmond Post say they were contacted just before 7 a.m. about a crash on Louisville Road (US-127) near Salvisa. The preliminary investigation indicates a Rumpke trash truck, operated by 35-year-old Jeremy Caudill of…
LEBURN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a Langley man died following a single-vehicle crash Monday night in Knott County. Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 13 Hazard say they received a 911 call around 8:02 p.m. reporting a crash on KY-80 in the Leburn community. Investigators say a black Toyota Camry traveling west left the roadway,…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – My Old Kentucky Dinner Train is hosting a princess-themed dining experience where families can enjoy a day of royal activities and a train ride. Guests are invited to dress in their favorite princess attire and take part in face painting, princess meet-and-greets and themed activities before boarding the train. During the one-hour and 45-minute…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash Friday night in Laurel County. According to the Crossroads Fire Department, the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near the 600 block of Kentucky Highway 490. Firefighters say no one was trapped inside the vehicles, but several people were evaluated at the scene. The London-Laurel Rescue Squad…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools is considering extending the school year into June to make up for recent snow days. During a board meeting Tuesday night, members discussed the district’s current calendar, which has the school year scheduled to end on June 3. A final decision is expected after spring break. District leaders say the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Fire Department and Lexington Police Department are investigating several suspicious fires at Cardinal Park North, located off Parkers Mill Road. Officials say the first incident was reported Feb. 17 when officers responded to assist firefighters with a vandalism call. Since then, investigators say multiple fires have been set at the park, including…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Clark County Public Schools is inviting the community to take part in the “Cardinal Caravan” to support George Rogers Clark girls basketball at the state tournament. According to Clark County Public Schools, the caravan will head to Rupp Arena as the George Rogers Clark Lady Cardinals compete in the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet Sixteen. School…
CROFTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police say a Hopkinsville woman has been arrested after allegedly desecrating a family member’s grave in Crofton. Troopers say the investigation began around 5 p.m. on March 5 after they were contacted by Christian County Dispatch. Investigators say 46-year-old Jessica Hamby of Hopkinsville damaged a grave at a property on South Madisonville…
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a semi-truck and a sedan in Hopkinsville. Troopers say the crash happened around 6 p.m. Saturday in the 4800 block of Fort Campbell Boulevard. Investigators say a semi driven by 36-year-old Gerasimos Livieratos of Chicago attempted to make a U-turn when a northbound sedan driven…
Warm, breezy conditions today A surge of warm, moist air continues moving into the Ohio Valley early Tuesday, bringing increasing cloud cover and scattered showers across the Bluegrass region. The rain will continue to spread through the mid-late morning. A few isolated thunderstorms may develop, especially west of Interstate 65, though severe weather is not expected during this initial round….
CENTRAL KENTUCKY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Wildfire season has begun across Central Kentucky, and several small forest fires have already been reported in different parts of the region. Firefighters and fire experts are reminding residents to take extra precautions as conditions become more favorable for fires. Officials say strong winds, dry grass, and changing humidity levels can quickly create dangerous…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A new report highlights several health challenges facing women across Kentucky. The Kentucky Commission on Women released the report during Women’s History Month, outlining concerns about maternity care access, cancer mortality, and mental health among women in the Commonwealth. According to the report, nearly 17% of women in Kentucky live in what is known…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Multiple emergency agencies responded to a reported camper fire in the Georgetown area. According to officials, crews were called to the scene on Triport Road after reports of a camper on fire. When responders arrived at a gated parking area, they found an RV fully engulfed in flames. Fire officials say crews quickly worked…
GLENDALE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky leaders are responding after a Kentucky soldier died from injuries sustained in an attack at a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia. According to the United States Department of Defense, Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, 26, died from injuries he received during an attack last week at Prince Sultan Air Base. Pennington, who was from…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Police are searching for a suspect after reports of shots fired in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded earlier this afternoon to a shots fired call on Jane Street. Authorities say there are no reported injuries. Investigators say witnesses saw the suspect head toward a home in the Golfview area. Police…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of South Limestone and Montmullin Street. Police say the crash involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was transported to a nearby…
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that happened Monday morning in Woodford County. According to the Versailles Police Department, an officer was approached by a citizen around 9:33 a.m. who reported a motor vehicle collision on Troy Pike. Officers responded to the scene and found a small passenger vehicle that had been…