2 arrested following barricade situation in Lexington, police report
The identities of the two suspects arrested following a barricade situation on Sunday evening have been released, according to the Lexington Police Department.
Lexington, KY news for Mar 29, 2026
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2 arrested following barricade situation in Lexington
According to Lexington Police, two people have been arrested following a call for a shooting that led to a barricade situation on Sunday evening."
2 arrested following shooting investigation, barricade situation in Lexington
According to Lexington Police, two people have been arrested following a call for a shooting that led to a barricade situation on Sunday evening."
Lexington Police investigate possible shooting with a victim
According to LEX18 crews on scene, Lexington Police is investigating a potential shooting with a victim on Crown Circle on Sunday evening.
3 dead after vehicle crashes into river in Hickman County identified
The Hickman County Sheriff's Office has identified the three people who were killed after their vehicle crashed into the river at Ingram Barge in Columbus on Saturday night.
3 dead after vehicle crashes into river in Hickman County
Three people died after a vehicle crashed into the river at Ingram Barge in Columbus on Saturday night, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
3 dead after vehicle drives into river in Hickman County
According to the Hickman County Fire Department, three people are dead after their vehicles crashes into a river Saturday night.
2 charged in connection with Lexington neighborhood shots-fired investigation
Two men have been charged with wanton endangerment following a Sunday evening shooting that led to a barricade situation.
2 charged in connection with Lexington neighborhood shooting investigation
Two men have been charged with wanton endangerment following a Sunday evening shooting that led to a barricade situation.
One person in custody following non-injury shooting, barricade situation in Lexington home
Police in Lexington are investigating a non-injury shooting and barricade incident on Sunday afternoon.
Emergency crews respond to reported shooting in Lexington
Emergency crews responded to a reported shooting Sunday evening in Lexington, involving a victim, and the Lexington Police Department is leading the investigation.
Valley View Ferry set to reopen after 'armed and dangerous' suspect was in nearby area
The Valley View Ferry is set to reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday with additional security precautions, after an "armed and dangerous" Tennessee man was reported to be in the nearby area.
Tribute to the fallen: Annual Frankfort ceremony honors local Vietnam War veterans
Vietnam veterans gathered in Frankfort on Sunday for the annual Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony to honor the past and present.
Community rallies after crash involving 4 Fleming County High School students
A Kentucky school community is rallying in support after four students were involved in a serious crash Saturday.
$167M lottery winner faces new charges in Lexington
A Georgetown man who claimed a $167M lottery jackpot in 2025 is back in custody after another arrest.
Traveling Vietnam War Wall honors Kentucky fallen veterans
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Sunday, Mar. 29 marks National Vietnam War Veteran’s Day. In honor of the holiday, local residents had an opportunity to pay their respects in Lexington to Kentucky’s Vietnam War fallen heroes. The Travel…
Lexington priest donates $5 thousand in gift cards to bluegrass TSA workers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — On Saturday, a Lexington faith leader handed out thousands of dollars in gift cards to TSA workers at the Blue Grass Airport. Father Jim Sichko, a priest and papal missionary, gave out $5,000 in restauran…
Wayne County Judge Executive issues county-wide burn ban until further notice
The Monticello Fire Department has announced in a press release that a burn ban is in effect in Wayne County until further notice.
Fleming County High School asking for community support after group of students get into accident
Administrators at Fleming County High School are asking community members for support after four students were involved in accident.
Lexington Vintage Market Days event offered vintage, handmade items all weekend long
This weekend in Lexington, upscale, vintage flea-market enthusiasts celebrated the annual Vintage Market Days event at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena.
Traveling Vietnam War Wall honors Kentucky fallen veterans
In honor of National Vietnam War Veteran's Day, local residents had an opportunity to pay their respects in Lexington on Saturday to Kentucky's Vietnam War fallen heroes.
Traveling Vietnam War wall honors Kentucky fallen veterans
In honor of National Vietnam War Veteran's Day, local residents had an opportunity to pay their respects in Lexington on Saturday to Kentucky's Vietnam War fallen heroes.
Lexington priest donates $5 thousand in gift cards to bluegrass TSA workers
On Saturday, a Lexington faith leader handed out thousands of dollars in gift cards to TSA workers at the Blue Grass Airport.
Man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of juvenile in Lexington
A man is facing multiple serious charges in Lexington after police accused him of kidnapping and assaulting a juvenile.
Man in Fayette County custody on charges of kidnapping, sexual assault of a minor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A man is in custody at the Fayette County Detention Center on various violent charges, including strangulation and first degree sexual assault of a minor. According to a press release by the Lexington Pol…
Man hospitalized after early-morning shooting in Athens Boonesboro
Police in Lexington are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a man injured Sunday.
Body found under bridge identified as missing Grayson woman
Authorities in Grayson have identified a body found earlier this week as a woman who had been missing for more than a month.
KSP: Body found underneath bridge in Grayson identified as missing 50-year-old woman
GRAYSON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky State Police has confirmed that a 50-year-old woman found underneath a bridge in Grayson on Tuesday, Mar. 24 was a missing Carter County woman who was last seen in February. According to a press re…
Police: Missing 65-year-old Covington woman found deceased
COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Covington Police Department has announced that a missing 65-year-old woman was found deceased Saturday evening on the west side of the city. Authorities are now investigating her death. According to a…
KSP: Body found underneath bridge in Grayson identified as missing 50-year-old woman
Kentucky State Police has confirmed that a 50-year-old woman found underneath a bridge in Grayson on Tuesday, Mar. 24 was a missing Carter County woman who was last seen in February.
Police: Missing 65-year-old Covington woman found deceased
The Covington Police Department has announced that a missing 65-year-old woman was found deceased Saturday evening on the west side of the city. Authorities are now investigating her death.
Miss Kentucky 2025 Ariana Rodriguez hosts annual benefit to support youth in the foster care system
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Miss Kentucky 2025 Ariana Rodriguez is using her platform to help youth in foster care through her nonprofit organization, “The Lucky Ones.” The group held its second “Luckiest Benefit” today at the Singl…
Lexington Humane Society and PetSmart Charities open a new Everyday Adoption Center for local pets
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A new adoption center is now open to help pets in Lexington find their forever homes. The Lexington Humane Society and PetSmart Charities cut the ribbon on the Everyday Adoption Center today. The grand op…
Mount Sterling community honors local lynching victim James Mitchell
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — People in Mount Sterling gathered on Saturday to unveil a historical marker honoring James Mitchell, a Black man who was lynched at 24-year-old by a mob on June 14, 1882. Valerie Scott, a board membe…
People gather in Scott County to remember 16-year-old Georgetown baseball player Case Wilson
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — People gathered at Great Crossing High School in Scott County today to say goodbye to a 16-year-old baseball player. Case Wilson of Georgetown died in a crash last Sunday. His visitation and memorial t…
Citation: Kentucky Powerball winner arrested for third time, burglary charge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The man who won Kentucky’s $167 million Powerball almost a year ago has been arrested for a third time, according to the Fayette County Detention Center. The 51-year-old man, James Farthing, was arrested…
Thousands gathered downtown Lexington for a third ‘No Kings’ protest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Thousands of people gathered in downtown Lexington to make their voices heard during the third “No Kings” protest. Protesters voiced concerns about ICE deportation policies, federal budget cuts and other…
Rounds of Spring Storms to Start April
Good Sunday to one and all. Temps are climbing and the birds are chirping as we get closer to the end of March. As the temps continue to rise, it’s setting us up for a rather stormy pattern as we head into early April. Temps today reach th…