Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County
Multiple crews responded to a now-contained wildfire Tuesday afternoon that destroyed 12 acres of land in Garrard County.
Lexington, KY news for Mar 31, 2026
28 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead
One person is dead following a Tuesday morning collision on westbound Frankfort Road in Woodford County, Versailles Police reports.
No injuries or displacements reported following evening fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington
No injuries or displacements have been reported following a Tuesday evening fire at The Thoroughbred Center, Lexington Fire reports.
FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration
Fayette County Schools confirmed on Tuesday evening that Superintendent Demetrus Liggins will not be moving forward with the interview process for a superintendent position in Missouri.
Woman arrested for alleged Montgomery County DUI with kids, drugs in car
A Montgomery County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies said she was driving under the influence with children in the car.
Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the Kentucky House
The bill would expand the criteria for issuing an AMBER Alert, helping missing child cases that do not meet current requirements.
Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to bring down KY's child abuse rate
Kentucky advocates know that rate must be brought down, so they're urging lawmakers and the public to do more to protect children.
7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor father who died rescuing girl from Cumberland River
Matthew was a father of three and a devout Cubs fan. As a tribute to him, his wife Mackenzie and daughter Sadie took a trip to Chicago to see a Cubs game.
7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor father who died rescuing girl from river
Matthew was a father of three and a devout Cubs fan. As a tribute to him, his wife Mackenzie and daughter Sadie took a trip to Chicago to see a Cubs game.
State report details of inmate's fatal cliff fall at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, changes coming
A newly released 14-page report details the death of 48-year-old inmate Marvin Knuckles, who fell down a cliff while on a snow removal detail at the EKCC on January 27.
AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices
Rising gas prices mean drivers are looking for ways to save at the pump, but AAA Blue Grass says savings often start behind the wheel.
AAA Blue Grass: Driving habits to adopt and avoid to save on gas
Rising gas prices mean drivers are looking for ways to save at the pump, but AAA Blue Grass says savings often start behind the wheel.
ACLU of Kentucky represents mother banned from school property over her social media posts
The ACLU of Kentucky is representing a Letcher County mother in a lawsuit against the Jenkins Independent School District after she was indefinitely banned from all school property.
London mayor indicted for campaign contribution violations
London Mayor Randall Weddle was indicted by a Laurel County Grand Jury on four counts of campaign contribution restriction/expenditure limits, stemming from his contributions to the Andy Beshear for Governor campaign and the Kentucky Democ…
London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges, AG reports
A Laurel County Grand Jury indicted London Mayor Randall Weddle on four felony counts of excessive campaign contributions, the office of Attorney General Coleman announced.
Woodford County inmate allegedly snuck meth into jail
A Woodford County inmate is facing additional charges without the chance to post bond after allegedly trying to bring methamphetamine into the building.
Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A Franklin Circuit Court judge has ruled that the impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman are null and void stating the Kentucky House of Representatives failed to charge her with an impeac…
Bardstown teacher accused of sex with student released from custody
A Bardstown teacher who's facing charges after an investigation revealed her alleged "relationship" with a student is out of jail after posting a $20,000 bond.
Kentucky House attempt to impeach Fayette County judge ruled null and void
A Franklin County Circuit Court judge ordered that the articles of impeachment for Judge Julie Goodman can be debated in the Senate, although they failed to charge her with a specific crime.
Glasgow man arrested after bomb threat
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Nortonville man arrested after shooting in Muhlenberg County
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Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman
A Franklin Circuit Court judge has ruled that the impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman are null and void.
Kentucky lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
More than 138,000 Kentucky children will continue to receive a free book in the mail each month after state lawmakers restored a funding match for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Tennessee man accused of killing girlfriend found dead on Kentucky riverbank
A Tennessee man with ties to a woman's death on March 14 in Antioch was found dead on Monday afternoon on the bank of the Cumberland River, according to the Kentucky State Police.
Tennessee man accused of strangling girlfriend found dead on Kentucky riverbank
A Tennessee man with ties to a woman's death on March 14 in Antioch was found dead on Monday afternoon on the bank of the Cumberland River, according to the Kentucky State Police.
Fleming County community holds vigil at high school for crash victims' recovery
It was a powerful sight on March 30 at the Fleming County High School football field as dozens gathered for a night of prayer.
Record Warm March Ends Warm
Good Tuesday, everyone. It’s the final day of March and we are sending the month out on an appropriate note… Warm. This goes down as one of the warmest March’s on record for many cities and the state as a whole and this warmth hangs into t…
Inmate back in custody after stealing Wolfe County truck while on work crew
A Wolfe County inmate is back in custody after police say he stole a county truck Monday afternoon.