High Lexington gas prices affect local businesses, drivers
Whether it is unleaded, plus, premium, or diesel, if drivers want to be on the road, they are paying the price.
Lexington, KY news for Apr 8, 2026
36 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Lexington Police, coroner at scene on North Martin Luther King Boulevard
An LEX 18 crew has confirmed that the Fayette County coroner has arrived alongside a police presence in the 600 block of North Martin Luther King Boulevard. We're now working to learn more.
Kentucky State Police honors trooper, officer who drowned during 1972 flood rescue mission
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is honoring the memory of two officers who died 54 years ago while on a flood rescue mission.
Horse euthanized after fracturing right shoulder during Wednesday race at Keeneland
A horse was humanely euthanized after fracturing its right shoulder during Race 8 on Wednesday, Keeneland said in a safety report.
Horse euthanized after fracturing right shoulder during Thursday race at Keeneland
A horse was humanely euthanized after fracturing its right shoulder during Race 8 on Wednesday, Keeneland said in a safety report.
Horse High Go euthanized after fracturing right shoulder during Thursday race at Keeneland
A horse was humanely euthanized after fracturing its right shoulder during Race 8 Thursday, Keeneland said in a safety report.
Horse High Go euthanatized after fracturing right shoulder during Thursday race
A horse was humanely euthanized after fracturing its right shoulder during Race 8 Thursday, Keeneland said in a safety report.
Kentucky SAVE preparing for 'casino night' fundraiser, benefitting rescue pups
Kentucky SAVE is hosting a casino night at Chenault Vineyards. The funds raised will help the rescue and benefit the Madison County Animal Shelter as well.
Bill to protect teachers from physical harm signed into Kentucky law
A new Kentucky law aimed at protecting teachers and school staff from student violence was signed Wednesday, requiring strict consequences for students who commit assaults in schools.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail welcomes 2.7M visitors in 2025, holding steady with record-breaking 2024 numbers
Despite shifting travel patterns, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is thrilled about its consistency in the past year. The trail welcomed 2.7 million visitors in 2025, holding steady with record-breaking numbers from 2024.
Wilmore Fire Department breaks call volume records for 2 consecutive months as local demand rises
There is no such thing as a slow day at the Wilmore Fire Department. In March, for the second straight month, the department set a new record with 72 calls for service, more than ever before.
Lexington volunteers provide free spring break lunches to students as grocery and gas prices stay high
Students, teachers, and administrators are on spring break this week, but the need for meals in Lexington does not take time off.
Man convicted in officer's 2010 fatal hit and run is arraigned on new charges
A man previously convicted of killing a Lexington police officer in 2010 was arraigned on new charges Wednesday afternoon in Fayette County District Court.
Kentucky DoorDash driver working longer hours to afford $4 a gallon gas
With gas prices around $4 a gallon in Kentucky, and even higher in some areas, DoorDash driver Kimberly Evans is working longer hours just to keep up.
Senate plans to proceed with Lexington judge's impeachment despite court effort to halt hearing
A Lexington judge's impeachment hearing will proceed, Senate President Rober Stivers announced, despite the Supreme Court's efforts to put an end to it.
Boyle County Detention Center warns of scammer posing as staff member
Officials at the Boyle County Detention Center are warning the public about a scammer posing as a staff member.
New details revealed in Lexington gas station robbery, stabbing investigation
Newly released court documents shed light on the case against a Lexington man accused of a gas station robbery, as well as a separate stabbing.
Kentucky governor signs bills to lower utility, mortgage rates
Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bills 57 and 157 to lower utility costs and mortgage rates for Kentuckians, respectively.
McConnell: $74M in federal funding secured for University of Kentucky, Blue Grass Airport
Kentucky’s senior senator was in Lexington on Tuesday, highlighting new federal money coming to the University of Kentucky and Blue Grass Airport.
McConnell: $74M in federal funding secured for University of Kentucky and Blue Grass Airport
Kentucky’s senior senator was in Lexington on Tuesday, highlighting new federal money coming to the University of Kentucky and Blue Grass Airport.
77-year-old man dies in KY mobile home fire likely caused by improperly discarded smoking materials
A 77-year-old man died in a mobile home fire in Stambaugh Wednesday morning, according to the W.R. Castle Fire-Rescue.
Inmate that escaped from Mercer County Judicial Center arrested without incident
Harrodsburg Police is currently searching for an inmate who escaped from the Mercer County Judicial Center Wednesday afternoon.
Harrodsburg Police searching from inmate that escaped from Mercer County Judicial Center
Harrodsburg Police is currently searching for an inmate who escaped from the Mercer County Judicial Center Wednesday afternoon.
Floyd County man found guilty of manslaughter for 2025 shooting death
A Floyd County man has been convicted of first-degree manslaughter for an incident that happened last April in Auxier.
There's a primary election in Kentucky in May. Who's on the ballot and how can you vote?
Kentucky is holding primary elections May 19th this year. Find out who's running for office in Lexington and make a plan to vote.
A timeline of UK’s Memorial Hall mural: It still stands
The University of Kentucky’s Memorial Hall houses a controversial mural UK President Eli Capilouto committed to removing following student complaints. Memorial Hall has now been closed to students since 2020, and no attempts to reimagine t…
Tennessee suspect accused of aggravated assault arrested in Kentucky
According to Nashville police, 25-year-old Michael Casey Jr. "violently attacked" the man on March 11 "for no apparent reason, causing serious injury."
Publix to open 3 new Kentucky locations: Here's where
Publix is continuing its Kentucky expansion by announcing three new supermarkets on Wednesday.
Publix announces 3 new supermarket and liquor store locations coming to Kentucky
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Publix Super Markets is expanding its footprint in Kentucky with three new store locations in Richmond, Versailles, and Bowling Green. Each location will feature a 54,964-square-foot supermarket and an adjacent Publix L…
Publix announces 3 new supermarket and liquor store locations coming to Kentucky
Publix Super Markets is expanding its footprint in Kentucky with three new store locations in Richmond, Versailles, and Bowling Green.
Wayne County jury convicts Monticello man on multiple charges following a 2022 armed police standoff
A Wayne County jury found a Monticello man guilty of multiple charges, including unlawful imprisonment and assault on a service animal, following a 2022 armed standoff with law enforcement.
93-year-old killed in crash on Main Street in Lexington late Tuesday night
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A 93-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision late Tuesday night at the intersection of Main Street and Jefferson Street in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers re…
Pregnant mother, unborn child killed, man charged following Glasgow shooting
A Cave City man has been arrested in connection with a Monday afternoon Glasgow shooting that led to the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.
Kentucky native among Appalachians acknowledged for roles in Artemis II launch
A relief fund led by Senora May and Tyler Childers took a moment during the Artemis II mission to acknowledge the work of Appalachians who made it all possible.
Widow reacts after man convicted of killing Lexington Police officer is arrested again
Glenn Doneghy is back in custody after being accused of stabbing a person and robbing a Speedway gas station late last month.
Warmer Temps Kicking In
Good Wednesday to one and all. It’s a much milder pattern taking shape across the region and this will grow very warm in the coming days. This warm pattern may also finally bring some much-needed rains into the region via some thunderstorm…