University of Kentucky pre-med students host Anatomy Fashion Show to benefit local children's hospital
University of Kentucky pre-med students hosted their annual Anatomy Fashion Show to raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network.
Lexington, KY news for Apr 11, 2026
29 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Hundreds rally against University of Kentucky's Integrate Blue plan and 30-year outsourcing contract
Hundreds gathered to protest the University of Kentucky's Integrate Blue plan, which would merge nearly 20 administrative departments.
Nearly 150 athletes compete in the Special Olympics Kentucky Area Meet at Great Crossing High School
Nearly 150 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Kentucky Area Meet in Georgetown, kicking off the regional track and field season.
Annual United We Shop vendor fair highlights nearly 50 local Kentucky businesses in Georgetown
The fourth annual United We Shop vendor fair in Georgetown featured nearly 50 Kentucky businesses, offering food, jewelry and clothing.
Special Olympics athletes take the spotlight in Georgetown meet
Despite a cool and gloomy start to the day, athletes from across central Kentucky brought energy and determination to a Special Olympics track meet in Georgetown on Saturday.
Williamsburg man arrested on drug trafficking charges
A Williamsburg man has been arrested on a drug trafficking charge following a case that dates back to February.
Knott County man killed after pickup truck strikes minibike
A man was killed early Tuesday after being struck by a pickup truck while riding a minibike in Knott County.
Community center construction progresses in Jessamine County
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Last year, crews broke ground on the new community center set to be located at John Preece Park in Jessamine County. The progress is now visible above ground, according to city officials. “Our comm…
Report: 6 individuals displaced in Lexington structure fire on Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Lexington Fire Department (LFD) extinguished a house set ablaze on Saturday, and while no injuries were reported, six individuals have been displaced from the home. According to the fire department, c…
Community center construction progresses in Jessamine County
Last year crews broke ground on the new community center located at John Preece Park in Jessamine County. City officials tell LEX18 you can now see progress above ground.
Mother files complaint alleging abuse of autistic son at Christian County school
A Christian County mother has filed a federal complaint alleging her son with autism was abused and mistreated while enrolled in local public schools.
Report: 6 individuals displaced in Lexington structure fire on Saturday
The Lexington Fire Department (LFD) extinguished a house fire set ablaze on Saturday, and while no injuries were reported, six individuals have been displaced from the home.
UK aerospace engineering team helps ensure safe return for Artemis II astronauts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Artemis II successfully touched down near the coast of San Diego Friday evening, and the University of Kentucky played a part in keeping the astronauts safe. PhD students and faculty researchers in the un…
Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion
(AP) — Five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Northern California explosion at an illegal fireworks warehouse that killed seven people and shook a tiny farming community, authorities said Friday. The charges stem from a gran…
Lexington firefighters make history in Firefighter Challenge Championship Series
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Two Lexington firefighters have made and continue to make world history in the Firefighter Challenge League. Both Sarah McGill and Andrew Cook received awards in the 2025 Firefighter Challenge Championshi…
Hollywood comes to Lexington with red carpet premiere for new Lifetime movie
Hollywood came to Lexington Friday night as the Kentucky Theater hosted the red carpet world premiere for the new Lifetime movie "Where the Heart Lands."
KSP searching for escaped Owensboro inmate
Kentucky State Police is searching for Angela S. Long, an inmate who escaped from a reentry facility in Owensboro on Friday evening and who was last seen wearing a light blue T-shirt and gray sneakers.
6 displaced after house fire near University of Kentucky campus
Six people were displaced after a house fire Saturday near the University of Kentucky.
Lexington firefighters make history in Firefighter Challenge Championship Series
Two Lexington firefighters have made and continue to make world history in the Firefighter Challenge League.
KSP: Manchester man arrested on rape, child sexual exploitation charges
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A 20-year-old man from Manchester is in custody at the Clay County Detention Center on various child sexual exploitation crimes, according to a press release by Kentucky State Police (KSP). According to…
Growing local gardening with the Victory Garden Blitz
BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — It doesn’t take expert knowledge to grow your own plants in a garden. One Madison County organization is delivering resources to community members to help people start – or grow – their own gardens at home. S…
New law allows cameras on school buses to catch illegally passing drivers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — A new school bus safety measure will soon become law after Governor Beshear signed House Bill 7 yesterday. The legislation allows school districts to place cameras on school buses while they are stopped t…
Documents reveal London police were at wrong house, lacked operational planning during Doug Harless shooting
(ABC 36 News Now) – UPDATE: April 10 at 8 p.m. Kentucky State Police has now released their findings in the investigation into the December 2024 officer-involved shooting of Doug Harless. According to KSP, London Police officers “believed…
Papi’s Restaurant releases statement after owner charged with 21 counts of sexual assault of a teen
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) – UPDATE: April 10 at 6:35 p.m. Papi’s Restaurant has released a statement following the arrest of owner Marcos Jesus Banuelos Valdes, who is charged with 21 counts of sexual assault of a teenage employee.…
KSP: Inmate escapes from Dismas Charities in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) is searching for an inmate who escape from Dismas Charities in Owensboro on Friday, according to a press release. The inmate has been identified as 45-year-old Angela S. Long,…
Escaped Kentucky inmate Angela S. Long back in police custody, KSP reports
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is searching for an inmate who escape from Dismas Charities in Owensboro on Friday, according to a press release.
KSP: Inmate escapes from Dismas Charities in Owensboro
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is searching for an inmate who escape from Dismas Charities in Owensboro on Friday, according to a press release.
UK aerospace engineering team helps ensure safe return for Artemis II astronauts
Artemis II successfully touched down near the coast of San Diego earlier today, and the University of Kentucky played a part in keeping the astronauts safe.
Near Record Highs for Sunday
Good Saturday, everyone. The weekend is off and running with a weak cold front on top of the region. This is spitting out some isolated showers and storms today before it heads back to the north as a warm front. That’s when a true summerti…