Lexington mayoral candidates square off on the debate stage
Tuesday was a night of discussion, with Lexington Mayoral candidates being asked questions on four key topics: housing, infrastructure, public safety, and arts and culture.
38 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Tuesday was a night of discussion, with Lexington Mayoral candidates being asked questions on four key topics: housing, infrastructure, public safety, and arts and culture.
Officials in Nelson County are asking for the public's help in locating an inmate that escaped from a county detail Tuesday.
Four teens have been charged after police say they allegedly stole an SUV, crashed it into a home and caused a fire, the Daviess County Sheriff's Office reports.
A Morgan County Water District board member was caught on a livestream making a disparaging remark about a resident who was advocating for county water access at a monthly meeting.
A Morgan County Water District board member was caught on a livestream making a disparaging remark about a resident who was advocating for county water access at a monthly meeting.
The decision was met with boos of frustration at the meeting, with some opponents shouting, "See you in court."
The GOP-led General Assembly in Kentucky has overridden 32 vetoes issued by Gov. Andy Beshear, with some bipartisan support.
The event will highlight student achievements, district programs, and ongoing projects, but will also focus on gathering community feedback and ideas for the future of local schools.
Meadowbrook Farm is a place where agriculture students at Eastern Kentucky University can work with animals and learn more skills in the agriculture field.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has proposed a $546 million general fund budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, dedicating more than half of the proposed spending to public safety.
After more than a decade in business, Lexington coffee and chocolate staple Chocolate Holler is closing its doors at the end of April.
Beyond the duties of his badge, Hodapp mentored youth through the Explorer Program for aspiring law enforcement officers, visited nursing homes, attended high school ball games, and adopted dogs.
Beyond the duties of his badge, Hodapp mentored youth through the Explorer Program for aspiring law enforcement officers, visited nursing homes, attended high school ball games, and adopted dogs.
Business executives, elected officials and students gathered at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton Student Center April 14 for the 6th annual Sustainability Summit.
Authorities noted that the victim was incapable of consent due to being physically helpless.
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (WATE) — Crews are fighting a 500- to 600-acre fire in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Monday morning, according to Mary O'Malley, a public information officer with the forest. On Sunday, the Big South Fork National…
University of Kentucky students heard from former Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer and his brother, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer, in a conversation about their upbringing and respective careers. The event took place on Monday,…
University of Kentucky students heard from former Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer and his brother, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer, in a conversation about their upbringing and respective careers. The event took place on Mond…
University of Kentucky students heard from former Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen G. Breyer and his brother, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer, in a conversation about their upbringing and respective careers. The event took place o…
Three men have been arrested after deputies recovered multiple stolen firearms, a quad racer, and other items during a burglary investigation.
Churchill Downs and Graeter's have collaborated to create the Backstretch Bourbon Cherry flavor, an official licensed ice cream of the Kentucky Derby, just in time for the annual "Run for the Roses."
Lexington police reported to LEX 18 that one person was taken into custody in connection to an alleged stabbing near Kentucky Horse Park on Tuesday afternoon.
An 82-year-old man died Monday afternoon after a pickup truck crossed the center line and struck his SUV in Perry County, Kentucky State Police reported.
Lexington police arrested a 27-year-old man on a first-degree rape charge stemming from an incident that occurred in 2017, according to court documents.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 251 in its entirety, citing concerns that the legislation bypasses established legal procedures for implementing execution protocols. The veto message, signed…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 251 in its entirety, citing concerns that the legislation bypasses established legal procedures for implementing execution protocols.
New Vocations, the oldest and largest racehorse adoption program in the country, is expanding its flagship location on Dolan Lane to help rehome more retired racehorses. The facility recently unveiled a new 12-stall barn addition and expan…
A man who was convicted of killing a Lexington police officer using a car in 2010 has refused a preliminary hearing set for Tuesday morning in connection with robbery and stabbing investigations.
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An English teacher from Model Laboratory Schools in Richmond is one of 50 educators from across the country that will come together to build a guidance for how to use AI in the classroom. Angela Hardin tea…
BATH COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Along U.S. 60 in Bath County, eight bridges have connected the community for decades, and the wear of carrying so many travelers is apparent. Bath County EMS Director Gary Bealert grew up driving these…
Members of the Kentucky General Assembly commended Auditor Allison Ball for her work ahead of her testimony before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee set for Wednesday morning.
A 20-year-old accused of driving a Tesla into a downtown Lexington crowd in late March is set to appear in court on Tuesday morning.
The Georgetown Police Department shared photos on Monday asking for help finding a juvenile caught on video carrying a possible gun.
Lexington city leaders are taking the first steps to re-tool how they respond to winter weather after the response to January’s ice storm was heavily criticized by residents.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has issued a proclamation recognizing the efforts of the city's Division of Enhanced 9-1-1.
Candidates discussed issues ranging from the economy and healthcare to immigration and foreign policy.
The event will take place Saturday, April 18, at Coldstream Park, the site of Reforest the Bluegrass tree plantings in 1999 and 2024.
Good Tuesday, everybody. Here’s hoping this post finds each of you out here living your best life. In terms of the weather, we are all living our best lives with a summertime setup that keeps rolling. Near record highs will be noted for a…