Kentucky family's legacy lives on through organ donation
As Organ Donation Month continues, a former circuit judge is sharing, rooted in a family legacy that helped shape donation awareness across Kentucky.
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As Organ Donation Month continues, a former circuit judge is sharing, rooted in a family legacy that helped shape donation awareness across Kentucky.
Two people were rescued from Lake Linville Thursday afternoon after their boat became stuck ashore in mud and silt, the Brodhead Fire Department reports.
The Fayette County Board of Education voted on Thursday to approve the sale of the former Southside Technical Center on Harrodsburg Road for for $5.5 million.
The Kentucky Senate passed a bill to provide $10 million in emergency funding for Estill County Middle School to address serious safety concerns linked to structural failures.
The Harlan County Sheriff is actively searching for an inmate who was reported to have escaped from custody of court security staff while "being unloaded" at the Harlan County Detention Center.
LEX 18's Larry Smith sat down with FCPS Chair Tyler Murphy to discuss a range of topics, including his plan to run for reelection, the district's budget, and other issues impacting local students.
A major child care proposal was signed into law Tuesday following the 2026 Kentucky legislative session.
Without these types of projects, communities are at a disadvantage, according to Sunrise Suites managing partner Michael Pidgorodetskiy.
Morehead Police are deploying a new handheld device, acquired through a state grant, to catch drug-impaired drivers before they cause deadly crashes.
Tyler Wands, a senior at Scott County High School in Georgetown, has been accepted into three military service academies.
What began as a step toward recovery ended in tragedy for a Lexington father of two who reportedly died days after checking into a luxury rehab center in California.
Crump, a Boyd County High School sophomore, said the impact of nicotine is already being felt in her hometown.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and Kentucky lawmakers unanimously passed a new law aimed at strengthening protections for survivors.
Motorcycle season in central Kentucky is off to a rough start. A crash Thursday morning in Lexington on Winchester Road was at least the sixth the city has had in the past month.
The Kentucky Derby brings crowds, celebration and global attention to Louisville each year, but advocates warn it also creates conditions that allow human trafficking to increase.
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day investigative hearing on May 19 and 20 regarding the deadly crash of United Parcel Service flight 2976 in Louisville.
A man is in custody at the Carroll County Detention Center on various charges, including vehicular homicide when under the influence of alcohol, after a collision resulted in a death on Tuesday.
They suggested that attorneys involved in Goodman's impeachment could face serious consequences, including the loss of their law licenses or possible jail time.
Lexington police are responding to a small aircraft crash on Versailles Road, causing significant traffic diversions. The situation is still developing and it's unclear if anyone was injured.
Lexwrecks is reporting that a downed small aircraft has blocked the inbound Versailles Rd between Man O' War Blvd and Van Meter Road Thursday afternoon.
FAYETTE COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Traffic is being impacted along Versailles Road after a reported small aircraft incident. According to initial reports, inbound Versailles Road between Man O’ War Boulevard and Van Meter Road has the…
On Thursday, the sheriff's office posted photos on Facebook of the department honoring Albert Wess, a veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
The first deputy to arrive recalled finding two bodies in a bedroom and an infant in a car seat on the bed.
Kentucky State Police arrested a Daviess County man following a month-long investigation into allegations involving a juvenile, Kentucky State Police reported.
A 23-year-old man has died after a Wednesday afternoon motorcycle crash in Rowan County.
On Thursday morning, several fire units responded to the scene of a house fire on Apple Road in Versailles.
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Community members in Junction City are turning to social media for answers after several cats have been shot with a BB gun over the past two years. Amanda Wilburn, who cares for about 20 of her own cat…
MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Alum Fire in McCreary County has grown to 990 acres and is currently 10% contained as crews work to suppress the flames, the U.S. Forest Service-Daniel Boone National Forest reported. The wildfi…
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Cumberland County woman is facing a murder charge following a deadly shooting involving her husband, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers say deputies initially responded Tuesday evening…
UPDATE: April 16 at 2 p.m. The Fayette County Coroner has confirmed that the motorcyclist injured in a crash on Winchester Road and East Loudon Avenue had died. The coroner report identifies the victim as 35-year-old Jeremy Wayne Bales. Hi…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington Fire Department tells media partner LEX 18 that one person has been taken to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on Thursday morning at the intersection of Winchester Road and East Loudon…
The Alum Fire in McCreary County has grown to 990 acres and is currently 10% contained as crews work to suppress the flames.
The Alum Fire in McCreary County has grown to 990 acres and is currently 10% contained as crews work to suppress the flames.
Four inmate deaths have occurred in the span of five months at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (EKCC).
Authorities in Lexington told FOX 56 News that a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after being involved in a serious crash on Thursday morning.
Authorities in Lexington told FOX 56 News that a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after being involved in a serious crash on Thursday morning.
Authorities in Lexington told FOX 56 News that a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after being involved in a serious crash on Thursday morning.
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The man who allegedly critically injured a Lexington police officer during a Tuesday night traffic stop is due to appear in court on Thursday morning to be arraigned.
The man who allegedly critically injured a Lexington police officer during a Tuesday night traffic stop is due to appear in court on Thursday morning to be arraigned.
With disability rates on the rise and paratransit still falling short, Lexington is investing in two microtransit initiatives developed by local nonprofits.
With disability rates on the rise and paratransit still falling short, Lexington is investing in two microtransit initiatives developed by local nonprofits.
Community members in Junction City are turning to social media for answers after several cats have been shot with a BB gun over the past two years.
Good Thursday, everyone. Some showers and storms are rumbling across parts of the state today and a few could be strong or locally severe. This is ahead of a stronger system arriving for the weekend, bringing some storms and a touch of fro…