Lexington leaders reflect on life, legacy of P.G. Peeples
Originally from the small town of Lynch, Porter G. Peeples, Sr., had a big impact in Lexington and across Kentucky.
Lexington, KY news for Apr 29, 2026
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Laurel County community rallies around a 10-year-old girl beating the odds against rare brain cancer
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County community continues to rally around 10-year-old Destiny Miniard, who is beating the odds after being diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive brain cancer last year. Destiny M…
4 teens accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of tools at Maui’s Theme Park
Four people have been charged after police say they attempted to burglarize two businesses overnight.
Lexington police seek information on 2020 party shooting
The Lexington Police Department is continuing to investigate a deadly shooting that occurred in 2020.
6th District GOP congressional candidate picks up major endorsement
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, a former senator and Tennessee health commissioner, has received an endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his congressional campaign in Kentucky's Sixth District.
Advocates urge public to recognize hidden signs of child abuse during national awareness month
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, and advocates are urging the public to keep the conversation going to protect vulnerable children.
Berea family working to find a kidney donor for their teenage daughter
A Berea family is working to find a kidney donor for their teenage daughter. Savannah Otey is 17 years old, and her family first learned of her need after doctor’s visits earlier this year.
The life and legacy of Triple Crown-winning trainer D. Wayne Lukas
This is the first Kentucky Derby since Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas died last summer at age 89.
The first Kentucky Derby since the death of trainer D. Wayne Lukas has a different vibe
This is the first Kentucky Derby since Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas died last summer at age 89.
Remember P.G. Peeples: Memories pour in honoring the legacy of longtime Lexington Urban League president
Memories are pouring in and Lexington is feeling the loss of Porter 'P.G.' Peeples, longtime Lexington Urban League president and civil servant. Peeples died Tuesday afternoon; he was 80.
Something extraordinary: Kentucky Derby fan prepares to attend 60th consecutive race
As the countdown to the Kentucky Derby continues, Tom Carpenter is gearing up for something extraordinary: his 60th consecutive Derby.
Funeral arrangements announced for GRC student
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a George Rogers Clark High School student who died Saturday.
Sheriff: Somerset man indicted on child abuse, kidnapping charges
A 24-year-old Somerset man accused of child criminal abuse and kidnapping has been indicted by a Pulaski County Grand Jury.
UK student accused of knocking man unconscious at Lexington bar, found with 9 fake IDs
A UK student is accused of assaulting another student earlier this month, leaving him unconscious for four minutes at a Lexington bar.
Council votes to upgrade Mint Lane pump station at current site
Lexington needs to deal with the leaky sewage pump station behind Paul Laurence Dunbar High School to comply with an EPA Consent Decree.
Laurel County community rallies around a 10-year-old girl beating the odds against rare brain cancer
The Laurel County community continues to rally around 10-year-old Destiny Miniard, who is beating the odds after being diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive brain cancer last year.
UK to build entertainment center in place of BCTC campus on Cooper Drive
Leaders at Bluegrass Community and Technical College said they plan to vacate the Cooper Drive campus by the end of 2026.
Ralph Alvarado receives endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ahead of primary election
Candidates in Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District primary races are campaigning for votes as polling continues to show the economy is top of mind for Kentucky voters.
Kentucky law empowers churches to build affordable housing
A new state law is aimed at tackling the Commonwealth's affordable housing shortage by turning to an unlikely partner.
Advocates warn of hidden danger during Derby Weekend in Louisville: 'We can't have that'
As thousands of visitors pour into Louisville for Derby weekend, drawn by the fashion, the horses, and the festivities, advocates say there's a serious issue happening behind the scenes that many people never see: human trafficking.
Longtime Lexington civil rights leader PG Peeples dies at 80
PG Peeples, a civil rights leader in Kentucky, has died.
Leestown Road reopens after reported gas leak caused delays
Update: April 29 at 4:30 p.m. The Lexington Police Department has announced that Leestown Road is now open after a three hour-long delay. Leestown Road between New Circle Road and Greendale Road was originally closed due to a reported gas…
Reported gas leak shuts down Leestown Road and causes possible bus delays
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A reported gas leak has shut down Leestown Road in both directions between New Circle Road and Greendale Road on Wednesday, causing potential delays for several school buses. Fire crews are on the scene o…
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers seeks information in 2020 shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for information in a 2020 shooting that left one person dead and two others critically injured in Lexington. According to officials, on Nov. 29, 2020, around 2:12 a.m.,…
Leestown Road reopens after reported gas leak caused delays
The Lexington Police Department has announced that Leestown Road is now open after a three hour-long delay.
Reported gas leak shuts down Leestown Road and causes possible bus delays
Reported gas leak has shut down Leestown Road between New Circle Road and Greendale Road in both directions, according to a post from Lexwrecks.
Reported gas leak shuts down Leestown Road between New Circle and Greendale roads
Reported gas leak has shut down Leestown Road between New Circle Road and Greendale Road in both directions, according to a post from Lexwrecks.
New push for answers in 2020 shooting that left 20-year-old UK student dead
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for information in a 2020 shooting that left one person dead and two others critically injured in Lexington.
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers seeks information in 2020 shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is asking for information in a 2020 shooting that left one person dead and two others critically injured in Lexington.
Leaders mourn passing of Lexington civil rights advocate Porter G Peeples
A lifelong advocate of civil rights in Lexington passed away on Tuesday, according to local leaders.
Lexington Urban League president and civil servant Porter G. Peeples dies
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Porter G. Peeples, a civil servant and president of the Urban League of Lexington, died Tuesday, according to the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County. According to The HistoryMakers website, Peeples was born on Oct…
Former Lexington Urban League president and civil servant Porter G. Peeples dies
(ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Porter G. Peeples, a civil servant and former president of the Urban League of Lexington, died Tuesday, according to the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County. According to The HistoryMakers website, Peeples was born…
Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury, trainer says
Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby because of a foot injury, trainer Mark Casse said Wednesday.
Celebration of life services organized for Urban League president Porter G. Peeples
New details have been released to the public about the future of the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County following the death of its president and CEO, Porter G. (P.G.) Peeples.
Lexington Urban League president and civil servant Porter G. Peeples dies
Porter G. Peeples, a civil servant and former president of the Urban League of Lexington, died Tuesday, according to the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County.
Former Lexington Urban League president and civil servant Porter G. Peeples dies
Porter G. Peeples, a civil servant and former president of the Urban League of Lexington, died Tuesday, according to the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County.
Monticello mom accused of taping child's mouth, nose shut
A mother in Monticello was arrested on Tuesday after multiple witnesses allegedly found one of her children inside a car with the child's nose and mouth taped shut.
Sheriff: KY woman arrested after children found with duct tape over their mouths, noses
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office reports that a woman was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after two children were found with duct tape "across their mouths and nose areas."
The Puma has scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a skin infection
Fulleffort has scratched from the Kentucky Derby and Ocelli is now in, according to a report from the Kentucky Derby.
Right to Party has scratched from the Kentucky Derby, Robusta now in
Fulleffort has scratched from the Kentucky Derby and Ocelli is now in, according to a report from the Kentucky Derby.
Fulleffort has scratched from the Kentucky Derby, Ocelli now in
Fulleffort has scratched from the Kentucky Derby and Ocelli is now in, according to a report from the Kentucky Derby.
Lexington's first civic assembly presents recommendations to city council
Months of planning and seven meeting sessions have led to a set of proposed changes aimed at changing how Lexington’s city government operates.
Fayette County Public School board announces planned cuts, changes amid financial issues
To help Fayette County Public Schools recover from nearly two decades of mismanaged and misreported financial, Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced a reduction in work days and district level staff.
Madison County Clerk addresses election concerns at community event
We Show Up, a Madison County community group, invited Clerk Kenny Barger to speak about the primary election that’s less than a month away.
Lexington civic assembly presents recommendations to city council members
Recommendations by Lexington’s first civic assembly on possible changes to the city’s charter were presented to the urban county council’s General Government and Planning Committee Tuesday.
Push for raw milk intensifies across the US, despite illness outbreaks and scientists' warnings
Backers of raw milk are pushing to make the potentially dangerous product more widely available and easier to obtain, even as a new outbreak sickens U.S. children.
Allen Elementary 6th-grade student's death announced by Floyd County Schools
District leaders were heartbroken beyond words to break the tragic news on Wednesday morning.
Primary candidate meet and greet in Lexington
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Remembering Lexington police officer Bryan Durman 16 years after hit and run that claimed his life
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Funeral arrangements released for Clark County 15-year-old killed in accident
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Clark County Public Schools Superintendent Dustin Howard has announced that a freshman in the school system died as a result of a fatal accident on Saturday. The student has been identified as 15-year-…
Final arrangements for Clark County teen killed in tragic accident
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'Heartbreaking beyond words': Floyd County Schools confirms death of 6th-grade student
Floyd County Schools confirms that a sixth-grade student at Allen Elementary School passed away on April 28.
57-year-old accused of killing 1, assaulting another in Lexington enters guilty plea
A 57-year-old Lexington man accused of beating another to death entered a guilty plea on Monday, according to court documents.
Mercer County residents frustrated over a proposed ordinance related to potential data center development
Under the proposal, only 1,500 acres across the county can be used, and facilities must be at least 750 feet from residential areas.
A Kentucky Derby Weekend Frost Threat
Good Wednesday to one and all. A cold front is pushing across the state today and it’s bringing an end to the severe weather threat. Coming in behind it is a chilly air mass that will deliver a frost threat for the first weekend of May, ot…