Large police presence in 600 block of Johnston Road in Fayette County
A large police presence is active in the 600 block of Johnston Road near Bryan Station Road in Fayette County.
Lexington, KY news for Apr 30, 2026
45 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Corbin Police asking for help locating suspect in theft of white BMW from hospital parking lot
Corbin Police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in a Thursday afternoon car theft at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin.
Retired Clark County judge's kidney transplant story spans generations of donate life legacy
Jeff Walson, a retired circuit judge from Clark County, received a life-saving kidney transplant from his son nearly two years ago.
Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next
While horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in many parts of the U.S., the sport is thriving in Japan with millions of dollars being poured into everything from breeding to training.
West Liberty pizza spot raises money for couple who lost everything in house fire
West Liberty pizza restaurant 'The Pizza Place' spent Thursday raising money for a local couple who lost everything in a house fire earlier this month.
'We had a very good example': Remembering P.G. Peeples
P.G. Peeples, the president of the Lexington Urban League and a longtime civil rights activist, died Tuesday night at the age of 80.
Fayette County Schools cuts sustainability team, parents voice concerns
Fayette County Public Schools has cut its sustainability team in response to financial challenges, sparking concerns that the move could cost the district more in the long run.
Suspect in FBI custody after Berea bank robbery leaves 2 employees dead
Manhunt in progress in Berea after a bank robbery at U.S. Bank on Chestnut Street. The suspect, described as 6'3", fled on foot. Public urged to report any suspicious activity to KSP.
'Person of interest' in FBI custody after Berea bank robbery leaves 2 employees dead
Manhunt in progress in Berea after a bank robbery at U.S. Bank on Chestnut Street. The suspect, described as 6'3", fled on foot. Public urged to report any suspicious activity to KSP.
Manhunt underway after Berea bank robbery leaves 2 employees dead
Manhunt in progress in Berea after a bank robbery at U.S. Bank on Chestnut Street. The suspect, described as 6'3", fled on foot. Public urged to report any suspicious activity to KSP.
Manhunt underway after Berea bank robbery
Manhunt in progress in Berea after a bank robbery at U.S. Bank on Chestnut Street. The suspect, described as 6'3", fled on foot. Public urged to report any suspicious activity to KSP.
Derby, Preakness-winning Funny Cide honored with new statue at Kentucky Horse Park
Funny Cide, nicknamed the "Gutsy Gelding," is now memorialized at the Kentucky Horse Park with a new statue by artist Shelley Hunter.
Kentucky AG to pursue state murder charges against teen in Berea bank robbery that killed 2
UPDATE: May 1 at 4 p.m. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday that he will pursue state murder charges against 18-year-old Brailen Weaver following a bank robbery in Berea that left two people dead. “The Kentucky Attorney Gener…
Suspect posted on social media hours after deadly Berea bank robbery, federal complaint says
UPDATE: May 1 at 10:30 a.m. A federal criminal complaint charges 18-year-old Brailen Weaver with armed bank robbery and related offenses after a gunman entered a US Bank in Berea on April 30 shot and killed 2 people, and fled. According to…
Lexington police confirm that suspect in deadly Berea bank robbery is in custody
UPDATE: May 1 at 6:05 a.m. Lexington police have confirmed with media partner LEX 18 that the suspect in the deadly bank robbery in Berea is in custody. According to Lexington police, they assisted Kentucky State Police and the FBI in loca…
2 people dead following bank robbery in Berea, search for suspect continues
BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police have confirmed that two people, one man and woman, are dead following an afternoon bank robbery in Berea. Both were confirmed to be employees at the bank. The robbery and shooting happen…
Bank robbery reported in Berea; suspect fled and search is underway
BEREA, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A trooper with the Kentucky State Police reported that officials are on the scene of a bank robbery in Berea on Chestnut Street Thursday. The suspect has reportedly fled the scene and law enforcement agencies…
Kentucky AG to pursue state murder charges against teen in Berea bank robbery that killed 2
Lexington police have confirmed with LEX 18 that the suspect in the deadly bank robbery in Berea is in custody.
Attorney General Coleman to pursue state murder charges against Berea bank robbery suspect
Lexington police have confirmed with LEX 18 that the suspect in the deadly bank robbery in Berea is in custody.
Suspect posted on social media hours after deadly Berea bank robbery, federal complaint says
Lexington police have confirmed with LEX 18 that the suspect in the deadly bank robbery in Berea is in custody.
Lexington police confirm to LEX 18 that suspect in deadly Berea bank robbery is in custody
Lexington police have confirmed with LEX 18 that the suspect in the deadly bank robbery in Berea is in custody.
Lexington police confirm to LEX 18 that suspect in deadly Berea bank robbery has been located
Lexington police have confirmed with LEX 18 that the suspect in the deadly bank robbery in Berea has been located.
Victims of deadly Berea bank robbery identified by KSP, search for suspect continues
A trooper with the Kentucky State Police reported that officials are on the scene of a bank robbery in Berea on Chestnut Street Thursday.
Victims of deadly Berea bank robbery identified by KSP
A trooper with the Kentucky State Police reported that officials are on the scene of a bank robbery in Berea on Chestnut Street Thursday.
Active search underway in Fayette County for suspect wanted in connection to deadly bank robbery
A trooper with the Kentucky State Police reported that officials are on the scene of a bank robbery in Berea on Chestnut Street Thursday.
2 people dead following bank robbery in Berea, search for suspect continues
A trooper with the Kentucky State Police reported that officials are on the scene of a bank robbery in Berea on Chestnut Street Thursday.
Bank robbery reported in Berea; suspect fled and search is underway
A trooper with the Kentucky State Police reported that officials are on the scene of a bank robbery in Berea on Chestnut Street Thursday.
Beshear: KY sees 4th straight year of decline in overdose deaths, with 22.9% drop in 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky recorded its fourth consecutive year of declining overdose deaths in 2025, with a 22.9% decrease compared with the previous year and a 50.8% decrease from 2021, Gov. Andy Beshear announced April…
Beshear: KY sees 4th straight year of decline in overdose deaths, with 22.9% drop in 2025
Kentucky recorded its fourth consecutive year of declining overdose deaths in 2025, with a 22.9% decrease compared with the previous year and a 50.8% decrease from 2021, Beshear announced.
Eastern Kentucky school districts receive 'voice-over technology' threats
District officials with Perry County and Knott County school districts announced on Thursday that safety precautions were being taken amid reports of threats in the area.
All charges dropped against London man whose arrest prompted FBI notification
A man was taken into custody following a disturbance on Hicks Lane on April 22 in which a London officer reportedly slapped the man after he was in custody.
Laurel County Sheriff's Office notifies FBI after London officer slaps man during arrest
A man was taken into custody following a disturbance on Hicks Lane on April 22 in which a London officer reportedly slapped the man after he was in custody.
2003 Kentucky Derby winner honored with commemorative statue
A beloved champion of horse racing is now permanently honored at the Kentucky Horse Park, where fans gathered Thursday morning for the unveiling of a statue celebrating Funny Cide.
Kentucky primary election 2026: Here's when, where you can vote
Primary Election Day in Kentucky is May 19 — but voting starts earlier. Here’s what to know about absentee voting, early voting dates, and how to watch the Kentucky Republican Senate debate on FOX 56.
Lexington Humane Society offers free adoptions for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Animals ranging from kittens and puppies to cats, dogs, and rabbits are available for free adoption at the Lexington Humane Society Thursday in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day.
Complaint: Morehead woman charged with animal cruelty after dead dog, abandoned pets found
A Morehead woman is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after authorities found a dead dog and several abandoned animals at her residence.
Crittenden County deputy dies as result of injuries in Sturgis shooting
The Crittenden County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday that Deputy Rick Coyle passed away due to injuries sustained in the line of duty on April 2.
UK student charged with 1st-degree assault after bar fight left victim with brain bleed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A University of Kentucky student was arrested April 28 on a first-degree assault charge stemming from an April 10 attack at a Lexington bar that left the victim with a fractured skull, brain bleed, and po…
UK student charged with 1st-degree assault after bar fight left victim with brain bleed
A University of Kentucky student was arrested April 28 on a first-degree assault charge stemming from an April 10 attack at a Lexington bar that left the victim with a fractured skull.
Lexington police investigating overnight assault near middle school
Investigators said that a property owner in the area of Centre Parkway had minor injuries from being assaulted.
KSP investigating 3-vehicle collision involving trooper in Jefferson County
A Kentucky State Police trooper suffered minor injuries in a three-vehicle collision on Dixie Highway in Jefferson County.
Alleged London arsonist seeks recusal of judge who works with fire victim
A man accused of starting a January fire in downtown London claims that Laurel County's master commissioner has personal stakes in the case and wants the judge who appointed him to be recused.
Lexington council votes to keep pump station at current site amid land use debate
Lexington council members voted Tuesday to replace its Mint Lane water pump station at its current location near Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, instead of moving it outside the city’s urban boundary.
Frankfort family displaced after storm sends tree crashing into their home
A Frankfort man says he cannot even walk through his front door after storms Monday night sent a tree branch crashing into his home.
A Very Cool Kentucky Derby Weekend
Good Thursday to one and all. We are putting the wraps on the month of April on a cooler than normal note and this hangs through Kentucky Derby Weekend. As a matter of fact, this pattern has totally reversed from the warm and dry one we’ve…