Officer, prisoner injured in Lexington cruiser crash
Two people were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a crash on East New Circle Road.
Lexington, KY news for May 3, 2026
33 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Kentucky State Police troopers help hospice patient fulfill Derby dream
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) – Kentucky State Police Post 4 troopers recently assisted in making a touching Kentucky Derby dream come true for a Kentucky hospice patient. Bob Weihe, who has attended 79 consecutive Kentucky Derbies, fa…
Kentucky State Police troopers help hospice patient fulfill Derby dream
Kentucky State Police Post 4 troopers recently assisted in making a touching Kentucky Derby dream come true for a Kentucky hospice patient.
Man hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after Lexington shooting
One person was hospitalized early Saturday morning after a shooting in Lexington.
Permanent fashion exhibit on display at Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The permanent fashion exhibit at The Kentucky Derby Museum at historic Churchill Downs is nearly one year old. The exhibit, which opened last summer, is located just outside the Great Hall on the first f…
‘We’re so happy:’ Claiborne Farm produces another Derby champion, Golden Tempo
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The 152nd Kentucky Deby winning horse, Golden Tempo, started life in Bourbon County at Claiborne Farm. “I woke up this morning and was like, ‘Was that a dream or did that really happen?” said farm ma…
Pulaski County couple indicted in child sex abuse case
A couple has been indicted in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
Pretty Mischievous: Fan Favorite at Godolphin at Gainsborough Farm
Pretty Mischievous is a fan favorite at Gainsborough Farm. Three years ago in the first week of May, she found the winner's circle in an unprecedented experience for Godolphin Racing.
'We're so happy': Claiborne Farm produces another Derby champion, Golden Tempo
The 152nd Kentucky Deby winning horse, Golden Tempo, started life in Bourbon County at Claiborne Farm.
'We're so happy:' Claiborne Farm produces another Derby champion, Golden Tempo
The 152nd Kentucky Deby winning horse, Golden Tempo, started life in Bourbon County at Claiborne Farm.
Permanent fashion exhibit on display at Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs
The exhibit is located just outside the Great Hall on the first floor and features a wide range of suits, dresses and Derby hats spanning early Derby history to modern fashion.
Mage & Mystic Dan on-site: A pair of Kentucky Derby winners stand at Airdrie Stud
MIDWAY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Kentucky Derby winners Mage and Mystik Dan are now standing at stud at Airdrie Stud in Midway, Kentucky. The farm is home to 11 stallions, including the pair of Derby champions whose finishes have become par…
Diamond A Farm joins Horse Country tours, offering visitors a look inside a storied thoroughbred farm
Diamond A Farm in Versailles has started offering tours of its thoroughbred nursery operation in partnership with Taylor Made Farm.
Covington police confirm teen's death from April shooting, suspect charges harshened
The teenager shot in Covington in late April has died, police confirmed over the weekend.
Covington police confirm teen's death from April shooting, suspect remains in custody
The teenager shot in Covington in late April has died, police confirmed over the weekend.
Search team uses remote guidance to help lost hikers, children in Red River Gorge
Wolfe County Search and Rescue (WCSAR) helped guide a group of hikers, including two children, back to safety after they became lost Saturday night in the Red River Gorge area.
Mage & Mystic Dan on-site: A pair of Kentucky Derby winners stand at Airdrie Stud
Kentucky Derby winners Mage and Mystik Dan are now standing at stud at Airdrie Stud in Midway, Kentucky.
Naming Sovereignty: How a Kentucky farm worker coined the Kentucky Derby winner
Mary Beth Moore usually walks the grounds of Gainsborough Farm every day after work, a place she's been since 2007. Moore watched Sovereignty as a foal and named him.
Kentucky Derby 152: A look at fun, fashion, tradition at Churchill Downs
More than 150,000 people attended the Kentucky Derby this year to experience the tradition, atmosphere, fashion, and excitement of the "most exciting two minutes in sports."
Driver accused of killing woman after deadly Bowling Green crash
A driver was accused of vehicular homicide Saturday after a woman was killed in a crash in Bowling Green.
Godolphin Racing employees “take pride” in the process of naming horses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Naming a thoroughbred racehorse is no small task, and at Godolphin, it’s a team effort with all employees involved in the process. Racing and nominations assistant Katelyn Morgan has named about 20 horses…
Funeral arrangements set for fallen Crittenden County sheriff's deputy
Funeral arrangements have been set for the Crittenden County sheriff's deputy who was killed in the line of duty.
Godolphin Racing employees 'take pride' in the process of naming horses
Naming a thoroughbred racehorse is no small task, and at Godolphin, it's a team effort with all employees involved in the process.
Godolphin Racing employees "take pride" in the process of naming horses
Naming a thoroughbred racehorse is no small task, and at Godolphin, it's a team effort with all employees involved in the process.
Whitley County officials searching for pickup truck reported to be stolen
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a red 2005 Ford F-350 pickup truck reported to be stolen from Prewitt’s Feed and Farm Supply in Williamsburg on Saturday. According to a Faceb…
Whitley County officials searching for pickup truck reported to be stolen
The Whitley County Sheriff's Department is searching for a red 2005 Ford F-350 pickup truck reported to be stolen from Prewitt's Feed and Farm Supply in Williamsburg on Saturday.
Community remembers, grieves loss of 2 Kentuckians killed in fatal bank robbery
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The central Kentucky community is grieving the loss of two victims killed in a fatal bank robbery on Thursday, April 30, identified as 35-year-old Breanna Edwards and 42-year-old Brian Switzer. Edwar…
Family of victim killed in fatal Berea bank robbery issues statement, refunds
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — The family of Breanna Edwards, one of two victims identified in a fatal bank robbery on Thursday, April 30, has released a statement on behalf of her photography account, “wildflower & whimsy photogr…
Community remembers, grieves loss of 2 Kentuckians killed in fatal bank robbery
The family of Breanna Edwards, one of two victims identified in a fatal bank robbery on Thursday, April 30, has released a statement on behalf of her photography company, "wildflower & whimsy."
Family of victim killed in fatal Berea bank robbery issues statement, refunds
The family of Breanna Edwards, one of two victims identified in a fatal bank robbery on Thursday, April 30, has released a statement on behalf of her photography company, "wildflower & whimsy."
2 injured after drunk driver rear ends Lexington police officer overnight
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — One person accused of rear-ending a Lexington police cruiser has been taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence. According to the Lexington Police Department, the collision occurred…
2 injured after drunk driver rear ends Lexington police officer overnight
One person accused of rear-ending a Lexington police cruiser has been taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
Rounds of Showers and Storms on the Way
Good Sunday to one and all. Historic early May cold is out there this morning as many areas deal with a frost and a freeze. The pattern ahead will feature more very cool shots, but the same pattern is also turning pretty stormy and soggy.…