Second arrest made in shooting that hurt two teenagers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A second person has been arrested in connection with a Lexington shooting that left two teenagers hurt. Anazjae Patton was arrested on Friday and charged with assault. Patton is the second suspect in a shooting on Chestnut Ridge Drive in August, where two teenagers were hurt...
Fleming County non-profit donates handmade quilts to young patients for comfort
Shriner's Children's Hospital in Lexington got a comforting surprise after a non-profit out of Fleming County donated around 60 handmade quilts for kids on Thursday.
Second location of popular Central Kentucky restaurant closes after just months
A new Central Kentucky location of a popular Frankfort restaurant appears to have closed permanently after being open less than five months. Serafini , a cornerstone of dining in the state’s capital known for its Italian food and extensive bourbon collection, opened a second location in June, located in Lawrenceburg....
Person found shot in home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person injured early Thursday morning. According to police, it happened just before 3 a.m. at a home on Sutherland Drive. When officers arrived, they found a person who had been shot inside the home.
One person airlifted after Ky. crash
SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - One person was flown to a Lexington hospital after a crash in Somerset. According to the Somerset Fire Department, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on East Limestone Street near North Maple Street in Somerset. No other details about the crash are available...
Georgetown Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Incident
A tragic accidental shooting occurred in Georgetown, Kentucky, involving a 22-year-old man who shot his brother during an alcohol-fueled gathering. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition. The suspect, Brian Newman, has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault....
Lexington Confronts Rising Gun Violence as Community Responds
Lexington is grappling with a surge in gun violence following multiple shootings that resulted in three deaths, including two teenagers. Community leaders are voicing concerns about the impact on youth and are initiating programs aimed at fostering safety and mentorship. Local organizations are working to address...
Toyota opens massive solar farm at Kentucky manufacturing plant
Toyota has officially opened a 30-acre solar farm at its Georgetown manufacturing facility, marking a significant step toward the company's goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2035.
Workers at Ky. animal shelter frustrated after puppy abandoned while they were closed
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is putting out a call to the public to be responsible and make better choices. This, after a woman abandoned a puppy at the shelter and drove off. Thanks to a good Samaritan, the puppy was found and kept safe...
Crews responding to Lexington shooting, officials say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Crews are responding to a Lexington shooting. The Lexington Fire Department confirmed that crews were dispatched to a shooting in the area of Elm Street off of Georgetown Street just before 4:15 p.m. Friday. Details are limited at this time. WKYT has a crew on the...

















