Juvenile dies after crash in Madison County
RICHMOND, Ky. – A juvenile has died following a crash in Madison County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were contact before 5:30 p.m. on Sunday regarding a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 75 near the 83-mile marker northbound in Madison County. According to troopers, an initial investigation...
Goodwill Kentucky opens new Cardinal Valley location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Goodwill Kentucky is celebrating the grand opening of its newest store in Lexington’s Cardinal Valley neighborhood. Leaders cut the ribbon on the new location Monday, officially opening the doors to shoppers and donors. Goodwill Kentucky has been helping Kentuckians since 1923,...
Lexington history: KY woman was the oldest person to survive Titanic’s sinking
Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by Liz Carey, all are notable moments in the city’s history — some funny, some sad, others heartbreaking or celebratory,...
Vigil for shooting victims highlights links between domestic, gun violence | Opinion
They came to mourn Christina Combs and Beverly Gumm, and to pray for healing for Randy Combs, Jerry Gumm and Kentucky State Police Officer Jude Remilien. But the many folks who gathered at the Fayette County courthouse plaza also on July 22 lamented the deaths of Sontia Simmons and Amia Cox in Louisville, and...
Lexington police identify officers who fatally shot July 13 mass shooting suspect
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Lexington Police (LPD) have released the names of the three officers who fired the shots that killed Guy House, the suspect in a mass shooting that took place earlier this month near Bluegrass Airport and outside Richmond Road Baptist Church. They have been identified as...
Community gathers for prayer vigil after Lexington church shooting
Community leaders and residents gathered Tuesday evening to remember victims of the church mass shooting in Lexington, with many calling for concrete action beyond prayers.
‘Little Red Blessing Food Box’ aims to fight food insecurity in communities
Groups across the state continue working to end food insecurity, and that includes one Lexington woman who is bringing her front yard idea to neighborhoods around the city.
FBI says unsolved Lexington shooting was a planned ‘Hot Boyz’ gang hit
Federal investigators have identified four alleged Hot Boyz gang members involved in the unsolved death of Kristopher Lewis, but two years later, charges still haven't been filed.
Second lawsuit filed against Kentucky state trooper for alleged misconduct
A second federal lawsuit has been filed against Kentucky State Police Trooper Myron Jackson alleging misconduct during a 2024 traffic stop.
Plea deal reached in deadly Lexington shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A plea deal has been reached in connection with a deadly Lexington shooting. Luis Ramos was facing a murder charge in the August 2024 death of Daquan Collins. According to court records, Ramos has since pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree manslaughter. The recommended sentence...