Lexington KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — According to Donate Life, 86% of patients waiting on the national organ transplant list are in need of a kidney. For one family in Lexington, that need has become personal. At the end of this month, a father will be receiving a kidney from his daughter.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington police detective is being praised for his actions after helping rescue a driver trapped in a burning car while off-duty. According to the Lexington Police Department, Detective Slade Klinksiek was on his way to an out-of-state training in August when he came across a crash on I-75...

The mother, a 21-year-old University of Kentucky cheerleader named Laken Snelling, stands accused of abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant. The post Cheerleader admits to giving birth to baby found wrapped in towel inside plastic garbage bag in closet: Cops first...

Construction can be a headache for drivers throughout the summer, and that is no different for drivers on Leestown Road in Lexington.

DRY RIDGE, KY – The Kentucky State Police, Dry Ridge Post, which provides coverage for Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant, Pendleton, Bracken, Robertson, Harrison, Nicholas, and Bourbon Counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints throughout the post area. These checkpoints will be conducted in an...

The Lexington-Fayette metro area is seeing a surge in its immigrant population, now making up over 22% of the total residents, according to recent census data. This diverse community plays a vital role in enriching the local economy and culture, despite facing ongoing immigration challenges. The discussion around the...

The Hope Center has opened a new wing in its emergency shelter, the Quantrell Jones Center, which provides 72 beds for veterans receiving transitional housing and supportive services.

An assault in the 100 block of North Limestone in Lexington led to one arrest on a Sunday afternoon. Police quickly responded to the scene after a call regarding the altercation. The victim declined medical treatment, and details about the incident remain limited as an investigation is underway. Law enforcement...

Researchers with the Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky are hoping to use devices normally meant to monitor earthquake activity to identify when tornadoes touch down.

Fayette County Public Schools face rising tensions as sudden budget cuts and communication failures plague the district. Board member Amanda Ferguson raises concerns over a 10% reduction in budget, prompting alarm about fiscal management and transparency. Superintendent Demetrus Liggins insists no actual cuts were...