Outreach org. adjusts resource due to heat and Ky. law
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Many of us may underestimate the power of a nice shower. “A shower could mean a job interview, it could mean getting a job, it could mean getting a place to stay. I mean, it could get you somewhere,” said Kimberly Bottom. Bottom is a...
One arrested after hit-and-run involving child
In a concerning incident on Saturday evening, a child was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision. The incident took place around 6:15 p.m. on Marcellus Drive, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement.
Mexican National Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Laundering $5.4 million
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Today, a Mexican national was sentenced to 100 months in prison for his role in arranging for the collection of drug proceeds in the United States and the repatriation of the proceeds, or their equivalent value, to Mexico as part of a money laundering conspiracy. According...
Black bear sightings aplenty, this afternoon at Boonesborough
Black bear sightings have been plentiful this June in Central Kentucky. Residents of several counties have taken to Facebook to post pictures and details surrounding their encounters. Amanda Fite, who lives on the Clark County side of Boonesborough Road, told WBON that she thinks the black bear in the feature...
Adam Sandler Tour Coming To Lexington And Indianapolis
Adam Sandler is launching a stand-up tour in September with the “You’re My Best Friend” tour. The tour stops in Indianapolis October 6 before coming to Rupp Arena in Lexington October 16th. Tickets will be on sale today (June 27) 12 p.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com. And...
Richmond Juneteenth 5K brings community together for multiple causes
A 5K run in Richmond brought the community together to celebrate Juneteenth while supporting several important causes.
Dog found dead in apartment, woman charged
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Lexington woman has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after one dog was found dead and another severely emaciated inside her home, according to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control. Officials say Jacara Reed is facing charges of torture of a dog...
Lexington neurologist shares how Alzheimer’s care is evolving
In recent years, the FDA has approved a new class of medications that targets the cause of Alzheimer’s, not just the symptoms.
Downtown Lexington street has new temporary name
"We are thrilled to be standing here on 40 Second Street," said Lyndy Franklin Smith, who, along with her husband, Jeremy Smith, launched the Lexington Theatre Company in 2015. A decade later, the LEX is returning to the show that started it all, '42nd Street.'. "Ten years and a global...
Kentucky man indicted for murder, arson in house fire that killed his two sons
A Frankfort father has been indicted for arson and murder after a house fire in April killed his two teenage sons . Dustin Fields, 44, was originally charged with first-degree arson after the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said he intentionally started a fire at his home on Flat Creek Road in a rural part of the...
