Interesting notes from Kentucky’s win over Oklahoma
A number of interesting notes came about from Kentucky's win against Oklahoma on Wednesday.
Man shot by Lexington police dies Thursday night as investigation continues
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — New information has been released in the officer-involved shooting that shut down Alumni Drive near Yellowstone Parkway earlier this week. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirms Brooks Plemmons, 40, of Clemmons, North Carolina, died Thursday night at the University of Kentucky...
Car Accident with Injuries Reported at Lexington Intersection
A car accident resulting in injuries occurred at the intersection of Tates Creek Road and Lansdowne Drive in Lexington. Emergency personnel were on site promptly, and while injuries were confirmed, detailed information regarding the individuals and vehicles involved is still being gathered. The investigation is...
Ice Conditions Cause School Closures in Lexington, KY
Fayette County Public Schools canceled classes due to hazardous ice-covered roads and parking lots. The district prioritizes the safety of its students and staff. Non-Traditional Instruction days have been implemented to ensure educational continuity, though they come with significant financial implications. The...
RAW: KY: 9TH DAY SCHOOLS CLOSED FROM WEATHER(VO)
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday he is disappointed with Lexington's response to recent winter weather events and offered state assistance to help the city improve its snow and ice removal operations. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST,...
And the Winner is… Childers and Stapleton at the Grammys
Eastern Kentucky stole the show at this year’s Grammy Awards Sunday evening Feb 1, in the country music categories. Lawrence County’s own Tyler Childers took home his first-ever Grammy for Best Country Song at the 68th awards show in Los Angeles for “Bitin’ List,” a song Childers wrote for his 2025 album “Snipe...
Outraged sparked over dog’s stabbing in Jessamine County
On Jan. 31, officials with Jessamine County Animal Care & Control launched an investigation after a dog was found stabbed in the Tates Creek Estates neighborhood.
Fayette Co. Coroner on scene of police investigation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Fayette County Coroner is on the scene of a police investigation near Versailles Road. The scene is along Versailles Road near Red mile. Police have not confirmed any details, but our crew on the scene has spotted the vehicle of Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn.
PETA calls for banishment of jockey from this year’s Kentucky Derby, alleges whipping violations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - PETA sent a letter to Churchill Downs Inc. to ask for a jockey to be banned from the Kentucky Derby, saying he violated whipping regulations. In a press release, PETA said jockey Paco Lopez had been suspended for six months by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) in September...
17-year-old shot, killed in Lexington parking lot. Police asking for tips
A teen was shot and killed Thursday in a parking lot off Versailles Road in Lexington, according to city police. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the 1500 block of Versailles Road, just west of Red Mile Road. Police said officers and EMS personnel tried to help the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene....
