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...
Versailles nonprofit undergoes change as cafe closes doors
After six years and over 90,500 meals, the Spark Community Cafe closed its doors on Saturday as the group works to find a more feasible way to serve those suffering from food insecurity in Woodford County.
Attorney General Secures Indictment Related to Fraudulent Voting in Northern Kentucky
FRANKFORT, KY (June 27, 2025) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today that action from the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit resulted in the indictment of a convicted felon on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to alleged illegal action at the ballot box. A Kenton County Grand...
Lexington men plead guilty in high-speed chase tied to alleged “Eastside Gang” member
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two Lexington men have pleaded guilty in federal court following a dramatic police pursuit last December that ended with the recovery of fentanyl, a loaded firearm, and the arrest of a suspect out on bond for alleged ties to Lexington’s “Eastside Gang.”. Chauncey O....
USEF Approves Hair Testing To Help Detect Euthanasia Drug In Show Horses
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced a rule change to add hair testing to its anti-doping arsenal, effective July 1, 2025. In addition to blood and urine testing, hair testing can help combat the use of prohibited substances in show horses, such as barbiturates (including the euthanasia drug),...
Law targeting sextortion takes effect in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Several new Kentucky laws took effect on Friday. Among them was Senate Bill 73. It’s a comprehensive law aimed at combating sexual extortion and protecting Kentucky’s most vulnerable. “The bill represents a bold step forward in our efforts to combat exploitation and uphold justice...
Community turns out amid PETA’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ campaign
For over a year, PETA has been traveling from town to town across the country with an attention-grabbing truck, and on Friday, the organization’s campaign arrived in Georgetown.
