UK pediatric neurosurgeon: A journey home to serve Kentucky children
The director of pediatric neurosurgery at UK is capturing national attention not only for her exceptional surgical skills, but for her deep Kentucky roots and unique approach to patient care.
Program provides free lawn care for Ky. military families
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Since 2006, Project Evergreen’s GreenCare for Troops program has helped over 20,000 military families, including families right here in central Kentucky. “We’ve been together almost five years,” said Lexington resident Bailey Matheny. “We got married last September.”. Coming up on a year...
Three arrested in criminal abuse investigation
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Three people have been arrested for criminal abuse in Richmond after a missing person investigation. A 14-year-old family member was reported missing on saturday. Police say there were abuse allegations against Jay Wood, the 14-year-old’s grandfather, along with complaints that the home was in...
Missing woman found
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - UPDATE: The Scott County Fire Department says Larissa Romano has been found. The Scott County Fire Department is searching for a missing woman. Officials say 29-year-old Larissa Romano was last seen leaving the 3100 block of Cincinnati Pike at around 4:30 pm. They say she...
Lexington volunteers to conduct annual homeless street count survey
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Volunteers will be out Wednesday in Lexington conducting the annual street count survey of the city’s homeless population. The Catholic Action Center says volunteers will gather at the New Life Day Center on North Martin Luther King Boulevard throughout the day for assignments and...
What does it take to feed Jessamine County students?
A big push by district administrators in recent years has been to offer breakfast and lunch to students every day, free of charge.
Ale-8-One to nix two flavors ahead of centennial celebration
Ahead of celebrating a century of Ale-8-One, the central Kentucky soda company is giving fans ample warning that some flavors will be nixed from the lineup.
Frustration builds in Nicholasville over soaring utility bills
Over the last few months, Nicholasville residents like said their utility bills have nearly doubled.
Lexington leaders preview upcoming Sacred Music Festival
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton joined Dr. Everett McCorvey on Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church to preview the upcoming Lexington Sacred Music Festival. The weeklong festival runs September 21–28 and will feature 25 sacred music experiences across churches, chapels, synagogues,...
Man indicted in connection with death at Ky. Airbnb
KENTUCKY (WKYT) - A man linked to the deaths of at least three women has been indicted. The Powell County Grand Jury indicted Brian Epperson for murder, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and tampering with physical evidence. In July, Epperson was charged in connection with the death of...