Lexington KY

Traffic in Lexington costs drivers 57 hours a year. Learn the best and worst times to drive, plus tips for avoiding congestion and saving time on the road.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Chick-fil-A in Hamburg is set to reopen next week, months after closing for major construction on a brand-new building. According to the restaurant, the rebuilt location on Plaudit Place will officially open its doors on Thursday, November 6, at 6:30 a.m.

Investigators are working to examine what are suspected to be human remains discovered by a resident in Lexington on Saturday afternoon.

Two hot-button issues turned Monday's Fayette County Public Schools board meeting into a 3.5-hour marathon that got heated at times.

LEX 18 - 10/24/2025 12:14:12 AM. A public art installation, "A Common Thread", has been unveiled in downtown Lexington, sparking mixed reactions from locals due to its $900,000 cost. The sculpture, designed by LA-based artist Benjamin Ball, was commissioned for the city's 250th anniversary and symbolises unity. While...

What started as a one-time favor for a teacher has become a life-changing mission spanning 15 years and touching half a million young lives.

As SNAP benefits are set to expire on Nov. 1 as part of the government shutdown, Amen House Food Bank in Georgetown is working to adjust so they can continue supporting the community.

The Fayette County School Board announced on Monday night that recommendations from an internal audit committee regarding an external audit have been approved.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – As the federal government shutdown continues, Lexington’s homeless shelters and soup kitchens are preparing for a difficult stretch ahead, with SNAP benefits set to expire this Saturday. Local organizations say the loss of those benefits will hit vulnerable families and individuals...

Thorpedo Anna, the reigning Horse of the Year and 2024 Kentucky Oaks winner, has announced her retirement from racing and will transition to a broodmare role in 2026. Fans gathered at Keeneland to celebrate her remarkable career, which included 12 wins in 16 starts and earnings of over $5.4 million. Trainer Kenny...