Ky. seismographs pick up on massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia triggered a tsunami warning for Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of the West Coast. It was not felt by humans in Kentucky, but seismographs still registered it in our area. “We operate very sensitive seismometers, so even though...
Record High Beef Prices: Georgetown farm offers solutions for consumers
Prices for ground beef and steak have reached an all time high, and experts indicate that consumers should not expect relief anytime soon.
Wegmans warehouse employee faces charges after police say he fatally shot coworker
Lexington Theatre Company revives classic ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Lexington Theatre Company revives classic ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Updated: 31 minutes ago. We’re getting another look at the deadly tornado from May 16. WKYT Investigates | More answers demanded in...
Man with arson history charged again after UK police car fire
The man convicted of attempting to burn down the Mary Todd Lincoln house in 2023 faces arson charges again.
Long John Silver’s makes a splash in Nicholasville with near-record opening day
By Casey Roberts [email protected] For the first time since 2021, residents in the Lexington area are getting a taste of Long John Silver’s again — this time in Nicholasville. The seafood chain, which originally launched in Lexington in 1969, returned to the region with a new location at 140 Hope...
Fire damages Lexington home, no injuries reported
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Fire crews responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon that temporarily shut down a road in a Lexington neighborhood. According to the Lexington Fire Department, firefighters arrived just after 3:30 p.m. to a home on Quail Run and found smoke coming from the attic.
Alltech expands Nicholasville operations with $4.6M investment creating six new jobs
Governor Andy Beshear has announced that Alltech will expand its operations in Jessamine County with a $4.6 million investment, creating six new jobs. This expansion is supported by a $2.34 million award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. “Kentucky’s manufacturing and...
Cyclists riding cross-country for disability awareness make a stop in Lexington
The group, Journey of Hope Cyclists, made a stop in Lexington on Monday at Latitude Art, a local studio supporting artists of all abilities.
William Wells Brown Elementary kicks off school year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — As students at William Wells Brown Elementary returned to class Wednesday morning, the energy in the building reflected the excitement shared by students, parents, teachers and staff. “We start our day with high energy, kids can’t wait to enter the building, and...
Georgetown pediatrician honored amid battle with cancer
A Georgetown pediatrician who dedicated nearly four decades to caring for Kentucky's children received a bittersweet honor as he faces an incurable cancer diagnosis.
