Lexington KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Michigan man is accused of defrauding UK Federal Credit Union out of more than $26,000. According to police, Anthony Johnson and a partner carried out the scheme in August 2024 by using fake IDs with real members’ information to request cashier’s checks. Investigators...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison is used to seeing people on their worst days. He said it’s a part of the job, but fentanyl has made those tough interactions even more frequent. “I just got a toxicology report yesterday morning of a fentanyl overdose. We’ve...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person was taken to the hospital after being found with a gunshot wound in Lexington. Police say they responded around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 100 block of Eastern Avenue for a report about someone being down after a gunshot was heard. Officers found a...

A two-time escaped inmate who was on the run for two weeks was finally caught Tuesday afternoon in Lexington.

On Wednesday, Councilwoman Denise Gray announced her resignation from her position as the Sixth District Representative on the Lexington-Fayette Urban Council, effective on July 31.

A plane made an emergency landing in Jessamine County on Monday.

Southern Cookhouse & Bar is set to open in downtown Lexington, revitalizing the local dining scene. Located within the BLVD Apartments, the restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring comfort food, burgers, and Southern specialties. With over 30 years of experience, partners Bryan Henderson and Troy Thayer aim to...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — There is concern in Fayette County over how homelessness is being tracked. According to the Kentucky Housing Corporation’s annual K-Count, there are exactly 100 more people experiencing homelessness in Fayette County this year compared to last, with 825 counted in 2024 and 925 in...

RICHMOND, Ky. – A juvenile has died following a crash in Madison County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were contact before 5:30 p.m. on Sunday regarding a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 75 near the 83-mile marker northbound in Madison County. According to troopers, an initial investigation...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Goodwill Kentucky is celebrating the grand opening of its newest store in Lexington’s Cardinal Valley neighborhood. Leaders cut the ribbon on the new location Monday, officially opening the doors to shoppers and donors. Goodwill Kentucky has been helping Kentuckians since 1923,...