Lexington roadways closed due to emergency gas main repairs

West Main Street is closed and traffic is being diverted to South Upper Street.

29 KY counties under tornado watch ahead of pair of severe storms. See forecast timing

What time can Lexington expect to see heavy rain, hail and potentially damaging wind gusts?

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Lexington man charged with sexually abusing a minor, criminal complaint reveals

A criminal complaint reveals that a Lexington man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly sexually abused a minor in Aug. 2025.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER | Chris Bailey tracks severe storms

Severe weather rumbles across the region today ahead of a potent cold front slamming through the region. That brings a few flakes into the region by Thursday morning with a bigger blast of winter ...
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Lil Lambs Closet turns donated children's items into millions in support for women and families

For more than 30 years, Lil Lambs Closet has been turning gently used children's items into support for families in need.

Dozens of dogs risk euthanasia at Lexington animal shelter if nobody adopts soon. How to help

Due to the Lexington County Animal Services being over capacity by dozens of dogs, those dogs are at risk for euthanasia.

Section of downtown Lexington road closed for crews to make gas main repair

The closure is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday afternoon.
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Kentucky State Police issue IAN Alert for missing 17-year-old with autism in Lexington

UPDATE 1:15 PM: Jahmari has been found safe and is being reunited with his family. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police and the Lexington Police Department have issued an IAN Alert ...