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01/17/2026

London Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Call - WTVQ

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A London man was arrested Thursday evening following a reported domestic violence incident in Laurel County, according to Sheriff John Root. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Daniel Reed arrested 52-year-old Ernest C. Hammons of London at approx...

01/17/2026

Retired Lexington Police Chief Larry Walsh Dies - WTVQ

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Lexington community is mourning the loss of retired Police Chief Larry E. Walsh, a longtime law enforcement leader who dedicated more than three decades to public service. “We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of retired Chief Larry Walsh,” sa...

01/17/2026

One Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Mercer County - WTVQ

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in Mercer County, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP Richmond Post says troopers were called just before 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, to a crash at the intersection of North College...

01/17/2026

Kentucky State Police investigate deadly shooting - WTVQ

01/17/2026

W Main Street back open after crash involving fire truck in Lexington - WTVQ

01/17/2026

More snow showers to kick off the weekend - WTVQ

01/17/2026

Wi******er to host MLK Day celebration with march, breakfast, and keynote speaker - WTVQ

01/17/2026

Bears fans flock to Caleb Williams ice sculpture ahead of playoff game - WTVQ

01/16/2026

Super Bowl halftime stage jobs include strict height requirement - WTVQ

01/16/2026

Student-Athlete of the Week: Miami King - WTVQ

01/16/2026

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01/16/2026

Coroner identifies victim in Larkin Road homicide as investigation continues - WTVQ