LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — On Monday, the Fayette County School Board voted 3-2 to renew the contract of Superintendent, Dr. Demetrus Liggins. This comes after two petitions were created on in opposition of a renewal, and one in favor of keeping Dr. Liggins. The meeting included input from parents, school staff and others. Those in favor of…
We finally got a break from the deep freeze across central and Eastern Kentucky over the weekend as afternoon highs finally worked back well into the 40s giving us a chance to thaw out a bit. After plenty of sunshine Saturday a system sliding by to our south kept some clouds around Sunday but the sun returned quickly on this…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Great Crossing High School center and University of Kentucky men’s basketball signee Malachi Moreno is on the final roster for the McDonald’s All American Game in Brooklyn, New York on April 1. Moreno is the 79th McDonald’s All American to sign with UK and the only player from Kentucky in the final field of 24 players,…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Change.org petition is gaining momentum following a tragic incident in Laurel County, with more than 450 signatures so far. The petition stems from a December 23, 2024 event in which London Police officers reportedly served a warrant for a stolen weedeater at the wrong address in Lily, Kentucky. Officers allegedly forced their way…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Coroner has identified the man killed in a crash Friday evening as 58-year-old Leo Hull. According to the coroner, Hull was struck by a vehicle around 7:30 p.m. Fire crews arrived at the scene where Hull was pronounced dead. Lexington Police say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Multiple people are displaced after a fire damaged three apartments early Monday morning. Shattered windows, scattered debris, and charred walls lined the apartments at the MAA Village off Richmond Road. Officials confirmed that everyone escaped unharmed, but some residents say the fire alarms never activated. Katlyn Barnes and Michael Punzalan, who lived on…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Franklin County Coroner has identified the Fayette County teenager that was killed in a crash on Sunday morning in Franklin County. According to Kentucky State Police, 16-year-old Joshua Ragland was ejected from an SUV after it collided with a car on I-64 West. and then veered off the road, crashing into a rock…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital on Sunday afternoon. Authorities say the man arrived at the hospital around 4 p.m. with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At this time, investigators have not determined where the shooting occurred or who may be responsible. Police are urging anyone with information…
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lawrence County Public School District is mourning the loss of a seventh-grade student, Angel Evans, who passed away over the weekend. According to school officials, Evans was a student at Blaine Elementary and a member of the LMS basketball team. The district has announced that grief counseling services will be available throughout…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating after receiving a call about a possible shooting on Lancaster Avenue Sunday night. According to police, officers were dispatched to the scene around 9 p.m. When they arrived, they discovered evidence of a scene but found no victim, suspect, or property damage. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! It’s a cold and crisp start to your Monday across the Bluegrass with early morning temperatures ranging from the low to mid-20s. A stalled cold front in southern Kentucky brought a few flurries overnight, but those didn’t amount to much. As we head into the day, skies will clear, leading to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —The Lexington Fire Department says they responded to a fire just before 6 a.m. Monday at an apartment complex in Lexington. Crews worked to put out the fire at the MAA Village Apartments on Locust Hill Drive. They say the fire started in a middle-level apartment; three apartments were damaged. Multiple people are now…
UPDATE: RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The trial date for Shannon Gilday, the man accused of killing Jordan Morgan during a 2022 home invasion in Richmond, has been delayed until May 2026. Additionally, the mental health competency hearing originally scheduled for Monday (01/27) has also been postponed and is now set to take place in May 2025. Specific dates…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Public School Board is set to meet Monday evening to decide on the potential contract renewal for Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the district office on Park Place, will follow a public hearing at 4 p.m. regarding the district’s wellness report card. As reported earlier,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Today is the start of the annual Big Blue Slam blood drive competition against the Florida Gators. UK Wildcat fans are rolling up their sleeves this week to help Kentucky Blood Center increase the supply of their donations after winter-weather cancellations. KBC says you can donate blood at any of their eight donor…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The cats were quick to forget their first SEC loss last week. They cruised to a 89-69 victory over Arkansas at Memorial Coliseum on Sunday. Five wildcats finished in double figures. Georgia Amoore had a team-high 19 points and eight assists. Both Clara Strack and Teonni Key recorded double-doubles on Sunday. Strack had…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Heather Hadi, has been practicing law in the city of Lexington for over a decade, and the recent signing of executive orders, have kept her busy at the office. “We’re not advocating for people to be scared. We’re not trying to stoke the fire, what we want is for people to understand,” adds…
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It was a chilly finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a reinforcing shot of colder air moved in behind a departing frontal system. After starting the day in the mid-teens, temperatures struggled to get back into the mid to upper 20s thanks to a few clouds mixed with the sunshine and a west wind pushing additional…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Ted Bassett, a revered figure in Thoroughbred racing and the Bluegrass community, passed away Thursday at his Lexington home at the age of 103. Affectionately known as “Mr. B.,” Bassett served as the president and trustee of Keeneland, where he spearheaded decades of expansion, transforming the racetrack into a globally renowned racing and auction…