FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins is getting national attention. He’s been named one of four finalists for the 2026 National Superintendent of the Year, an honor from the School Superintendents Association (AASA) recognizing standout leadership in public education. Liggins, who has led FCPS since 2021, is now in the running…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Hope Center is gearing up to bring some holiday cheer to hundreds of people in its recovery, emergency shelter and veterans programs with a large holiday celebration on Tuesday. Organizers say the event, held at the Hope Center’s Don Ball Campus, will serve about 300 clients and distribute more than 600 gifts. Participants…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton will officially mark the end of Lexington’s year-long 250th anniversary celebration during a news conference Monday afternoon. The event is set for 5 p.m. at Central Bank Center, where Gorton will be joined by 250LEX co-chairs Dr. Eunice Beatty and Kip Cornett. Monday’s announcement will formally close out a full year…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With dangerously cold temperatures lingering across the region, Lexington officials are extending the activation of the city’s Emergency Winter Weather Plan through Tuesday morning, according to the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention. During the plan’s activation, emergency shelters add extra beds, LexTran provides free fixed-route transportation to shelter locations, and outreach teams are…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Lexington business is asking for the community’s help after a break-in left the store with stolen cash and damage over the weekend. OHKO Games said in a Facebook post that someone broke into the shop late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. The business reported that an unknown amount of cash was taken….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Lexington is delaying Monday garbage collection this week as dangerously cold temperatures move into the region. Residents who normally receive city trash pickup on Mondays will instead have their garbage collected on Wednesday, Dec. 17. City officials say the change is intended to protect sanitation crews working in the extreme cold…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three people are without a home after a late-night fire heavily damaged a house on Lane Allen Road in Lexington. Firefighters were called just before 11 p.m. Sunday and arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the single-story home. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews battled the fire for hours as substantial…
Watch for ice and cold temps Monday morning A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM EST Monday. This is due to temperatures in the single digits. The good news is that winds are calm to start. However, by late morning when temperatures begin to rise to the teens, winds start to pick up, and our feels-like temps…
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Berea Police say a former Laurel County sheriff’s deputy is suspected of killing his mother early Sunday morning, then later taking his own life during a traffic stop on Interstate 75. Investigators say 51-year-old Kevin Berry, a former deputy with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, is believed to have fatally shot his 77-year-old…
PULASKI COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Nancy Volunteer Firefighters helped deliver a baby on the side of the road in Pulaski County, according to officials. Fire officials say crews responded to assist a mother who went into labor and gave birth on the side of the roadway before she could reach a hospital. Firefighters provided immediate care to both…
MOUNT VERNON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Firefighters battled a house fire early Sunday morning in Mount Vernon, according to the Mount Vernon Fire Department. Officials say crews were called around 2 a.m. to assist the Western Rockcastle Volunteer Fire Department with a house fire on Shug Road. The Mount Vernon Fire Department reports that six members responded to the…
WAYNE COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Wayne County man is facing multiple charges after deputies say his abandoned vehicle helped lead them to a burglary at a local construction company. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies on Friday located a vehicle belonging to Ryan Jahnke on Canada Creek Road. Officials say the vehicle was abandoned with…
Bitter Cold Holds On After a Frigid Start We started the day under brutally cold conditions, with morning temperatures in the single digits and wind chills dropping below zero in many spots. Despite plenty of sunshine through the afternoon, the deep snowpack and arctic air made it difficult for much melting to take place. While sunshine helped just a bit,…
Lingering Snow and Slick Roads This Morning We are still dealing with a few lingering snow showers and pockets of a wintry mix early this morning, but the bulk of the precipitation is beginning to wind down and move out of the area. Overnight, many locations picked up anywhere from a light coating to around an inch of snow, and…
LETCHER COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A status hearing is scheduled next Thursday for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is accused of shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins. According to court documents, the hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Letcher County Circuit Court will allow the judge to determine whether a separate hearing is needed regarding…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Amazon has released its roundup of the most-asked questions to Alexa in 2025, revealing what people are curious about most this year. Among the top questions are everyday inquiries such as “How long do I poach an egg for?” and “What’s the diameter of Earth?” Users also frequently asked about celebrities, including their height,…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lottery jackpots continue to reach historic highs, with Saturday’s Powerball estimated at a staggering $1 billion. This marks the 14th time in U.S. history a lottery prize has reached at least $1 billion, with the first billion-dollar jackpot occurring in 2016. Experts say rising ticket prices over the past 13 years and steeper odds for winning…
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Nest’s annual Reindeer Express program has returned to Lexington, providing holiday support to more than 900 local families this season. Organizers say the event delivers toys, coats, and meals to families in need, helping nearly 2,000 children throughout the community. The Reindeer Express is one of The Nest’s largest annual programs, aimed at…
GEORGETOWN, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Georgetown Police Department is reminding the community about its “Cram the Cruiser” event aimed at collecting much-needed supplies for Scott County Animal Care and Control. Officers say a police cruiser will be parked outside the Walmart at 112 Osborne Way throughout the weekend to serve as a donation drop-off point. Community members are…
LEWIS COUNTY, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two people have died following a crash in Lewis County early Thursday morning. Police say they responded to the intersection of Kentucky 9 and Kentucky 59 just after 3 a.m. for a reported collision. Officials say Amber and Gary Cole, both from Morehead, were driving south on Kentucky 59 when they attempted to…
(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fired University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is facing multiple criminal charges following his arrest Wednesday, just hours after his dismissal from the program. According to court records, Moore has been charged with felony third-degree home invasion, along with misdemeanor stalking and misdemeanor breaking and entering or entering without breaking. Authorities say the charges…
WASHINGTON D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The nation’s top historic preservation group is suing the Trump administration in an effort to block construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed new White House ballroom. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a congressionally chartered nonprofit organization tasked with preserving historic buildings, filed the lawsuit seeking to halt the project until required review boards…