Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle suspends campaign for Judge Executive

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Perry County Sheriff Joe Engle says he is suspending his campaign for Judge Executive. In a statement, Engle said after announcing his candidacy last week, he was made aware of matters that could require a full audit and possible investigation. He reported the information to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Engle said he…

Some schools left without power

ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Power has been restored at Anderson County schools after a morning outage briefly impacted multiple facilities. According to the district, the outage began around 9:52 a.m. Tuesday at Emma B. Ward Elementary, Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center, and the Central Office. Superintendent officials said Bluegrass Energy crews arrived within 10 minutes and had…

Feeding Kentucky kicks off event for Hunger Action Month

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – September is Hunger Action Month, and state leaders joined Feeding Kentucky on Tuesday to highlight the fight against hunger. The kickoff event took place at God’s Pantry Food Bank in Lexington, where volunteers, families, and community leaders gathered to raise awareness. Feeding Kentucky says more than 753,000 Kentuckians face food insecurity, including one in…

City honors retiring Deputy Fire Chief

DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The City of Danville Fire Department honored Deputy Chief Mike Mulholland Monday night as he retires after 26 years of service. Mulholland has played a key role in the department’s development and daily operations throughout his career. During the ceremony, colleagues and city officials recognized his dedication and commitment to the community, thanking him…

UK Children’s Hospital receives $100K grant

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Children’s Hospital is getting a major boost in the fight against childhood cancer. Hyundai Hope on Wheels is awarding the hospital’s DanceBlue Hematology and Oncology Clinic a $100,000 grant to support pediatric cancer research. The check presentation will be followed by a colorful handprint ceremony, where young patients dip their hands in paint…

Three Powerball winners in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Three Kentuckians are holding major winning tickets after Saturday night’s record Powerball jackpot drawing. According to the Kentucky Lottery, a $100,000 ticket was sold at Kash Stop Four in Louisa, while two $50,000 winning tickets came from M&S Food Mart in Louisville and an online purchase through kylottery.com. Lottery officials urge players to sign…

Puppies abandoned in Lexington, officials searching for suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Animal Care and Control officials are asking for the public’s help after one-week-old puppies were found abandoned in a box outside a Lexington apartment complex. Authorities say the puppies were discovered on Saturday and are now safe. Investigators are working to identify the person responsible and say criminal charges could be filed. Anyone with…

Student accused of bringing knife to Kentucky School

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A student at Williamsburg City School is accused of bringing a knife to campus, according to district officials. In a letter sent to parents Monday, the district said the knife was discovered around 2 p.m. after another student reported the situation to staff. Officials say the student involved was immediately removed from class,…

Fayette County superintendent honored with community reception

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A community reception will be held Tuesday evening in Lexington to honor Dr. Demetrus Liggins, Fayette County Public Schools superintendent and Kentucky’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year. The free event begins at 6 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre on East Third Street. The Kentucky Association of School Administrators named Liggins as Superintendent of the…

Man killed in Clay County motorcycle crash

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Manchester. Kentucky State Police say it happened just before 2:30 p.m. Monday on State Highway 1524 near the intersection of State Highway 2000. According to investigators, 64-year-old Terry McClure crossed the center line on his motorcycle and collided with a pickup truck. McClure was…

Popular restaurant chain closing Lexington location

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A popular Lexington restaurant is closing one of its locations. Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen announced that its Broadway at the Square location will not reopen. While this location is shutting down, the restaurant is encouraging customers to continue visiting its other Lexington and Louisville locations, including Palomar, Hamburg, and Bardstown Road. Owners say they want…

Feeding Kentucky asks people to wear orange for Hunger Action Day

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Tuesday is National Hunger Action Day, and organizations across Kentucky are encouraging people to wear orange to raise awareness about hunger relief. Feeding Kentucky is asking residents to show support by wearing orange, sharing the message, and taking action to help end hunger in local communities. Organizers also encourage people to tag Feeding Kentucky…

Kentucky Blood Center launches Winter Warrior Club to boost donations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Blood Center is calling on donors to help keep blood supplies strong heading into the colder months. From September 8 through October 11, KBC is kicking off its “Winter Warrior Club.” Donors who give three times during the season will receive special thank-you gifts, including a “Stay Wild” T-shirt, movie tickets, and…

National Star Trek Day celebrates iconic franchise

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Monday marks National Star Trek Day, celebrating the anniversary of the original series premiere on September 8, 1966. What began as a TV show on NBC has become one of the world’s most iconic science fiction franchises, with 15 television series and 13 feature films — and more still in production. Next year will…