LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Board of Education Chair Tyler Murphy says the district is committed to strengthening trust with the community as it prepares to consider the 2025-26 fiscal year budget. In a statement released Tuesday, Murphy said the board’s most important responsibility remains “supporting students in the classroom.” He noted that while the district has…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Just days after taking office, London Mayor Tracie Handley is pressing state officials for answers in the unresolved investigation into the death of city maintenance worker Douglas Harless. In a letter dated Monday, September 8, and sent to Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Mayor Handley called the lack of updates on the case…
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It was another delightful day on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a broad area of high pressure dominated the weather across the eastern part of the country. After starting out in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees, temperatures surged nicely through the day with afternoon highs climbing back into the upper 70s to around 80 degrees. Humidity…
LONDON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The 2025 World Chicken Festival is just over two weeks away, and preparations are already underway in Laurel County. Carnival rides have begun arriving at the festival grounds, signaling the countdown to one of the state’s most popular community celebrations. Advance armband tickets are now on sale for $25 each, cash only. The London-Laurel…
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Floyd County Schools asked parents to help transport students on Tuesday after a large number of bus drivers called out. According to the district, 32 drivers were absent, citing illness or other reasons, leaving several routes without coverage. Officials said the absences came after a Monday meeting with some drivers and were tied…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Performing Arts says it lost $100,000 due to a ticket resale fraud scheme involving the Broadway hit Wicked. According to ABC affiliate WHAS11, prosecutors allege Aji-bola Odun-tan, who was born in Nigeria and now lives in Ireland, used stolen credit card information to buy dozens of tickets. He then resold them on StubHub….
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…
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…
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…
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…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says his priority is helping unite the country, even as questions continue about his future in national politics. Beshear, who will take over as chair of the Democratic Governors Association next year, said he wants to be a voice of common sense and unity. While he hasn’t ruled out a…
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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington is celebrating its future Tuesday with a community event as part of the city’s 250th anniversary. The “250Lex Forward Bash” runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Burl and is free to attend. The event is hosted by BGCF365, Commerce Lexington, and the Urban League Young Professionals. Guests can enjoy live music…
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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The spotlight is on some of Kentucky’s most talented seniors as the 6th annual Seniors Got Talent showcase takes place Tuesday at the Lexington Opera House. Seniors age 60 and older will perform on stage — singing, dancing, and playing instruments — all while competing for the $1,000 grand prize. The event is hosted…
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…
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,…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man is facing charges after deputies say he refused to let a woman leave a motel room in Corbin. The sheriff’s office says 40-year-old Brendan Patrick was arrested Sunday after he was found hiding under a bed at the motel. Deputies had responded to a domestic complaint and say Patrick…
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…
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…
Today’s outlook We had yet another chilly start to the day, and we’ll slowly warm up, reaching near 70 by lunchtime. Through the afternoon, many of us will reach right around 80 degrees, leaving us feeling warm and pleasant. We should have lots of sunshine with just a few clouds here and there through the afternoon. A light southeastern breeze…
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After a delightful finish to the weekend with more fall-like air filtering into the Ohio Valley, it was a great start to the week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Folks needed the light jacket early Monday as temperatures dipped down into the mid to upper 40s but with plenty of sunshine around thanks to high pressure in place, afternoon highs warmed…