Temperatures Warm Up As We Head Into Easter Weekend
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Warming up as we head into the holiday weekend

A warm front lifts through the area late Thursday leading to a spike in temps on Friday
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s another crisp and frosty start to the day across spots of central and eastern Kentucky, with some sheltered valleys dipping into the mid-30s early this morning. If you’re heading out early, a jacket won’t be a bad idea—but it won’t be needed for long! A warm front will lift through the region…

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Temperatures will be on the rise into the late week

A spotty shower can't be ruled out Thursday but it looks mainly dry
T.G. Shuck,

After a round of stormy weather to kick off the week, we were rewarded with a gorgeous Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Sunshine dominated the skies, winds stayed light, and temperatures rebounded nicely with most spots climbing back into the low-60s by late afternoon. While that’s still slightly cooler than average for mid-April, it felt great with all the…
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Bryan Station High School dean and coach charged in alleged road rage incident involving firearm

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A dean and coach at Bryan Station High School is facing a criminal charge after police say he pointed a gun at another driver during an alleged road rage incident. John Bordas was arraigned Tuesday on a wanton endangerment charge stemming from an incident that reportedly occurred in February. According to the police…

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FCPS employee arrested in Lexington hit-and-run that left pedestrian with life-threatening injuries

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian on Georgetown Road Wednesday morning, according to a Facebook post from the Lexington Police Department. Police say officers were called to the 1000 block of Georgetown Road near Mercer Road around 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, after reports of…

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River restaurant reopens after devastating flooding

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WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Right on the river sits Hall’s on the River. It’s a restaurant aptly named for its location and a popular spot for many people in Central Kentucky. Owner Karl Crase says they’re no stranger to floods. “Part of what you have to do when you’re on the river, is work with the river,”…

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Lexington to host expungement clinic and job fair

Event aims to help residents clear records and find new employment opportunities
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – April is Second Chance Month, and Lexington officials are marking the occasion with an event designed to give residents a fresh start. A city expungement clinic and job fair will be held Thursday, April 24 at the Central Bank Center. “I’ve seen potential reawakened and dreams unlocked,” said Tiffany Brown, Chief Opportunity Officer…

Escaped Inmate Back In Custody
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Escaped inmate from Richmond captured in Bell County after walk-off in Harlan County

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BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Richmond man who walked away from a work release crew in southeastern Kentucky is back in custody, according to Kentucky State Police. Troopers say 46-year-old Robert Taylor escaped Monday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. while working with a crew along Highway 119 in Harlan County. Taylor was serving time when he reportedly…

Seasonably Cool Day Expected On Wednesday
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Seasonably cool day expected on Wednesday

You can expect a lot of sunshine on Wednesday with temperatures in the low 60s
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a crisp and chilly start across parts of central and eastern Kentucky this Wednesday morning, especially in our sheltered valleys east of I-75, where temperatures have dipped into the mid-30s. But hang in there—sunshine is on the way, and it’s going to help warm things up nicely through the afternoon. Today will…

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Kentucky Football Spring Transfer Portal Tracker

Transfer portals opens on Wednesday April 16, 2025 for NCAA football
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kentucky football Head Coach Mark Stoops expects some players to leave and join his program this transfer portal cycle, which runs from April 16 to 25. ABC 36 Sports will provide an up-to-date list of transfers departing and coming as news develops. Additions Wide Receiver Hardley Gilmore Rejoins the program after transferring to Nebraska this…

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Quiet mid-April weather on tap for the mid-week

Temperatures will slowly moderate over the next few days
T.G. Shuck,

After a blustery, stormy Monday—especially for our friends across Eastern Kentucky who saw a few strong, hail-producing thunderstorms—Tuesday brought a much-needed breather. Sunshine peeked out early before scattered clouds filtered in thanks to a pocket of cooler air aloft. Temperatures took a tumble topping out in the mid to upper 50s, and a brisk west wind kept things feeling even…