Weather Impact Day Sunday Evening Through Monday Morning
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Weather Impact Day: Strong-to-severe storms expected Sunday night

Sunday starts off with showers and storms but the severe threat moves in late
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Showers and a few thunderstorms will move into central and eastern Kentucky overnight into early Sunday morning. While these storms are not expected to be severe, some areas may see brief downpours and gusty winds. Temperatures will remain unseasonably warm, with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Sunday Afternoon – Monday…

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Who invented the March Madness Bracket? Family of former Kentucky postal worker stake their claim

The family of late U.S. postal service worker Bob Stinson says he created the first March Madness bracket
Paxton Boyd,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The buzzer beaters. The Cinderella stories. The loveable underdogs. It’s all part of the phenomenon that’s become known as March Madness. However, the biggest thrill arguably comes from watching the NCAA Tournament through the excitement — and oftentimes, anguish — of your bracket. As it turns out, the Commonwealth of Kentucky may be where it all…

Great Crossing And Montgomery County To Meet In The Final Four
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Great Crossing and Montgomery County to meet in the boy’s Final Four

After beating Cooper and North Laurel respectively
Forrest Tucker,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Three local high school basketball teams entered Friday with a shot at the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen title, but two remain. North Laurel’s run in the tournament ended despite Reece Davidson’s 16 fourth quarter points putting the pressure on Montgomery County. The Indians, led by Cayden Reed’s team-high 29 points, outlasted the Jaguars and advance to…

Kentucky Vs Tennessee Solid Blue Special Report
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UK vs Tennessee Solid Blue Special Report

The ABC 36 Sports Teams brings you a half-hour preview of the Sweet Sixteen matchup
Forrest Tucker,

Get ready for the first-ever Kentucky versus Tennessee men’s basketball matchup in the NCAA Tournament with a half-hour long special report featuring an in-depth look at the Wildcats and the Volunteers. Watch for reporting from the ABC 36 Sports Team and expert analysis from former UK All-American Kenny Walker and seasoned veteran of the Cats’ beat John Clay of the…

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Warm this weekend as the severe storm threat looms late Sunday

You'll need to stay weather aware Sunday night and into early Monday
T.G. Shuck,

It was a nice finish to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a surge of warmer air pushing into the region. With a good bit of sunshine and a strong southwest wind, afternoon highs jumped all the way into the upper 70s to around 80 degrees Friday, a good solid 15 to 20 degrees plus above average for…

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Legislators override Governor’s veto on anti-DEI bill

Jane Davenport,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs and policies at public universities in Kentucky are now banned under House Bill 4. The University of Kentucky began dismantling its DEI departments back in August of last year. Now, other universities face the same requirements by law. Nick Spencer with the Family Foundation says they’re extremely please…

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Lexington restaurants gear up for Sweet 16 crowds

Restaurants and bars prepare for large crowds as UK faces Tennessee
Walker Simmons,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Derrick Minniefield Jr., service manager at Double Dogs, says they are fully prepared for the game-day rush. “We have 26 TVs, 12 big screen TVs, that turns into one big whole screen, we well have it on there have the sound on, It’s a real UK environment in here,” said Minniefield. Double Dogs…

Warming Up Friday Ahead Of A Late Weekend Storm Threat
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Warming up Friday ahead of a late weekend storm threat

Temperatures surge into the 70s near 80 on Friday ahead of a late weekend storm threat
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A warm front is lifting through the region to start your Friday, setting the stage for a significant warm-up this afternoon. A few showers and perhaps a thunderstorm are possible early in the day, but temperatures will quickly surge into the upper 70s, potentially reaching 80 degrees in some spots. This warmth will…

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How auto tariffs could impact you

Sydney St. Claire,

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – On Wednesday(03/26), President Donald Trump announced he is placing a 25% tariff on auto imports. These potential tariff’s could hurt the pockets of customers at dealerships on all cars. Steve Gates, the owner of Toyota South in Richmond shared his thoughts on the potential tariffs and their impacts, locally. “I’m not worried, I’m scared…

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Warmer weather on the way this weekend

Storms will be possible the next few days with a potential severe threat Sunday
T.G. Shuck,

After another cool start to the day we enjoyed slightly milder air moving back into  Central and Eastern Kentucky Thursday. With winds shifting around to the south as a warm front approached from the west, afternoon highs climbed back into the low to mid-60s which is slightly above average for this time of the year. A few scattered showers moved…