Play Pickle Ball For Ronald Mcdonald House And Meet U.k. Basketball!
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Play pickleball for Ronald McDonald House and meet U.K. Basketball players!

John Croft, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Calling all Lexington pickleball and UK fans! The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass is hosting the 2nd annual “Pickle for a Purpose” event, and registration is now open. Join the fun with a partner for a beginner-friendly pickleball tournament, featuring the entire UK men’s basketball team as honorary referees. The tournament will…

Heavy Rain And Strong Storm Threat Into Monday Night
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Heavy rain and strong storm potential to start the week

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Monday! We are tracking a heavy rain and strong storm threat to start your workweek. Central Kentucky has a Level 2 Severe Risk and eastern Kentucky has a Level 1 Severe Risk for later today into tonight. The threat of the strongest storms for us will likely be late this evening into…

A Pedestrian Hit And Killed On U.s. 127 In Anderson County
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Pedestrian hit and killed on U.S. 127 in Anderson County

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tragic accident occurred Saturday night in Anderson County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. Kentucky State Police reported that shortly after 9:50 p.m., 55-year-old Lynda Holland was attempting to cross the intersection of U.S. 127 and Keaton Lane, a dark portion of the highway, when she was struck by a northbound…

'everybody Counts' Program Announcing An Award In Lexington
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‘Everybody Counts’ program announcing award in Lexington

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Mayor Linda Gorton will be joined by representatives from Governor Andy Beshear’s office, Fayette County Public Schools, and other officials to announce an award from the Governor’s ‘Everybody Counts’ program. The program is designed to assist Kentucky’s graduating high school seniors in starting their careers, continuing their education, or both. The press conference…

Kentucky State Police Awards Their Civilian Employees
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Kentucky State Police awards their civilian employees

Alex Brown, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman joined the Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Sunday for an awards ceremony honoring the achievements of KSP’s civilian employees. Fifteen civilian employees received various awards for their dedication to enhancing public safety. The honors included the 2023 Civilian of the Year, Career Achievement, and Police Communications Support and Supervisor of…
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Ballet Under the Stars returns to Woodland Park

Sydney St. Claire,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Parks and Recreation’s ‘Ballet Under the Stars’ will be back starting on Wednesday. The event will be held at Woodland Park from Wednesday, July 31st to Saturday, August 4th. Shows will be held from six to nine p.m. This year’s theme is Taylor swift. Nalee Hagen and Laila Wells have participated in the…

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Governor Beshear and Lt. Gov. Coleman visit Eastern Kentucky ahead of flood anniversary

Sydney St. Claire,

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman traveled around Eastern Kentucky today, just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the devastating 2022 floods that claimed 45 lives and displaced thousands across 14 counties. The day was filled with significant milestones and poignant moments as Governor Beshear and Lt. Gov. Coleman observed the…

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Mainly dry to kick off the weekend but much needed rain chances loom

If you have outdoor plans this weekend, Saturday looks to be your day with typical late July weather expected
T.G. Shuck,

It was a quiet finish to the week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure to our north attempted to push drier air into the commonwealth. With a weak boundary stalling out along the Kentucky/Tennessee border this limited just how far south the less humid air was about the make it. As a result it felt pretty comfortable along…

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Scott County football moving into new stadium

The Cardinals will have a true home game for the first time in 30 years
Forrest Tucker,

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Scott County’s football team as well as other sports are moving into their brand new high school. “Second to None.” While Head Coach Jim McKee’s team practiced on their soon-to-be “old,” practice field, a crew of movers was emptying out the weight room at the old high school. New facilities are something that everyone is…

Vincent Fister Loads Up Boxes After The School Supply Drive
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Successful Back2School Supply Drive concludes with loading day

Terry Allison, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Friday marked the culmination of our Back2School Supply Drive, a friendly competition with WKYT, aimed at supporting students as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Vincent Fister Moving and Storage generously provided trucks to load and transport the donated supplies. The collection included everything from backpacks to notebooks, all boxed up and ready…