A Few Showers And Storms Friday Ahead Of A Big Weekend Warm Up Meteorologist Dillon Gaudets Friday Morning Forecast
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Few showers & storms Friday ahead of a summer-like weekend

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Friday! A warm front lifts through the region tonight leading to a very warm weekend across the region. Ahead of this warm front, isolated showers and a few storms will be possible later this afternoon into the early evening. Rainfall amounts will stay generally light and some areas will even stay dry….

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Another round of summer-like air is on the horizon

The last few days have been pleasant here in the Bluegrass but get set for those 80s to return by the weekend
T.G. Shuck,

It was a nearly picture perfect spring day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday. As expected temperatures were on the chilly side, especially along and north of I-64 where readings dropped into the mid to upper 30s with a few spots even making a run toward the freezing mark. With full sunshine and less cloudiness around we enjoyed a…

Groundbreaking Happens For New 8 Floor U.k. Markey Cancer Canter
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Groundbreaking for new 8 floor U.K. Markey Cancer Canter

John Croft, Associated Press,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Construction is set to start on a new $781 million home for the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center. The project builds on the center’s growing national recognition for research and patient care. Kentucky is plagued by some of the nation’s worst cancer rates. Officials gathered for an event to break ground on Thursday. The building…

Overnight Shooting In Lexington At Valley Farm Drive
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Minor shot in Lexington on Valley Farm Drive

John Croft, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A minor is recovering from a shooting that happened last night in Lexington. Police say the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. last night (4/24) on Valley Farm Drive. When they arrived, police say they found a minor suffering from a gunshot wound. That juvenile was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers are…

Chilly Start To Thursday Ahead Of A Big Weekend Warm Up Meteorologist Dillon Gaudets Thursday Morning Forecast
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Cool temperatures Thursday ahead of a big weekend warm-up

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Happy Thursday! It’s chilly start to your day today but don’t worry, we will be warming up big time this weekend and beyond. Afternoon highs for your Thursday will be split. Northern Kentucky will likely stay in the low 60s, while southern Kentucky will make a push towards the upper 60s near 70….

Jockey Junior Alvarado Looking For First Kentucky Derby Win
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Jockey Junior Alvarado looking for first Kentucky Derby win

Wood Memorial winner Resilience is Alvarado's mount at Churchill Downs
Forrest Tucker,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Jockey Junior Alvarado says he wouldn’t trade any horse for his Wood Memorial winner Resilience. A first Kentucky Derby win could be in the cards for Alvarado and he feels confident that his mount is the best he can get. “(Resilience) is progressing race by race,” said Alvarado. “He was able to win the…

Trainer Todd Pletcher Talks About Kentucky Derby Hopeful Fierceness
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Trainer Todd Pletcher talks about Kentucky Derby hopeful Fierceness

Florida Derby winner taking well to the Churchill Downs track according to Pletcher
Forrest Tucker,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer Todd Pletcher has prepared many horses for the Kentucky Derby and three of them have been Breeder’s Cup juvenile winners and two-year-old champions. Uncle Mo and Forte both were scratches in Pletcher’s previous attempts at bringing the reigning two-year-old and Breeder’s Cup juvenile champion to win in Louisville. This…