LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The art program at Cassidy Elementary school is restructuring a portion of it. Art special will not be in the curriculum next year. After the decision from the school’s site-based decision making council, many in the parent teacher association knew they had to do something to keep the arts alive. “We already have plans lined up…
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…
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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…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two murder suspects, arrested in connection to the death of Elaina Mammen, are expected to step before a judge today. Hubert Riley and his younger brother Alexander are scheduled for court at 9:00 a.m., for a status hearing. The Rileys were arrested and charged with murder, following the death of Elaina Mammen in December…
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…
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….
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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…
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…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC NEWS NOW) – Just over a week until the 150th Kentucky Derby, $200 million of renovations has been unveiled at Churchill Downs and the focus is on the renovated paddock area. “To me it’s the crowning, most transformational project in Churchill Downs’ history at least in the last 20 years,” said Darren Rogers, a spokesperson for the…
After a few scattered showers as expected during the early morning hours of Wednesday, it turned out to be a pretty nice mid-week across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Under a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs recovered nicely into the mid to upper 60s despite a northwest wind ushering in some slightly cooler air. With some of that low…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and law enforcement agencies nationwide, is hosting National Prescription Take Back Day on April 27, 2024. Event Details: Date: April 27, 2024 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Kentucky American Water, 2300 Richmond Road What You Can Dispose Of: Prescription and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Aaliyah Walters appeared for her arraignment via Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center. She has been charged with first-degree criminal abuse of a child aged 12 or under and attempted murder. During the arraignment, a public defender was appointed to represent Walters. She waived a formal arraignment and entered a plea of not…
CARROLL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at approximately 4:19 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office alerted Kentucky State Police Post 5 about a structure fire at 131 Amanda Lane in Carroll County. There were concerns that a person might still be inside the residence. Troopers and detectives from KSP Post 5, along with fire…
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