Good evening, Kentucky. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

It will be chilly through the overnight hours with lows in the 30s and 40s across the state. The clouds will stick around, but dry conditions can be expected.
Expect a cloudy and cool start to our Saturday with afternoon highs in the lower to middle 60s. 

 

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Today's Big Stories

1. Keck proposes using sports betting revenue for school safety

Kentucky’s sports wagering law is estimated to generate about $23 million a year in revenue, though some supporters predict higher amounts.

2. H-L: 'Thriving business climate.' Retail growing in several Eastern Kentucky downtowns

The local economies have been hurt by dwindling coal jobs, but many towns are seeing growth fueled by small businesses.

3. U.S. employers added solid 236,000 jobs in March; unemployment rate falls to 3.5%

Friday’s government report suggested that the economy and the job market remain on solid footing despite nine rate hikes imposed over the past year by the Fed.

4. Report: Russia charges WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage

Russian authorities arrested the 31-year-old reporter last week. He is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained for alleged spying.

Your Notes for the Weekend

  • The Wizard of Oz at the Lexington Opera House | Saturday
  • ZZ Top performs at the Louisville Palace | Saturday
  • Disney On Ice at the KFC Yum! Center | All weekend
  • Easter Sunday

#OneKentucky

When you see tulips this vibrant, you know it's springtime! Steve Grider found these flowers at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville. 🌷

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