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Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown retiring to Old Friends Farm

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 News – 2024-10-01 09:07:55

SUMMARY: Old Friends Farm is welcoming the legendary racehorse Big Brown, the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, to its lineup of retired champions. Big Brown is the fifth horse of this caliber to retire at the farm, joining Silver Charm, War Emblem, Charismatic, and I’ll Have Another. To celebrate his arrival, Old Friends will host Big Brown’s Barn Bash on October 18th, featuring fun activities and a meet-and-greet with Big Brown. The event highlights the beauty and charm of these champion horses, reminiscent of the author’s experience seeing Go for Gin at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Big Brown, who won two of the three legs of the Triple Crown, is retiring and the farm is having a party with a chance to meet the guest of honor.

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More Arctic cold settles in for the King holiday

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www.wtvq.com – T.G. Shuck – 2025-01-19 17:03:00

SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky experienced snow accumulation of 2″-4” over the weekend, with slick roads persisting due to temperatures in the 20s. As an Arctic blast approaches for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, morning temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits, with wind chills below zero. A cold weather advisory is issued for the area, with afternoon highs struggling to reach the mid-teens. The upcoming days will see continued cold temperatures and possible flurries, with the coldest morning anticipated on Wednesday near zero. Temperatures are expected to moderate by late week, reaching the low 40s.

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Snow and bitter cold set to impact the region to close out the weekend

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www.wtvq.com – Dillon Gaudet – 2025-01-18 15:58:00

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet reports a significant weather change for Lexington, Kentucky, as rain shifts to snow Saturday night, with temperatures dropping into the 20s by Sunday morning. Winter Weather Advisories and Storm Warnings are in effect, particularly for southeastern Kentucky due to heavier snowfall. Expect slick road conditions, travel delays, and wind chills plummeting to -5° to -15° as bitter cold sets in. Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches is anticipated, with possibly higher amounts in the east. Frigid conditions will persist through midweek, prompting safety tips like dressing warmly and preparing your home for winter.

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Falling Saturday temperatures

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-01-18 04:21:25

SUMMARY: WLKY meteorologist Suzy Anne Horgan forecasts rain transitioning to drizzle, followed by scattered snow showers on Sunday. Temperatures will fall throughout Saturday. Rain will taper into light drizzle this morning, with a chance of flurries in the afternoon and evening. Snow showers are expected on Sunday, especially along I-64 and east of I-65, with minor accumulation possible—up to 2 inches in some areas. Temperatures will be bitterly cold, dropping to the teens by Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sunday’s high will be in the mid-20s, with Monday remaining very cold. The 7-day forecast shows continued winter weather.

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