Dillon Gaudet's Thursday Morning Forecast March 7th, 2024
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Stubborn clouds Thursday ahead of more rain Friday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Thursday! We are tracking a little bit of fog and mist to begin your Thursday. The clouds will take some time to clear out today. We will go from an overcast start to the day, to mostly-to-partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the upper 50s and low 60s by the afternoon. We…

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Bluegrass Crime Stoppers looking for man in stolen vehicle incident

Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Officials with Bluegrass Crime Stoppers in Lexington, are asking for your help in identifying a suspect accused of attacking officers during a stolen car investigation. Authorities say the incident happened last Monday, February 26, after police responded to an alert about a stolen vehicle in the Red Mile Road area. Investigators say three people, were detained…

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Commemorating the first case of COVID-19 in Kentucky four-years-later

Ana Medina,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — As we commemorate Kentucky’s first COVID case in the commonwealth, that happened in Cynthiana, and Wednesday was a day of reflection in Frankfort. “We have lost nearly 20,000 Kentuckians and nearly 1.2 million Americans to to COVID-19,” said Dr. Steven Stack, who recalled doing daily briefings with the Governor. From the governor recalling those daily briefings,…

T.g. Shuck's Wednesday Night Forecast...3 6 2024
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Clouds linger into Thursday as we briefly dry out

Our next storm system will head east late this week with more dreary weather on tap into the weekend.
T.G. Shuck,

It was definitely another damp and dreary day on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky thanks to a weak boundary hanging over the region and a wave of low pressure to our southeast throwing some additional moisture back into the commonwealth. While the rain wasn’t overly heavy, it was definitely pesky with light showers and drizzle for the majority of…

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REMINDER: Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday

Kentucky's statewide tornado drill will take place at 10:07 Wednesday morning
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Don’t worry, it’s just a drill! The Annual Kentucky Statewide Tornado Drill will be conducted Wednesday, March 6 at 10:07 AM EST. Kentucky Emergency Management  plans one of these drills every year as apart of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Some counties, including Fayette County, have elected to test the outdoor tornado warning sirens. The Wireless Emergency…

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Joe Bologna is hanging up his apron

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s been a Kentucky staple for almost half a century, and the man behind it all, Joe Bologna, will be hanging up his apron at the end of the year. The owner announced his retirement, saying he’s looking for someone to take over. Right now, he has five people vying for the spot. “It’s important that…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...3 5 2024
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Unsettled weather continues into the mid-week

A frontal boundary and a wave of low pressure to our south will keep showers around for Wednesday
T.G. Shuck,

After a beautiful start to the week on Monday across Central and Eastern Kentucky it turned out to be rather wet and stormy for a few spots on Tuesday. The favored area initially was right through the heart of the Lexington metro area mid to late moving as several waves of heavy rain and thunderstorms worked through. Given the scattered…

Man Arrested For Drug Trafficking
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Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Ried Patton,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) A man is in the Laurel County Correctional Center after being arrested on drug trafficking charges. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says 38-year old Brandon Bustle was arrested after a traffic stop, after officials were on the scene of a crash. Deputies say Bustle was in possession of 2.6 pounds of Meth, Suboxone (an opiod narcotic)…

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Woman Arrested for D.U.I.

Ried Patton,

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) A DUI arrest lands a woman behind bars at the Laurel County Detention Center. According to London, KY police, 33-year old Emily Pilskar was stopped after they say she ignored a red light. Police say they smelled alcohol on Pilskar, and conducted several sobriety tests. Officers determined the woman to be under the influence. Pilskar is charged…

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Rain & a few storms move in Tuesday

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Tuesday everyone! it’s a quiet start to the day, but we will be tracking showers and a few storms for the afternoon and evening hours. Most of the region will receive upwards of half an inch of rain, with higher amounts likely in the heavier downpours. These will be your “run of the mill” spring-time…