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Three suspects arrested after Lexington detective injured in ambush shooting

Police say detective suffered minor injuries, expected to make full recovery
Nefertiti Jenkins, Paxton Boyd,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Three people have been arrested for attempted murder of a police officer in connection to a shooting that left a Lexington police detective with minor injuries Wednesday night. Lexington Police said detectives were following up on an investigation in the 900 block of Royal Avenue, at approximately 11:54 p.m., when someone opened fire on a detective…

T.g. Shuck's Wednesday Night Forecast...2 28 2024
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Stormy weather gives way to cooler temperatures to close out February

A cold front brought big storms early Wednesday before temperatures crashed into the 30s, reminding us it's still late February
T.G. Shuck,

It was quite a stormy start to Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a much advertised cold front produced a squall line of thunderstorms that rolled through the area during the first part of the day. We saw several severe thunderstorm warnings as this line produced damaging winds, lots of lightning, torrential rain and some decent sized hail. Once…

Dillon Gaudets Wednesday Morning Forecast February 28th 2024
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Cold air rushes in following severe storms

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

LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ): It was a busy morning weather-wise across central and eastern Kentucky. Numerous severe storms rolled through the region just in time to impact the morning commute for many. The strongest wind gust reported across the region was a 61 mph gust reported at the Kentucky Mesonet Site in Harrison County. There were multiple large hail reports, including…

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TORNADO WATCH continues for central and eastern KY

Here is your Wednesday morning ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
WTVQ News Desk,

Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Wednesday morning everyone, we continue to track strong to severe storms racing across central and eastern Kentucky! We have a TORNADO WATCH out for central Kentucky until 8:00am and 9:00am for southern and eastern Kentucky. Our severe threat should be over for our entire viewing area by 10:00am. Temperatures will begin crashing behind…

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Senate Bill introduced to protect IVF rights in Kentucky

Ana Medina,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A new bill aiming to safeguard IVF providers from criminal liability for providing services has been introduced in the senate. Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong now wanting to enact laws to protect choices for those in the bluegrass. “This bill is about is about making sure that those health care facilities that provide IVF can stay open,…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...2 27 2024
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Strong to severe storms possible into Wednesday

A cold front will plow through the commonwealth early Wednesday with the greatest severe weather chances north and west of Lexington.
T.G. Shuck,

It was a stormy start to Tuesday across parts of Central and Eastern Kentucky with some heavy rain, thunder and that will be a prelude of things to come heading into early Wednesday. The much advertised strong cold front will move through the Ohio Valley during the early hours of Wednesday bringing to the potential of strong to severe storms….

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Strong-to-severe storms move in ahead of a big temperature drop Wednesday

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

Happy Tuesday! We begin your day with a round of showers and thunderstorms. Heavy downpours and isolated hail will be possible, especially across central Kentucky. This round will exit and give way to a mostly cloudy and mild rest of the day. There is a Wind Advisory that goes into effect this afternoon and will last until Wednesday morning. 30-40…

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Campbellsville University reacts to student death

Ana Medina,

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Its been a few days since the death of 18-year- Josiah Kilman, a student at Campbellsville University. “Josiah, was a bright light. With an incredible testimony,” said Campbellsville University President, Joseph Hopkins, as he recalled the memory of Kilman on Monday. 18-year-old Kilman, originally from Columbia Falls, Montana, was a rising star for the Campbellsville Tigers…

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LFD celebrates first all-female ambulance crew

Sydney St. Claire,

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Lexington Fire Department is celebrating a historic milestone, it’s first all female ambulance crew. In a Facebook post, the fire department announced the news of the crew saying “Breaking barriers and blazing trails. Meet a couple of the women of our Lexington Fire Department, fearlessly leading the charge and redefining stereotypes.” While the women on…

T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...2 26 2024
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Spring-like weather is back but so are rain and storms chances into Tuesday

Afternoon highs surged into the 70s Monday as the late February roller coaster weather pattern continues
T.G. Shuck,

It was an incredible start to the week of February weather wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky as we enjoyed another spring-like day with temperatures a good solid 20 degrees above average for this time of the year! After a few early morning showers, we enjoyed plenty of sunshine and a strong south wind which helped push afternoon highs all…