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Coroner recalls Umi Southworth case in light of Donald’s release from prison

Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Donald Southworth has been in jail since 2012, where he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, for allegedly killing his wife Umi just 2 years earlier. Officials say  Southworth was released Monday, because he reached his minimum sentence expiration date. Coroner Gary Ginn was at the scene 13 years ago, when Southworth’s wife Umi, was…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...2 20 2024
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Our touch of Spring continues here in late February

After another beautiful day with above average temperatures, expect more of the same into the mid-week
T.G. Shuck,

Despite the chilly start on Tuesday it turned out to be another beautiful day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine, a light south wind and temperatures surging into the mid to upper 50s. It’s quite a recovery considering the accumulating snow just a few short days ago at the end of last week in addition to morning lows being…

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Mild mid-week leads to gusty winds and rain Thursday

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

Happy Tuesday! We are tracking beautiful conditions today after a cold start. Temperatures climb into the mid-to-upper 50s this afternoon after starting the day in the 20s. It will be even warmer on Wednesday, reaching the low 60s for most. Winds will increase Wednesday, with gusts upwards of 20-30 mph. This is ahead of next system set to sweep through…

T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...2 19 2024
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Quiet weather with milder temperatures heading into the mid-week

After a quick reminder we are still in winter over the weekend, pleasant conditions are on tap the next few days
T.G. Shuck,

It turned out to be a beautiful Presidents Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with plenty of sunshine and afternoon highs topping out in the low-50s. This was a welcomed change after the tough reminder that we are still in February this past weekend with the light snow cover into Saturday and early morning lows quite cold in the upper…

Dillon Gaudets Monday Forecast February 19th 2024
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Pleasant conditions return to the start the week

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Monday and Presidents’ Day! We are tracking cold temperatures early today but afternoon highs will be pushing the upper 40s and low 50s. Tonight temperatures will drop below freezing once again thanks to mostly clear skies and light winds. Temperatures will warm up even further on Tuesday, into the mid-50s for most. Wednesday will feature…
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Warmer days ahead before some rain

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Sunday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
WTVQ News Desk,

Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, it was a day that started on a frigid note across the Commonwealth with temperatures starting into the mid to upper teens. Here are some of the coldest readings from across central and eastern Kentucky thanks to the Kentucky Mesonet. Monday morning will still start cold, but not nearly as…

Jordan's Saturday Evening Forecast 2/17/24
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One more frigid night before temperatures warm up

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Saturday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
WTVQ News Desk,

  Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Saturday evening everyone, steady snow pulled away from the state this morning and that has left us with bitter cold air and a few flurries. Highs today were only in the upper 20s to low 30s. By tonight it is down right FRIGID with temperatures hitting the mid to upper teens. Wind…

T.g. Shuck's Weekend Forecast...2 16 2024
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Feeling more like February into the upcoming weekend

After light snow accumulations possible Friday evening, much colder air arrives for Saturday.
T.G. Shuck,

We played the waiting game much of Friday as a way of low pressure made a bee line for the region with overcast conditions and cooler temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. As we progress through Friday evening, rain is expected to change to snow as colder air wraps in behind the low as it quickly moves to our…