Vehicle Vs Pedestrian Incidents
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Lexington sees a rise in pedestrian deaths in 2023

As another person was hit and killed after a car accident in Lexington, the police department is working to help curb the issue after a high number of pedestrian deaths were reported this year.
Raime Cohen,

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): As another person was hit and killed after a car accident in Lexington, the police department is working to help curb the issue after a high number of pedestrian deaths were reported this year. Lexington police say the incident happened just before three Tuesday morning, on New Circle Road near Leestown Road. “We talk about driving defensively…

Jacqueline Coleman
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‘My post-surgery reports came back clean!’: Lt. Gov. Coleman doing well after double mastectomy

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is doing well after undergoing double mastectomy surgery on Dec. 18, she shared in a statement on Tuesday. Coleman said her post-surgery reports came back clean. Here’s her full statement: “While I am grateful for my amazing health-care heroes, and the relief I feel for having answers, please hear me when I say,…

Car crashes through Mariner Finance building (Raime Cohen/WTVQ)
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Car crashes through front of Mariner Finance in Lexington

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington police are investigating after a car crashed through the front of Mariner Finance on Christmas night. Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, an employee called police about the damage to the front of the building. Lexington police say a vehicle crashed through the front of the building around 11 p.m. on Christmas. Thankfully, no injuries were reported….

Veterans memorial vandalized in Lexington (Raime Cohen/WTVQ)
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Veterans Park memorials vandalized with pro-Palestine messages

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — At least two memorials at Veterans Park in Lexington were recently vandalized with pro-Palestine messages. The graffiti, written in red, reads “Free Palestine Cease Fire Now!” and “Free Palestine”. One memorial that was vandalized was created to honor Kentucky veterans who have served and the other is a military main battle tank that sits next to…

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Local store is ready for Christmas

Sydney St. Claire,

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — Well Christmas is almost here and some people are still doing last minute shopping. One local store spoke about shopping ahead of the holidays. “Let me tell you this has been the most wonderful Christmas ever,” said Julie Head, manager at Ada & Lo. “Everybody has been filled with joy and happy and we have just…

FREE XMAS MEALS, LIBERTY
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A & D Plaza gives out free Christmas meals

Sydney St. Claire,

Liberty, Ky. (WTVQ) — One local store is giving out free Christmas meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas. ABC 36 spoke with the owner of A & D Plaza Jack Patel and partner David Richards on why they decided to do this. “I just like to feed the people, take care of them,” said Patel. “I mean I don’t know…

Whitley County
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Whitley Co. Commonwealth Attorney talks impact of cases of murdered children and the death penalty

Ana Medina,

(WTVQ) — Earlier this week, Brittainy slaughter and Adam Hayes were indicted on charges in connection to the murder of four-year-old Chloe Darnell. As the family copes with the loss of the child, there are still lingering questions over what happened. “This case is gonna be very complex, forensically speaking. And when a case is complex for us, forensically speaking,…

T.g. Shuck's Holiday Weekend Forecast...12 22 2023
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More spring-like air for the holiday weekend

It sure won't feel like Christmas across Central and Eastern Kentucky this year
T.G. Shuck,

It was another very pleasant and mild Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky for “getaway day” as the long holiday weekend is upon us. Even with some scattered clouds around once again, afternoon highs manage to work back into the mid-50s in most spots, a good 10 degrees above average for the first day of winter. The cloudiness did make…

T.g. Shuck's Thursday Night Forecast...12 21 2023
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More above average temperatures on the way to kick off winter on Friday

After a cold and snowy start to the week, we've rebounded nicely with highs in the 50s the last few days.
T.G. Shuck,

The calendar says late December but it really hasn’t felt much like it the last few days here in Central and Eastern Kentucky, including Thursday. Although temperatures were chilly of course to start the day, it was another unseasonably mild afternoon with highs surging into the mid-50s thanks to some sunshine and a light south breeze. Ironically the winter solstice…

Senior Citizens
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Silver Lexington spreads holiday cheer with annual Christmas parade

Silver Lexington held their annual senior living Christmas parade. Visiting more than 25 senior living communities and nursing homes.
Raime Cohen,

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Silver Lexington held their annual senior living Christmas parade, visiting more than 25 senior living communities and nursing homes. This parade spreads Christmas cheer to thousands of senior citizens in the area. Silver Lexington, a senior living placement service, started their Christmas parade four years ago, during COVID to help lift people’s spirits Amber Lakin, the co-owner…

Ellie Bevington
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16-year-old entrepreneur highlights the hardworking in the Franklin County community

Ana Medina,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) —  A 16-year-old entrepreneur in Frankfort is helping to spread Christmas cheer while putting the spotlight on hard-working community members. When driving down Versailles Road in Frankfort, you might see Select Auto, a used car dealership, but inside, there’s more than meets the eye. “To see it come to life has been so rewarding, it has given…

T.g. Shuck's Wednesday Night Forecast...12 20 2023
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More mild air to close out the fall season Thursday

Afternoon highs will continue to run above average heading into the holiday weekend
T.G. Shuck,

It was another frosty start to the day on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with early morning lows dipping down into the low 20ws. But with high pressure in control and just to our southeast, mostly sunny skies combined with a light south wind help temperatures recover into the upper 40s and low 50s. This upward trend of temperatures…

Impact Of Nathan's Law 1 Year Later
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‘It just provides more professionalism to our job’: impact of Nathan’s law one year later

The law expands training for delivering tragic news after a person dies.
Raime Cohen,

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): It’s been almost a year since “Nathan’s Law” passed in honor of a Lexington teenager who died in a tragic accident in Utah. The law expands training for delivering tragic news after a person dies. Jeff Ivers, the Shelby County Coroner who teaches the training program says this law provides coroners with more professionalism. The law is…