T.g. Shuck's Wednesday Night Forecast...11 8 2023
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After record warmth on Wednesday, rain and cooler temperatures return late week

Much of the area saw highs in the low 80s mid-week thanks to sunshine and breezy conditions
T.G. Shuck,

It didn’t feel much like early November across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. In fact it felt more like mid-September across the region with record setting afternoon highs into the low 80s! The combination of sunshine and a strong southwest wind pushed temperatures into the upper 70s and low 80s and shattered many record temperatures in the process. Here…

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Adrielle Camuel 93rd district winner

Adrielle Camuel won state representative in the 93rd district of Kentucky in a race against republican Kyle Whalen.
Raime Cohen,

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Adrielle Camuel won state representative in the 93rd district of Kentucky in a race against Republican Kyle Whalen. Camuel is a mom, and a first-time Democratic candidate. For the last 13 years, she served as an administrative professional at Fayette County Public Schools. Camuel says that she wants to see politics become less divisive. She has five…

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Gov. Beshear lays out plans for second term

Justin Walker,

FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- It’s been only hours since Kentucky governor Andy Beshear was elected to a second term. Beshear beat Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron Tuesday night in the state’s general election. Now, as he prepares for another four years, he’s laying out his goals for the Commonwealth. “Today, we are one day post an election that I think last…

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Pulaski Co. triple shooting suspect arrested in Indiana

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

SCIENCE HILL, Ky. (WTVQ) 11/8/23, 8:54 p.m. Prather was arrested in Indiana, deputies told ABC 36 around 9 p.m. Investigators are working with Indiana authorities to further the investigation, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said. 11/8/23, 10:52 a.m. Pulaski County deputies are searching for an “armed and dangerous” suspect accused of shooting three people, killing two of them, on Tuesday…

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‘Swatting’ call sends Lexington police to Frederick Douglass for false alarm

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington police officers were sent to Frederick Douglass High School Wednesday morning after a “swatting” call about an active shooter. According to Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson Dia Davidson, a call was made to police about an active shooter at the school — and that this call is fake. “There is no safety threat and no…

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Firefighters continue to battle over 60 wildfires across Ky.

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky Division of Forestry firefighters are still working over 60 wildfires across the state. Now, the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Idaho Department of Lands are both sending crews to assist. The drought and unseasonably warm weather have made controlling the fire difficult. Below are nine significant fires crews are either still working on or…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...11 7 2023
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Record warmth on the table for Wednesday

A few spots may press the 80 degree mark for an afternoon high, which is pretty unusual in November
T.G. Shuck,

Despite some cloudiness across Central and Eastern Kentucky thanks to a frontal boundary just to our north, it turned out to be a decent Election Day around the area. We actually saw a few peaks of sunshine through the afternoon and there will be more on the way for the mid-week. The big story will be the unseasonably mild to…

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Kentuckians For The Commonwealth making sure everyone gets to vote

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentuckians For The Commonwealth is making sure that everyone gets the chance to vote on Election Day. “I voted!” Residents at Connie Griffith Manor share why voting is so important. “It’s still important for us as people of this world because maybe someday things will get a little bit better with the people we put in…

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Gubernatorial candidates make last minute push for votes on the night before Election Day

Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Just hours before voters head to the polls, Gov. Andy Beshear and his opponent Daniel Cameron spent Monday night making their rounds around the Commonwealth, looking to sway Kentuckians who remain undecided. “Over these last four years, we’ve been through a lot, a pandemic, tornadoes, floods, windstorms, ice storms. Yet still we are standing here tonight,…

T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...11 6 2023
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Unseasonably mild air for Election Day and beyond

We could actually break some record highs by Wednesday with temperatures surging into the upper 70s.
T.G. Shuck,

It was a really nice start to the week here in Central and Eastern Kentucky Monday with a mix of clouds and sunshine along with some nice temperatures. After starting out a bit cool early, a strong southwest wind kicked in during the afternoon with wind gusts 25 to 30 miles per hour. This helped to push afternoon highs into…
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County Clerks weigh in on election turnout

Across the Commonwealth, secretary of state Michael Adams says voter turnout will be similar to last year's at 42%.
Raime Cohen,

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ):  Bourbon and Fayette counties are reporting a strong turnout for this year’s election thus far. Susan Lamb, the Fayette County Clerk, says “the early voting has been fantastic. I almost doubled the number of voters from the 2022 general election.” Lamb says this year they had around 16,000 voters make their way out. “We added the three other locations…

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Gubernatorial candidates gear up for Election Day 2023

Justin Walker,

Daniel Cameron and Andy Beshear at gubernatorial debate on Oct. 16, 2023 (AP)Daniel Cameron and Andy Beshear at gubernatorial debate on Oct. 16, 2023 (AP)LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky gubernatorial candidates are gearing up for ‘Election Day 2023.’ Kentuckians will head to the polls Tuesday casting their ballots for the state’s top seats. Gubernatorial candidates incumbent Democrat Andy Beshear and current…

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Former Lexington teacher pleads guilty to production, possession of child porn

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Former Lexington teacher Kevin Lentz pleaded guilty on Monday to the production and possession of child pornography. Lentz admitted in his plea agreement that he began online conversations with a 9-year-old on March 19. Within minutes, Lentz reportedly sent 85 sexually explicit videos and images to the child and convinced the child to send him photos…